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The accumulation of end-of-life tires and post-consumer polyolefin waste is a growing environmental burden, and their reuse as bitumen modifiers offers a sustainable, large-volume outlet in road construction. This study investigated paving-grade bitu...
In this study, biodegradable adhesive composite films based on deproteinized natural rubber/alginate/poly(vinyl alcohol) (DPNR/ALG/PVA) were developed through Ca2+-mediated ionic crosslinking and tannic acid (TA)-induced hydrogen bonding interactions...
Methylammonium lead iodide (MAPbI3) is a benchmark absorber for low-cost, high-efficiency perovskite solar cells (PSCs), but its practical deployment is constrained by small grain sizes, high defect densities, and moisture-sensitive surfaces that lim...
The applications of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) bone cement (BC) in orthopedic surgeries have exhibited two major drawbacks: inferior mechanical properties and inferior bioactivities. Herein, we describe the introduction of Ca–olsalazine met...
In this study, orange peel extract (OPE), obtained from Citrus sinensis processing by-products, was encapsulated in nanoemulsions and incorporated into chitosan/gelatin-based biodegradable films to enhance their functional performance. A Box–Be...
Carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates can exhibit different low-velocity impact responses and post-impact performance depending on laminate configuration. This study compares three self-healing CFRP configurations manufactured from CompPai...
This study investigates lignin-derived fractions obtained from the hydrochars of beech (Fagus sylvatica L.), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) and oak (Quercus cerris L.) following hydrothermal carbonization and mild acidolysis. The aim was to un...
Carveol, a terpenoid alcohol, was selected as a platform molecule for the development of high-performance bio-based epoxy thermosets. A cycloaliphatic diepoxy monomer, carveol dioxide (CDO), was synthesized and subsequently cured with branched polyet...
This study assessed the effects of material system, build orientation, thickness, and immersion time on optical properties. A total of 224 discs (n = 7 per subgroup) were fabricated from Permanent Crown Resin (system F) and Saremco Print CROWNTEC (sy...
Multi-material fused-filament fabrication (FFF) enables the integration of two or more materials within a single printed component, offering significant potential for producing functionally graded and hybrid structures with tailored mechanical proper...
The performance of biopolymer films depends on both composition and formation conditions. This study evaluated films containing constant amounts of Nopal-Opuntia spp. mucilage, glycerol, and vinegar using a 16-run mixture–process design with fo...
The circularity of waste-derived rigid unplasticised poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-u) is constrained by heterogeneous waste-stream sources, degraded material quality, legacy additives, and inconsistent decision criteria spanning technical, environmental...
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition caused by increased carpal tunnel pressure and compression of the median nerve. Wrist–hand orthosis is widely used as a nonsurgical treatment to maintain the wrist in a near-neutral position an...
Owing to their well-established formulations and high performance, traditional cement-based materials are among the most widely used construction materials worldwide. However, their production generates substantial greenhouse gas emissions and relies...
PS/NiFe2O4 nanocomposites containing 2.5 wt.% NiFe2O4 were melt-blended in a twin-screw micro-compounder for 6 and 12 min (PS-NF-6 and PS-NF-12) and compared with neat PS processed for 6 min to examine whether mixing duration at a fixed low loading a...
Sustainable polymer stabilization requires renewable antioxidants that combine efficient radical scavenging with clear structure–performance relationships. Diphenylamine antioxidants are widely used in rubber protection, but their conventional...
Alginate lyases depolymerize alginate via β-elimination and serve dual roles in brown-algal biorefining and antibiofilm therapy. Brown-algal and bacterial alginates differ substantially in O-acetylation, yet this key structural distinction and i...
The management of small volumes of polymer and composite waste poses a major challenge for the polymer processing industry because standard recycling plants rely on a continuous, high-volume flow of sorted materials to run. Additive Manufacturing (AM...
Piezoelectric sensors have been widely adopted in passive sensing applications owing to their self-powered nature, and they play a significant role in next-generation wearable electronics. Among existing piezoelectric materials, flexible P(VDF-TrFE)-...
This study aimed to investigate bioactive poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) films incorporating three chemically distinct naturally phenolic additives—aronia extract (A), apple peel extract (AP), and rutin (R)—as individual functional modifiers...
This study combined thermomechanical characterisation with finite element analysis to compare polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PET-G) and Tera Harz TC-85 orthodontic aligner materials. Tensile properties were evaluated at 23, 37, 55 and 80 °C,...
Dental resin composites (DRCs) are widely used restorative materials because of their aesthetics, ease of handling, and compatibility with minimally invasive approaches. Research continues to improve their formulations and properties. This scoping re...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates are prone to delamination because they lack continuous through-thickness reinforcement. Although multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) interlayers can improve interlaminar resistance, evidence has focused mainl...
Conducting polymers (CPs) have emerged as multifunctional components that modulate electrolyte and separator design for Zn-ion hybrid capacitors, with selected Zn-based battery and alkali-ion systems used as mechanistic references rather than direct...
This study experimentally evaluates how various 3D-printed gyroid core materials influence the mechanical and thermo-mechanical performance of lightweight carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sandwich structures. Three gyroid core configurations we...
Furfuryl alcohol (C5H6O2, FA) is commonly used as a modifier for phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resins and has been reported to influence their curing behavior and processing performance. Comparative analysis of commercial resin systems with and without FA...
Poly(vinyl chloride) shows gradual photodegradation by dehydrochlorination and oxidative chain reactions under long-term UV irradiation. Although conventional PVC stabilizers may limit the photodegradation, concerns about toxicity, migration of addit...
The sustainable replacement of conventional synthetic-fiber composites requires renewable reinforcements that combine low density with high load-bearing capability. However, the hydrophilic nature of bamboo restricts effective stress transfer at the...
While polymer-based plastics play a vital role in key sectors such as packaging, construction and transportation, their material value is typically lost after a single use [...]
In this study, a molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP)-based electrochemical biosensor was developed for the selective detection of Escherichia coli (E. coli). The MIP recognition layer was synthesized by free-radical polymerization using MAM, AAM and...
Processing can alter the optical, structural, spectroscopic, morphological, and thermal characteristics of lignocellulosic fibers in different ways. Five measured states of Carludovica palmata were compared: an artisan-processed reference (PJ-0), wat...
Terpyridine-containing polysiloxanes (tpy-PMHS and tpy-PDMS) were synthesized via hydrosilylation and used as macromolecular ligands for coordination with copper(I) and copper(II) precursors. As a result, a series of novel polymer–metal complex...
The transition from petroleum-derived polymers to renewable materials requires biorefineries capable of managing the compositional variability and multiscale structure of lignocellulosic biomass. This conceptual narrative review examines fractal-insp...
Electrospray is a promising method for fabricating semipermeable polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes. PTFE membranes are attractive for filtration and separation in harsh environments, but their mechanical properties depend strongly on crystalli...
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) shear strengthening is generally selected on the basis of structural capacity, whereas the efficiency with which installed material contributes to shear resistance has received little quantitative attention. This study...
In this work, an innovative hybrid eutectogel-chitosan nanoparticles system was developed, suitable for biomedical applications. Chitosan (CS) was used as a matrix for the encapsulation of the naturally occurring flavonoid chrysin (Chr), known for it...
The persistence of microplastics in aquatic environments has created a need for effective methods of their removal from wastewater. The physicochemical differences among the polymers can influence their behaviour during wastewater treatment and that...
Increasing industrial activity and oil spills have turned oil pollution into a serious threat to aquatic ecosystems. This study compares five lignocellulosic wastes—rice husk, chestnut shell, tissue dust, cotton lint and chemical pulp—as...
Polyetherimide (PEI)-based membranes were fabricated by phase inversion to examine the effects of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) on membrane structure, wettability, permeation, and fouling behavior. Six formulations com...
Polyurethane (PU) foams have been widely used for decades for various applications, and this high demand for PU products, naturally, increases the amount of waste; therefore, effective recycling methods must be explored. Depolymerization via glycolys...
Zwitterionic polymer-grafted inorganic nanoparticles have emerged as promising functional additives for hydraulic fracturing fluids under harsh reservoir conditions, yet achieving precise control over graft chain length and understanding its structur...
This paper focuses on the stabilization and carbonization of fiber mats produced by electrospinning organosolv lignin derived from Miscanthus x giganteus, with no additives. Stabilization and carbonization were carried out to obtain electrospun ligni...
In this study, a cellulose-based hydrogel was derived from olive pomace through a three-stage valorization process. In the first stage, cellulose was extracted from de-oiled olive pomace, yielding 9.16%. In the second stage, the extracted cellulose w...
In this study, reactive blending of thermoplastic starch (TPS), chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), and epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) was performed. CHG was incorporated to improve compatibility via crosslinking and antimicrobial properties, whereas ENR...
Kazakhstan combines a large agricultural-residue base with an expanding grain-processing sector, creating a credible platform for biodegradable polymers if feedstock availability is matched to polymer chemistry, pretreatment intensity, and realistic...
Discarded tires are adding to the waste problem that exists worldwide and requires proper recycling methods. Rather than employing chemicals or energy-intensive thermal treatments, which leads to an increase in environmental pollution, in this work,...
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) offers manufacturing flexibility for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), but mechanical performance is sensitive to thermal history during printing. This study examines the effects of printing temperature (PT), cham...
In solid rocket motors, the liner serves as a critical interfacial material between the propellant and insulation, and its resistance to plasticizer migration directly affects the long-term structural stability of the propellant grain. In this study,...
As a sustainable additive manufacturing method, powder bed fusion (PBF) technology has emerged as one of the important fabrication methods for mass production. The technology has several advantages, such as environmental friendliness, recyclability o...
The accumulation of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste presents significant environmental challenges due to its extensive usage and low global recycling rates. Among the available recycling routes, chemical depolymerization by glycolysis offers a...
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