Materials
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Continuous Synthesis of a Macrocyclic Sulfite of Polyethylene Glycol by Cascaded Continuous Stirred Tank Reactors (CSTRs)
12/04/2024 -
“The macrocyclization of PEG is a special one, as fast stirring is a dominant factor in this reaction.” This and more about the story behind the front cover can be found in the article at...
Regression analysis for the determination of microplastics in sediments using differential scanning calorimetry
15/04/2024 -
This research addresses the growing need for fast and cost-efficient methods for microplastic (MP) analysis. We present a thermo-analytical method that enables the identification and...
Investigating the Adoption of Blockchain Technology in Agri-Food Supply Chains: Analysis of an Extended UTAUT Model
15/04/2024 -
Against a backdrop of globalization, dynamic shifts in consumer demand, and climate change impact, the intricacies of agri-food supply chains have become increasingly convoluted, necessitating...
Comprehensive Analysis of Mechanical, Economic, and Environmental Characteristics of Hybrid PE/PP Fiber-Reinforced Engineered Geopolymer Composites
14/04/2024 -
Engineered Geopolymer Composites (EGCs), known for their excellent tensile properties and lower carbon emissions, have gained widespread attention in the field of fiber-reinforced concrete. However,...
Development of a Measurement System Using Infrared Spectroscopy-Attenuated Total Reflectance, Principal Component Analysis and Artificial Intelligence for the Safe Quantification of the Nucleating Agent Sorbitol in Food Packaging
15/04/2024 -
Sorbitol derivatives and other additives are commonly used in various products, such as packaging or food packaging, to improve their mechanical, physical, and optical properties. To accurately and...
Recycling Polyethylene/Polyamide Multilayer Films with Poly(isoprene-g-Maleic Anhydride) Compatibilizer
12/04/2024 -
Polymers generally form incompatible mixtures that make the process of recycling difficult, especially the mechanical recycling of mixed plastic waste. One of the most commonly used films in the...
Analysis on Isotropic and Anisotropic Samples of Polypropylene/Polyethyleneterephthalate Blend/Graphene Nanoplatelets Nanocomposites: Effects of a Rubbery Compatibilizer
14/04/2024 -
Over the past few years, polymer nanocomposites have garnered a significant amount of interest from both the scientific community and industry due to their remarkable versatility and wide range of...
Investigation of Additive-Manufactured Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polyethylene Terephthalate Honeycomb for Application as Non-Pneumatic Tire Support Structure
13/04/2024 -
A non-pneumatic tire (NPT) overcomes the shortcomings of a traditional pneumatic tire such as wear, punctures and blowouts. In this respect, it shows great potential in improving driving safety, and...
Effects of photodegradation performance with PLA?containing samples on double injection molding
09/04/2024 -
The synthesized amphiphilic star block macromolecules above their CMC point, which is determined by the fluorometric method, form micellar particles. Using the DLS technique, the size distribution of...
Impact of the functionalized clay nanofillers on the properties of the recycled polyethylene terephthalate nanocomposites
10/04/2024 -
Agar, a highly promising bioplastic raw material, was subjected to melt mixing with silica nanoparticles in order to improve its characteristics and inhibit bacterial growth. The film produced has...
Preparation and characterization of high barrier coating of citric acid crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol and nano-SiO2
09/04/2024 -
AbstractPolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) coating has attracted intense attention due to its biodegradability and high gas barrier properties. However, the high gas barrier properties deteriorate at...
Crosslinking of polyethylene with polysilsesquioxane via carbamate linkages: Synthesis, shape recovery, and reprocessing properties
11/04/2024 -
In this contribution, we reported the crosslinking of polyethylene (PE) with dynamic silyl ether bonds. First, polycyclooctene copolymers bearing hydroxyl groups were synthesized via the ring?opening...
The Identification of Drought Tolerance Candidate Genes in Oryza sativa L. ssp. Japonica Seedlings through Genome-Wide Association Study and Linkage Mapping
10/04/2024 -
Drought stress poses a significant threat to rice production, necessitating the identification of genes associated with drought tolerance. This study employed a combination of genome-wide association...
Study on Influence Factors of H2O2 Generation Efficiency on Both Cathode and Anode in a Diaphragm-Free Bath
11/04/2024 -
Electrosynthesis of H2O2 via both pathways of anodic two-electron water oxidation reaction (2e-WOR) and cathodic two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e-ORR) in a diaphragm-free bath can not only...
Influence of Strong Shear Field on Structure and Performance of HDPE/PA6 In Situ Microfibril Composites
10/04/2024 -
As one of the most widely applied general-purpose plastics, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) exhibits good comprehensive performance. However, mechanical strength limits its wider application. In...
Biocomposite Based on Polylactic Acid and Rice Straw for Food Packaging Products
10/04/2024 -
Plastic containers, commonly produced from non-biodegradable petroleum-based plastics such as polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET), raise significant...
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Silicon Nitride as a Reinforcement Agent for Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol in Material Extrusion 3D Printing
10/04/2024 -
Polyethylene terephthalate glycol (PETG) and silicon nitride (Si3N4) were combined to create five composite materials with Si3N4 loadings ranging from 2.0 wt.% to 10.0 wt.%. The goal was to improve...
Recycled PET/PA6 Fibers from Waste Textile with Improved Hydrophilicity by In-Situ Reaction-Induced Capacity Enhancement
11/04/2024 -
Due to the increasing amounts of textile waste, textile to textile recycling is of prime concern. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) represents the most extensively used type of chemical fiber. Its...
Abolishing Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles in Dubai Hotels as a Voluntary Act—Scenarios and Environmental Impacts
09/04/2024 -
Dubai, a popular vacation spot, has launched an initiative to reduce reliance on single-use plastic water bottles. Tourists in Dubai widely utilize PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) water bottles, and...
Transformation of waste carbon fiber prepreg into sustainable composites: Application in the automotive industry components
08/04/2024 -
Workflow of the composite manufacturing: From aerospace wastes to car inner fender liner.Carbon fiber (CF) prepregs are employed in the manufacture of many different aeronautical structural and...
Formation of interfacial molecular film and metal?trapping function of azacalixarene?containing copolymers having spherulite?forming ability
10/04/2024 -
The interfacial molecular film behavior of a newly synthesized copolymer having spherulite?forming ability and consisting of an azacalixarene moiety and a polyethylene glycol linker was investigated....
