Abstract: A flexible infrared irradiation and temperature sensor is provided. The sensor includes a substantially cubic deformable rubber substrate and a conductive layer embedded in the rubber substrate, wherein the conductive layer comprises a middle portion comprising a composite film of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and nickel phthalocyanine (NiPc); and one or more exterior portions comprising carbon nanotubes, wherein the one or more exterior portions do not include NiPc.

Abstract: A flexible infrared irradiation and temperature sensor is provided. The sensor includes a substantially cubic deformable rubber substrate and a conductive layer embedded in the rubber substrate, wherein the conductive layer comprises a middle portion comprising a composite film of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and nickel phthalocyanine (NiPc); and one or more exterior portions comprising carbon nanotubes, wherein the one or more exterior portions do not include NiPc.

Abstract: Biocomposites comprising sulfated carboxymethyl cellulose and Azadirachta indica leaf extracts are provided. The sulfated carboxymethyl cellulose is made using an improved, environmentally friendly technique. Methods of using the biocomposites as anticoagulants are also provided.

Abstract: A packaging film is provided. The packaging film includes a polymer matrix composed of poly (butylene succinate) (PBS), and a modified tapioca starch (TPS), where a weight ratio (w/w) of the PBS to the TPS is in a range of 3:2 to 2:3. The packaging film also includes an antimicrobial composite including an organometallic compound dispersed within the polymer matrix. The packaging film has a water vapor permeability in a range of 94,000-95,000 micrometer gram per second per square meter per pascal (g·?m/m2·s·Pa). A method to prepare the packaging film is also disclosed. The packaging films of the present disclosure prevent or inhibit the growth of gram-positive bacteria and gram-negative bacteria, particularly on food surfaces.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel involving the reduction of metal ions in a metal ion-loaded biopolymer microgel. The method yields a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel. Also disclosed is a method of catalytically reducing an organic pollutant in water using the metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel and a reducing agent.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel involving the reduction of metal ions in a metal ion-loaded biopolymer microgel. The method yields a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel. Also disclosed is a method of catalytically reducing an organic pollutant in water using the metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel and a reducing agent.

Abstract: A method for producing a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel involving the reduction of metal ions in a metal ion-loaded biopolymer microgel. The method yields a metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel. Also disclosed is a method of catalytically reducing an organic pollutant in water using the metal nanoparticle-loaded biopolymer microgel and a reducing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of cross-linked graphene and graphene oxide networks, which are selected from aerogels and xerogels with improved performance and characteristics thereof. The invention is also concerned with graphene and graphene oxide networks, which are selected from aerogels and xerogels produced by such processes and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the production of cross-linked graphene and graphene oxide networks, which are selected from aerogels and xerogels with improved performance and characteristics thereof. The invention is also concerned with graphene and graphene oxide networks, which are selected from aerogels and xerogels produced by such processes and uses thereof.