Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Self?Reporting Multiple Microscopic Stresses Through Tunable Microcapsule Arrays
04/11/2024 -
This work presents a method for detecting localized stress variations with micrometer resolution. It utilizes embedded microcapsule arrays that fluoresce in distinct colors at specific stress...
Achieving optimum balance between mechanical properties and gloss of acrylonitrile–styrene–acrylate resin through control of rubber particle size distribution
04/11/2024 -
The optimum balance between mechanical properties and gloss of acrylonitrile–styrene–acrylate resin by controlling poly(n?butyl acrylate) particle size.Preparation of...
Digital Light Process 3D Printing of Magnetically Aligned Liquid Crystalline Elastomer Free–forms
29/10/2024 -
This study introduces the use of a Halbach array to magnetically align a novel liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE) ink which can be used for vat?based digital light process (DLP) 3D printing. This...
Influence of Chemical, Morphological, Spectroscopic and Calorimetric Properties of Agroindustrial Cellulose Wastes on Drainage Behavior in Stone Mastic Asphalt Mixtures
30/10/2024 -
New asphalt mixtures have been improved by using fibers (polypropylene, polyester, asbestos, carbon, glass, nylon, lignin, coconut, sisal, recycled rubber, PET, wood, bamboo, and cellulose), reducing...
Innovations in Silicone Hydrogels: Achieving High Oxygen Permeability with Maintained Equilibrium Water Content
04/10/2024 -
The work introduces an innovative approach to significantly enhance the structural and functional properties of silicone hydrogels. By incorporating solvents and adding siloxane nanoparticles, the...
High?efficiency synthesis of the transparent cyclo?olefin elastomers with high catalytic activity at high temperature in a gas?liquid slug flow mini?tubular reactor
04/10/2024 -
A facile approach for synthesis of the ethylene?norbornene copolymer (ENC) elastomers via creatively utilizing ethylene “rich” and “poor” regions within slug flow was developed by the...
Recent Advances in Propylene-Based Elastomers Polymerized by Homogeneous Catalysts
25/09/2024 -
Propylene-based elastomers (PBEs) have received widespread attention and research in recent years due to their structural diversity and excellent properties, and are also an important area for...
Green Roof Systems within the Framework of a Circular Economy: A Scoping Review
19/08/2024 -
Green roofs are nature-based solutions with multiple benefits for the urban environment, but they have specific polymeric components in their structure that cause a carbon footprint. This scoping...
Influence of polar?modified ESBO on the thermal and mechanical properties of FKM/EPDM rubber blends
25/09/2024 -
Compact myocardical tissue was formed with an adjustable interlayer spacing 3D scaffold.AbstractThe design and optimization of three?dimensional tissue scaffolds have presented a persistent challenge...
Functional Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers with ?, ??Hydroxyl End?Functionalized Polyacrylates
22/08/2024 -
A novel thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is developed by integrating ?,??hydroxyl terminal?functionalized polyacrylate into the soft segment of traditional polyether polyol. This TPU exhibits...
A Soft?Fiber Bioelectronic Device with Axon?Like Architecture Enables Reliable Neural Recording In Vivo under Vigorous Activities
25/07/2024 -
A soft fiber neural device resembling an axon skeleton with a network?in?liquid structure is constructed, having an ideal combination of stretchability, low modulus, low specific impedance, and high...
Application of Cyrene solvent for the fabrication of polymethyl methacrylate, polyethyl methacrylate and composite films containing hydroxyapatite and diamonds
15/07/2024 -
A perylene?terminated star elastomers (PSE) was designed and synthesized, which can self?assemble firstly into nanofibers with dual?layer skin?core structure, secondly into twisted multi?nanoropes,...
The Role of Natural Fiber Reinforcement in Thermoplastic Elastomers Biocomposites
04/07/2024 -
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have emerged as versatile materials with unique properties, allowing for easy processing and recyclability. This study explores TPE composites reinforced with...
Deep eutectic solvent engineered GO/ZrO2 nanofiller for mixed matrix membranes: An efficient hydrogen gas separation
03/07/2024 -
The self?healing polyurethane (PUGI?D3B2) constructed by two chain extenders selected in this study has excellent mechanical strength (15.34?MPa), good toughness (81.95?MJ?m?3), and its surface...
Improving microinjection processability of biodegradable elastomer poly(l?lactide?co???caprolactone) by blending with polycaprolactone and plasticizing with polyethylene glycol
07/06/2024 -
To improve the flexibility, processability, and decomposability of isosorbide (ISB) based polycarbonate, ethoxylated isosorbide (EI5) was used as a comonomer in the synthesis process. Structures and...
Effects of Filled Nano?Al2O3 and Its Contents on Friction and Wear Properties of Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber
06/06/2024 -
A new hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) material filled with silane?modified nano?Al2O3 is developed in this work. Influence of the nano?Al2O3 and its contents on friction and wear...
Enhancing gamma radiation shielding properties of iron metal and natural rubber composites
19/05/2024 -
Efficient removal of potentially toxic elements using an unconventional starch?based composite hydrogel enhanced by activated charcoalAbstractThe efficient removal of potential toxic elements (PTEs)...
Synthesis of Cycloartan?16??ol from 16? 24R?Epoxy?Cycloartane and their Cytotoxicity Evaluation against Human Cancer Cell Lines
23/03/2024 -
It was found that Argentatins A and B triterpenoids make up approximately 20?30% of the waste resin produced from the industrial processes to isolate rubber from P. argentatum. We have developed an...
Nonwoven Reinforced Photocurable Poly(glycerol sebacate)-Based Hydrogels
22/03/2024 -
Implantable hydrogels should ideally possess mechanical properties matched to the surrounding tissues to enable adequate mechanical function while regeneration occurs. This can be challenging,...
Multifunctional Polyoxometalates?Based Ionohydrogels toward Flexible Electronics
19/03/2024 -
This work presents a universal approach for synthesizing polyoxometalates (POMs)?reinforced ionic liquid?based gels (ILGs) and builds up an efficient bridge between them. The potential of POMs and...
Multifunctional flexible strain sensor based on three?dimensional core?shell structures of silver nanoparticles/natural rubber
15/03/2024 -
SA/PA Mn+ aerogels with high flame retardancy were successfully prepared.SA/PA Mn+ aerogels have excellent thermal insulation and good mechanical properties.Hydrophobic modification of SA/PA Mn+...
