Polymers, Volume 16, Issue 19

This Special Issue is devoted to one of the most exciting fields in polymer science and technology: the many factors that influence the properties of polymer-based materials [...]

This study systematically investigates the enhancement effects of different fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials on the axial compressive performance of concrete. Through experimental evaluations of single-layer, double-layer, and composite FRP r...

Hydrogels have emerged as promising candidates for biomedical applications, especially in the treatment of skin wounds, as a result of their unique structural properties, highly tunable physicochemical properties, and excellent biocompatibility. The...

Automakers are focusing on lightweight vehicles to address fuel economy and emission challenges and are using high-performance materials such as 2K PU-based joints as alternatives to cast iron, steel, and other metals. This study was conducted with t...

Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease that has long endangered the development of animal husbandry and human health. Currently, vaccination stands as the most efficacious method for preventing and managing brucellosis. Alum, as the most common...

Large volumes of waste tires are generated due to the rapid growth of the transportation industry. An effective method of recycling waste tires is needed. Using rubber from tires to improve problematic soils has become a research topic. In this paper...

In this study, sodium alginate (SA) aerogel cross-linked with Ca2+ was selected as the basic skeleton to construct a lightweight, flame retardant, and thermal insulating composite aerogel via modification with melamine and phytic acid. The resulting...

The development of absorber materials with strong light absorption properties and low-cost fabrication processes is highly significant for the application of photothermal conversion technology. In this work, a mixed powder consisting of NaCl, polypro...

In large format additive manufacturing (LFAM), a keener understanding of the relationship between the manufacture method and material temperature dependency is needed for the production of large polymer parts. Statistical analyses supported by materi...

Preparing electrospun fibers by applying a potential difference between a polymeric solution and a contacting substrate is increasingly attracting attention in tissue engineering applications. Among the numerous polymers, polycaprolactone (PCL) biosc...