In recent years, most boat fabrication companies use 100% synthetic fiber-reinforced
composite materials, due to their high performance of mechanical properties. In the new …

Polymers have been widely used in agriculture for applications including controlled release
of pesticides and other active ingredients. The ability to predict their delivery helps avoid …

In situ forming implants, defined as liquid formulations that generate solid or semisolid
depots following administration, have shown a range of advantages in drug delivery. This …

The application of natural fibers is rapidly growing in many sectors, such as construction,
automobile, and furniture. Kenaf fiber (KF) is a natural fiber that is in demand owing to its eco …

At present, a significant research activity is being undertaken to develop biologically
compatible and degradable scaffolds for various biomedical applications. An ideal …

The effects of the immersion temperature and compression stress on the in vitro degradation
behavior of pure poly-lactic acid (pure-PLA) and PLA-based composite unidirectionally …

PLA based porous composite materials oriently reinforced by ordinary Mg wires (PLA-Mg)
and biomimetic-treated Mg wires (PLA-MC) were fabricated. PLA-Mg and PLA-MC both …

Biodegradable polymer-based nanocomposite coatings provide multiple advantages to
modulate the corrosion resistance and cytocompatibility of magnesium (Mg) alloys for …

Unidirectional and multidirectional laminates of Mg wire‐reinforced PLA‐matrix composites
were manufactured by an improved compression molding strategy that allows excellent …

The effects of dynamic compressive loading on the in vitro degradation behavior of pure poly-
lactic acid (PLA) and PLA-based composite unidirectionally reinforced with micro-arc …