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Xie L, Li Y, Liu Y, Chai Z, Ding Y, Shi L, Wang J. Vaginal Drug Delivery Systems to Control Microbe-Associated Infections. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:3504-3515. [PMID: 36932958 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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The vagina has been regarded as a crucial route for drug delivery. Despite the wide range of available vaginal dosage forms for vaginal infection control, poor drug absorptivity remains a significant challenge due to various biological barriers in the vagina, such as mucus, epithelium, immune systems, and others. To overcome these barriers, different types of vaginal drug delivery systems (VDDSs), with outstanding mucoadhesive, mucus-penetrating properties, have been designed to enhance the absorptivity of vagina-administered agents in the past decades. In this Review, we introduce a general understanding of vaginal administration, its biological barriers, the commonly used VDDSs, such as nanoparticles and hydrogels, and their applications in controlling microbe-associated vaginal infections. Additionally, further challenges and concerns regarding the design of VDDSs will be discussed.
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- Lingping Xie
- The People's Hospital of Yuhuan, Yuhuan, Zhejiang 317600, China
- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325001, China
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- Translational Medicine Laboratory, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325035, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325001, China
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- School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, North China Institute of Science and Technology, PO Box 206, Yanjiao, Beijing 101601, China
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- Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325001, China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials of Ministry of Education, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- The People's Hospital of Yuhuan, Yuhuan, Zhejiang 317600, China
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Hu L, Han Y, Rong C, Wang X, Wang H, Li Y. Interfacial Engineering with Rigid Nanoplatelets in Immiscible Polymer Blends: Interface Strengthening and Interfacial Curvature Controlling. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:11016-11027. [PMID: 35171566 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The interfacial nanoparticle compatibilization (INC) strategy has opened up a promising avenue toward simultaneous functionalization and interfacial engineering of immiscible polymer blends. While the INC mechanism has been well developed recently, few investigations have focused on rigid nanoplatelets because of the inherent steric hindrance of the surface-grafted polymer chains. Herein, surface-modified rigid nanoplatelets have been incorporated into an immiscible poly(l-lactide) (PLLA)/poly(butylene succinate) (PBSU) blend. It is demonstrated that the strong interfacial adhesion between PLLA and PBSU phases is promoted via molecular entanglements of the grafted chains on the surface of nanoplatelets with the individual components. A refined phase morphology with improved mechanical properties can be achieved with the addition of 5 wt % modified Gibbsite nanoplatelets. It was further found that the stiffness of nanoplatelets can change the geometry of the interface significantly. It is, therefore, indicated that the simultaneous interface strengthening and interfacial curvature controlling of rigid nanoplatelets originate from the selective swelling/collapse of the in situ-formed PLLA and PBSU grafts within the corresponding phase at the interface. Such a mechanism is confirmed by the Monte Carlo simulations. This work provides new opportunities for the fabrication of advanced polymer blend nanocomposites.
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- Lingmin Hu
- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- School of Petrochemical Engineering, Liaoning Petrochemical University, Fushun 113001, Liaoning, People's Republic of China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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- College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Ministry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121, Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
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Nguyen TV, Do TV, Ngo TD, Nguyen TA, Lu LT, Vu QT, Thi LP, Tran DL. Photocurable acrylate epoxy/ZnO–Ag nanocomposite coating: fabrication, mechanical and antibacterial properties. RSC Adv 2022; 12:23346-23355. [PMID: 36090437 PMCID: PMC9382360 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra03546d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this study, a UV-curable acrylate epoxy nanocomposite coating has been prepared by incorporation of ZnO–Ag hybrid nanoparticles. For this purpose, firstly ZnO–Ag hybrid nanoparticles were fabricated by a seed-mediated growth method. Then, these ZnO–Ag hybrid nanoparticles (2 wt%) were added into the UV-curable acrylate resin matrices. The photocuring process of nanocomposite was evaluated by various factors, such as the conversion of acrylate double bonds, pendulum hardness and gel fraction. Under the 4.8 s UV-exposure time for full crosslinking, the obtained data indicated that incorporation of ZnO–Ag nanohybrids into the coating matrix changed the crosslinking process of coating significantly. A mechanical teat indicated that the presence of nanohybrids in photocurable coating matrix enhanced its abrasion resistance from 98.7 to 131.6 L per mil (33.3%). The antibacterial test against E. coli over 7 h indicated that E. coli bacteria were killed totally by nanocomposite coating, whereas it was 2.6 × 104 CFU mL−1 for the neat coating without nanoparticles. ZnO-Ag hybrid nanoparticles were fabricated by seed-mediated growth method and incorporated into the UV-curable acrylate resin matrice to form a composite. This improved the mechanical property of UV-cured coating and exhibited high antibacterial activity against E. coli.![]()
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- Thien Vuong Nguyen
- Institute for Tropical Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, Hanoi National University of Education, 136 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Suphasorn P, Appamato I, Harnchana V, Thongbai P, Chanthad C, Siriwong C, Amornkitbamrung V. Ag Nanoparticle-Incorporated Natural Rubber for Mechanical Energy Harvesting Application. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26092720. [PMID: 34066365 PMCID: PMC8125236 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26092720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 05/02/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The energy conversion performance of the triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is a function of triboelectric charges which depend on the intrinsic properties of materials to hold charges or the dielectric properties of triboelectric materials. In this work, Ag nanoparticles were synthesized and used to incorporate into natural rubber (NR) in order to enhance the dielectric constant for enhancing the electrical output of TENG. It was found that the size of Ag nanoparticles was reduced with the increasing CTAB concentration. Furthermore, the CTAB surfactant helped the dispersion of metallic Ag nanoparticles in the NR-insulating matrix, which promoted interfacial polarization that affected the dielectric properties of the NR composite. Ag nanoparticle-incorporated NR films exhibited an improved dielectric constant of up to almost 40% and an enhanced TENG performance that generated the highest power density of 262.4 mW/m2.
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- Pawanrat Suphasorn
- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.S.); (I.A.)
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- Materials Science and Nanotechnology Program, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.S.); (I.A.)
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- Department of Physics, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.T.); (V.A.)
- Institute of Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy (IN-RIE), NANOTEC-KKU RNN on Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Physics, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.T.); (V.A.)
- Institute of Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy (IN-RIE), NANOTEC-KKU RNN on Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), NSTDA, 111 Thailand Science Park, Paholyothin Road, KlongLuang, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand;
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- Materials Chemistry Research Center, Department of Chemistry and Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand;
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- Department of Physics, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.T.); (V.A.)
- Institute of Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy (IN-RIE), NANOTEC-KKU RNN on Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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An Approach Towards Optimization Appraisal of Thermal Conductivity of Magnetic Thermoplastic Elastomeric Nanocomposites Using Response Surface Methodology. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12092030. [PMID: 32899960 PMCID: PMC7565609 DOI: 10.3390/polym12092030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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This study investigates the optimization of thermal conductivity of nickel zinc ferrite incorporated thermoplastic natural rubber nanocomposites using response surface methodology (RSM). The experimental runs were based on face-centered central composite design (FCCD) where three levels were designated for both temperature and magnetic filler content. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) results showed that the implemented technique is significant with an F-value of 35.7 and a p-value of <0.0001. Moreover, the statistical inference drawn from the quadratic model suggests a saddle response behavior the thermal conductivity took when both factors were correlated. The factors’ optimal set confined within the practical range led to a thermal conductivity of 1.05 W/m·K, a value which is believed to be associated with an optimal percolated network that served as efficacious thermal pathways in the fabricated nanocomposites. These results are believed to contribute to the potential employability of magnetic polymer nanocomposites (MPNCs) in electronic packaging applications.
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Vuong NT, Nguyet HM, Linh DTM. Influence of organic UV absorber on the accelerated weathering stability of UV curing coating based on acrylate urethane resin. VIETNAM JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/vjch.201900127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Nguyen Thien Vuong
- Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST); 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay Hanoi 10000 Viet Nam
- Graduate University of Science and Technology, VAST; 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay Hanoi 10000 Viet Nam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST); 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay Hanoi 10000 Viet Nam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST); 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay Hanoi 10000 Viet Nam
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The Synergistic Effects of Sio2 Nanoparticles and Organic Photostabilizers for Enhanced Weathering Resistance of Acrylic Polyurethane Coating. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs4010023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study aims to evaluate the synergical effects of SiO2 nanoparticles (nano-SiO2) and organic photostabilizers (Tinuvin 384 (T384) and Tinuvin 292 (T292)) on the weathering resistance of acrylic polyurethane coating. Data obtained from infrared (IR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), and weight loss of coatings (before and after aging test), suggest that the SiO2 nanoparticles play a dual role, as both reinforcer and UV absorber, thus improving effectively both the mechanical properties and the weathering resistance of polyurethane acrylic coatings. The nanocomposite coating containing 2 wt % nano-SiO2, 2 wt % T384, and 1 wt % T292 exhibits excellent weathering and abrasion resistances, offering a durable outdoor application.
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Nguyen TV, Dao PH, Nguyen TA, Dang VH, Ha MN, Nguyen TTT, Vu QT, Nguyen NL, Dang TC, Nguyen‐Tri P, Tran DL, Lu LT. Photocatalytic degradation and heat reflectance recovery of waterborne acrylic polymer/ZnO nanocomposite coating. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.49116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Thien Vuong Nguyen
- Institute for Tropical TechnologyVAST Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and TechnologyVAST Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical TechnologyVAST Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical TechnologyVAST Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
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- Polymer Composite and Paper CenterHanoi University of Science and Technology Hai Ba Trung Hanoi Vietnam
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- Graduate University of Science and TechnologyVAST Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
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- Faculty of ChemistryHanoi National University of Education Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
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- Faculty of Training Bachelor of PracticeThanh Do University –Kim Chung Hoa Duc Ha Noi Vietnam
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- Département de Chimie, Biochimie et PhysiqueUniversité du Québec à Trois‐Rivieres Trois‐Rivieres Québec Canada
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- Institute for Tropical TechnologyVAST Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and TechnologyVAST Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical TechnologyVAST Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
- Graduate University of Science and TechnologyVAST Cau Giay Hanoi Vietnam
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Sanchez LM, Alvarez VA. Advances in Magnetic Noble Metal/Iron-Based Oxide Hybrid Nanoparticles as Biomedical Devices. Bioengineering (Basel) 2019; 6:bioengineering6030075. [PMID: 31466238 PMCID: PMC6784020 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering6030075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Revised: 08/22/2019] [Accepted: 08/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The study of the noble metal magnetic hybrid nanoparticles is a really promising topic from both the scientific and the technological points of views, with applications in several fields. Iron oxide materials which are hybridized with noble metal nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted increasing interest among researchers because of their cooperative effects on combined magnetic, electronic, photonic, and catalytic activities. This review article contains a summary of magnetic noble metal/iron oxide nanoparticle systems potentially useful in practical biomedical applications. Among the applications, engineered devices for both medical diagnosis and treatments were considered. The preparation to produce different structures, as blends or core-shell structures, of several nanometric systems was also considered. Several characterization techniques available to describe the structure, morphology and different kinds of properties of hybrid nanoparticles are also included in this review.
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- Laura M Sanchez
- Materiales Compuestos Termoplásticos (CoMP), Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales (INTEMA), CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP). Av. Colón 10850, Mar del Plata 7600, Argentina.
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- Materiales Compuestos Termoplásticos (CoMP), Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales (INTEMA), CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata (UNMdP). Av. Colón 10850, Mar del Plata 7600, Argentina
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