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Polymers, Volume 16, Issue 18

September-2 2024 - 133 articles

Cover Story: This study uncovers the origins of the association between Lysozyme and PAA in water using molecular dynamics simulations and experiments. Simulations reveal that the structure of Lysozyme remains largely stable, with minor conformational changes induced by the PAA and temperature. Thermal treatment affects the complexation process, leading to structural and energy changes, particularly in the α-helices. Amino acid interactions with PAA vary with temperature, influencing the complexation pathway. Electrostatic interactions are dominant in the complex. This information can aid in designing biopolymer/protein materials and understanding protein function under the immobilization of polyelectrolytes and mild denaturation processes. View this paper
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Articles (133)

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
9,505 Views
33 Pages

Electrolytes for High-Safety Lithium-Ion Batteries at Low Temperature: A Review

  • Shuhong Yun,
  • Xinghua Liang,
  • Junjie Xi,
  • Leyu Liao,
  • Shuwan Cui,
  • Lihong Chen,
  • Siying Li and
  • Qicheng Hu

21 September 2024

As the core of modern energy technology, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been widely integrated into many key areas, especially in the automotive industry, particularly represented by electric vehicles (EVs). The spread of LIBs has contributed to t...

  • Review
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,184 Views
28 Pages

Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Actuator for Soft Robotics

  • Seewoo Kim,
  • Sang-Nam Lee,
  • Ambrose Ashwin Melvin and
  • Jeong-Woo Choi

21 September 2024

Polymer actuators are promising, as they are widely used in various fields, such as sensors and soft robotics, for their unique properties, such as their ability to form high-quality films, sensitivity, and flexibility. In recent years, advances in s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,566 Views
13 Pages

Facile In Situ Building of Sulfonated SiO2 Coating on Porous Skeletons of Lithium-Ion Battery Separators

  • Lei Ding,
  • Dandan Li,
  • Sihang Zhang,
  • Yuanjie Zhang,
  • Shuyue Zhao,
  • Fanghui Du and
  • Feng Yang

20 September 2024

Polyolefin separators with worse porous structures and compatibilities mismatch the internal environment and deteriorate lithium-ion battery (LIB) combination properties. In this study, a sulfonated SiO2 (SSD) composited polypropylene separator (PP@S...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,325 Views
13 Pages

20 September 2024

Filament-based material extrusion (MEX) represents one of the most commonly used additive manufacturing techniques for polymer materials. In a special variation of this process, highly filled polymer filaments are used to create metal parts via a mul...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,260 Views
11 Pages

20 September 2024

The study investigates the determination of selected fire properties of spruce wood, specifically the charring rate, using a modified testing method described and registered at the Industrial Property Office of the Slovak Republic PUV 50121-2020, uti...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,643 Views
18 Pages

20 September 2024

Additive manufacturing of composites offers advantages over metals since composites are lightweight, fatigue and corrosion-resistant, and show high strength and stiffness. This work investigates the tensile and flexural performance of continuous carb...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,348 Views
11 Pages

20 September 2024

In most industrialized countries, power transformers built several decades ago are approaching the end of their operational lifespan. The ongoing energy transition, focused on developing 100% renewable energy sources and accelerating global transport...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,723 Views
18 Pages

Natural Rubber Films Reinforced with Cellulose and Chitosan Prepared by Latex Aqueous Microdispersion

  • Naipaporn Sutipanwihan,
  • Veerapat Kitsawat,
  • Praewpakun Sintharm and
  • Muenduen Phisalaphong

20 September 2024

In this paper, green composite films comprising natural rubber (NR), cellulose (CE), and chitosan (CS) were successfully fabricated through a simple, facile, cost-effective method in order to improve mechanical, chemical, and antimicrobial properties...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
1,551 Views
14 Pages

Performance Investigation of PSF-nAC Composite Ultrafiltration Membrane for Protein Separation

  • Gunawan Setia Prihandana,
  • Muslim Mahardika,
  • Budi Arifvianto,
  • Ario Sunar Baskoro,
  • Yudan Whulanza,
  • Tutik Sriani and
  • Farazila Yusof

20 September 2024

As a promising wastewater treatment technology, ultrafiltration membranes face challenges related to fouling and flux reduction. To enhance these membranes, various strategies have been explored. Among them, the incorporation of nano-activated carbon...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,201 Views
18 Pages

Statistical-Based Optimization of Modified Mangifera indica Fruit Starch as Substituent for Pharmaceutical Tableting Excipient

  • Prin Chaksmithanont,
  • Ketsana Bangsitthideth,
  • Kwanputtha Arunprasert,
  • Prasopchai Patrojanasophon and
  • Chaiyakarn Pornpitchanarong

20 September 2024

This study aimed to optimize modified starch from Mangifera indica (mango) fruit using acid hydrolysis and pre-gelatinization via computer-assisted techniques as a substituent for pharmaceutical tableting excipients. The hydrolysis and microwave-assi...

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Polymers - ISSN 2073-4360