Background: Guar gum is a water-soluble polysaccharide called galactomannan, obtained
from the endosperm of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus, a plant belonging to the Leguminosae …

In addition to conductivity, recent evidence suggests that adhesive, self-healing, and
antibacterial properties are also important aspects of wearable force sensors. However …

In quest of developing alternative technological solutions to increase agricultural production
for feeding the growing population, extensive research is being performed in the agriculture …

The presence of heavy metals with high acute toxicity in wastewater poses a substantial risk
to both the environment and human health. To address this issue, we developed a …

Natural polymers offer not only low-cost, wide availability, biocompatibility, and
biodegradability but also a rich chemical functionality towards custom modifications and new …

A highly selective probe for copper (II) detection based on the dansyl group was theoretically
studied by means of (time-dependent) density functional theory. The calculated results …

In this study, a self-healing, adhesive, and superabsorbent film made of gelatin, poly
(acrylamide), and boric acid (GelAA) was successfully synthesized using a free radical …