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Polymers, Volume 17, Issue 10

May-2 2025 - 135 articles

Cover Story: Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are biodegradable bioplastics that have attracted considerable attention as sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. Nevertheless, their practical applications are limited due to their inherently poor mechanical properties. To address this limitation, we synthesized crosslinked particles of amorphous poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH) to serve as biodegradable impact modifiers. In the present study, the effects of incorporating either crosslinked or uncrosslinked amorphous PHBH on the mechanical properties of crystalline PHBH were investigated through comprehensive structural characterization. View this paper
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Articles (135)

  • Article
  • Open Access
692 Views
22 Pages

21 May 2025

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
1,345 Views
23 Pages

Tailoring CuO/Polyaniline Nanocomposites for Optoelectronic Applications: Synthesis, Characterization, and Performance Analysis

  • Fedda Alzoubi,
  • Mahmoud Al-Gharram,
  • Tariq AlZoubi,
  • Hasan Al-Khateeb,
  • Mohammed Al-Qadi,
  • Osamah Abu Noqta,
  • Ghaseb Makhadmeh,
  • Omar Mouhtady,
  • Mohannad Al-Hmoud and
  • Jestin Mandumpal

21 May 2025

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
885 Views
22 Pages

21 May 2025

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,124 Views
16 Pages

Simulation Analysis and Optimization Design of Dome Structure in Filament Wound Composite Shells

  • Yuan Zhou,
  • Yuyang Zou,
  • Qingguo Xia,
  • Longkai Cao,
  • Minghua Zhang,
  • Tao Shen and
  • Jianke Du

21 May 2025

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,202 Views
13 Pages

Polymer-Based Thermal Protective Composites: The Role of Reinforcement and Matrix in Providing Strength and Fire Resistance

  • Mohammed Meiirbekov,
  • Assem Kuandyk,
  • Mukhammed Sadykov,
  • Meiir Nurzhanov,
  • Nurmakhan Yesbolov,
  • Berdiyar Baiserikov,
  • Ilyas Ablakatov,
  • Laura Mustafa,
  • Botagoz Medyanova and
  • Arman Kulbekov
  • + 2 authors

21 May 2025

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
911 Views
15 Pages

Empirical Modeling of Seasonal Cooling Performance Based on Test Devices Using Zinc Oxide/Low-Density Polyethylene Passive Cooling Membranes

  • Yinjia Zhang,
  • Jun Natsuki,
  • Chengwu Weng,
  • Vuong Dinh Trung,
  • Yiwen Wang,
  • Lina Cui and
  • Toshiaki Natsuki

21 May 2025

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
562 Views
14 Pages

21 May 2025

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...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,054 Views
19 Pages

New Challenges in Assessment of the Acoustic Properties of Coating Polymers

  • Mariana Domnica Stanciu,
  • Maria Violeta Guiman and
  • Silviu Marian Năstac

21 May 2025

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...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,408 Views
25 Pages

A Scoping Review of Vitamins Detection Using Electrochemically Polymerised, Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

  • Mohd Azerulazree Jamilan,
  • Balqis Kamarudin,
  • Zainiharyati Mohd Zain,
  • Kavirajaa Pandian Sambasevam,
  • Faizatul Shimal Mehamod and
  • Mohd Fairulnizal Md Noh

21 May 2025

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...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
5,610 Views
49 Pages

Emerging Trends in Silane-Modified Nanomaterial–Polymer Nanocomposites for Energy Harvesting Applications

  • Vadakkaveedu Subramanian Niranjana,
  • Sathiyanathan Ponnan,
  • Arvind Mukundan,
  • Arun Anand Prabu and
  • Hsiang-Chen Wang

21 May 2025

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...

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