Materials
Materials
Vat photopolymerization printing of strong tear?resistance and stretchable polyurethane elastomer for highly sensitive strain sensors
23/11/2023 -
Conductive photosensitive polyurethane composite and PSL strain sensor.Herein, a polyurethane elastomer reinforced with SiO2 nanoparticles modified with 3?(trimethoxysilyl) methacrylate was proposed,...
Recent development advances in bio-based powder coatings: a review
20/11/2023 -
AbstractSustainability has increasingly become a cornerstone of the chemical industry. Sustainability metrics include low volatile organic compound (VOC) content, high efficiency, low toxicity,...
Polyvinyl Alcohol/Nafion®–Zirconia Phosphate Nanocomposite Membranes for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Applications: Synthesis and Characterisation
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PVA (polyvinyl alcohol)-ZrP (PVA/ZrP) and Nafion®/PVA-ZrP nanocomposite membranes were synthesised using the recasting method with glutaraldehyde (GA) as a crosslinking agent. The...
Superparamagnetic Hybrid Nanospheres Based on Chitosan Obtained by Double Crosslinking in a Reverse Emulsion for Cancer Treatment
22/11/2023 -
Nowadays, the Magnetically Targeted Drug Delivery System (MTDDS) is among the most attractive and promising strategies for delivering drugs to the target site. The present study aimed to obtain a...
Synthesis of the Environmentally Friendly Fuel Bioadditive Solketal by the Green Catalytic Membrane PVA/PAMPS
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Solketal is produced using glycerin and acetone with the green catalytic membrane as a heterogeneous catalyst. Solketal is a bio-additive that improves combustion efficiency and fuel properties to...
Synthesis of a novel siloxane-based crosslink agent and its application in emulsion copolymerization of butyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate
06/11/2023 -
Abstract Improving water-based polymer`s properties using silicon compounds is strongly noticed nowadays. A novel siloxane-based crosslink agent was synthesized using oligomeric...
Preparation and Space Charge Properties of Functionalized Zeolite/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composites with High Thermal Conductivity
09/11/2023 -
Nanocomposite doping is an effective method to improve the dielectric properties of polyethylene. Meanwhile, the introduction of thermal conductivity groups in crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) is also...
Preparation and Properties of Starch–Cellulose Composite Aerogel
01/11/2023 -
In this study, we conducted research on the preparation of aerogels using cellulose and starch as the primary materials, with the addition of N,N′-methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) as a...
Effect of Support Matrix and Crosslinking Agents on Nutritional Properties of Orange Juice during Enzyme Clarification: A Comparative Study
26/10/2023 -
This study investigated the impact of a support matrix and active group on the support to the nutritional properties of orange juice after juice clarification. Pectinase was immobilized on chitosan...
Characterization of Cellulose Fiber Derived from Hemp and Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Composite Hydrogel as a Scaffold Material
16/10/2023 -
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were successfully extracted and purified from hemp using an alkaline treatment and bleaching process and subsequently used in conjunction with polyvinyl alcohol to form...
Synthesis of interpenetrating networks nanogels based on sodium alginate and 2-(dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate and application as drug release of the anticancer doxorubicin (DOX)
29/09/2023 -
Abstract A new one-pot method for the synthesis of interpenetrating polymer networks nanogels of sodium alginate-co-poly (2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) [AG-PDMAEMA] with...
Mechanically Tough and Highly Stretchable Hydrogels Based on Polyurethane for Sensitive Strain Sensor
27/09/2023 -
Hydrogels with flexible and stretchable properties are ideal for applications in wearable sensors. However, traditional hydrogel-based sensors suffer from high brittleness and low electrical...
The Durable Chitosan Functionalization of Cellulosic Fabrics
20/09/2023 -
In this work, the durability of chitosan functionalization of cellulosic textile substrates, cotton and cotton/polyester blended fabrics, was studied. Chitosan is a naturally occurring biopolymer...
Multi-Color Printed Textiles for Ultraviolet Radiation Measurements, Creative Designing, and Stimuli-Sensitive Garments
14/08/2023 -
This work concerns the new idea of textile printing with a multi-color system using pastes containing compounds sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. A screen printing method based on a modified...
Preparation and Characterization of Body-Temperature-Responsive Thermoset Shape Memory Polyurethane for Medical Applications
27/07/2023 -
Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are currently one of the most attractive smart materials expected to replace traditional shape memory alloys and ceramics (SMAs and SMCs, respectively) in some fields...
UV LED Curable Perfluoropolyether (PFPE)-Urethane Methacrylate Transparent Coatings for Photonic Applications: Synthesis and Characterization
08/07/2023 -
The contribution aims to bring forth a novel synthesis route in developing transparent UV LED-curable coatings accounting for various exposure options. A selection of perfluoropolyether...
Preparation and comparison of electrospun PEO/PTFE and PVA/PTFE nanofiber membranes for syringe filters
03/07/2023 -
AbstractIn this study, a novel hydrogel ink made from gelatin and tragacanth gum was prepared. Two additives and a crosslinking agent were added to improve the viscoelastic properties of the material...
Self-Healing Hydrogel Membrane Provides a Strategy for the Steady Production of Clean Water from Organic Wastewater
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When the typical solar-driven hydrogel water evaporator treats the organic sewage, the organic pollutants will be accumulated in the evaporator and affect the evaporation performance. This issue is...
Flame-Resistant Poly(vinyl alcohol) Composites with Improved Ionic Conductivity
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Flame-resistant polymer composites were prepared based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a polymer matrix and a polyphosphonate as flame retardant. Oxalic acid was used as crosslinking agent. LiClO4,...
Thermal and Dielectric Investigations of Polystyrene Nanoparticles as a Viable Platform—Toward the Next Generation of Fillers for Nanocomposites
30/06/2023 -
Nanoparticles are often used as fillers for enhancing various properties of polymer composites such as mechanical, electrical, or dielectric. Among them, polymer nanoparticles are considered ideal...
Effects of Different Molecular Weight Oxidized Dextran as Crosslinkers on Stability and Antioxidant Capacity of Curcumin-Loaded Nanoparticles
29/06/2023 -
Curcumin is a polyphenolic compound that has been widely investigated for its health benefits. However, the clinical relevance of curcumin is limited due to its low water solubility and inefficient...
