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      Development of Flame-Retardant Polylactic Acid Formulations for Additive Manufacturing 

      Aguirresarobe, Robert; Calafel Martínez, Miren Itxaso ORCID; Villanueva Díez, Sara; Sánchez, Alberto; Agirre, Amaia; Sukia, Itxaro; Esnaola, Aritz; Saralegui Otamendi, Ainara (MDPI, 2024-04-10)
      Polymeric materials, renowned for their lightweight attributes and design adaptability, play a pivotal role in augmenting fuel efficiency and cost-effectiveness in railway vehicle development. The tailored formulation of ...
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      Optimization of Ink Composition and 3D Printing Process to Develop Soy Protein-Based Scaffolds 

      Carranza Fernandino, Teresa; Tejo Otero, Aitor; Bengoechea, Carlos; Guerrero Manso, Pedro Manuel ORCID; De la Caba Ciriza, María Coro ORCID (MDPI, 2024-03-25)
      Inks based on soybean protein isolate (SPI) were developed and their formulations were optimized as a function of the ink heat treatment and the content of other biopolymers to assess the effects of protein–polysaccharides ...
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      Preparation of Filter Paper from Bamboo and Investigating the Effect of Additives 

      Karchangi, Zahra Kazemi; Nazarnezhad, Noureddin; Labidi, Jalel; Sharifi, Seyed Hassan (MDPI, 2024-04-24)
      As air pollution escalates, the need for air filters increases. It is better that the filters used be based on natural fibers, such as non-wood fibers, which cause low damage to the environment. However, the short fiber ...
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      Thermally-Activated Shape Memory Behavior of Biodegradable Blends Based on Plasticized PLA and Thermoplastic Starch 

      Sessini, Valentina; Salaris, Valentina; Oliver Cuenca, Victor; Tercjak Sliwinska, Agnieszka; Fiori, Stefano; López García, Daniel; Kenny, José Maria; Peponi, Laura (MDPI, 2024-04-16)
      Biodegradable blends based on plasticized poly(lactic acid) PLA and thermoplastic starch (TPS) have been obtained. The influence of the PLA plasticizer as a compatibility agent has been studied by using two different ...
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      Tribological Performance of a Paraffinic Base Oil Additive with Coated and Uncoated SiO2 Nanoparticles 

      Liñeira del Río, José Manuel; García Guimarey, María Jesús; Lago Somoza, Vanesa; Mariño Fernández, Fátima; Pérez Comuñas, María José (MDPI, 2024-04-25)
      Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a technology that can replace internal combustion vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is necessary to develop novel low-viscosity lubricants that can serve ...