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Polymers, Volume 17, Issue 11

June-1 2025 - 160 articles

Cover Story: Polylactic acid (PLA) is a bio-based, biodegradable polymer with good mechanical properties, but its hydrophobic nature limits its use in advanced applications. This study explores cold plasma treatments using oxygen and oxygen–argon gas mixtures to modify the surface of PLA nonwoven fabrics (NWFs), optimizing power and exposure time. As a proof of concept, plasma-treated NWFs were coated with green tea extract rich in (-)-epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a natural antioxidant. The results show that improved surface activation enhances the adhesion and functionality of the active ingredient, enabling sustainable applications of PLA-NWFs in biomedical, cosmetic, and food packaging sectors. View this paper
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Articles (160)

  • Article
  • Open Access
774 Views
17 Pages

5 June 2025

Soil treatment with natural materials is an effective method to improve the mechanical properties of the original soil for recycling engineering construction. This research aims to evaluate the synergistic effects of lignin fiber and cement on sandy...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
810 Views
29 Pages

5 June 2025

In this study, the compatibility of polycarboxylate ether-based water-reducing admixtures (PCE) with cements produced with different types and dosages of grinding aids (GA) was experimentally and statistically investigated. A total of 203 paste mixtu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
938 Views
19 Pages

From Waste to Technological Products: Bioplastics Production from Proteins Extracted from the Black Soldier Fly

  • Alessia Di Pasquale,
  • Marina Zoccola,
  • Ashish Mohod,
  • Giulia Dalla Fontana,
  • Anastasia Anceschi and
  • Sara Dalle Vacche

5 June 2025

The need to find sustainable solutions to conventional plastics has driven research into alternative materials, including bioplastics, which represent a promising option for reducing pollution and enhancing the value of renewable resources. In this s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
975 Views
15 Pages

Toward Versatile Transient Electronics: Electrospun Biocompatible Silk Fibroin/Carbon Quantum Dot-Based Green-Emission, Water-Soluble Piezoelectric Nanofibers

  • Zhipei Xia,
  • Chubao Liu,
  • Juan Li,
  • Biyao Huang,
  • Chu Pan,
  • Yu Lai,
  • Zhu Liu,
  • Dongling Wu,
  • Sen Liang and
  • Xuanlun Wang
  • + 2 authors

5 June 2025

The rapid development of wearable electronics requires multifunctional, transient electronic devices to reduce the ecological footprint and ensure data security. Unfortunately, existing transient electronic materials need to be degraded in chemical s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,721 Views
14 Pages

5 June 2025

Anion exchange membranes are utilised in cutting-edge energy technologies including electrolysers and fuel cells. Recently, these membranes have also emerged as a promising tool in CO2 capture techniques, such as moisture-driven direct air capture an...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
1,476 Views
27 Pages

5 June 2025

Temperature-induced transitions in polymer systems, often governed by a phenomenon called critical solution temperatures (CSTs), lie on the basis of various advanced technologies such as tissues detachment, smart windows, enhanced DNA biosensors, etc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
663 Views
13 Pages

5 June 2025

In this work, Guar gum and copper oxide-nickel oxide (GG-CuO-NiO) hydrogel were produced with the help of formaldehyde solution to display an efficient catalytic performance toward the catalytic degradation of selected dyes (Methylene Blue (MB), Meth...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,386 Views
30 Pages

Eco-Friendly Octylsilane-Modified Amino-Functional Silicone Coatings for a Durable Hybrid Organic–Inorganic Water-Repellent Textile Finish

  • Mariam Hadhri,
  • Claudio Colleoni,
  • Agnese D’Agostino,
  • Mohamed Erhaim,
  • Raphael Palucci Rosa,
  • Giuseppe Rosace and
  • Valentina Trovato

5 June 2025

The widespread phase-out of long-chain per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) has created an urgent need for durable, fluorine-free water-repellent finishes that match the performance of legacy chemistries while minimising environmental impact....

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
598 Views
16 Pages

5 June 2025

Utilizing biomass resources to develop carbon-based microwave-absorbing materials adheres to the principles of sustainable development. Nevertheless, the single loss mechanism of pure carbon materials is limited. Additionally, the carbonization of ar...

  • Article
  • Open Access
709 Views
17 Pages

Biopolymer/Suture Polymer Interaction: Is It a Key of Bioprosthetic Calcification?

  • Irina Yu. Zhuravleva,
  • Anna A. Dokuchaeva,
  • Andrey A. Vaver,
  • Ludmila V. Kreiker,
  • Elena V. Kuznetsova and
  • Rostislav I. Grek

5 June 2025

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of suture material made of polyester (PET), polypropylene (PP), and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) on the calcification of a bovine pericardium (BP) consisting of collagen biopolymer preserved with an...

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