Advanced materials
Advanced materials
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+...
Dielectric elastomers with large actuation strain and high output force
20/03/2024 -
MWCNTs@pectin/??carrageenan nanocomposite hydrogel for methylene blue dye removal and SEM image after MB loaded.AbstractThis study addresses the critical issue of removing toxic dyes from industrial...
Enhancing the Thermal Conductivity of CNT/AlN/Silicone Rubber Composites by Using CNTs Directly Grown on AlN to Achieve a Reduced Filler Filling Ratio
15/03/2024 -
Achieving the thermal conductivity required for efficient heat management in semiconductors and other devices requires the integration of thermally conductive ceramic fillers at concentrations of 60...
Electrospun Nano-boron–Ammonium Dinitramide Core–sheath Nanofibers
29/02/2024 -
The nano-boron powder (n-B) exhibits remarkable efficacy as a combustion catalyst, making it a prime candidate for use in solid propellant metal burners. Nevertheless, throughout the storage...
Improved electro?actuation property of dielectric elastomer composites regulated by one?dimensional CaCu3Ti4O12@TiO2 core–shell construction
26/02/2024 -
Sythesis route of PBSSeSa?c?M the copolymer.AbstractThe presence of petroleum?based monomers in the backbone of poly(butylene succinate?co?adipate) (PBSA) restricts its application in light of...
Polyurethane?polyisocyanurate (PUR?PIR) foams based on castor oil modified with tire rubber waste: Statistical?based analysis
24/02/2024 -
Development of PUP?PIR foams based on castor oil modified with tire rubber wasteThis study explores the utilization of bio?polyol, derived from castor oil modified with waste tire rubber (WTR), in...
Stretchable and Highly Sensitive Flexible Strain Sensor Based on a Three?Layer Core?Shell Structure of Polydopamine/Polypyrrole@Natural Rubber for Human Activity Monitoring
20/02/2024 -
In recent years, flexible strain sensors with a wide detection range and high sensitivity have garnered significant attention for human health monitoring. However, fabricating strain sensors with a...
Synergistic Self-Healing Enhancement in Multifunctional Silicone Elastomers and Their Application in Smart Materials
09/02/2024 -
Organosilicon polymers (silicones) are of enduring interest both as an established branch of polymer chemistry and as a segment of commercial products. Their unique properties were exploited in a...
Piezoionic Elastomers by Phase And Interface Engineering for High?Performance Energy?Harvesting Ionotronics
26/01/2024 -
Piezoionic materials play a pivotal role in energy?harvesting ionotronics. However, a persistent challenge lies in balancing the structural requirements for voltage generation, current conduction,...
Enhancing mechanical and shape memory properties of polylactide/polyamide elastomer blends via reactive blending with a chain extender
18/01/2024 -
The fundamental aza?Michael addition is used to synthesize and characterize an extremely modular system for solid polymer electrolytes. The electrolyte films are produced through an environmentally...
