Structural and characterization studies of insoluble Thai Bombyx mori silk fibroin films by Mohd. Yusoff, Noor Izyan Syazana, Wahit, Mat Uzir, Jaafar, Juhana, Wong, Tuck-Whye

“…Attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) showed that SF films were presented in a more stable form after ethanol post treatment, which also supporting by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis which indicated the tendency to higher structural organization. …”
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Application of β-diketone boron complex as an ultraviolet absorber in polyvinyl chloride film by Xiaohong Ma, Huaizhi Gao, Yunhua Lu, Xingliang Liu, Li Dang, Shiai Xu

“…In this paper, β -diketone boron complex (BF _2 -TPE) was first used as an ultraviolet (UV) absorber for polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and then a series of PVC/BF _2 -TPE composite films were prepared by solvent casting method. …”
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Picnic at Hanging Rock: A Sociological Interpretation of Two Film Adaptations of Joan Lindsay’s Novel / «Пикник у висячей скалы»: опыт социологической интерпретации двух экранизаци... by GLAZKOVA SVETLANA A. / ГЛАЗКОВА С.А.

“…All three artistic forms—the novel, the film, and television series—are considered within the methodological framework of narrative analysis, sociology of the visual, and social semiotics. …”
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Flow and heat transfer in a nanofluid thin film over an unsteady stretching sheet by R.C. Aziz, I. Hashim, Abbasbandy, S.

“…This study analyzes the heat transfer of a thin film flow on an unsteady stretching sheet in nanofluids. …”
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Optimization of interfacial polymerization thin film composite membrane for separation of xylose from glucose by Mah, Kah Hong

“…The aim of this present study was to produce optimized thin-film composite nanofiltration membrane for separation of xylose from glucose using triethanolamine and trimesoyl chloride as monomers on polyethersulfone membrane via interfacial polymerization using a series of experimental design. …”
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Temperature-dependent growth of hexagonal and monoclinic gallium sulfide films by pulsed-laser deposition by Kazutaka Eriguchi, Carlos Biaou, Sujit Das, Kin Man Yu, Junqiao Wu, Oscar D. Dubon

“…Furthermore, GaS films annealed above 650 °C under high vacuum are transformed to Ga2S3, reflecting the greater stability of the monoclinic phase. …”
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Preparation and characterization of polystryrene/poly(butylacrylate methacrylate acid) core-shell nanostructured films by Rasol, Nurfadilah

“…Poly(n-butyl acrylate-co-methacrylic acid) (PBA-MAA) latex series that contained polystyrene(PS) seed was prepared by seeded emulsion polymerisation. …”
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The adenine-modified edible chitosan films containing choline chloride and citric acid mixture by Magdalena Gierszewska, Ewelina Jakubowska, Agnieszka Richert

“…Abstract A series of biopolymeric chitosan-based (Ch) films were prepared with choline chloride and citric acid plasticizer (deep eutectic solvent, DES). …”
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Enhanced Silk Fibroin/Sericin Composite Film: Preparation, Mechanical Properties and Mineralization Activity by Meng Li, Wei Tian, Yao Zhang, Hui Song, Yangxiao Yu, Xiangshang Chen, Nan Yong, Xiuzhen Li, Yin Yin, Qingmin Fan, Jiannan Wang

“…The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction results showed that there were more β-sheets in SF/SS films than in Na₂CO₃ degummed SF film, resulting in significantly improved breaking strength and toughness of the composite films, which were increased by approximately 1.3 and 1.7 times, respectively. …”
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Cellulose Nanocrystals as Template for Improving the Crystallinity of Two-Dimensional Covalent Organic Framework Films by Yue Li, Zhaowei Ou, Baokun Liang, Jing Yang, Ruilian Chen, Haoyuan Qi, Ute Kaiser, Wei Hong, Xudong Chen, Liangwei Du, Wei Liu, Zhikun Zheng

“…Here, a CNC-assisted approach was adopted to synthesize high crystallinity COF materials. A series of 2D COF films were synthesized at the air–water interface by using cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) as the template. …”
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Incorporation of carboxyl and amino functionalized carbon quantum dots in thin film membrane for nanofiltration by Nur Hafizah Zainal Abidin, Siti Nur Alwanie Shafie, Hazwani Suhaimi, Nonni Soraya Sambudi, Nik Abdul Hadi Sapiaa Md Nordin

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How streaming services make cinema more important by Gaustad Terje

“…The technocultural disruption triggered by digitization has radically changed the way in which we consume films outside cinemas and transformed content providers’ business models. …”
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探究审查制度的影响与中国悬疑电影的创新 —— 以电影《消失的她》和《河边的错误》为例 = Investigating the impact of the censorship system on the innovation of Chinese mystery filmss — a case study of the movies 'Lost in Sta... by 范雯迪 Fan, Wendi

“…In the 1930s, Alfred Hitchcock's suspense film series pioneered the genre, earning him the title of 'Master of Suspense'. …”
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Laplace transform methods for transient diffusion; or, some good questions from Ralph White by Monroe, CW

“…Ralph White, I discuss two unconventional ways to solve diffusion problems with Laplace transforms. A method to derive error-function series, alternatives to Fourier series that converge rapidly and avoid the Gibbs phenomenon at short times, is illustrated by example. …”

Synthesis and Characterization of New Layered Double Hydroxide-Polyolefin Film Nanocomposites with Special Optical Properties by Fuensanta Monzó, Ana Vanessa Caparrós, Diego Pérez-Pérez, Alejandro Arribas, Ramón Pamies

“…A characterization of the modified nanoclay has been performed by means of X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). We have prepared a series of polyolefin-based films to evaluate the effect of the addition of a whitening agent (disodium 2,2′-((1,1′-biphenyl)-4,4′-diyldivinylene)bis(benzenesulfonate)), the modified hydrotalcite-like material and a commercial dispersant. …”
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Development of low density polyethylene/sago based biofilm via blow film molding technique by Wan Abdul Rahman, Wan Aizan, Rasit Ali, Roshafima, Jamaluddin, Jamarosliza, Mohamad, Ida Idayu

“…The aim of this study is to develop degradable starch based packaging film with enhanced mechanical properties. A series of low density polyethylene (LDPE)/sago starch compounds with various sago starch contents were prepared by twin screw extrusion with the addition of maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene as compatibilizer. …”
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Towards Understanding the Chemical Structure Modification of EVA Copolymer upon MAPLE Processing of Thin Films by Agata Niemczyk, Simona Brajnicov, Veronica Satulu, Jolanta Baranowska, Bogdana Mitu, Maria Dinescu

“…A series of coatings from poly(ethylene-<i>co</i>-vinyl acetate) (EVA) were obtained using the matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (MAPLE) technique. …”
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Effect of the Incorporation of ZIF-8@GO into the Thin-Film Membrane on Salt Rejection and BSA Fouling by Elizabeth Gaobodiwe Masibi, Thollwana Andretta Makhetha, Richard Motlhaletsi Moutloali

“…The resultant nanocomposites were characterized using various techniques, such as Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy. These nanocomposites were incorporated into the thin film layer during interfacial polymerisation process of m-phenylenediamine (aqueous phase which contained the dispersed nanocomposites) and trimesoyl chloride (TMC, organic phase) at room temperature onto polyethersulfone (PES) ultrafiltration (UF) support membrane. …”
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Effect of radio frequency power on a-CNx film properties and its performance as humidity sensors by Rozidawati Awang, Noorain Purhanudin, Nur Sakinah Salman

“…A series of amorphous carbon nitride (a-CNx) thin films were deposited on silicon (111) substrates using a home-built radio frequency plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (RF-PECVD) system. …”
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Catalytic pyrolysis of film waste over Co/Ni pillared montmorillonites towards H₂ production by Li, Kaixin, Wang, Yiqian, Zhou, Wenjie, Cui, Tingting, Yang, Jinglei, Sun, Zhipeng, Min, Yonggang, Lee, Jong-Min

“…Herein, a series of Co/Ni pillared montmorillonites were developed as low-cost and effective catalysts for the pyrolysis of post-consumer film waste, which is one of the representative plastic wastes in nature. …”
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