The following article debates on the properties of cellulose-filled ethylene-norbornene copolymer (EN) composites. Natural fibers employed in this study have been modified via two different approaches: solvent-involving (S) and newly developed non-so...
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs)—a promising class of alternatives to conventional ionic liquids (ILs) that have freezing points lower than the individual components—are typically formed from two or more components through hydrogen bond inte...
This review provides a systematic analysis of the literature data on the electrodeposition of composite coatings using plating baths based on a new generation of room-temperature ionic liquids known as deep eutectic solvents (DESs). Such systems offe...
In this study, multilayer graphene oxide (GO) was used to prepare the functional layer of polyimide/GO composite membrane with polyimide (P84) used as the supporting layer. Chitosan added in the functional layer was utilized to adjust the selectivity...
Compared to the traditional chemical-crosslinking-based polymer, the porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) substrate is considered to be an excellent support for the fabrication of thin-film composite (TFC) organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membra...
To explore the application of forward osmosis (FO) technology in the organic solvent recovery field, we prepared a new solvent-resistant triple layer thin film composite (TFC) membrane on the PI (polyimide) substrate. The deep eutectic supramolecular...
MXene, a layered nanocarbon material, exhibits excellent conductivity and solubility. Its high sensitivity also makes it useful for soft pressure sensors. However, the compatibility between sensitivity and fast responses in resistance-change sensors...
The need to develop new electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices requires the creation of new, available, low-cost and high-performance electrocatalytic materials, which can be produced as coatings by electrodeposition technique. The ele...
As an environment-friendly biodegradable material, poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) has been focused on improving performance and expanding its applications. In this study, improved performance lignin nanoparticle/PVA composite film was prepared by phenola...
Since 2007, heterogeneous, high-viscosity active bituminous formations have often occurred during the drilling process in Yadavaran oilfield (Iran), Halfaya oilfield (Iraq), and tar sands (Canada). The formation of bitumen exhibits plastic and creep...
Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) has been recognized as an eco-friendly separation system owing to its excellent cost and energy saving efficiency, easy scale-up in the narrow area and mild operation conditions. Membrane properties are the key pa...
Bone tissue engineering has been developed in the past decades, with the engineering of bone substitutes on the vanguard of this regenerative approach. Polycaprolactone-based scaffolds are fairly applied for bone regeneration, and several composites...
The gas sweetening process is essential for removing harmful acid gases, such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2), from natural gas before delivery to end-users. Consequently, chemical absorption-based acid gas removal units (AGRUs) ar...
Recently, graphene-polymer composites gained a central role in advanced stress and strain sensing. A fundamental step in the production of epoxy-composites filled with graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) consists in the exfoliation and dispersion of expand...
Degradable polymers, such as poly(L-lactide) (PLLA), are widely investigated for biomedical applications, including drug delivery systems and temporary implants. Their functionality can be expanded by incorporating degradable metal microparticles tha...
This work investigates the effect of different solvent systems on solubility, thermodynamics, metastable zone width (MSZW), and crystal habit of ascorbic acid, in order to help optimize its crystallization process. The solubility curves and metastabl...
In order to solve the problems of high volatility and insufficient absorption effect when using chemical by-product washing oil to treat benzene-containing waste gas, this study innovatively proposed a composite solvent screening method based on the...
The advancement of wearable sensing technologies has been pivotal in revolutionizing healthcare, environmental monitoring, and personal fitness. Among the diverse materials employed in these technologies, multifunctional hydrogel composites have emer...
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is one of the most important ophthalmic biomaterials, while also being used for tissue engineering and drug delivery. Although chemical cross-linking is an effective way to improve the material performance, it may as a consequenc...
This investigation evaluated the effects of aprotic solvents, i.e., tetrahydrofuran, pyridine, and morpholine, compared with hydrogen peroxide, on the surfaces of fiber-reinforced composite posts with a composite core based on the microtensile bond s...
This study was conducted to investigate the chemical and nutritional composition of Artemisia annua leaves in addition to determination of antioxidant potential of their extracts prepared in different solvents. Chemical composition was determined by...
In this study, we investigated how co-solvent and polymer combinations affect the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) using TiO2- and ZnO-modified carbon nanotube (CNT) composite papers as photoelectrodes. Co-solvents such as N,N-dimeth...
In the present work, solvent casting and Pickering emulsion methods are studied to enhance the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) composites containing surface-modified cellulose nanomaterials. To enhance the compatibility and the adhesio...
The main objective of the current work was to evaluate the suitability of ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) for the recovery of oil from papaya seed as compared to conventional extraction techniques (i.e., Soxhlet extraction (SXE) and solvent extr...
To prepare a soft magnetic powder core, the magnetic powder surface has to be insulated by phosphating treatment. Organic chemicals such as ethanol and acetone are generally used as solvents for phosphoric acid, which may cause serious environmental...
The type of organic solvents used in interfacial polymerization affects the surface property, free volume, and separation performance of the thin-film composite (TFC) polyamide membrane. In this study, TFC polyamide membrane was fabricated through in...
Deep eutectic solvents (DES) have emerged as versatile, sustainable media for the synthesis of nanomaterials due to their low toxicity, tunability, and biocompatibility. This study develops a one-step method to modify commercially available screen-pr...
Innovative and sustainable all-cellulose composites (ACCs) can be obtained by partial dissolution of cellulosic fibers and regeneration of the dissolved fraction. Among cellulose solvents, sodium hydroxide/urea solutions are recognized as promising l...
The present work describes, for the first time, the electrodeposition of NiSn alloy/reduced graphene oxide composite coatings (NiSn-rGO) obtained under pulse current electrodeposition conditions from deep eutectic solvents (choline chloride: ethylene...
Some experimental results regarding the direct electrodeposition of tin-reduced graphene oxide composite (Sn-rGO) compared to the electrodeposition of tin metal (Sn) from a deep eutectic solvent (DES), namely using choline chloride-ethylene glycol eu...
Lignin, the second most abundant natural polymer, is a by-product of the biorefinery and pulp and paper industries. This study was undertaken to evaluate the properties and estimate the prospects of using lignin as a by-product of the pretreatment of...
This study aims to optimize the application of electrospun nanofibrous substrates in thin-film composite (TFC) nanofiltration (NF) membranes for enhanced liquid separation efficiency by employing a method of effective welding between fibers using lat...
To improve the filtration performance and properties of organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membranes, we firstly introduce nanoporous silica (SiO2) particles into the polyamide (PA) active layer of polysulfone (PSf) membrane via an interfacial poly...
This study investigates the synthesis and evaluation of ZnO/g-C3N4 composites as efficient green catalysts for advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) targeting the treatment of contaminated water. The composites were synthesized using a ternary deep eut...
Cycling stability is a key challenge for application of silicon (Si)-based composite anodes as the severe volume fluctuation of Si readily leads to fast capacity fading. The binder is a crucial component of the composite electrodes. Although only occ...
A persistent purpose for self-powered and wearable electronic devices is the fabrication of graphene-PVDF piezoelectric nanogenerators with various co-solvents that could provide enhanced levels of durability and stability while generating a higher o...
When considering cellulose (UFC100) modification, most of the processes employ various solvents in the role of the reaction environment. The following article addresses a solvent-free method, thermal drying, which causes a moisture content decrease i...
This study aimed to develop composite hydrogels with exceptional piezoelectric properties and pressure sensitivity. To achieve the objective, this study created a deep eutectic solvent (DES) by mixing choline chloride (ChCl), acrylamide (AM), and acr...
Manufacturing three-dimensional (3D) objects with polymers/bioceramic composite materials has been investigated in recent years. In this study, we manufactured and evaluated solvent-free polycaprolactone (PCL) and beta-tricalcium phosphate (β-TC...
The UV/Vis absorption energies (νmax) of different solvatochromic probes measured in co-solvent/water mixtures are re-analyzed as a function of the average molar concentration (Nav) of the solvent composition compared to the use of the mole fracti...
Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are a prospective energy storage platform to mitigate the discrepancy between barely adjustable energy production and fluctuating demand. The energy density and affordability of RFBs can be improved significantly through t...
In this study, granulated polylactic acid and ZnO, SiO2 and Al2O3 powders were mixed to form PLA/ZnO and PLA/ZnO SiO2 Al2O3 composites with different concentrations using a solvent casting method. [...]
Biomass represents a vital and sustainable resource for developing renewable materials with the potential to replace petroleum-based chemicals. Paulownia wood has high cellulose content and a loose wood structure, giving it natural advantages as a bi...
The determination of the NMR spin–spin relaxation rate of water in (purely) aqueous particulate dispersions has been shown to be a convenient and facile experimental approach to probing the composition of near particle surface structures. Here,...
The electrospinning technique is widely used for the fabrication of micro- and nanofibrous structures. Recent studies have focused on the use of less toxic and harmful solvents (benign solvents) for electrospinning, even if those solvents usually req...
ZnO/graphene nanocomposites were prepared using a facile approach. Graphene nanosheets were prepared by ultrasonication-based liquid phase exfoliation of graphite powder in a low boiling point organic solvent, 1,2-Dichloroethane, for the preparation...
In this study, the effect of lignin esterification with fatty acid chloride on the properties of lignin and lignin/poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites was investigated. Lignocellulose (Pinus densiflora S. et Z.) was treated using a deep eutectic solve...
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs) are increasingly used in construction due to their high performance and low environmental footprint. However, their widespread adoption has raised concerns over end-of-life management, particularly under Eu...
Mutual Synergetic Folding (MSF) proteins belong to a recently discovered class of proteins. These proteins are disordered in their monomeric but ordered in their oligomeric forms. Their amino acid composition is more similar to globular proteins than...
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is highly valued for biomedical and industrial applications due to its exceptional biocompatibility, strength, and biodegradability. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) exhibits favorable characteristics, making it an ideal candidate for...
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