The rubber industry is evolving by incorporating innovative tools to improve production processes. A proper manufacturing process determines the behavior and service life of the resulting products. In this research, molecular dynamics simulations wer...
This study proposes a new and simple process that improves the quality of a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler crosslinked with 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE) using solution dispersion at a low temperature. This process involves the solvent being di...
The utilization and preparation of functional hybrid films for optical sensing applications and membranes is of utmost importance. In this work, we report the convenient and scalable preparation of self-crosslinking particle-based films derived by di...
Although epoxy resin has been extensively used in the field of wind turbine blades, polyurethane has attracted much attention in recent years, due to its potential value of better fatigue resistance, lower processing viscosity and higher strength tha...
Process-induced changes in the morphology of biodegradable polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) and polylactic acid (PLA) blends modified with various multifunctional chain-extending cross-linkers (CECLs) are presented. The morphology of unmodif...
Versatile product protective coatings that deliver faster drying times and shorter minimum overcoat intervals that enable curing at faster line speeds and though lower energy consumption are often desired by coating manufacturers. Product protective...
Chemical foaming technology is widely used in the preparation of silicone rubber foam and is attributable to its one-step molding capability and eco-friendly production processes. The microrheological properties of silicone rubber play a pivotal role...
In this work, we propose, for the first time, a simple, fast, and efficient strategy to fabricate high-performance rigid crosslinked PVC composites by continuous extrusion. This strategy improves the poor processing fluidity of composites and solves...
The textile industry is suffering a great challenge regarding wastewater management, primarily due to the implementation of improper systems, specifically for dye wastewater treatment. Photocatalysis is one of approaches that have been used to treat...
This paper presents a fabrication method of hollow polymeric nanocapsules (HPNCs). The HPNCs were examined to reduce light trapping in an organic light emitting diodes (OLED) device by increasing the refractive index contrast. They were continuously...
Crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) is a widely used cable insulation material for power cables at various voltage levels, offering excellent electrical, mechanical, and thermal stability. However, during the continuous extrusion moulding process, prolon...
Predicting the curing behaviour of industrially employed elastomeric compounds under typical processing conditions in a reliable and scientifically driven way is important for rubber processing simulation routines, such as injection moulding. Herein,...
LDPE was crosslinked with novel dynamic or conventional crosslinking agents during melt processing. Both crosslinkers were synthesized by the esterification of Thiele’s acid or adipic acid with 4-hydroxy-TEMPO. 1H-NMR showed that a temperature...
Two types of externally plasticized cellulose acetate (CA) were chemically modified using 4,4'-methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) as crosslinking agent. Crosslinking was performed in the molten state by means of melt mixing in an internal mixer. T...
This article discusses the possibilities of using radiation cross-linked high density polyethylene (HDPEx) acting as a filler in the original high density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix. The newly created composite is one of the possible answers to quest...
Mature oilfields usually encounter the problem of high watercut. It is practical to use chemical methods for water-shutoff in production wells, however conventional water-shutoff agents have problems of long gelation time, low gel strength, and poor...
To assist in bone defect repair, ideal bone regeneration scaffolds should exhibit good osteoconductivity and osteoinductivity, but for load-bearing applications, they should also have mechanical properties that emulate those of native bone. The use o...
Due to excellent chemical resistance and impermeability, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is widely used in petrochemical transportation, product packaging, sports equipment, and marine applications. Yet, with the wide variety of service environments...
The study presents a sustainable, metal-free tanning system based on 2-chloro-4,6-dimethoxy-1,3,5-triazine (CDMT) and N-methylmorpholine (NMM), which stabilizes collagen through a zero-length crosslinking mechanism. Reactive triazine intermediates, g...
Polysaccharides and proteins are frequently conjugated through electrostatic attraction, enzymatic cross-linking, and heat treatment (Maillard reaction) to obtain food structuring ingredients, mostly for their application as emulsifiers. The conjugat...
In the last years, chronic wounds have become more prevalent, leading to a huge burden on the healthcare and social systems by requiring specialized protection. Indeed, wound dressings capable of assisting in the healing process are in urgent need. T...
The surface chemistry of epoxy resin and its composites is critical for their long-term performance across various applications. In this study, we investigate the main reactions occurring on the surface of DEGBA/DEGBF epoxy resin following curing, po...
One-step reactive melt processing (REx) via radical reactions was evaluated with the aim of improving the rheological properties of poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL). In particular, a water-assisted REx was designed under the hypothesis of increasing crossl...
The mucosal membrane of the oral cavity, due to its unique structure and availability, constitutes an appropriate site for the delivery of drugs, both with local and systemic effects. Mucoadhesive buccal films are drug dosage forms that due to their...
3D bioprinting of hydrogel–cell composites requires simultaneous consideration of the biomechanical properties of the printed structures, the construct’s geometric stability, and conditions conducive to cell survival and function. Hydroge...
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...
We report Brownian dynamics simulations of tracer diffusion in regularly crosslinked polymer networks in order to elucidate the transport of a tracer particle in polymer networks. The average mesh size of homogeneous polymer networks is varied by ass...
In this paper, we demonstrate a new, highly efficient method of crosslinking multilayer graphene, and create nanopores in it by its irradiation with low-energy argon cluster ions. Irradiation was performed by argon cluster ions with an acceleration e...
The cross-linked network structure of epoxy resins gives them excellent mechanical properties and heat resistance. However, it also makes them difficult to reprocess and recycle. This leads to environmental pollution and resource waste. Dynamic coval...
Structural composite materials are being used more than ever in aeronautics, automotive and naval, or in renewable energies fields. To reconcile the contradictory needs for higher performances and lower costs, it is crucial to ensure the real-time mo...
Because of the advantageous characteristics of strong integrity, lightweight, high performance, and various designs, woven spacer fabric (WSF) and its composite are extensively used in construction, traffic, and aerospace, among other fields. This pa...
By-products of laying hens represent a promising raw material source with a high collagen content, which is currently not adequately used. The aim of the paper is to prepare gelatins from laying hen paws. The purified collagen raw material was proces...
DNA–protein crosslinks (DPCs) represent a unique and complex form of DNA damage formed by covalent attachment of proteins to DNA. DPCs are formed through a variety of mechanisms and can significantly impede essential cellular processes such as...
Gelatin-based photo-crosslinkable hydrogels are promising scaffold materials to serve regenerative medicine. They are widely applicable in additive manufacturing, which allows for the production of various scaffold microarchitectures in line with the...
Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are shape-morphing materials whose large and reversible shape transformations are caused by the coupling between the mobile anisotropic properties of liquid crystal (LC) units and the rubber elastic of polymer network...
The influence of the hydroxyl groups (OH) type on the polyaddition processes of isocyanates represents a critical approach for the design of multicomponent polyurethane systems. Herein, to prove the effect of hydroxyl nature on both the isocyanate-OH...
Muscle-protein modification plays a critical role in determining the quality, functional properties, and nutritional value of meat and aquatic products. Over recent decades, non-thermal processing technologies including irradiation, cold plasma, high...
Natural biopolymers are an interesting resource for edible films production, as they are environmentally friendly packaging materials. The possibilities of the application of main animal proteins and natural polysaccharides are considered in the revi...
The presented work involves obtaining and characterising a two-enzymatic one-pot bioreactor, including encapsulated (co-immobilised) glucose oxidase and catalase. The enzymatic capsules were applied to produce unsweet, lactose-free milk during low-te...
We show that transfer hysteresis for a pentacene thin film transistor (TFT) with a low-temperature solution-processed zirconia (ZrOx) gate insulator can be remarkably reduced by modifying the ZrOx surface with a thin layer of crosslinked poly(4-vinyl...
Polymeric membranes based on chitosan (Cs) were extracted from shrimp shells and evaluated. These membranes were modified using polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and glycerol (Gly) and crosslinked with glutaraldehyde (GA) to exam...
This work reports the use of cross-linkers in bio-based blends from hydroxypropyl-modified lignin (TcC) and a bio-based polyamide (PA1010) for possible use as carbon fibre precursors, which, while minimising their effects on melt processing into fila...
The improvement of gel strength and absorption properties through the surface-crosslinking of superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) is essential for sanitary industry applications. We prepared core-SAP via aqueous solution copolymerization, and then surface...
A new co-processed, rice starch-based excipient (CS) was developed via a spray-drying technique. Native rice starch (RS) was suspended in aqueous solutions of 10%–15% cross-linked carboxymethyl rice starch (CCMS) and 0.5%–6.75% silicon di...
Theoretical investigation of the reaction of graft maleimide to polyethylene in the UV radiation cross-linking process is accomplished at the B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) level for high-voltage cable insulation materials. The reaction potential energy surface...
Gelatin-based hydrogels are promising materials for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and tunable gel-forming behavior. However, their thermo-sensitivity and limited processability often restr...
This study focuses on addressing the limitations of fluid loss additive in cement slurry under higher temperatures. The synthesis process of glutaraldehyde-crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) was optimized to develop an efficient fluid loss additive...
The branching and cross-linking of siloxane polymers are important processes in silicone technology. A new type of such a process has been developed, which is a self-restructuring of linear polyhydromethylsiloxane (PHMS). This process involves the re...
We designed and synthesized a new indolocarbazole-based polymer, poly(N,N-diphenyl(5,11-dihexylindolo[3,2,1-jk]carbazol-2-yl)amine) (PICA), for solution-processed organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The highest occupied and lowest unoccupied molec...
In this study, the effect of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) on the cross-linking of natural rubber (NR) using organic peroxides was investigated. NR-SWCNTs nanocomposites were prepared in an open two-roller mill followed by vulcanization wit...
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