2025 November-2 - 124 articles
For the purpose of reducing environmental and health risks in the production of fibre-reinforced polymers, biomolecules are increasingly examined as alternative resources. For example, amino acids can serve as curing agents for epoxy resins. However,...
Polylactic acid (PLA) and its composites with hydroxyapatite (HA) have been studied in the field of bone repair applications. The objective of this study was to evaluate the biocompatibility of PLA/HA at different concentrations and to analyze early...
This study aims to evaluate the influence of glass fibre (GF) type and content on the thermal, mechanical, and morphological properties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based composites containing post-consumer PET flakes, intended for mouldings e...
Recently, significant attention has been paid to the use of multirole materials in additive manufacturing (AM). Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is an ideal candidate material that has been selected for examination because of its unique characteristics...
Composite electrolytes for applications in batteries and supercapacitors, i.e., in electrochemical energy technology, are gaining growing attention. In the absence of a commonly accepted definition, binary and ternary combinations of materials, e.g.,...
Injection moulding of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) requires reliable computer-aided engineering simulations to support process optimisation, which in turn depend on accurate material data. In this study, thermo-physical and kinetic properties of a hi...
The non-degradable polymers used in daily and commercial application are generally inexpensive; however, their excessive use leads to extensive environmental damage. In light of this, the demand for bio-derived, biocompatible, and biodegradable polym...
The transition toward sustainable panel technologies is driving intensive research on binderless boards and self-bonded lignocellulosic composites. Particleboard, an engineered wood composite made by hot pressing wood particles with synthetic adhesiv...
The degradation behavior and mechanism of perfluoroelastomer (FFKM) in the acidic Standard Clean 2 (SC2) solutions were studied to facilitate their application in semiconductor Radio Corporation of America (RCA) cleaning processes. The results indica...
This study focuses on the possibility of substituting the conventional carbon black filler N339 in a rubber compound, which also contains an energy-gypsum filler obtained as an industrial by-product, with an alternative carbon filler produced by pyro...
An investigation into the influence of annealing time on structural ordering of Poly-3-Hexylthiophene has been performed via analyses of absorbance data, on the premise that ordering status is reflected in optoelectronic properties. Thin films heated...
The convergence of 3D bioprinting and microfluidics has revolutionized the development of organ-on-a-chip platforms, offering unprecedented opportunities in biomedical research and tissue engineering. This comprehensive review delves into the latest...
In order to improve the electrochromic performance of polyaniline (PANI), porous PANI/vanadium carbide MXene (PANI/V2CTx) composite electrochromic films were prepared via a rapid, facile, and low-cost one-pot electrodeposition method from an aqueous...
Hydrothermal treatment was investigated as a strategy to enhance the supercritical CO2 foaming process for the fabrication of polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds intended for tissue engineering applications. PCL samples were subjected to supercritical f...
Rubber O-rings play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and reliability of high-pressure hydrogen systems. However, their degradation and failure under hydrogen exposure remain a major barrier to the long-term stability of sealing structures. This...
(1) Background: Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive primary brain tumor in adults, with a median survival time for patients treated with standard chemotherapy often of less than 1 year. Potential anticancer activity against glioblastoma is...
This study investigates the formation, physicochemical properties, and interfacial behavior of interpolyelectrolyte complexes (IPECs) composed of chitosan (CS) and sodium alginate (ALG) in aqueous media at pH 4.5. Using a combination of turbidity, &z...
This paper investigated the durability and structural performance of concrete bridge deck pavements under high temperature and high humidity conditions, focusing on three aspects: mix design, road performance evaluation, and structural optimization d...
This work examined the effects of four plasticizers, glycerol (GLY), potassium phosphate (PHOS), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and soy lecithin (SL), on the structural, surface, thermal, optical, and mechanical properties of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) fi...
Background: The bonding compatibility between calcium silicate-based bioceramic cements and restorative materials is critical for long-term success in pediatric dentistry. This study compared the shear bond strength (SBS) of contemporary biointeracti...
This research addresses the inherent limitations of low mechanical strength in FDM-printed materials by studying Carbon Fibre-reinforced Polylactic Acid (PLA-CF) composites. The low strength limitation of PLA-CF in FDM requires identifying the most s...
A vibration-based protocol is presented for identifying barely visible impact damage (BVID) in type-IV composite-overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs). A 1 kJ hemispherical-tip strike was applied to a fully pressurized vessel, which was subsequently d...
The valorisation of agro-industrial residues in polymer composites represents a promising strategy for waste valorisation and the development of sustainable packaging materials. In this study, coffee silverskin (CSS), a lignocellulosic by-product, wa...
A carbon-supported palladium-containing polysiloxane macrocatalyst (Pd-PDMS) was developed for pharmaceutical-grade cross-coupling reactions. The catalyst demonstrates exceptional year-long stability at room temperature while maintaining full catalyt...
Flexible pavements using conventional bitumen are prone to suffering severe distress in hot climates, particularly rutting and moisture-induced damage. This study explores synergistic effects of waste-derived High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Bake...
In this study, we demonstrated chloroprene rubber (CR)-based composites with the addition of synthesized alumina nanofibers (AONF) with a high aspect ratio (>1000). AONF were characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning ele...
Hierarchically porous polyaniline (PANI) was synthesized by oxidative copolymerization of tetrakis(4-aminophenyl)methane (TA) and aniline. Mixing TA with ammonium persulfate (APS) followed by aniline addition generated both tetra-arm star-shaped and...
The performance of heterogeneous polymer-based materials is largely governed by the efficiency of interfacial adhesion and the strength of interactions between their constituent phases. This work mainly focuses on correlating the properties of dielec...
This review investigates the potential of sodium alginate, a biobased polysaccharide from brown algae, for food packaging applications. It analyzes the main challenges of cast films, including water vapor permeability, mechanical performance, and pro...
Orthodontic aligners 3D-printed in resin currently provide a viable alternative to thermoformed ones. However, concerns have been raised regarding their biocompatibility. This review addressed the available scientific evidence on the biological prope...
Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) components require precise curing process control to ensure quality, but traditional phenomenological cure kinetics models face limitations in handling nonlinearity and data diversity. This study addresses the c...
Sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) is one of the most studied ionic polymers for polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) in fuel cells (PEMFCs). To improve its proton conductivity, novel SPEEK/praseodymium-doped zinc spinel ferrite composite me...
Current ecological and environmental concerns have led to a rapid increase in social interest in research and innovation in the field of sustainable plastics, which directly affects foamed plastic products. In this study, we present our contribution...
Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) laminates are extensively utilized in aerospace and advanced engineering fields because of their outstanding strength-to-weight ratio and superior fatigue durability. However, despite their high in-plane strengt...
The sorption, structural, and thermal properties of the interpolymer system based on polymethacrylic acid (PMAA) and poly-4-vinylpyridine (P4VP) were studied at different component ratios for the extraction of rhenium (ReO4−) and molybdenum (
The blood–brain barrier (BBB) represents a major challenge in effective drug delivery systems intended for treating neurological disorders. It restricts the transport of therapeutic agents to the brain. Chitosan-based nanoparticles (CNPs) can b...
Advances in silk-based tissue-engineered constructs offer promising opportunities to improve tendon and ligament repair by increasing graft availability and enhancing patient outcomes. The rising demand for tendon and ligament reconstruction highligh...
Reinforced concrete (RC) joist slabs are common in Middle Eastern buildings, where architectural needs often necessitate planting columns on shallow beams. Although such beams typically satisfy flexural and shear design requirements, their serviceabi...
The main objective of treatment with MSZ is to ensure that the drug reaches the colon, where it exerts its therapeutic effect. However, due to pH variation throughout the gastrointestinal tract and the risk of degradation or premature absorption, a c...
Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) harness their molecularly precise organic–inorganic hybrid cage architecture to deliver hardness, scratch resistance, and programmable functionality for next-generation transparent coatings. Tailorin...
In recent years, the demand for high-strength concrete (HSC) for buildings has been steadily increasing. Continuous HSC deep beams are frequently employed in various structural applications, including high-rise buildings, bridges, and parking garages...
Two low-cost optical–chemical sensors based on plastic optical fibers (POFs) and molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are developed and tested for the detection of 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid (MCPA), a herbicide of great interest in en...
The surface morphology of high molecular weight poly(styrene-b-isoprene) block copolymer was analyzed after chemical modification. Poly(styrene-b-isoprene) was converted into poly(styrene-b-(ethylene-alt-propylene)) by hydrogenation and into poly(sty...
Pharmaceutical residues, including a wide range of therapeutic drugs, have been increasingly reported in drinking water sources worldwide, raising environmental concerns due to their potential impact on aquatic ecosystems. Among the available treatme...
The massive use of plastics has raised growing environmental concerns, including microplastic (MP) pollution. While most studies have focused on MPs in aquatic environments, research on airborne microplastics has gained increasing attention in recent...
In this work, an innovative approach has been established to overcome the intrinsic limitations of poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA)-based shape memory polymers (SMPs) by introducing γ-ray-induced crosslinking in miscible PLLA/triallyl isocyanurate (T...
We present the concept of a microfluidic device manufactured using 3D printing and oxyfluorination techniques. During prototype testing, it was found that a larger number of cells adhered to the oxyfluorinated surface compared to the original one. It...
As demanded by the rapid development of wearable electronics, flexible pressure sensors have attracted more and more attention worldwide. However, the performance of pressure sensors based on the piezoelectric effect has not been qualified for practi...
Polylactic acid (PLA), a widely used biobased biopolymer, is highly resistant to biodegradation under ambient conditions, contributing to persistent plastic pollution and posing potential environmental and health risks. This study investigates the en...
Inspired by the cutaneous wound healing mechanism observed in human scab formation, we engineered a series of multilayered silicone rubber composites through alternating polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and polydiborosiloxane (PDBS) laminates. The dynamic...
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