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Polymers, Volume 16, Issue 17

September-1 2024 - 161 articles

Cover Story: Enhancing the hydrophobicity of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) for packaging applications remains a challenge. While applying a hydrophobic coating can improve water resistance, the low interaction between the hydrophilic PVA surface and the hydrophobic coating causes aggregations to often occur, preventing proper coating formation. This study aims to achieve dispersibility and uniformity in hydrophobic coatings on PVA, emphasizing the dispersion-improving effect of a carbon quantum dot (CQD) suspension as a solvent. In the proposed model, the small size of CQDs allows for enhanced interactions within the coating suspension and reduces aggregation, resulting in a uniform coating. View this paper
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Articles (161)

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,240 Views
19 Pages

Molecularly Imprinted Polypyrrole-Modified Screen-Printed Electrode for Dopamine Determination

  • Daniele Merli,
  • Alessandra Cutaia,
  • Ines Hallulli,
  • Alessandra Bonanni and
  • Giancarla Alberti

6 September 2024

This paper introduces a quantitative method for dopamine determination. The method is based on a molecularly imprinted polypyrrole (e-MIP)-modified screen-printed electrode, with differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) as the chosen measurement techniqu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,287 Views
16 Pages

6 September 2024

In this article, we present an analysis of the properties of polyaddition poly(dimethylsiloxanes) (PDMS) and their potential applications after modification. The focus is on understanding how different fillers and mixing speeds affect the mechanical...

  • Review
  • Open Access
32 Citations
7,264 Views
40 Pages

Wound Dressing with Electrospun Core-Shell Nanofibers: From Material Selection to Synthesis

  • Nariman Rajabifar,
  • Amir Rostami,
  • Shahnoosh Afshar,
  • Pezhman Mosallanezhad,
  • Payam Zarrintaj,
  • Mohsen Shahrousvand and
  • Hossein Nazockdast

5 September 2024

Skin, the largest organ of the human body, accounts for protecting against external injuries and pathogens. Despite possessing inherent self-regeneration capabilities, the repair of skin lesions is a complex and time-consuming process yet vital to pr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,352 Views
11 Pages

Comparison of Bulk Polymeric Resin Composite and Hybrid Glass Ionomer Cement in Adhesive Class I Dental Restorations: A 3D Finite Element Analysis

  • Alessandro E. di Lauro,
  • Stefano Ciaramella,
  • João P. Mendes Tribst,
  • Angelo Aliberti and
  • Pietro Ausiello

5 September 2024

This study aimed to investigate the mechanical behavior of resin composites and hybrid glass ionomer cement in class I adhesive dental restorations under loading and shrinkage conditions. Three CAD models of a mandibular first molar with class I cavi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,406 Views
34 Pages

5 September 2024

This study proposes a new, doubly re-entrant auxetic unit-cell design that is based on the widely used auxetic honeycomb structure. Our objective was to develop a structure that preserves and enhances the advantages of the auxetic honeycomb while eli...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
1,951 Views
17 Pages

5 September 2024

This study aims to examine the 50/50 polypropylene/polyamide 6 (iPP/PA6) system molded under confined flow conditions, both in its original state and after being modified by two different interfacial agents. This study provides two main insights. Fir...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,231 Views
17 Pages

Tailoring Hydrogel Sheet Properties through Co-Monomer Selection in AMPS Copolymer Macromers

  • Jinjutha Daengmankhong,
  • Thanyaporn Pinthong,
  • Sudarat Promkrainit,
  • Maytinee Yooyod,
  • Sararat Mahasaranon,
  • Winita Punyodom,
  • Sukunya Ross,
  • Jirapas Jongjitwimol,
  • Brian J. Tighe and
  • Matthew J. Derry
  • + 2 authors

5 September 2024

This study investigates hydrogels based on 2-Acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid sodium salt (AMPS) copolymers, incorporating N-hydroxyethyl acrylamide (HEA) and 3-sulfopropyl acrylate potassium salt (SPA). The addition of HEA and SPA is desig...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,412 Views
18 Pages

Toward the Production of Hydroxyapatite/Poly(Ether-Ether-Ketone) (PEEK) Biocomposites: Exploring the Physicochemical, Mechanical, Cytotoxic and Antimicrobial Properties

  • Meirilany Rozeno Costa,
  • José Adeilton Carvalho Filho,
  • Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna,
  • Gleydis Manalig Pereira Dantas,
  • Ana Cristina Figueiredo de Melo Costa and
  • Nadja Maria da Silva Oliveira

5 September 2024

The development of hydroxyapatite (HAp) and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) biocomposites has been extensively studied for bone repair applications due to the synergistic properties of the involved materials. In this study, we aimed to develop HAp/PEEK...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,747 Views
15 Pages

Early Biological Response to Poly(ε-Caprolactone)/Alumina-Toughened Zirconia Composites Obtained by 3D Printing for Peri-Implant Application

  • Riccardo Pedraza,
  • Alessandro Mosca Balma,
  • Ilaria Roato,
  • Clarissa Orrico,
  • Tullio Genova,
  • Giacomo Baima,
  • Giovanni Nicolao Berta,
  • Andrea Giura,
  • Luigi Ribotta and
  • Donatella Duraccio
  • + 2 authors

5 September 2024

The improvement of the mucosal sealing around the implant represents a challenge, one that prompted research into novel materials. To this purpose, a printable poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)-based composite loaded with alumina-toughened zirconia...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,432 Views
12 Pages

5 September 2024

In landfill cover, geosynthetic packages are often used to fulfil different and simultaneous functions: drainage, waterproofing, separation, reinforcement, and soil protection. In this regard, various types of geosynthetics are combined in succession...

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