Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is one of the most promising cellulose derivatives. Due to its
characteristic surface properties, mechanical strength, tunable hydrophilicity, viscous …

A fluid medium was developed to simulate the salient physical and chemical properties of
human semen. The composition of the medium was based upon an extensive review of the …

Different methods of reducing the viscosity of heavy crude oil to enhance the flow properties
were investigated. Experimental measurements were conducted using RheoStress RS100 …

In this study, we investigated the way of predicting two critical concentrations of sodium
carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) solutions using simple experimental procedures with a …

The widespread adoption of 3D printers exacerbates existing environmental challenges as
these machines increase energy consumption, waste output, and the use of plastics …

Natural bioactive compounds (BCs) are types of chemicals found in plants and certain foods
that promote good health, however they are sensitive to processing and environmental …

This valuable reference bridges the widening gap between the knowledge about the use of
polymers in the cosmetics industry and the greater understanding of polymeric behaviour …

Recently, numerous transdermal drug delivery systems have been developed for safe and
efficient delivery of biopharmaceuticals. Dissolving microneedles (DMNs) are one such drug …

Thermal energy storage (TES) provides an effective approach for alleviating energy supply
and energy demand mismatches, and utilizing renewable energy sources, excess off-peak …

The rheology of water-soluble polyelectrolytes at intermediate and high concentrations is
controlled by entanglement, hydrophobic, and electrostatic interactions, whose influences …