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Antibacterial and Bioactive 3D‐Printed Hexagonal Boron Nitride Incorporated Gelatin/Methyl Cellulose Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications

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Efficient electrochromic energy storage devices based on methylcellulose/polyacrylamide gel electrolytes

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Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels: From Swelling–Deswelling Mechanisms to Biomedical Applications

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How does soybean protein isolate clusters modulate the structure and reversibility of heat-induced gelation of methylcellulose chains in solution?

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Exploring the Potentials of Chitin and Chitosan‐Based Bioinks for 3D‐Printing of Flexible Electronics: The Future of Sustainable Bioelectronics

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The effect of methylcellulose on in vivo aroma release and perception of plant-based meat analogues

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