Polymers, Volume 17, Issue 24

End-of-life wind turbine blade accumulation is a growing global materials management problem and current industrial recycling routes for glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites remain limited in material recovery value. There is limited understandi...

In response to the requirements of wellbore plugging and lost circulation control, this study designed and prepared a new type of thixotropic polymer gel system. The optimal formula was obtained through systematic screening of the types and concentra...

Utilization of natural processes can reduce the complexity and production cost of any device by limiting the necessary steps in the production scheme, especially when it comes to fibers with periodic changes in refractive index. One such process is t...

Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) require reliable micro- and nanoscale patterning of semiconducting layers, yet conjugated polymers have long been considered incompatible with photolithography due to dissolution and chemical damage from photo...

A naturally sourced phenolic compound, umbelliferone, has been used to synthesize four monofunctional benzoxazines, two of which have been previously synthesized from aniline and furfurylamine. This study contributes two more—using benzylamine...

This study deals with the successful exploitation of easily available and renewable potato peel waste (PPW) as an excellent feedstock in the production of PHA using Ralstonia eutropha. The process entailed the extraction of bioactive components from...

In order to address the ineffective utilization of industrial solid wastes—particularly fly ash—under the “coal-power integration” model, and to improve the performance of coal-based solid waste geopolymer grouting materials (...

SU-8 photoresist is extensively used as a structural and passivation layer in microelectromechanical systems, microfluidic devices, and related microscale technologies. The long-term reliability of these devices critically depends on the mechanical i...

3D printing offers the ability to fabricate lightweight structural profiles with controlled infill and geometry. This study examines the mechanical behaviour of 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) structures with a 10% infill density under four load con...

This study investigates polypropylene (PP)–based biocomposites reinforced with systematically varied jute and glass fiber ratios as sustainable, lightweight alternatives for semi-structural automotive parts. Four formulations (J20/G0, J15/G5, J...

Natural fillers have been widely explored to enhance the mechanical and barrier properties of biodegradable films. In this study, a mineral-rich powder obtained from the solid components of Ucides cordatus crab shells was processed (washing, drying,...

A series of poly(5-n-butyl-2-norbornene) oils with controlled molecular weights was synthesized via metathesis polymerization, fully hydrogenated, and characterized in terms of viscosity and tribological performance. In contrast to established lubric...

Flexible packaging often consists of multilayer films that combine different materials to achieve high barrier performance, but these structures are incompatible with current recycling technologies. Polyolefins such as polypropylene (PP) offer more r...

The emergence of electrically conductive polymeric materials has revolutionized the landscape of sustainable energy technologies, presenting unprecedented opportunities for advancing both photovoltaic conversion systems and electrochemical energy-sto...

Background: Biopolymer-based active packaging has experienced significant growth in the food industry due to its capacity to enhance product stability and reduce reliance on synthetic preservatives. However, its application in cosmetics remains limit...

In recent years, polymer-based hybrid nanocomposites have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional heavy metal shields due to their low density, flexibility, and environmental safety. In this study, the synthesis of PS-PEG copolymers and the...

In this study, the authors focus on optimizing the processing parameters for the fabrication of biodegradable polymer filaments intended for subsequent 3D printing of biomedical structures and implants. Following extrusion and additive manufacturing,...

Additive manufacturing is a suitable method for multi-material production, as it offers flexibility in structural design and enables layer-by-layer fabrication of materials. However, the different chemical structures and formulations of the materials...

The paper presents the results of relaxation studies for aqueous solutions of guar gum (GG) and xanthan gum (XG) in diluted, semidilute, and concentrated ranges over a wide temperature range (20–90 °C). Relaxation studies were performed usi...

TEMPO derivatives are well known as scorch retardants due to their ability to effectively quench free alkyl radicals during peroxide crosslinking of polymer compositions. However, in practice this leads to the loss of crosslinking density due to a ir...

A novel mesoporous spherical chelating lignin-based adsorbent was successfully synthesized via inverse suspension polymerization using sulfate pine pulping black liquor as raw material, followed by graft copolymerization with acrylonitrile and subseq...

This study presents an energy-efficient, room-temperature synthesis and characterization of methacrylated pullulan (Pull-MA) hydrogel developed for controlled nutrient delivery in agricultural applications. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT...

The injection compression molding using dynamic mold control (ICM-DT) represents a promising technological approach to the manufacturing of highly filled, modified thermoplastic components with tight geometric tolerances. While the numerical predicti...

This study and theoretical analysis of local relaxation processes and their physicomechanical and physicochemical characteristics in uncured epoxy oligomers DER-330, ED-20, ED-16 and ED-8 were carried out in the dynamic mode of freely damped torsiona...

Overhead transmission lines have long relied on cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation. The production of XLPE insulation requires silane cross-linking, which generates by-products, consumes high energy, and results in poor recyclability-retired...

This study investigates the performance of phenol–formaldehyde adhesives containing Eucalyptus lignin as an extender in their formulation. A commercial phenol–formaldehyde resin was used, and five different types of lignin were tested: (1...

Material extrusion (MEX) commonly requires support structures, and their rapid removal is essential for improving overall process efficiency. This study investigates the effect of nozzle speed on the crystallinity and dissolution behavior of polyviny...

This work aimed to investigate the properties of cross-linked elastomeric blends based on natural rubber (NR) and chloroprene rubber (CR), incorporating plant-derived fillers as environmentally friendly additives. The selected eco-friendly biofillers...

Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) is one of the most widely used polymers due to its strength, low cost, and light weight. Industrial production is mainly conducted by suspension polymerization, which facilitates the control of the emissions of vinyl chlori...

The valorization of extraction residues from biomass waste through a cascade approach contributes significantly to promote circular economy practices and facilitates the transition toward more sustainable functional materials, like chitosan. Virgin a...

This review provides an in-depth look at the key process limitations and (structural) defects encountered in the production of polymer films via film blowing extrusion technology. Film blowing is the most widely used method for producing plastic film...

The traditional acid-based production method was often utilized to produce flame-retardant material, which is environmentally hazardous and adversely affects the intrinsic properties of the substrates. To address these critical challenges, this work...

A flexible and packed-type air filter ball (AFB) system was developed for the efficient removal of particulate matter (PM) and formaldehyde (HCHO). The Mg/Si-embedded AFB (Mg/Si-AFB) was synthesized through sequential physical etching of a sponge, ox...

This study explores the production of composites based on polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), using Additive Manufacturing technology via LCD. Polylactic acid, being biodegradable and possessing good mechanical pro...

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is one of the most widely adopted additive manufacturing (AM) technologies due to its accessibility and versatility; however, ensuring process reliability and product quality remains a significant challenge. This work...

In the context of increasing resource scarcity and environmental concerns, the development of green composite materials is essential for promoting sustainability in the automotive industry. However, poor interfacial compatibility between plant fibers...

Chemical and thermal shifts in the oral cavity can damage the surface of 3D-printed hybrid resin–ceramic materials, and research on these effects is still limited. This study investigated the effects of pH and temperature variations on the surf...

This study presents a methanol-assisted pathway that converts hydroxyl-containing amidine into a polymeric ionic liquid (PIL) through direct CO₂ fixation, followed by its transformation into a cross-linked ionic polymer (CL-IP). Methanol plays a cruc...

Triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) are mathematically defined minimal surfaces that exhibit zero mean curvature and repeat periodically along all three Cartesian axes. They integrate mathematically defined geometry with extensive functional adju...

Developing organic photothermal agents that are highly stable and have tunable electronic properties is important for advancing low-invasive cancer therapy. In this study, we present the synthesis and evaluation of three conjugated photothermal agent...

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a key oxidant for green chemical processes, yet its catalytic utilization and activation efficiency remain limited by material instability and uncontrolled radical release. Here, we report a dual-functional, hollow conduct...

Polymer waste poses significant environmental challenges and polymers’ replacement with biodegradable biopolymers is therefore crucial. Protective coatings are recognized as a problem in the graphics industry, since they are based on synthetic...

This study explores a disulfide-selective cross-linking strategy for natural rubber (NR) to formulate elastomeric materials with engineering-relevant mechanical properties. A disulfide-containing bismaleimide (BIS) cross-linker was synthesized from c...

This study investigates the substitution of fossil-based isocyanates with bio-based alternatives in polyurethane resin (PU) coatings and polyurethane dispersion (PUD) coatings, focusing on mechanical and thermal performance. The coatings were formula...

This study introduces a hybrid framework combining an Artificial Neural Network (ANN) with the Jaya optimization algorithm to predict the minimum Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) area required for flexural strengthening of reinforced concrete (...

Delamination remains a critical failure mode in carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites, particularly under cyclic loading in aerospace and automotive applications. This study explores whether nanoscale reinforcement with graphene-based mat...

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is widely used in microfluidics and medical devices; however, its inherent hydrophobicity limits its applications. This can be resolved by the formation of polyethylene glycol (PEG)-based hydrophilic coatings. Here, we aim...

This study presents a theoretical framework for modeling sorption and release kinetics of substances in polymeric materials with planar, cylindrical, and spherical geometries. Fick’s second law was expressed in dimensionless variables and solve...

Mannans are structurally composed of β-(1 → 4)-linked mannose units, which are widely distributed in plant cell walls, yeast, and bacterial exopolysaccharides. Mannans have emerged as multipurpose biopolymers with significant industrial and...

This article provides a multifaceted analysis of the feasibility, purposefulness, and legitimacy of the alternative use of industrial hemp (HF) fibres processed into fabrics and mats as multilayer reinforcement in polymer structural composites, poten...