Polymer-based hydrogels demonstrate superior performance when used as wound dressing. An ideal dressing should possess an active healing function, absorb wound exudates, and provide a moist interface on the wound for rapid injury repair and the preve...
Hydrogels based on reversible covalent bonds represent an attractive topic for research at both academic and industrial level. While the concept of reversible covalent bonds dates back a few decades, novel developments continue to appear in the gener...
Dual thermo- and pH-responsive comb-type grafted hydrogels of poly(N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) and poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) with reversed network-graft architectures were synthesized by the combination of atom transfer...
The kinetics of nitroxide-mediated dispersion copolymerization with crosslinking of styrene (STY) and divinylbenzene (DVB) in supercritical carbon dioxide (scCO2) is addressed experimentally. 2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidinyl-1-oxy (TEMPO) and dibenzoyl...
Low cross-link density thermally reversible networks were successfully synthesized from jatropha and sunflower oils. The oils were epoxidized and subsequently reacted with furfurylamine to attach furan groups onto the triglycerides, preferably at the...
The interest in self-healing, recyclable, and adaptable polymers is growing. This work addresses the reversibility of crosslink formation based on Diels-Alder reaction in copolymer networks containing furfuryl and maleimide groups, which represent th...
Diphenolic acid is functionalized with furfuryl amine and subsequently incorporated in a (partly) bio-based polyester through interfacial polycondensation with terepthalic chloride. The furan groups present in the resulting polyester are able to form...
A direct analytical method developed to characterize UV-cured networks based on multi-step pyrolysis-gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC/MS) is presented. Application of the method to characterize (meth)acrylate-based UV-cured networks is discus...
The versatility of polymeric materials as healing agents to prevent any structure failure and their ability to restore their initial mechanical properties has attracted interest from many researchers. Various applications of the self-healing polymeri...
Metallopolymers represent an interesting combination of inorganic metal complexes and polymers resulting in a variety of outstanding properties and applications. One field of interest are stimuli-responsive materials and, in particular, self-healing...
Nowadays, finely controlling the mechanical properties of polymeric materials is possible by incorporating supramolecular motifs into their architecture. In this context, the synthesis of a side-chain terpyridine-functionalized poly(2-(dimethylamino)...
To develop self-healing materials with mechanical strength, we designed a three-dimensional network polymer primarily composed of [c2]daisy-chain rotaxanes. Although polymeric materials incorporating [c2]daisy-chain rotaxanes have been reported, they...
Two reversible polymer networks, based on Diels–Alder cycloadditions, are selected to discuss the opportunities of mobility-controlled self-healing in ambient conditions for which information is lacking in literature. The main methods for this...
The mobility of sustained molecules is influenced by viscoelasticity, which is strongly correlated with the diffusional property in polymeric liquid. However, the study of transient networks formed by a reversible crosslink, which is the viscoelastic...
Forward osmosis (FO) has been identified as an emerging technology for the concentration and crystallization of aqueous solutions at low temperatures. However, the application of the FO process has been limited due to the unavailability of a suitable...
Recent developments in synthetic pathways as simple reversible-deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) techniques and quantitative post-polymerization reactions, most notoriously ‘click’ reactions, leading to segmented copolymers, have...
Although current desalination technologies are mature enough and advanced, the shortage of freshwater is still considered as one of the most pressing global issues. Therefore, there is a strong incentive to explore and investigate new potential metho...
This paper developed a method for preparing ultrasound-responsive microgels based on reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer-hetero Diels–Alder (RAFT-HAD) dynamic covalent bonding. First, a styrene cross-linked network was successfully...
Reversible chemical covalency provides a path to materials that can degrade and recombine with appropriate stimuli and which can be used for tissue regeneration and repair. However, designing and preparing efficient and quickly self-healing materials...
There is a debate in the literature on whether or not polymer networks synthesized by reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) processes, such as reversible addition-fragmentation radical transfer (RAFT) copolymerization of vinyl/divinyl...
Microgels have unique and versatile properties allowing their use in forward osmosis areas as a draw agent. In this contribution, poly(4-vinylpyridine) (P4VP) was synthesized via RAFT polymerization and then grafted to a poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide) (...
In this study, we report the fabrication and characterization of self-healing and shape-memorable hydrogels, the mechanical properties of which can be tuned via post-polymerization crosslinking. These hydrogels were constructed from a thermo-responsi...
Conductive Poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) nanofibers are uniformly deposited on ultrathin graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets via a simple and effective in situ polymerization process under ambient conditions. The as-prepared samples are charac...
Functional crosslinked hydrogels were prepared from 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and acrylic acid (AA). The acid monomer was incorporated both via copolymerization and chain extension of a branching, reversible addition–fragmentation chai...
Clinically, large diameter artery defects (diameter larger than 6 mm) can be substituted by unbiodegradable polymers, such as polytetrafluoroethylene. There are many problems in the construction of small diameter blood vessels (diameter between 1 and...
Nanogels (NGs) are currently under extensive investigation due to their unique properties, such as small particle size, high encapsulation efficiency and protection of active agents from degradation, which make them ideal candidates as drug delivery...
Considering the demand for the construction of a sustainable future, it is essential to endow the conventional thermoset silicone adhesive with reuse capability and recyclability. Although various research attempts have been made by incorporating rev...
Reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer mediated polymerization-induced self-assembly (RAFT-PISA) offers an efficient approach for the preparation of polymeric nanomaterials, giving access not only to common structures such as spheres, worm-...
The gelation properties and mode of self-assembly of six asymmetrical hexaether triphenylene derivatives mono-functionalized with carboxylic and primary amine groups were investigated. The presence of a carboxylic and amine group attached to the trip...
Self-healing strategies including intrinsic and extrinsic self-healing are commonly used for polymeric materials to restore their appearance and properties upon damage. Unlike intrinsic self-healing tactics where recovery is based on reversible chemi...
Shape-shifting polymers usually require not only reversible stimuli-responsive ability, but also strong mechanical properties. A novel shape-shifting photochromic hydrogel system was designed and fabricated by embedding hydrophobic spiropyran (SP) in...
Urushiol, the key component of natural lacquer, is emerging as a versatile bio-based phenolic platform for advanced polymer systems. Its unique catechol structure, combined with an unsaturated aliphatic side chain, provides multiple reactive sites, e...
Pickering emulsions have emerged as promising multiphase systems owing to their high stability and diverse applications in materials and chemical engineering. However, achieving precise and stimuli-responsive regulation of emulsion type, particularly...
Thermosensitive polymers P1–P5 of N-vinylcaprolactam (NVCL) and poly(ethylene glycol) dimethacrylates (PEGDMAs), av. Mn 750–20,000, were synthesized via surfactant-free precipitation polymerization (SFPP) using the cationic initiator 2,2&...
The development of a dynamic network for commodity polymer systems via feasible methods has been explored in the context of a society-wide focus on the environment and sustainability. Herein, we demonstrate an adaptive post-curing method used to buil...
Hydrogels can be utilized to extract energy from salinity gradients when river water mixes with seawater. Saline-sensitive hydrogels exhibit a reversible swelling/shrinking process when they are, alternately, exposed to fresh and saline water. We pre...
In this study, the influences of WO3 on the structure, thermal behavior and luminescent characteristics of Eu3+-doped borosilicate glasses with compositions (35 − x/2)B2O3:(35 − x/2)SiO2:25La2O3:5CaO:0.5Eu2O3:xWO3, x = 0, 5, 10, and 15 mo...
Different techniques have been developed to overcome the recalcitrant nature of lignocellulosic biomass and extract lignin biopolymer. Lignin has gained considerable interest owing to its attractive properties. These properties may be more beneficial...
The combination of controlled anionic polymerization and subsequent introduction of hydrogen bonding groups was established to form thermo-reversible, supramolecular networks. Several polyisoprene-block-polystyrene-block-polyisoprene (ISI) copolymers...
A poly (acrylic acid–tannic acid) (PAA–TA) crosslinked composite is reported on for the first time as an aqueous binder for LiMn0.6Fe0.4PO4 (LMFP) cathodes to suppress manganese dissolution. Benefiting from hydrogen bonding and chemical c...
With limited biomass that can be currently utilized as a renewable resource, it is important to develop a method to convert biomass into materials that can replace fossil fuel product. In this paper, eugenol, a bio-based allyl chain-substituted guaia...
Polymers synthesized with end-of-life consideration allow for recovery and reprocessing. “Living-anionic polymerization (LAP)” and hydrosilylation reaction were utilized to synthesize hair-end furan functionalized hairy nanoparticles (HNPs) with a ha...
Flexible and soft bioelectronics used on skin tissue have attracted attention for the monitoring of human health. In addition to typical metal-based rigid electronics, soft polymeric materials, particularly conductive hydrogels, have been actively de...
As a novel semi-crystalline elastomer, syndiotactic 1,2-polybutadiene (SPB) grants unique advantages in reinforcing diene elastomers. However, SPB requires high-temperature processing due to its ultrahigh melting point, which leads to substantial ene...
In this paper, a Si@EG composite was prepared by liquid phase mixing and the elevated temperature solid phase method, while polyaniline was synthesized by the in situ chemical polymerization of aniline monomer to coat the surface of nano-silicon and...
Three crosslinked polyurethane copolymers were successfully synthesized as polymeric solid–solid phase change materials (SSPCMs) for thermal energy storage. These materials were fabricated utilizing trihydroxy compounds (glycerol, triethanolami...
Hydrogels containing both carboxyl and hydroxyl functional groups have been prepared by γ-irradiation of either aqueous solutions of acrylic acid (AA) and mixtures of AA and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) in different ratios, or aqueous sol...
Low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) have attracted growing attention as versatile alternatives to conventional polymeric thickeners and gelators, owing to their ability to form three-dimensional fibrillar networks through non-covalent self-assembly...
A reverse osmosis (RO) membrane with a high water permeance and salt rejection is needed to reduce the energy requirement for desalination and water treatment. However, improving water permeance while maintaining a high rejection of the polyamide RO...
Membrane engineering is a complex field involving the development of the most suitable membrane process for specific purposes and dealing with the design and operation of membrane technologies. This study analyzed 1424 articles on reverse osmosis (RO...
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