2026 February-2 - 118 articles
This study investigates the machinability of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composite (CFRTP) produced via Material Extrusion (MEX) additive manufacturing, focusing on drilling as a critical post-processing step in hybrid manufacturing. CF...
The rising demand for wireless electronics and sustainable energy solutions drives the search for alternatives to conventional batteries. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) offer a promising route by converting mechanical energy into electricity vi...
The accumulation of plastic waste represents a significant environmental challenge worldwide, and its reuse in construction materials offers a sustainable management alternative. This study investigates the use of recycled high-density polyethylene (...
This study employs a mono-caprylate waterborne polyurethane microencapsulation technique to construct a core–shell phase-change microcapsule system with a structured composite core material. By integrating a silica network with phase change mat...
While the effects of formulation variables of a rubber compound are well established for conventional rubber manufacturing techniques, their role in extrusion-based additive manufacturing remains underexplored. This study explores the impact of diffe...
Shear-induced alignment of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) platelets offers a scalable route to high-performance, electrically insulating thermal management materials, yet the role of filler geometry under practical shear processing remains unclear. H...
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is attractive for high-frequency communications but adheres very poorly to other materials due to its very low surface energy. Conventionally, surface treatments of PTFE are used to increase the polarity of the PTFE sur...
Elastane is ubiquitous in polyester-based textiles and complicates depolymerization-based recycling because it can undergo thermal degradation and chemical bond cleavage, consuming reagents and forming low-molecular by-products that may compromise mo...
In this work, we designed non-viral gene delivery vector systems based on three poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)-ran-poly[2-(3-butenyl)-2-oxazoline] copolymers functionalized by primary, secondary, and tertiary amino groups. The impact of copolymer structur...
Polydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD), an emerging environmentally friendly material, has been widely applied in lightweight structural shells; however, its extension to high-value electronic applications remains challenging. In this work, we developed a nov...
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has become the predominant material for single-use packaging owing to its cost and performance advantages. However, massive post-consumer waste leads to environmental concerns, and recycled PET from thermomechanical p...
The textile industry is facing increasing pressure to improve its sustainability performance across environmental, economic, and social dimensions. A substantial share of textile production relies on polymer-based fibers, such as polyester, polyamide...
Epoxy–granite (EG) composites, comprising granite quarry waste and low-cost epoxy, present a sustainable alternative to cast iron for machine tool foundations. This study develops a data-driven simulation framework to enhance the mechanical pro...
This investigation focuses on rice husk biochar (RHBC) as a sustainable filler in a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix. This study employs optimization techniques, including central composite design (CCD) and analysis of variance (ANOVA), to systematically...
The design of multifunctional biomaterials that offer both structural support and biochemical cues is essential for enhancing tissue regeneration. In this study, hybrid nanofibrous scaffolds composed of poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone) (PLCL...
Currently, only a limited number of Mark–Houwink–Sakurada (MHS) equations are available for chitin, and their applicability is constrained by the narrow range of suitable solvent systems. The Mark–Houwink–Sakurada (MHS) equati...
Polymer gels are widely used for profile control and water shutoff in mature reservoirs, while conventional gels are limited under high temperature due to poor thermal stability. This study develops a high-temperature-resistant gel based on acrylamid...
The environmental impact of petroplastics that do not readily biodegrade has intensified the search for sustainable packaging materials. Polysaccharides derived from plant and marine sources are biodegradable and renewable, but their hydrophilicity a...
Owing to their small size and surface hydrophobicity, microplastics (MPs) tend to act as vectors for various organic pollutants. However, in contrast to well-studied pollutants like polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, the sorption of benzene-series com...
The development of innovative wound dressings capable of accelerating diabetic wound healing while simultaneously reducing scar formation is a significant clinical challenge. In this study, we designed and fabricated a multifunctional nanofibrous sca...
Mechanical recycling of polypropylene (PP) is constrained by the heterogeneous properties of post-consumer feedstocks. Melt flow rate (MFR) is a key property relevant to processing, and it varies widely across packaging grades, which limits the quali...
Thermoplastic hybrid composites reinforced with flax and glass fibers offer a sustainable, high-performance alternative for structural applications by balancing stiffness and energy absorption. This study investigated the impact of low-pressure plasm...
Atomic oxygen in low Earth orbit erodes polyimide, increasing surface roughness and degrading performance. The reactive species scission polymer chains and remove surface material, exposing fresh sites that accelerate further attack and disrupt therm...
A novel low-cost poly(propylene carbonate-co-epichlorohydrin) (PPC-ECH) with mechanical properties similar to those of poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) was developed and incorporated into a poly(propylene carbonate-co-phthalate) (PPC-P...
In low Earth orbit (LEO), special environments such as atomic oxygen (AO), alternating high and low temperatures, and high vacuum can seriously affect the reliability and service lifetime of moving parts of space equipment. Therefore, there is an inc...
Microbial degradation technology presents a sustainable approach to address the environmental persistence of polyethylene (PE). In this study, a consortium of PE-degrading strains was isolated from sludge in the production wastewater of a PE-manufact...
Polymer-based insulation materials are widely used to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings; however, their growing application raises concerns related to resource use and end-of-life management. Rigid polyurethane (PUR) foams are key core mater...
Amphiphilic copolymers based on polystyrene and polyglycidol combine the chemical inertness of polystyrene with the biocompatibility of polyglycidol, making them attractive materials for polymeric micelles. While comb-like architectures have been exp...
In modern aerospace cockpits, the display and control console (DCC) serves as a critical human–machine interface. Light weight is particularly important in this industry, especially for key equipment such as the DCC. To address the excessive we...
Protein–polyelectrolyte entities (complex, coacervates, flocs, gels, etc.) are of great interest due to their potential applications in biological and medical fields. This study focuses on investigating the interactions between a model protein,...
An injury to the elbow’s lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL) is an orthopedic emergency that can impair joint stability and functional biomechanics throughout the upper extremity. The development and application of synthetic ligament subst...
Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) are synthetic materials with highly selective recognition properties and are widely studied for applications in separation, sensing, catalysis, and biomedical analysis. However, conventional MIP synthesis often r...
This study investigates how natural fillers of different origins and morphologies influence the structural, thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Two series of materials were prepared: one based on a biob...
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are wounds characterized by chronic inflammation and elevated oxidative stress that delay tissue regeneration and render them susceptible to infection, thereby complicating healing. Therefore, treating DFUs effectively is...
Surgical-site infections (SSIs) represent a significant healthcare burden, often complicating wound healing and recovery. To overcome the limitations of systemic antibiotic administration, such as toxicity and poor localization, this study aimed to d...
Carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (CF/PEEK) thermoplastic composites are increasingly applied in aerospace structures due to their outstanding mechanical and thermal properties. However, their strengthening mechanism and damage evolution u...
The increasing demand for high-performance composites has driven the need for sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based resins. This research introduces a novel glycerol-derived bio-epoxy resin and investigates the effect of catalyst c...
The increasing demand for sustainable agriculture necessitates the development of eco-friendly alternatives to chemical pesticides. This study reports the design and characterization of biodegradable fibrous mats for the delivery of Bacillus subtilis...
Maintaining the solubility of micellar casein (MC) powder during storage is a major practical challenge. This study investigated the effects of storage temperature (−20 to 37 °C) on solubility and structure of MC powder. Results showed that...
Microplastics (MPs) are an increasingly pervasive pollutant, prompting interest in using them as a waste valorization feedstock in cementitious composites—most commonly as partial replacements for mineral aggregates. This review critically asse...
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is widely used in food-contact applications due to its bio-based origin, compostability, and transparency; however, its limited resistance to thermo-oxidative degradation remains a challenge for applications involving repeated...
Crumb rubber (CR), a recycled elastomeric polymer derived from scrap tyres, has been used as a partial replacement for fine aggregates in concrete to manage non-biodegradable waste tyre piling, which fills landfills and harms the environment. Polymer...
This study presents a comprehensive investigation of the electrical, structural, and electrochemical properties of graphite flake (GF)-reinforced epoxy composites for energy storage applications. Epoxy/GF composites with filler loadings of 10, 30, 50...
Low-voltage instrumentation and control (I&C) cables in nuclear power plants are continuously exposed to gamma (γ) radiation within containment areas, leading to cumulative degradation of their polymer insulation over decades of operation....
This review provides a comprehensive overview of molecular doping in organic semiconductors (OSCs), with particular emphasis on the mechanistic understanding of doping processes, rational material design strategies, and processing approaches for achi...
Polymer additive manufacturing (AM) has grown rapidly in the past decade, with material extrusion, vat photopolymerization, powder bed fusion and jetting now widely used for functional polymer parts. The mechanical performance of these parts depends...
Polysaccharides serve as the main bioactive compounds of Zingiber striolatum (Z. striolatum). However, their structures and functions require further research. The present work used response surface methodology (RSM) for optimizing polysaccharide ext...
The ability to precisely control the morphology of polylactide (PLA) microparticles is crucial for their biomedical applications, yet it is a challenge due to the interdependent nature of key parameters such as size, porosity, and surface topology. T...
The oxidation of flexible polyurethane (PUR) foams significantly impacts product durability, vehicle indoor air quality, and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. This study investigates oxidation kinetics and VOC emissions (65–155 °C)...
This study investigates the synergistic and fineness-dependent modification of base asphalt using rice husk biochar (RHB) and styrene–butadiene–styrene (SBS), aiming to achieve the efficient utilization of agro-waste resources while marke...
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