Advanced materials

Advanced materials

A Comprehensive Review on the Thermal Stability Assessment of Polymers and Composites for Aeronautics and Space Applications
16/09/2023 - This review article provides an exhaustive survey on experimental investigations regarding the thermal stability assessment of polymers and polymer-based composites intended for applications in the...
Revolutionizing epoxy performance: A new flame retardant with phosphorus and maleimide for enhanced cure behavior, thermal stability, flame retardancy, and mechanical properties
15/09/2023 - A new phosphorus and maleimide?containing flame retardant, tris[4?(2,5?dioxopyrrol?1?yl)phenyl] phosphite (TDPPI), was used in epoxy resin. TDPPI improved the cure behavior, thermal stability, flame...
Improving the Recyclability of an Epoxy Resin through the Addition of New Biobased Vitrimer
12/09/2023 - In recent decades, the use of thermoset epoxy resins (ER) has spread to countless applications due to their mechanical properties, heat resistance and stability. However, these ERs are neither...
Isocucurbic Acid Derivaties and Soluble Epoxide Hydroxylase Inhibitors from the Flowers of Chrysanthemum indicum L.
10/09/2023 - Soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibitory activity guilded fractionation and isolation of two new isocucurbic acid derivatives (1 and 2) and nine known compounds (3–11) from the flowers of...
Assessment of the effect of accelerated ultraviolet aging on mini?PV modules encapsulated with different poly(ethylene?co?vinyl acetate) formulations
08/09/2023 - Synthesis of Salen?PZN?Ni@BA@KH?550 and reduction of total heat release and total smoke release from composites.AbstractIn this paper, Salen?Ni basis polyphosphazene microsphere (Salen?PZN?Ni), boric...
4D printable shape memory polyurethane with quadruple hydrogen bonding assembly
08/09/2023 - Four?dimensional (4D) printing is an emerging technology for fabricating customizable tissue engineering implants. 4D printed implants with shape memory properties are expected to provide new...
Molecular dynamics simulation study of thermomechanical properties and hydrogen bonding structures of two?component polyurethanes
08/09/2023 - We investigated the thermomechanical properties and hydrogen bonding (HB) structures of two?component hexamethylenediisocyanate (HDI)?poly(tetramethylene oxide) (PTMO) and...
Comparison of the Efficiency of Hetero- and Homogeneous Catalysts in Cellulose Liquefaction
09/09/2023 - Biomass liquefaction is a well-known and extensively described process. Hydrothermal processes are well understood and can be used in the fuel industry. The use of organic solvents can result in...
The Effect of Functionalized SEBS on the Properties of PP/SEBS Blends
08/09/2023 - Styrene (St) was used as comonomer and glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) as grafting monomer to prepare SEBS-g-(GMA-co-St) graft copolymers via melt grafting. Then, the graft copolymers were employed as a...
Strategy for Constructing Phosphorus-Based Flame-Retarded Polyurethane Elastomers for Advanced Performance in Long-Term
08/09/2023 - Polyurethane elastomer (PUE), which is widely used in coatings for construction, transportation, electronics, aerospace, and other fields, has excellent physical properties. However, polyurethane...
Aqueous Cationic Fluorinated Polyurethane for Application in Novel UV-Curable Cathodic Electrodeposition Coatings
11/09/2023 - Aqueous polyurethane is an environmentally friendly, low-cost, high-performance resin with good abrasion resistance and strong adhesion. Cationic aqueous polyurethane is limited in cathodic...
Efficient Removal of Cr(VI) by Protonated Amino-Bamboo Char Prepared via Radiation Grafting: Behavior and Mechanism
11/09/2023 - Biochar is considered to be the most promising substrate for the preparation of environmentally functional materials. The modification of bamboo char can significantly improve the removal rate of...
A review on electrically conductive polyurethane nanocomposites: From principle to application
07/09/2023 - Electrically conductive polyurethane nanocomposites with carbon based fillers.Polyurethanes (PUs) thanks to the occurrence of phase separation and biphasic structure prevail over other polymer...
Controllable construction of “degressive gradient” transition layer on carbon fibers surface to enhance interfacial properties of carbon fiber/epoxy composites by layer upon layer assembly of carbon nano tubes
01/09/2023 - The development of banana and bamboo Green biocomposite and its thermal characterization.AbstractThe present work deals with the thermal behavior investigation of new biocomposite materials intended...
Tissue Response to a Heat Resistant Silicate-Based and an Epoxy Resin-Based Endodontic Sealer Implanted in Rat Tibias
07/09/2023 - Introduction: The effect of high temperatures on the properties of endodontic sealers during warm compaction of gutta-percha may be a matter of concern. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of...
Effect of Selected Bio-Components on the Cell Structure and Properties of Rigid Polyurethane Foams
05/09/2023 - New rigid polyurethane foams (RPURFs) modified with two types of bio-polyols based on rapeseed oil were elaborated and characterized. The effect of the bio-polyols with different functionality,...
New Resources for Sustainable Thermal Insulation Using Textile and Agricultural Waste in a New Circular Economy Approach: An Overview
07/09/2023 - Energy conservation has emerged as a strategic target worldwide, which will enable the protection of the environment and the preservation of natural resources. Energy consumption in buildings for...
Effect of Loop Yarns on Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fibre/Epoxy Composites
04/09/2023 - The general two-dimensional (2D) woven laminated composite (GWLC) is widely used in aviation, aerospace and high speed railways, and its superior specific stiffness and strength substantially...
Highly improved UV-shielding and mechanical properties of UV-curable epoxy acrylate nanocomposites by incorporating functionalized aramid nanofibers
01/09/2023 - AbstractIntroducing nanofillers into UV-curable coatings can not only effectively improve the performance of the coating but also impart new functions to the film. Herein,...
Controllable Friction of an Epoxy Composite via Thermal Treatment
01/09/2023 - Smart surfaces with controllable friction have generated considerable attention lately. However, most composites prepared with traditional fillers cannot achieve...
A review on shape?memory polyurethane nanocomposites: Focusing on the most important used nanofillers
03/09/2023 - The most important used nanofillers in shape?memory polyurethane nanocompositesOver recent decades, great steps have been taken to study the shape?memory polymer nanocomposites and their valuable...