Thermally expandable microspheres (TEMs) with different foaming temperatures were utilized to develop bimodal polypropylene (PP)/TEM composite foams through injection molding. The introduction of TEMs significantly enhanced the crystallization process of PP and optimized its viscoelastic behavior. As the TEM content increased, the foam density decreased. An optimal state where the cell structure remained

Malleability and reprocessability of cross-linked polymers can be achieved via exchange reactions of the boronic ester crosslinking. Herein, we report a facile strategy to fabricate and modulate vitrimers by introducing intermolecular boron-nitrogen coordinated boronic ester crosslinking. Using a one-pot reaction, a series of boronic ester vitrimers based on polybutyl acrylate (PBA) was synthesized

Nowadays, single-ion conducting polymer electrolytes for high efficiency, stable, safe and dendrite-free Li-metal batteries are in great need to protect lithium metal anode. In this work, a boron-containing single-ion polymer electrolyte (BSPE), prepared by the copolymerization of allyl diglycol carbonate (ADC), lithium bis((trifluoromethyl)sulfonyl)amide (LiTFSI), and diisopropyl allylboronate (DPAB)

Chemical cross-linking is commonly used to prevent slippage between molecular chains in shape memory polymers (SMPs) to improve shape return. However, chemical cross-linking makes SMPs less stretchable, and the disordered network structure reduces the ability of SMPs to maintain temporary shapes. To obtain ultra-high stretchability and better shape memory properties, a cyclic polymer (C-PTHF-OH) was

In this work, lactose-based adhesive with excellent boiling water resistance was prepared by the Maillard reaction, free radical polymerisation and multiple cross-linking network strategy using lactose and biomass polyamino compound (MP) as raw materials. On the other hand, the branched P-N synergistic flame retardant coating was constructed using the developed MP reacted with aminotrimethylene phosphonic

In this study, the monomer –(ethyl–4–hydroxyphenyl)maleimide (TyHPMI) was synthesized from tyramine and maleic anhydride. Subsequently, free radical copolymerization was used to prepare the poly(S––TyHPMI) alternating copolymer by reacting TyHPMI with styrene. We confirmed the chemical structure using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), H and C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The sequence distribution

A series of novel carbonized polymer dots have been synthesized and characterized via the condensation reaction between curcumin and various amino acids with the assistance of microwave. More strikingly, both CPDs prepared from curcumin and L/D-aspartic acid can emit strong white light in aqueous solution and in doped polyvinylpyrrolidone. The white light emitting diodes based on L-Asp-CPD/PVP and

Hydrogen bonding, glass transition, water absorption, and plasticization are studied as a function of hydrogen bond donor concentration in the chain of a non-isocyanate polyhydroxyurethane system, synthesized by solvent-free aminolysis of a poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) based cyclic carbonate. The concentration of hydrogen bond donors is controlled by varying the ratio of diaminobutane (DAB) and triethylenetetramine

Para-aramid nanofiber membranes (ANFMs) have gained significant attention owing to their excellent properties. However, the preparation of ANFM remains a challenge. The amount of entanglement in the ANF dispersion is insufficient, which is why the ANFM cannot be prepared directly through conventional spinning methods. Therefore, we proposed an airflow-assisted coaxial spinning (AFAS) method. A flexible

It has been a challenge to improve the performance of epoxy insulation in the whole life cycle by achieving the reduction of residual stress during manufacturing, the healing of damages during application, and the recycling after decommissioning. In this paper, a novel recyclable epoxy resin (SEP) with releasable residual stress and synergistically enhanced dielectric properties and healing ability

Reprocessable, repairable, and recyclable (“3R”) vitrimers have experienced rapid development over the past decade and demonstrate significant potential for diverse applications. The creep performance of vitrimers is crucial for their dimensional stability under load-bearing conditions at relatively low temperatures and serves as a key metric for evaluating their reprocessability at high temperatures

The rough contact plays an important role in the adhesion of carbon fiber/polymer matrix interface and interface modeling techniques are integral to quantify the effects of roughness factors on material properties. Taking the popular CF/PEEK materials as the object, an atomic method is proposed to construct CF/PEEK rough interfaces in this paper, which adopts a sinusoidal form to change the roughness

To address the issues of poor thermal stability and thermal conductivity in polyurethane (PU) shell microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCMs), this study prepared PU/SiO-MEPCMs using an interfacial polymerization method combined with electrostatic self-assembly technology. First, the PU shell was synthesized via an interfacial polymerization reaction between isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) and

Through molecular dynamics simulations, we investigated the effects of temperature on the axial tensile behavior of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) crystals, considering the combined effects of transverse compression, strain rate, and molecular weight. The effects of temperature over the range of 100 K to 450 K is shown to reduce the mechanical properties. Existing chain end defects

This study investigates the dispersion and compatibility of low-entangled “dis-entangled” UHMWPE (dis-UH) in a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) matrix using solvent-free melt-blending conditions and compares it with entangled UHMWPE (eUH) in the same matrix. The findings reveal that dis-UH/HDPE exhibits a significantly lower viscosity ratio than eUH/HDPE (1 and 4, respectively), indicating a lower

Anionic polyamide 6 (aPA6), synthesized via the ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactam, has emerged as a promising matrix for high-performance thermoplastic composites, offering advantages over conventional thermoplastics and thermosets. However, optimizing the microstructure and mechanical properties of aPA6 requires a comprehensive understanding of how processing conditions influence polymerization

While numerous studies have explored the potential of shape memory materials in medical applications, the current research output is not enough for significant productivity in industrial products. In this research, a type of shape memory orthopedic plaster was fabricated by using epoxy/polyurethane interpenetrating networks modified with epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) and then compared with some commercial

Polyurethane has emerged as an excellent potential candidate for shape memory materials due to its microphase-separated structure with alternately connected hard and soft segments. In this study, SMPU of different molecular weights were prepared with poly(caprolactone) diol (PCL), hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), 1, 6-hexanediamine (HMDA), trimethylolpropane tris (3-mercaptopropionate) (TMPMP), and

Electro-blow spinning represents a novel and emerging hybridised technology for producing high-quality, large-scale nanofibers. The applied pressure, accompanied by an electric field, functions as a drafting force to generate ultrafine, homogeneous nanofibers. Herein, we utilised a sustainable solvent to produce polylactic acid nanofibers via the electro-blow spinning technique. A parametric study

Epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) is a modified natural rubber (NR) prepared by the epoxidation of NR. Dispersion of silica in the ENR nanocomposite is crucial for the performance, but there is not a definite relationship among ENR and silane coupling agent bis(γ-triethoxysilylpropyl) tetrasulfide (TESPT) and silica. In this work, ENR/silica with different amounts of TESPT nanocomposites (ENR/silica-T)

Meeting the criteria of performance and biocompatibility poses a significant challenge in developing polymeric nonwovens for biomedical and filtration purposes. Although non-isocyanate poly(carbonate-urethane)s () made by transurethane polycondensation are emerging as non-toxic alternatives to isocyanate-based polyurethanes, their fibrous processing is scarce. Therefore, our work focused on preparing

Phenyl-containing polysiloxanes have better thermal stability, low-temperature flexibility, and room-temperature damping performance than polydimethylsiloxanes. Poly [dimethylsiloxane--methyl (phenyl)siloxane] and poly (dimethylsiloxane--diphenylsiloxane) were synthesized through a bulk copolymerization of octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane and methylphenylcyclosiloxane mixture or octaphenylcyclotetrasiloxane

Leveraging xanthated cellulose nanofibers (XCNF) from a modified rayon process, this study explores their use as stabilizers in Pickering emulsion polymerization for nanocomposite production. XCNF was produced from softwood pulp through a xanthation process that utilized a reduced NaOH concentration of 8.5 %, lower than the typical rayon process, and was followed by mechanical defibrillation, resulting

In this study, the raw material of Japanese cypress wood ( (Linn.) Franco) was used and subjected to a series of treatment, including replacement of the water in wood by organic solvent, liquid UV-curable coating impregnation, surface coating removal, and UV curing. By this method, we innovatively produced a new type of transparent wood film which we refer to as “wood-texture transparent wood” (WTTW)

Herein, two monomers MTPA and FTPA, and their corresponding polymers (PMTPA and PFTPA) based on a methyl-and fluoro-substituted triphenylamine were synthesized by Stille reaction and electropolymerization. MTPA exhibited the red-shift absorption and fluorescence emission spectra, and lower (0.53 V) compared with FTPA (0.57 V), which is beneficial to achieve high-quality polymers. The polymer films

A plethora of polymers are excellent candidates that can be utilized to build various terahertz (THz) based systems for sensing and microfluidics. SU-8 is a versatile epoxy-based polymer with excellent properties, such as biocompatibility and good mechanical properties. Nevertheless, the impact of curing parameters on the THz absorption characteristics of SU-8 remains uncertain. This study explores

The hydrogen diffusivities of acrylonitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) composites with different types and contents of carbon black (CB) fillers were investigated in the exposure pressure range of 0.5–10 MPa using a volumetric analysis system. These measured diffusivities exhibited distinct pressure-dependent behavior. The diffusivities of unfilled NBR and NBR composites containing medium-thermal CB filler

Two stereocomplexes (SCs) with different molecular weights in poly(L-lactide) (PLLA-49k and PLLA-163k) were prepared by mixing equal amounts of poly(D-lactide) (PDLA) and PLLA via the solution method. The exclusive formation of SCs was achieved in SC-PLLA-49k, whereas both homocrystallites (HCs) and SCs were observed in SC-PLLA-163k. Two blends were subjected to further processing via the ultrasonic

microfibrillar PA6/PLA composites (MFCs) with high strength and toughness were produced via a multistage stretching extrusion system. The PA6 microfibrils induced the growth of PLA crystals perpendicular to the PA6 microfibrils and significantly enhanced the mechanical properties of the MFCs. Notably, the PLA-9 sample with 9 wt% PA6 microfibrils achieved excellent tensile strength and elongation at

Electrospinning is a unique technology based on the fabrication of polymer fibers from the solution under an applied electric field. Electrospun membranes are applied in various fields, starting from filter technologies to tissue engineering. Polyalyletherketones (PAEK) is a family of synthetic bioinert polymers characterized by outstanding mechanical performance, high chemical stability, and biocompatibility

In this work hybrid magnetite (FeO)/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) core-shell particles are used to produce electro-responsive self-standing polycaprolactone (PCL) membranes with many potential applications. For this purpose, FeO/PEDOT core-shell particles with different magnetite contents are prepared by combining chemical precipitation and emulsion polymerization. After chemical, morphological

Polypropylene random copolymer (PPR) is in high demand for pipelines due to its comprehensively brittle-ductile balance. It is a multiphase polymer composed of crystalline phases and rubbery phases in which improving the quantities of ductile β-crystals can effectively toughen PPR. However, the influence of β-crystallization on the aggregation of rubbery phases and their collaboration for toughening

The use of ethyl cinnamate, an ester of cinnamic acid present in many fruits and plants, as a bio-based plasticizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastisols has been investigated. Different temperatures (180, 190, and 200 °C) and curing times (8, 11.5, and 15 min) have been evaluated for PVC plasticized with 70 phr (parts by weight of plasticizer per one hundred weight parts of PVC resin) of ethyl cinnamate

The increasing prevalence of severe bone diseases, such as osteoporosis and critical bone defects, necessitates the development of more effective bone substitutes. This study addresses this need by investigating 3D-printed bone scaffolds composed of sodium alginate and tricalcium phosphate, enhanced with three distinct types of hydroxyapatite (HA): bovine-derived HA, commercially available HA, and

Fumasep FAA-3-PK-130 is considered the state-of-the-art among the different commercially available Anion Exchange Membranes (AEMs). It is produced by Fumatech GmbH as a cost-effective blend of polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and poly (phenylene oxide) (PPO) characterized by high hydroxyl ions conductivity, high thermal and chemical resistance, and high dimensional stability. Nevertheless, the chemical

To explore novel approaches facilitating the structural evolution of high-entanglement ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) films, this study precisely controlled the temperature during compression molding to successfully prepare high-entanglement UHMWPE films with different shish contents. Using small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)/ultra-small-angle X-ray scattering (USAXS)/wide-angle X-ray

Constructing a three-dimensional (3D) filler network in polymer thermal interface materials (TIMs) is crucial for enhancing thermal conductivity and mechanical properties. However, the discontinuous and loose network of fillers are one of the main reasons hindering the joint improvement of thermal conductivity and mechanical properties. The construction of a regular and dense 3D continuous filler network

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) exhibits exceptional thermal stability and processability, however, limited adhesion and carbonization performance hinders its applications as flexible thermal protection materials. Herein, a phenolic epoxy modified silicone rubber (KFAP@PDMS) was synthesized, and the microscopic morphology, macroscopic mechanical properties, adhesive properties, thermal properties and ablative

This article aims to propose a low-energy method for micron dispersion of entangled polymers. We chose Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Monomer (EPDM) as the entangled polymer and acrylic esters as the dispersants to prepare the organic dispersion of the entangled polymer based on the theory that in-situ polymerization of acrylic esters had the higher solubility parameter than the original monomer. The dispersion

Poor surface appearance and decreased mechanical performance are critical factors limiting the broad application of Microcellular injection molding (MIM) in foamed polymer products. Herein, in-situ polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) nanofibrils reinforced polypropylene (PP) foams with high strength, impact resistance, and enhanced surface quality were prepared by mold opening microcellular injection molding

Traditional polyurethane fibers (CPUF) are widely used in the preparation of blend clothing in order to improve the elasticity and comfort of fabrics. However, there has been a problem of low acid dye adsorption for CPUF, resulting in light hue of dyed CPUF. In this work, a poly (HMDI-BHOPA) was prepared with dicyclohexylmethane 4,4′-diisocyanate (HMDI) and 1,4-(2-hydroxyethyl) piperazine (BHOPA),

The utilization of Polyurethane foaming materials (PUF) to seal coal fissures presents a significant challenge due to the substantial heat generated during the reaction process, potentially accelerating fires. In order to study this issue, we propose a novel low-heat polymerization mechanism by incorporating a hydrated salt phase change composite that efficiently absorbs polymerization heat while encapsulating

The interface is the transition region between the fiber and the matrix, whose structure and characteristics determine the overall performance and sustained stability of carbon fiber/hydroxyapatite-epoxy (CHR) composites as bone implant materials. Similarly, carbon fibers, as reinforcement, also play an indispensable role in carrying external loads. Therefore, this work focuses on improving the fibers

The incorporation of traditional low molecule bromine flame retardants can enhance the flame retardancy of polycarbonate (PC), yet their poor compatibility with PC impairs its transparency and mechanical properties. Here, brominated polycarbonate (BPC) was synthesized by interfacial polycondensation method using bisphenol A, tetrabromobisphenol A, and triphosgene. The number average molecular weight

Although calcium pimelate (CaPim) is recognized as an efficient β-nucleating agent for polypropylene with nucleating ability solely for the β-phase, it was found to induce less β-phase in polypropylene random copolymer (PPR) compared to polypropylene homopolymer (PPH). Generally, this reduction is attributed to unfavorable β-growth. Besides growth, here, nucleation behavior was also investigated in

Supramolecular hydrogels constructed through various host–guest interactions have attracted tremendous attention in view of their excellent dynamic and multi-stimuli responsive performances. Herein, benzyl (Bn) and azobenzene (Azo) grafted poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs) were prepared via a one-pot post-synthesis strategy. By virtue of the difference in binding affinity of Azo and Bn groups with the host

Numerous experimental data indicate that higher viscosity solutions make it easier to obtain coarser fibers. However, the influences of viscosity on the whipping behavior of the jet and their subsequent impacts on the formation of terminal fiber during electrospinning remain topics of ongoing research. Simulation model and experiment presented in this study aim to solve these problems. The simulation

Design of functional materials with tunable properties based on anionically-modified copolymer network of poly (N-isopropyl acrylamide-co-methacrylic acid) P(NIPA-co-MA) containing linear polyacrylamide and various amounts of Halloysite nanotubes (Hal) was presented using a facile route of solution casting. The organic/inorganic nanostructures based on thermo-responsive PNIPA were constructed to create

The entanglement disorder, highly polar groups and carbon-rich structure of conventional epoxy resins result in high dielectric constants and flammability, posing challenges to the development of high-frequency communications. Therefore, a silicone-containing active ester curing agent (FMAE) derived from magnolol was synthesized via a straightforward two-step process. And a thermosetting resin (FMAE/TGDDM)

In order to replace toxic fluorinated surfactants such as PFOA and GenX, herein we report a series of non-fluorinated surfactants (NFS) for the emulsion polymerization of fluorinated monomers. The surfactant is a statistic copolymer synthesized from free radical polymerization of poly(ethylene oxide) methacrylate (PEGMA) as hydrophilic monomer with methyl methacrylate (MMA) or -butyl methacrylate (TBMA)

The structural evolution of high-crystallinity polyglycolide (PGA) during hot-stretching from 50 °C to 150 °C was investigated using synchrotron in-situ WAXD/SAXS techniques. The structural evolution during stretching at different temperatures can be divided into three stages. The stage preceding the yield point, the lamellar crystals undergo extensive slip due to shear forces. The crystallite size

Polyisoprene (PI) is a widely used polymer and constructing a systematic coarse-grained (CG) PI model with the structural and thermodynamic consistency with the underlying atomic model over a wide range of thermodynamic conditions is very important for the predictive capability of CG model on overall properties of PI polymer materials and the establishment of their structure-property relationship.

Since the physical and mechanical properties of semicrystalline polymers strongly depend on crystalline morphology, understanding the correlation between the crystallization kinetics and crystalline structure of polythene is beneficial for their rational processing and applications. In this study, united-atom (UA) molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were employed to elucidate the variations in crystalline

Despite the wide industrial application of poly(tetrafluoroethylene--perfluoroalkylvinyl ether) (PFA) in semiconductor processing, its crystallization behavior has little been studied. In this work, three PFA resins with similar molecular weight but different comonomer content and distribution were synthetized. Then the non-isothermal crystallization kinetics and crystalline structures were studied

A commercial recycled paperboard was double coated with poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) films by using hot pressing aiming the production of a laminated material compatible with food packaging. The proposed new approach allowed to smooth the paperboard surface and to obtain a material with low oxygen permeability, low wettability, and excellent resistance to grease (kit value of 12)

The limited anti-fatigue performance of self-healing polyurethane elastomers under high-strain conditions restricts their application in high-performance ionic skins. Herein, a polyurethane network (PU-DDN) synergistically reversibly crosslinked by dynamic thiourethane bonds and hydrogen bonds was synthesized successfully. This dual reversibly crosslinking strategy not only endowed the polyurethane

Coumarin-containing amphiphilic block copolymers with different compositions, as a new class of pH- and photo-responsive flocculants, were synthesized through reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization of dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA), methyl methacrylate, and 7-acryloyloxy 4-methylcoumarin. Proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy was used to study the structure

In elastomer toughening of polyester plastics, both the particle size distribution of the elastomer and the interfacial strength between the elastomer and matrix are key factors for toughness. In this work, bi-functional polyacrylate elastomers with controllable crosslinking density and reactivity were designed for enhancing the toughness of polyethylene naphthalene (PEN) matrix. Firstly, the elastomers

Black polyimides (BPIs) show increasing demand in the microelectronics and optoelectronics fields. However, the existing BPIs have drawbacks of poor masking ability, dimensional stability, thermal and electrical properties. 3,6-Bis(thiophen-2-yl)diketopyrrolopyrroles (TDPP) is a typical dye that possesses a high molar extinction coefficient. In the work, a new diamine (DPPTOMePDA) bearing TDPP connected