2025 July-2 - 110 articles
In order to increase the toughness of poly(hexamethylene furandicarboxylate) (PHF) without severely compromising its strength at break, novel biobased poly(hexamethylene furandicarboxylate-co-hexamethylene thiophenedicarboxylate) (PHFTh) copolyesters...
Room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) silicone foams are used in many industrial applications that require the material to perform over long time periods. However, mechanical properties tend to deteriorate when these foams age under a compressive load....
This review critically examines the effects of moisture absorption on the mechanical and fatigue properties of natural fiber composites (NFCs), with a focus on tensile strength, elastic modulus, and long-term durability. Moisture uptake can cause red...
It is difficult to simultaneously achieve surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and surface-enhanced fluorescence (SEF) for noble metals. Herein, a composite substrate is demonstrated based on the rational construction of Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs)...
Al-based nanocomposite energetic materials have broad application prospects in explosives and propellants, owing to their excellent energy release efficiency. However, their insufficient reliability, poor stability, and difficulty of formation limit...
Date seeds, a by-product of the pitted-date industry, are often discarded as waste. This study investigated the interaction between date seed powder and starch at different concentrations (0, 1, 5, 10, and 20 g/25 g composite) and temperatures (40 &d...
Background/Objectives: Nerve injuries cause functional loss and psychosocial issues due to prolonged rehabilitation. Recently, 3D-modeled nerve conduits have been used to aid in surgical planning. This study investigated the impact of 3D-bioprinted P...
Traditional covalently cross-linked solid-state electrolytes exhibit desirable mechanical durability but suffer from limited processability and recyclability due to their permanent network structures. Incorporating dynamic covalent bonds offers a pro...
The proliferation of electromagnetic wave applications has accentuated electromagnetic pollution concerns, highlighting the critical importance of electromagnetic wave absorbers (EMA). This study proposes innovative I-Wrapped Package Lattice electrom...
Herein, electrospun nanofibers composed of polyaniline (PANI), polyethylene oxide (PEO), and Luffa cylindrica (LC) cellulose, reinforced with titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, were synthesized via electrospinning to investigate the effect of TiO...
This study demonstrates an innovative single-gelator approach using agarose (1% and 2% w/w) to structure cold-pressed hemp oil into functional fat replacers for shortbread cookies, achieving a 40% reduction in saturated fatty acids compared to butter...
In this study, polymer matrix composites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and recycled HDPE (HDPEr) were reinforced with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). Four formulations (M1-M4) with HDPE/HDPEr/ZnO NP mass ratios of 50/50/0, 48/47/5, 45...
The increasing demand for high-performance energy storage devices has stimulated interest in advanced electrolyte materials. Among them, ionic liquids (
The creep behavior of thermoplastic polymeric materials is highly dependent on loading conditions, which must be accounted for in the intrinsic model. In this paper, fractional creep models have been developed to describe the temperature/stress-depen...
Tung oil, as dry oil, can quickly dry and polymerize into tough and glossy waterproof coatings, with a very high application value. Tung oil was used as a core material to prepare Tung oil microcapsules coated with chitosan–Arabic gum, and the...
The research presented in this paper focuses on the utilization of 3D printing technology in the design and manufacture of a prosthetic hand, equipped with a digit replicator. The subject of this study was a young man who had undergone the amputation...
Microneedle arrays (MNAs) are becoming increasingly popular due to their ease of use and effectiveness in drug delivery and diagnostic applications. Improvements in three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques have made it possible to fabricate MNAs wi...
The accelerating global demand for sustainable materials has brought biodegradable polymers to the forefront of scientific and industrial innovation. These polymers, capable of decomposing through biological processes into environmentally benign bypr...
This study focuses on the influence of prolonged ultraviolet (UV) irradiation on the mechanical properties and surface microstructure of glass fiber-reinforced plastics (GFRPs) and basalt fiber-reinforced plastics (BFRPs), which are widely used in co...
The thermal properties and flammability of rigid polyurethane foams (RPUFs) containing various flame retardants, including solid (melamine, expanded graphite (EG), Exolit OP 935, ammonium polyphosphate (APP)) and liquid (Roflam B7, Roflam PLO) types,...
Series of pyrene-labeled diols (Py2-DOs) and polyols (Py-POs) were synthesized by coupling a number (nPyBA) of 1-pyrenebutyric acids to diols and polyols to yield series of end-labeled linear (nPyBA = 2) and branched (nPyBA > 2) oligomers, respect...
Poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (P(3HB)) represents a suitable alternative for plastic replacement, since it consists of intracellularly produced polyesters by different microorganisms including Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). P(3HB) conserves most of the p...
Recent advancements in polymer science have catalyzed a transformative shift in biomedical engineering, particularly through the development of biodegradable and smart polymers. This review explores the evolution, functionality, and application of th...
The encapsulation of hydrophobic substances remains a significant challenge due to limitations such as low loading efficiency, leakage, and poor distribution within microcapsules. This study introduces a novel strategy utilizing colloidosomes assembl...
Achieving carbon neutrality requires not only reducing CO2 emissions but also capturing atmospheric CO2. Direct air capture (DAC) using amine-based adsorbents has emerged as a promising approach. In this study, we developed amine-epoxy/poly(vinyl alc...
The prevention of bubble coalescence is essential in various industrial processes, such as mineral flotation, where the stability of air–liquid interfaces significantly affects performance. The combined influence of multiple physicochemical par...
As naturally derived composite materials, flexible transparent wood and bamboo (FTW, FTB) present notable advantages, such as straightforward preparation, high light transmittance, exceptional environmental sustainability, superior mechanical propert...
The journal retracts the article “Polymeric Solar Cell with 19 [...]
This study reports the impact of a silver nanoparticles/reduced graphene oxide@titanium dioxide nanocomposite (Ag/rGO@TiO2) on the mechanical and biocompatibility properties of poly(styrene-co-methylmethacrylate)/poly methyl methacrylate (PS-PMMA/PMM...
Exploration of new ways for the direct preparation of cross-linked structures is a significant problem in terms of materials for biomedical applications, lithium batteries electrolytes, toughening of thermosets (epoxy, benzoxazine, etc.) with interpe...
China has abundant shale oil and gas resources, which have become a critical pillar for future energy substitution. However, due to the highly heterogeneous nature and complex pore structures of shale reservoirs, traditional plugging agents face sign...
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is a high-performance thermoplastic polymer widely recognized for its distinct mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and biocompatibility. These characteristics make it suitable for a wide range of applications, partic...
Acrylic resin is a polymer with strong crosslinking density and strength, and it is commonly used as a matrix in water-based coatings. Barium europium phosphate (Ba3Eu(PO4)3) is a novel functional filler that is expected to provide anti-corrosive eff...
Additive manufacturing is one of the most common technologies used in prototyping and manufacturing usable parts. Currently, industrial robots are also increasingly being used to carry out this process. This is due to a robot’s capability to fa...
Supercapacitors, with their remarkable attributes such as including a high power density, an extended cycle life, and inherent safety, have emerged as a major research area for electrochemical energy storage. In this paper, phenylenediamine and glyox...
To examine how reaction media influence the copolymerization processes of acrylamide-based copolymers, [BMIM]Oac and water were utilized as the reaction media. Four copolymers P(AM-SSS) (H2O), P(AM-UA) (H2O), P(AM-SSS) (ILs), and P(AM-UA) (ILs) were...
The escalating consumption of fossil fuels and the rapid development of portable electronics have increased interest in alternative energy solutions that can sustainably self-power wearable devices. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), which convert...
Circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) materials have shown great application potential in the fields of three-dimensional displays, bioimaging, and information encryption and decryption. The chirality enhancement of CPL by a physical chiral environ...
Developing advanced antimicrobial agents is critically imperative to address antibiotic-resistant infection crises. MXenes have emerged as a potential nanomedicine for antibacterial applications, but they suffer from suboptimal photothermal conversio...
In this study, we tested a flexible polyurethane (PU) foam, synthesized from bio-based components, for the removal of petroleum-derived fuels from water samples. The PU was synthesized via the prepolymer method through the reaction of PEG 400 with L-...
In this study, a methacrylic derivative of xylan (XYLMA) was synthesized through transesterification reactions, with the aim of evaluating its physicochemical behavior and its interaction with kaolinite particles. Structural characterization by FT-IR...
This study investigates the mechanical properties of ABS parts fabricated via used deposition modeling (FDM) through integrated experimental and numerical approaches. ABS resin was used as the experimental material, and tensile tests were conducted u...
There has been a growing interest in polymer-based materials in recent years, and current research is focused on reducing fossil-derived epoxy compounds. This review examines the potential of epoxidised vegetable oils (EVOs) as sustainable alternativ...
Natural-fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites are gaining increasing interest as lightweight, sustainable alternatives for various packaging and applications. This study investigates the effect of filler addition sequence on the mechanical,...
Biopolymers, owing to their environmentally friendly and sustainable characteristics, have become a promising alternative for soil stabilization in geotechnical engineering. The application of protein-based biopolymers as binders for soil stabilizati...
In this study, a new fibre combination for an interlayer hybrid fibre-reinforced polymer laminate was investigated to achieve pseudo-ductile behaviour in tensile tests. The chosen high-strain fibre for this purpose was S-Glass, and the low-strain fib...
The repair efficiency of various self-healing materials often depends on the ability of the prepolymer and curing agent to form mixtures. This paper presents a synthesis and study of the properties of modified self-healing polyurethanes using the Die...
To improve the mechanical property and foamability of linear structured isotactic polypropylene (iPP), a second phase of polyamide11 (PA11) was introduced to the iPP matrix, and a low contented PP-g-MAH was added to adjust their compatibility. As a r...
The development of effective oil adsorbents has attracted a great deal of attention due to the increasingly serious problem of oil pollution. A light and porous collagen (COL)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/vanadium carbide (V2CTx) composite aerogel was syn...
Increased concern for human health and the environment has pushed various industries to adopt new approaches towards satisfying modern regulations. Strategies to achieve these approaches include utilizing lightweight materials, repurposing waste mate...
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