Polymers, Volume 17, Issue 10

Among the various methods for recovering lignin from black liquor, membrane separation has gained prominence in the paper industry due to its advantages of uniform molecular weight distribution, high recovery rates, and absence of secondary pollution...

This research focuses on creating CuO/PANI nanocomposite films by electrodepositing copper oxide nanoparticles into a polyaniline matrix on ITO substrates. The CuO nanoparticle content was adjusted between 7% and 21%. These nanocomposites are promisi...

Epoxy resins (ERs) are esteemed for their mechanical robustness and adhesive qualities, particularly in steel bridge deck applications. Nonetheless, their intrinsic brittleness limits broader utility. This study addresses this limitation by modulatin...

Carbon fiber-reinforced composites are widely used in the aerospace industry due to their exceptional mechanical properties. However, the dome region of composite pressure vessels is prone to stress concentrations under internal pressure, often resul...

This study addresses the need for thermomechanically robust materials for high-temperature environments by investigating fabric-reinforced composites produced through polymer infiltration and thermal pressing using phenol-formaldehyde (PF) and epoxy...

Outdoor structures, such as vehicles, buildings, and outdoor equipment, are prone to overheat due to prolonged exposure to solar irradiation, which could affect their service life or user experience. To address this urgent issue, we developed a clima...

Linear conjugated polymer photocatalysts are still hampered by challenges involving low charge separation efficiency and poor water dispersibility, which are crucial factors during the photocatalytic water splitting process. Herein, we synthesized Po...

The study presented in this paper investigates the influence of coating polymers on the acoustic properties of resonant spruce wood. It evaluates absorption, acoustic reflection, and resonance frequency spectrum characteristics in both unvarnished an...

Vitamins are crucial micro-nutrients for overall well-being, making continuous monitoring essential. There are demands to provide an alternative detection, especially using a portable detection or a point-of-care-testing (POCT) device. One promising...

Nanomaterials (NMs) have gained tremendous attention in various applications in the modern era. The most significant challenge associated with NMs is their strong propensity to aggregate. The chemical surface modification of NMs has garnered notable...

This study examines the surface-dependent formation of interpolymer complexes (IPCs) by the layer-by-layer (LBL) deposition method. The materials used in this analysis are poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) combined with cellulose ethers, namely methyl cellulo...

Thermal protection materials with excellent performance are critical for hypersonic vehicles. Carbon fiber/phenolic resin composites (C_f/Ph) have been widely used as thermal protection materials due to their high specific strength and ease of process...

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a versatile carbohydrate-derived platform chemical that has been used for the synthesis of a number of commercially valuable compounds. In this study, several chromium (Cr)-doped, biomass-derived hydrochar catalysts w...

Nanostructured drug-delivery systems with enhanced therapeutic potential have gained attention in biomedical applications. Here, flufenamic acid (FFA)-loaded chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) (CHS/PVA; CSPA)-based electrospun nanofibers were fabricated an...

The detection of explosives is highly important for the investigation of explosion cases and public safety management. However, the detection of trace explosive residues in complex matrices remains a major challenge. Molecularly imprinted polymers (M...

This study developed composite hydrogel scaffolds from chitosan (CS), silk fibroin (SF), and Aloe vera (AV) gel extract for cartilage tissue engineering. SF extracted from Nang-Laai silkworm cocoons showed high protein content (86.8%), while AV extra...

This present study covers a complex approach to study a hybrid separation technique: membrane-assisted gas absorption for CO₂ capture from flue gases. It includes not only the engineering aspects of the process, particularly the cell design, flow org...

Assessing the propensity of ingredients to induce skin sensitization through in vitro testing is crucial for worker and consumer safety. This is particularly important for novel and high-performance ingredients with complex structures, such as rheolo...

Hot-pressing densification is an effective method to enhance the mechanical properties of wood; however, excessively high pressing temperatures can cause thermal degradation of wood components, compromising these improvements. In this study, aminated...

The dielectric relaxation dynamics in polymer composites critically determine their functional performance in advanced electrical systems. This study systematically investigates hybrid epoxy composites comprising neat epoxy resin (EP) and paper-reinf...

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) significantly increase morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Among HAIs, catheter-associated infections are particularly prevalent due to the susceptibility of catheters to microbial contamina...

Background: Candida albicans adhesion to denture base materials is a primary contributor to denture stomatitis. To address this issue, numerous studies have explored the incorporation of various additives into denture base resins to enhance thei...

In this research, a urea–formaldehyde (UF) resin was modified with nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF), and the properties of the modified resin were comprehensively evaluated by combining the techniques of infra...

This study investigated the feasibility of fabricating self-lubrication material using fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology, focusing on the influence of printing parameters on tribological performance. Experiments were conducted using PA and...

Electrospinning techniques have been widely applied in diverse applications, such as biocompatible membranes, energy storage systems, and triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), with the capability to incorporate other functional materials to achieve s...

This study presents the formulation and evaluation of a dual molecular weight polymer gel system composed of partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) and crosslinked with polyethyleneimine (PEI) for water shut-off applications. A soft gel, designed...

Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) as well as non-imprinted polymers (NIPs) were synthesized for selective sorption of lead and terbium. The ratio of raw monomers for the terbium–MIPs’ synthesis was optimized based on the results of th...

Single-chain atomic force microscopy has emerged as a powerful and highly specialized technique, enabling the direct observation and analysis of various isolated polymer chains at the nano and micro scales. This work reviews the most relevant experim...

Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) fruit pulp (BFP) is particularly noted for its high concentrations of bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, vitamins (notably vitamin C), and dietary fiber, surpassing common fruits such as oranges in ascorbic aci...

Due to compatibility issues between traditional reinforcing materials and the substrate of museum wooden artifacts, interface failure occurs after crack reinforcement, particularly under dry and wet cycling conditions. This significantly compromises...

Polyimide (PI) and polyamide 6 (PA6) films are treated under exposure times of 0.5 s and 1.0 s, and energy levels of 1.5, 2.0, and 2.3 mJ/pulse. PI exhibits the most substantial improvement in wettability and adhesion-related properties compared to P...

The viscoelasticity of fluids have a significant impact on the process of heat and mass transfer, which directly affects the efficiency and quality, especially for highly viscous functional polymer materials. In this work, the effect of elasticity on...

The textile industry is under increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices due to the significant environmental impacts associated with fiber production, including high energy consumption, water usage, and substantial greenhouse gas emissions....

A method to prepare free-standing, few-micron-thick films from a dental photopolymer resin, namely UDMA-TEGDMA in a 3:1 weight ratio, doped with gold nanorods, is presented. The method is based on a sandwich structure consisting of a 4 μm thick PV...

In this paper, four kinds of flooding systems, high-molecular-weight polymer (HMP), low-molecular-weight polymer (LMP), hydrophobic association polymer (HAP), and LMP/petroleum sulfonate (PS), are preferred. By comparing the static performance, their...

The performance of high-density polyethylene (PE) pipes joints directly affects the total pipeline’s operation, and so studying the residual stress of butt fusion joints is crucial for enhancing the safety of gas pipelines. Based on a layer-by-...

The rapid growth of industrial activities has significantly increased oil demand, leading to wastewater contamination with oil and causing severe environmental pollution. Traditional oil–water separation techniques, such as gravity separation,...

Global warming, driven significantly by carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, necessitates immediate climate action. Consequently, CO₂ capture is essential for mitigating carbon output from industrial and power generation processes. This study investigates...

Solid additive engineering is a well-established and effective strategy for enhancing active layer morphology in polymer solar cells (PSCs), thereby improving their power conversion efficiency (PCE). However, the availability of effective solid addit...

Polyimides (PIs) are materials that are resistant to high temperatures and crucial for the manufacturing of films, fibers, coatings, and 3D-printed items. PIs are widely used as electrically insulating materials in electronics and electrical engineer...

Self-powered ultraviolet photodetectors hold significant potential for diverse applications across both military and civilian fields. Owing to its wide bandgap, high electron mobility, and adaptability to various substrates, gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) ser...

Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are widely utilized in aerospace and shipbuilding due to their outstanding mechanical properties and lightweight nature. During prolonged service, the mechanical performance of composite bolted joints has dra...

To promote environmental sustainability, this research investigated the potential of utilizing recycled polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) as raw material in material extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing (AM). To enhance its mechanical response, carbon...

Gene therapy, which treats genetic diseases by fixing defective genes, has gained significant attention. Viral vectors show great potential for gene delivery but face limitations like poor targeting, uncontrolled release, and risks from high-dose del...

Fully bio-based composites were obtained from continuous bamboo strips and flame-retardant polyamide 11 (PA11-FR) matrix. A mercerization treatment was performed on the bamboo strips surface to optimize fiber-matrix interactions. Composites were obta...

In order to study the microstructure evolution of polytetrafluoroethylene–copper (PTFE-Cu) composites under compression load and reveal the molecular dynamics mechanism of deformation failure, three PTFE-Cu composites with different densities (...

In recent years, flexible pressure sensors have attracted significant attention due to their extensive application prospects in wearable devices, healthcare monitoring, and other fields. Herein, we propose a flexible piezoresistive sensor with a broa...

Antifungal composite beads were prepared using a methylcellulose, alginate, and ethanol solution with the ionic gelation method and ethanol beads (E). A total of 1.0 mL of clove essential oil (CEO) and 1.0 g of vanillin were added to provide an antif...

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a widely used biobased polyester which can be derived from renewable resources. Due to its excellent properties, it has already been adopted in various industrial sectors. While PLA is compostable, its degradation to the en...

In this study, microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) was performed to recover antioxidant hemp seed oil (HSO) with the purpose of developing polybutylene succinate (PBS)/HSO-based films for active packaging to improve food shelf-life. It was found that...