Macromol, Volume 3, Issue 4

The disruption of cell membranes by tau and amylin oligomers is linked to amyloid diseases such as Alzheimer’s and diabetes, respectively. The recent studies suggest that misfolded tau and amylin can form neurotoxic hetero-oligomers that are st...

The diverse physical appearances and wide density range of polymer bead foams offer immense potential in various applications and future advancements. The multiscale and multilevel structural features of bead foams involve many fundamental scientific...

Nanofibrillated cellulose was extracted from potato peel waste using a fast and green method with a simple process. To extract cellulose and eliminate non-cellulosic constituents, alkaline and hydrogen peroxide treatments were performed under microwa...

Wood–plastic composites, consisting of wood particles and a thermoplastic matrix, are common composites often used in buildings as decking boards or for similar non-load-carrying applications. As these are usually semi-finished products, a cert...

It is widely known that skin irritation can be induced by interactions between polymer fibers constituting clothing and the skin, leading to skin inflammation and unfavorable dermatological reactions. Thus, significant endeavors have been directed to...

Fully biodegradable foils were prepared from potato starch, egg albumin, and either stearic or oleic acid. Foils prepared with oleic acid have higher tensile strength, relative elongation, thermal stability, and a more uniform macrostructure. Foils p...

Active packaging with biobased polymers aim to extend the shelf life of food and to improve the environmental sustainability of the food industry. This new concept was tested with samples of fresh poultry meat wrapped with chitosan reinforced with 2....

During its life cycle, packaging comes into contact with various substances and even those it protects. Thus, for example, oil, water, and alcohol, if spilled on the packaging, can damage its functionality. In addition to exposure to chemicals, graph...

A series of six composites was prepared from the reaction of lignin-derived guaiacol, fatty acids, and sulfur. In this preparation, the organic comonomers undergo C–S bond-forming reactions to establish a highly crosslinked network material in...