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Ultrafiltration polyanionic poly (3‐sulfopropyl methacrylate) membranes with enhanced antifouling and water flux Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Raja Muhammad Asif Khan, Habib Nasir, Azhar Mahmood, Mudassir Iqbal, Hussnain A. Janjua, Nasir M. Ahmad
Polyethersulfone (PES) membranes are prevalent in the field of water treatment owing to their exceptional separation efficiency, robust mechanical properties, and resistance to chemical degradation. Nevertheless, these membranes are prone to fouling, resulting in a decrease in both flux and ultrafiltration efficiency. In the present study, PES membranes are blended with poly (3‐Sulfopropyl Methacrylate)
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Stabilized superhydrophobic composite membranes prepared by electrospinning for oil–water separation Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Xiaohui Wang, Xinmei Li
In dealing with the oil–water separation process, improving the oil–water selectivity of the membrane surface and increasing the porosity within the membrane are effective means to achieve durable and efficient oil–water separation. Therefore, polystyrene/polyacrylonitrile‐polyvinylidene fluoride/Polydimethylsiloxane Fe3O4 nanoparticles (PS/PAN‐PVDF/PDMS@Fe3O4) composite membranes with superhydrophobicity
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Functionalized single‐walled carbon nanotubes electrochemical aptasensor for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) breast cancer detection Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Ghedeir M. Alshammari, Mohammed S. Al‐Ayed, Mohamed Anwar Abdelhalim, Laila Naif Al‐Harbi, Akram A. Qasem, Mohammed Abdo Yahya
In this study, we present a novel functionalized single‐walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) electrochemical aptasensor designed for the detection of HER2 breast cancer. The well‐organized SWCNTs were attained through a concentration‐based and single‐step ultrasonication‐directed assembly methodology, resulting in a well‐dispersed state and a thin, even coating on the transducer substrate. Well‐organized
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Improving barrier properties of polyethylene/Fe2O3‐modified nanographene nanocomposites in a magnetic field Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Saeed Nasseryan, Ismail Ghasemi, Foroud Abbassi‐Sourki
The present work aims at improving the barrier properties of high molecular weight Polyethylene/ graphene nanoplatelets (HMWPE/GnP) nanocomposites by aligning the embedded modified graphene nanoparticles in a magnetic field. Graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) were modified by magnetic Fe2O3 to produce Fe2O3‐modified Graphene, GnP‐mFe2O3. The magnetic properties of Fe2O3 were previously characterized by the
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Molecularly imprinted orthophenylenediamine with Ti3C2TxMXene-based biosensor for sensitive detection of bilirubin Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Manoj, Aditya Sharma Ghrera
In this study, bilirubin (BR) is detected by using a novel molecularly imprinted electrochemical sensor based on a Ti3C2TxMXene-modified ITO electrode. First, Ti3C2TxMXene is synthesized by chemical etching and deposited at the ITO electrode surface by drop casting. After that, ortho-phenylenediamine (o-PD) as monomer is electropolymerized in the presence of a sodium acetate buffer solution containing
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ZnO nanoparticles: A sustainable fabrication enhanced by eggshell waste and its germicidal, anti‐proliferative, and photodecomposition properties Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 S. Vijayakumar, S. Pandidurai, Mohammad Ahmad Wadaan, R. Mythili, D. Santhosh, N. Balamurali, E. Vidhya
Recently, there has been a lot of interest in the fabrication of metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) due to the growing importance of developing recyclable assets, affordable methods, sustainable substances, and safe compounds. The current study demonstrates the environmentally friendly fabrication of ZnO NPs through the use of an aqueous extract derived from discarded eggshells. The analysis of ZnO NPs
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Optimization and performance evaluation of a fluorescent sensor for residual sulfonamide antibiotics in honey samples Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Lingling Cao, Haiqin Ying, Baolin Zhang, Yang Cao, Sumin Li, Weihong Huang, Wenming Yang
In the quest to address the mounting concerns over sulfonamide antibiotic residues in food, which pose significant threats to public health and food safety, this study introduces a cutting‐edge detection method. Surface molecular imprinting on silicon nanoparticles is harnessed to fabricate a novel fluorescent sensor that exploits the luminescent properties of cadmium telluride (CdTe) quantum dots
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Aerva lanata flower extract mediated green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Their characterization, in vitro antioxidants and antimicrobial investigations Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Thamaraiselvi Ganesan, Suriyavathana Muthukrishnan, Mohammed F. Albeshr, Thangaswamy Selvankumar, Sobiya Pradeepkumar, K. P. Indumathi, Braivy Anto
The production of nanoparticles (NPs) using biological methods may lead to the enhancement of clean, non‐hazardous, and environmentally acceptable procedures. With this context, in the present study silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using the flower extract of Aerva lanata (A. lanata). The following techniques, including UV–visible spectroscopy, XRD, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM),
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Impact of strain rate on mechanical properties of polylatic acid fabricated by fusion deposition modeling Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Muthuselvan Balasubramanian, R. Saravanan, Vigneshwaran Shanmugam
The primary objective of this research is to investigate the impact of strain rate on the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) fabricated through fused deposition modeling. PLA material was fabricated in a grid pattern with 75% infill density, a 0.16 mm layer height, and a ± 45° printing direction. This study specifically investigated tensile strength, flexural strength, and interlaminar
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Decontamination of methylene blue from aqueous media using alginate‐bonded polyacrylamide/carbon black nanocomposite hydrogel Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Seyed Jamaleddin Peighambardoust, Fateh Karimzadeh Halimi, Parisa Mohammadzadeh Pakdel, Hamid Safarzadeh
This work synthesized the novel alginate (Alg) based nanocomposite hydrogel using the free radical polymerization method to remove methylene blue (MB) from the aqueous solution. The successful grafting of acrylamide (AAm) monomer onto the alginate backbone was confirmed by the FTIR test. Different carbon black (CB) nanoparticle levels (0–12.5 wt.%) were embedded in a hydrogel matrix to enhance the
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Optimizing mechanical performance in 3D printing through a benzoxazine monomer blend photosensitive resin formulation Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Anchan Khankhuean, Kankavee Sukthavorn, Nollapan Nootsuwan, Chatchai Veranitisagul, Apirat Laobuthee
The objective of this study was to enhance the mechanical properties of 3D printed specimens in commercial photosensitive resin (PS‐resin) through blend‐thermosets using a benzoxazine monomer based on bisphenol A and a commercially available resin. Specifically, a benzoxazine‐based bisphenol A compound, 6,6‐(propane‐2,2‐diyl)bis(3‐cyclohexyl‐3,4‐dihydro‐2H‐benzo[e][1,3]oxazine), was successfully synthesized
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Lignosulfonate/silica hybrid nanoparticles as a novel biobased filler in polybenzoxazine matrix Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Adriana Candia, María Eugenia Taverna, Agustín Forchetti Casarino, Carlos Busatto, Natalia Casis, Marisa Elisabet Spontón, John La Scala, Diana Estenoz
Lignin is an abundant and sustainable resource that exhibits numerous attractive functional properties as a reinforcing agent for benzoxazine‐based composites, due to its stiffness, thermal stability, and high carbon content. However, the low quality of lignin particles dispersions associated with the weak particles‐matrix interactions reduces the reinforcement capability. In this work, hybrid lignin/silica
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Fabrication of liquid crystal Fe3O4 composites and their magnetorheological properties Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Keyi Wang, Xiaolong Chang, Yi Diao, Mingda Li, Fan Liu, Fanbao Meng
Some supramolecular polyacrylate‐based liquid crystal polymers (PLCPs) were prepared by polyacrylic acid, a liquid crystal monomer and 3,5‐pyridinedicarboxylic acid. Series of magnetic liquid crystal particles (Fe3O4@PLCPs) with core‐shell structure were prepared by modifying surface of magnetic nanoparticles Fe3O4 by the PLCPs. The Fe3O4@PLCPs showed a saturation magnetization strength above 51.17
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3D printing of high solid Al2O3 ceramics based on green and renewable photosensitive resin with low viscosity and low shrinkage Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Xin Yao, Jun Hu, Xiaojie Li, Wei Wei, Ren Liu, Jingcheng Liu
A low‐viscosity bio‐based carbamate acrylate was synthesized by the reaction of pentamethylene diisocyanate derived from pentanediamine with a low molecular weight acrylate hydroxyl ester. The carbamate acrylate was used in the 3D printing of ceramics, and a correlation between the solid content and viscosity of the ceramic slurry was observed. The ceramic slurry exhibits good stability and low shrinkage
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An intrinsic antistatic polyethylene glycol‐based solid–solid phase change material for thermal energy storage and thermal management Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Sha Wu, Yumeng Zhang, Mingyue Deng, Guangming Liang, Haiyan Ju, Yao Xiao
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is an important and popular phase change material (PCM), but is not a good antistatic material, which would cause the accumulation of static electricity and electrostatic discharge when used for the thermal energy storage and thermal management of electrical devices. Herein, we prepared a PEG‐based solid–solid PCM (SSPCM) with good antistatic property by introducing an ionic
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Preparation of bio‐based soybean oil polyol modified 3630 polyol‐based rigid polyurethane foam and its improved thermal stability, flame retardant, and smoke suppression performances Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Xu Zhang, Zhaoqian Wang, Simiao Sun, Zhi Wang, Hua Xie
Rigid polyurethane foam (RPUF) with 3630 polyol‐based components was modified using bio‐based soybean oil (SO) polyol. The effects of soybean oil polyol on the thermal stability, flame retardant and smoke suppression performances of the modified RPUFs were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis, integral programmed decomposition temperature (IPDT), pyrolysis kinetic analysis, limiting oxygen index
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Recent advances in biopolymer based electrospun nanomaterials for drug delivery systems Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Elçin Tören, Matej Buzgo, Adnan Ahmed Mazari, Muhammad Zaman Khan
Drug delivery systems, including liposomes, gels, prodrugs, and so forth, are used to enhance the tissue benefit of a pharmaceutical drug or conventional substance at a specific diseased site with little toxicological impact. Nanotechnology can be a rapidly developing multidisciplinary science that enables the production of polymers at the manometer scale for different medical applications. The use
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Electrospray doxorubicin‐loaded polycaprolactone‐polyethylene glycol nanospheres/poloxamer‐chitosan thermogel: A promising candidate for clinical applications Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Mehdi Mehrazin, Azadeh Asefnejad, Farid Naeimi, Hossein Ali Khonakdar
In recent years, polymer nanospheres have been considered as one of the most common materials in the drug delivery domain. In this research, polycaprolactone‐polyethylene glycol (PCL‐PEG) blend nanospheres were produced using the electrospray method to load doxorubicin. Also, these nanospheres can be used for injection in the treatment site by poloxamer‐chitosan thermogel. In this research, PCL and
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Effects of solvent casted poly (lactic acid)/poly(ethylene glycol)/paraben derivative triazine films on antibacterial performance and cytotoxicity Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Merve Dandan Doganci, Hüseyin Balci, Derya Davarcı, Elif Şenkuytu, Arzu Aysan, Erdinc Doganci
A series of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) films that including fully paraben substituted triazine derivatives having anti‐bacterial properties have been prepared by utilizing the solvent‐casting method. PLA as biodegradable polymer, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) as a plasticizing agent and s‐triazine molecules (TA01, TA02, TA03, TA04, and TA05) behaving as an anti‐bacterial component have been utilized in
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The role of poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate)‐based derivatives in skin, nerve, cartilage, and bone tissue engineering applications—An updated review Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Víctor A. Reyna‐Urrutia, Gerardo Leyva‐Gómez, Camilo Ríos, Maykel González‐Torres
Poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) has gained significant attention in the realm of medical applications in recent years. This acceptability is rooted in its bioactive properties and remarkable biocompatibility, as the degradation products exhibit negligible cytotoxicity. PHB boasts commendable mechanical resilience, distinguishing it from other polymers commonly used in tissue engineering. Using PHB in
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Superior heat‐resistant polylactide/poly(butylene succinate) blend fibers via in‐situ reactive compatibilization Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Wei Huang, Guiju Zhang, Yuxiang Zhou, Cornelis A. P. Joziasse, Ruyin Wang, Gerrit Gobius du Sart, Peng Chen
Blending poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) with polylactide (PLLA) has proven effective in improving heat resistance of PLLA fibers. Unfortunately, it remains challenging to maintain good spinnability for PLLA/PBS blends with high content of PBS with which further improved heat resistance could be anticipated. In this study, reactive melt‐extrusion was devised to in‐situ generate PLLA‐PBS copolymers by
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3D printed honeycomb bilayer structures based on polylactic acid as lightweight microwave absorbing materials Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Debora P. Schmitz, Leonardo Santana, Guilherme M. O. Barra, Bluma G. Soares
3D printed honeycomb structures constituted by neat polylactic acid (PLA) and conductive PLA (PLAc) with different cell sizes and thicknesses were manufactured through 3D printing technology based on material extrusion (MEX). These structures were arranged into bi‐layer honeycomb structures (BHS) for evaluation of the microwave absorbing properties at the X‐band (8.2–12.4 GHz) and Ku‐band (12.4–18
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Effect of annealing on the morphology and properties of poly(lactic acid)/polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane asymmetric porous membranes prepared through non‐solvent induced phase separation and its application Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Jeeshma Ramachandran, Selvin P. Thomas, Sabu Thomas, Ranimol Stephen
Non‐solvent induced phase separation (NIPS) method was employed to fabricate biodegradable poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanocomposite membranes. Morphological studies using scanning electron microscopy revealed that all the membranes prepared display asymmetric structures comprising finger‐like macropores. The incorporation of modified polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) particles into the PLA matrix
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Impact of ambient and vacuum pressure on the physico mechanical properties of flexible polyurethane foam reinforced with CaCO3 Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Vratika Singh, Mahesh N. Gopalasamudram, Jaya Maitra
This study investigates the effects of variable pressure conditions (550 and 1013 mbar) on the physico‐mechanical and structural properties of flexible polyurethane foam, incorporating different compositions of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) filler. The objective is to achieve sustained mechanical and structural properties of flexible polyurethane foam while reducing costs through variable pressure foaming
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Long lasting marine antifouling polyurethane coating chemically bonded with poly(hexamethylene guanidine) Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Yufeng Zhao, Dafu Wei, Xiang Xu, Yong Guan
In order to protect the marine environment, traditional marine antifouling coatings such as tributyltin (TBT)‐based antifouling coatings have been phased out. There is an urgent need to develop environmentally friendly marine antifouling coatings. In this work, the antibacterial poly(hexamethylene guanidine) (PHMG) was introduced into polyurethane (PU) through chemical bond to prepare a green environmentally
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Reshaping antibiotic delivery: Chitosan‐based polymeric hydrogel for transdermal treatment of drug resistant bacteria Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Abeer Tariq, Tasbiha Kazim, Muhammad Farhan Ali Khan, Muhammad Usman, Ahmad Khan
The aim of the present study was to formulate and assess the antibacterial efficacy of a transdermal chitosan based polymeric hydrogel for transdermal treatment of bacterial resistance strains. Utilizing the micro‐emulsion method and the Box–Behnken design model, imipenem‐cilastatin (IMI‐CIL) loaded nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) were fabricated and optimized, employing Compritol 888 ATO as the
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Designing of layered double hydroxide, metal oxides, and borate‐reinforced thermoplastic polyurethanes composites Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Shubham Desai, Varun Kamble, Vedant Ozarkar, Parth Dingre, Pradnya Desai, Aarti More, Umesh Mahajan, Shashank Mhaske
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are widely used in automotive, medical, and marine applications due to their excellent properties such as high tensile strength, flexibility, and durability. However, the presence of isocyanate groups in TPUs increases their flammability and produces toxic gases during combustion, limiting their application. Here, the study aims to modify TPUs to improve their flame‐retardant
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Effects of synthesis temperature on structures and properties of epoxidized soybean oil oligomers and starch‐based bioplastics Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Jianlei Yang, Shicai Xu, Xiuzhen Ran, Yern Chee Ching, Xiao Sui, Yunwei Wei
The work investigated the synthesis of the oligomers with citric acid (CA) and epoxidized soybean oils (ESO) at various temperatures and the effects of the oligomers on the structures and properties of starch‐based bioplastics. CA was bonded effectively onto ESO via ring‐opening polymerization at 90°C as confirmed by the results of Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis
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Solid polymer nanocomposite electrolytes based on poly(ε‐caprolactone)‐based waterborne polyurethane–polyethylene oxide and fluorine‐doped carbon quantum dot‐MXene Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Neda Naderkhani, Sasan Rostami, Zahra Mokhtari, Majid Mollavali, Mohammad Nourany
The need for higher energy storage capability has encouraged researchers to move toward lithium‐metal batteries (LMBs). Due to the safety issue associated with liquid electrolytes, solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) the main focus on polyethylene oxide (PEO) were at the center of the research. However, high crystallization, fast decomposition, and low thermomechanical stability has limited its application
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NiCoMo nanoparticles as an efficient electrocatalyst for methanol electro‐oxidation in alkaline media Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Somia Awad, Al‐Anood M. Al‐Dies, Rihab Almahdawi, F. U. Y. Al‐sheqefi, Esam E. Abdel‐Hady
Using the electrospinning approach, various percentages of less expensive metal alloy‐decorated nanofiber catalysts have been successfully made as a substitute for platinum in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC). This work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of catalysts with metal fixed ratio of 20% wt for DMFC applications, specifically Ni/CNFs, Co/CNFs, and NiCoMo/CNFs. The catalysts are
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Modification of poly(ethylene terephthalate) fibers, fabrics, and films by amination reactions—A review Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Navid Rabiei, Mohammad Haghighat Kish
Currently, many of our living facilities are dependent on poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET). It is utilized in the production of textiles, beverage bottles, food packaging, implants, and so forth. Although PET has desirable properties, it has to be amended for certain applications that have been modified by different methods. For modifications, aminolysis is used by several investigators, and this
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Design, synthesis, and characterization of molecularly imprinted solid phase extraction for alpha Mangostin analysis in blood sample Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Winasih Rachmawati, Aliya Nur Hasanah, Fauzan Zein Muttaqin, Muchtaridi Muchtaridi
Low levels of α‐mangostin (AM) in biological fluids require adequate sample preparation to be analyzed. Molecularly imprinted polymers can serve as sorbents in solid phase extraction, enabling concentration and extraction of α‐mangostin from complex matrices, such as biological fluids. To date, there are no molecular imprinted polymers for the analysis of α‐mangostin in biological fluids. In this study
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Recent advances and challenges in thermal stability of PVA‐based film: A review Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Gasim Sebit Ahmed Suleiman, Xu Zeng, Rupesh Chakma, Ibrahim Y. Wakai, Yakai Feng
Food packaging film is being developed using biodegradable polymers to prolong the shelf life of foods and address the environmental damage caused by non‐biodegradable plastics. Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is a biodegradable polymer with outstanding characteristics and can be easily shaped into a film. However, PVA‐based film still faces several obstacles that seriously restrict its practical application
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Molecular structure regulation of functional polylactic acid based on chain expansion reaction and its improved hydrolysis resistance Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Haiyan Wang, Guangsheng Zeng, Ling Li, Guiying Xia, Can Hu
In this work, the functional polylactic acid (PLA) was synthesized using epoxy chain extender (ADR) as a chain extender agent through melt blending method. The effects of ADR content on the molecular structure, thermal properties, and tensile properties of the functional PLA were investigated. Meanwhile, the hydrolytic behavior of the PLA/ADR materials at different hydrolysis temperatures was explored
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Ring‐opening polymerization of l‐lactide in the presence of α‐hydroxy‐γ‐butyrolactone Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Chloé Pascouau, Stéphane Carlotti, Henri Cramail, Frédéric Peruch
Among the polymer families, aliphatic polyesters stand out from this category thanks to their degradable and biocompatible properties. In particular, the γ‐lactones differ from other lactones by yielding polyesters that can be depolymerized back to the monomer and offer the advantage of counting various biobased monomers. As an example, α‐hydroxy‐γ‐butyrolactone (HBL) is a hydroxy‐functionalized monomer
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Synergistic effect of activated carbon from disposed plastics and polybenzoxazine composite coating on corrosion inhibition Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Sundaramoorthy Malathi Devi, Durairajan Madhavan, Kadarkaraithangam Jeyasubramanian, Ayyappan Vimalraj, Osannal Hikku Gnanadhas Sobhin
The fabrication of activated carbon dispersed polybenzoxazine (BXP) composite through a single step melt condensation technique is reported. Employing green strategy, activated carbon (AC) was obtained from various types of worn‐out plastics such as computer keyboard, sponge, electrical switches, and automobile tyres. Structural features of all the polymeric composites were explored using Fourier transform
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Thin and high conductive multi‐walled carbon nanotubes/polydimethylsiloxane composite film prepared via solvent method as strain sensors Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Shaoge Fu, Yu Wang, Yifan Zhong, Jia Deng, Zhenbang Zhang, Haili Zhao, Tao Chen
Flexible strain sensors based on conductive fillers and flexible polymers possessed significant advantages in human motion detection. Preparing a strain sensing layer with high electrical conductivity and excellent mechanical property under high content of conductive filler contributed to the stability of flexible strain sensors. In this study, MWCNTs/PDMS composite film was prepared by the organic
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Self‐healing mineralized hydrogel scaffolds for stretch‐triggered dye release Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Nachiketa Palit, Purushottam Suryavanshi, Subham Banerjee
Hydrogels, with self‐healing properties that can self‐repair spontaneously when subjected to mechanical stress, are gaining popularity in the biomedical field. Numerous attempts have been made to create distinctive hydrogels with self‐healing properties, along with stimuli‐responsiveness and biocompatibility. Several techniques exist for fabricating hydrogels, including physical and chemical crosslinking
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Piezoelectric PVDF‐TrFE nanocomposite mats filled with BaTiO3 nanofibers: The effect of poling conditions Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Ema Stojchevska, Petre Makreski, Michele Zanoni, Leonardo Gasperini, Giacomo Selleri, Davide Fabiani, Chiara Gualandi, Aleksandra Bužarovska
BaTiO3 nanofibers (BT NFs), prepared by electrospinning, were used as a filler for electrospun poly(vinylidene fluoride‐co‐trifluoroethylene) (PVDF‐TrFE) nanocomposite mats. The phase structure and the effect of poling conditions on the piezoelectric properties of PVDF‐TrFE/BT nanocomposites were investigated. The results showed an improved degree of crystallinity (78.6%) and a high β‐crystal phase
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Dielectric properties of PANI-PEG nanocomposites filled with silica media for antistatic applications Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Eman H. Ahmed, Magdy M. H. Ayoub, Azza A. Ward
The dielectric investigations of porous synthetic silica gel modified with polyaniline (PANI) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) polyblend at various concentrations are demonstrated in this paper. By using the chemical oxidative process to embed polyaniline (PANI) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) into a silica matrix, conducting gel nanocomposites were synthesized. For various dopant concentrations, the dielectric
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Current advances in molecularly imprinted polymers and their release mechanisms in drug delivery systems Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Vannessa Lawai, Zainab Ngaini, Saba Farooq, Rafeah Wahi, Showkat Ahmad Bhawani
Molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) has gained wide interest among researchers due to its unique molecular recognition of the template that is suitable as a drug carrier. Therefore, the preparation and formulation of the MIP are significant to suit the needs of the intended use. Due to its significance in drug delivery, this review aims to highlight various methods in the preparation of MIP, the composition
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Impact of polymeric films and hydrogels: Physical characteristics on bacterial growth Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Mongkol Techakasikornpanich, Kulachart Jangpatarapongsa, Duangporn Polpanich, Abdelhamid Elaissari
Hydrogels find diverse applications in manipulating bacteria, and serving purposes like elevation, maintenance, and elimination. Several factors of hydrogel have been studied in the benefits of antibacterial activity. Factors such as hydrogel stiffness and roughness gain significance in surface coating, influencing bacterial behavior. However, the intricate interplay of hydrogel stiffness, roughness
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Synthesis and properties of modified thermoplastic polyimide films with good dielectric properties at high frequency and enhanced thermal stability via incorporation of rigid ester and biphenyl structural units Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Shujun Han, Yuexin Qi, Xinxin Zhi, Xi Ren, Zhenzhong Wang, Zhibin He, Changxu Yang, Haifeng Yu, Jingang Liu
A series of ester- and fluoro-containing thermoplastic polyimide (PI) films, PEsI-1 ~ PEsI-4 have been prepared by the two-step thermal imidization procedure via the soluble poly(amic acid) (PEsAA) precursors from the copolymerization of four monomers, including the dianhydrides of bisphenol A dibenzoate-3,3′,4,4′-tetracarboxylic acid dianhydride (TMBPA) and 3,3′, 4,4′-biphenyl tetracarboxylic acid
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Ring-opening (co)polymerization of cardanol glycidyl ether Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Emma Mongkhoun, Gholamreza Charmi, Justine Grier--Boisgontier, Fato Niang, Margot Gomes, Baptiste Quienne, Rettina Radjou, Philippe Guégan, Sylvain Caillol, Joanna Pietrasik, Nicolas Illy
The anionic ring-opening copolymerization of commercially available bio-based cardanol glycidyl ether (CGE) was investigated without any prior purification. As a first step, anionic-ring-opening homopolymerization was attempted through active chain-end and monomer-activated mechanisms. Both strategies were unsuccessful. Conversely, in a second step, the anionic alternating ring-opening copolymerization
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Preparation and corrosion resistance of polyaniline and waterborne polyurethane composite coating film Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Huan Yu, Zhenhua Xu, Tao Fang, Man Zhang, Yan Xu, Jiesheng Liu, Xiaoming Tan
Polyaniline (PANI) particles were synthesized using aniline (AN), dodecyl benzene sulfonic acid (DBSA), and ammonium persulfate (APS). The particles were analyzed using scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). A PANI/waterborne polyurethane composite material (PANI-WPU) was obtained by combining it with polyethylene glycol (PEG600)
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Ribbon-like microfiber of vulcanized and non-vulcanized natural rubber obtained by the solution blow spinning Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Eliraldrin Amorin Sousa, Alex Otávio Sanches, José Luiz Vilches, Michael Jones da Silva, Fernando Rogério de Paula, Colleen Marie McMahan, José Antonio Malmonge
Natural rubber (NR) microfibers were obtained from NR/chloroform solutions with or without vulcanization agents, by a solution blow spinning (SBS) technique. The microfibers showed a ribbon-like morphology with average widths ranging from 15 to 45 μm, depending on the processing conditions. Concentrations of 3%, 4%, and 5% (wt/vol) of NR/chloroform were compared; at 4% wt/vol the spinning process was
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Enhanced mechanical properties of MWCNT reinforced ABS nanocomposites fabricated through additive manufacturing process Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Phool Singh, Ranganath M. Singari, R. S. Mishra
Multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) can be spread out in acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) using a twin-screw micro-compounding extruder. It can significantly improve the mechanical properties of 3D-printed objects. Dispersed MWCNTs in pure ABS to develop the nanocomposites through a two-time micro compounding extruding process. 3D printed filaments with a diameter of 1.75 mm have been prepared
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A study on theoretical predictive model and experimental findings of melt-electrospinning process Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-09 Abiy Wubneh, Chun-Il Kim, Cagri Ayranci
The current study extends a previous work published by the authors in which an analytical predictive model is proposed to simulate the melt-electrospinning process. The analytical model is specifically designed to predict the various behaviors of the melt-electrospun fiber under different material and processing conditions. A brief discussion of this model is presented here to establish context and
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Preparation of flame retardant and thermal insulation polystyrene foams via high internal phase emulsion template Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Le Chang, Zhen Lu, Xu Hou, Chenxuan Zheng, Huarong Liu
Expanded polystyrene foam (EPSF), valued for its excellent insulation properties, faces a significant flammability challenge due to its cellular structure. Traditional flame retardant methods such as physical blending and layer-by-layer assembly have poor applicability to EPSF. Therefore, it is necessary to find other more effective methods for synthesizing flame-retardant EPSF. The high internal phase
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An experimental and numerical study on an innovative metastructure for 3D printed thermoplastic polyurethane with auxetic performance Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Mehran Mojaver, Taher Azdast, Rezgar Hasanzadeh
Metamaterials are specifically designed materials that possess unique properties that cannot be found in naturally occurring substances. These remarkable materials have the capability to bring about a significant transformation across a wide range of industries. Auxetic structures are a recent area of research possess a distinctive characteristic known as a negative Poisson's ratio. Unlike conventional
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Ultra high density carbon fiber derived from isotactic polypropylene fiber without skin-core structure Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Minghang Yang, Luzhen Sun, Qiongxia Liu, Yu Deng, Cheng Liu, Nan Li, Jian Xu, Yousi Chen, Xigao Jian
Polypropylene (PP)-based carbon fibers were prepared by sulfonation process of isotactic PP fibers with concentrated sulfuric acid, followed by stress-less carbonization under nitrogen atmosphere. The stabilization behaviors of PP fiber under different sulfonation temperatures and time were discussed. The carbonization behavior of the stabilized PP fibers under different carbonization temperatures
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A review on key factors influencing the electrical conductivity of proton exchange membrane fuel cell composite bipolar plates Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-02 Sahar Shojaei, Ehsan Rostami-Tapeh-Esmaeil, Frej Mighri
Fuel cells are gaining increasing importance as a promising alternative to traditional energy sources, primarily due to their exceptional efficiency and environmental advantages. The electrical performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) largely depends on the effectiveness of proton and electron transport within the cell components. A critical factor impacting this efficiency is the
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Biocompatible antiviral Pickering emulsion-based formulation for plant root protection from tobamovirus-infected soil Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Karthik Ananth Mani, Meche Berenice, Raz Cohen, Reut Feldbaum-Amar, Aviv Dombrovsky, Guy Mechrez
The soil-borne virus known as tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV) has a low rate of around 3% soil-mediated infection when the soil has root debris from a previous 30–50 day development cycle of tomato plants infected with ToBRFV. This study presents anti-viral coating formulations based on Pickering emulsion. The coating formulation is based on water-in-canola oil emulsions stabilized using commercial
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Dynamical mechanical and impact strength behavior of 3D-printing testing specimens manufactured by fused filament fabrication of isotactic polypropylene/functionalized titania nanotubes nanocomposites: Influence of β-crystal promoting Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Johann Alberto Ramírez Flores, Diego Villarreal Martínez, Jose Manuel Mata Padilla, Edgar F. Armendáriz Alonso, Armando Almendarez Camarillo
Thermomechanical and impact properties of isotactic polypropylene nanocomposites reinforced with titania nanotubes (TiNTs) at weight distributions of 0.5, 1, and 1.5 wt% were investigated. The goal of this study was to create a novel iPP-based nanocomposite filament fused filament fabrication (FFF) with improved thermo-mechanical and impact properties to enable the creation of more customized geometries
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Fabrication of cationic microgels doped MnO2/Fe3O4 nanocomposites, and study of their photocatalytic performance and reusability in organic transformations Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Vinai Kumar Singh, Krishna Kumar, Tarkeshwar Prasad, Shailja Rai, Aradhna Chaudhary, Kranthikumar Tungala, Anupam Das
This article reports, the fabrication of cationic microgel doped MnO2/Fe3O4 nanocomposites (CM@MnO2/Fe3O4) via free radical emulsion polymerization technique, and an economical and environmental friendly approach to some organic transformations, such as heterogeneous photocatalytic reduction of methylene blue (MB, toxic dye), para-nitro phenol (PNP, harmful pollutant) and dimethyl amino benzaldehyde
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Molar mass determination via linear regression from SEC measurements: The case of polylactide, polycaprolactone and poly(2,2-dimethylthrimethylene carbonate) Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Bartłomiej Kost, Marta Socka, Karolina Cichoń, Marek Brzeziński, Malgorzata Basko, Tadeusz Biela
Molar mass correction coefficients (cc) were determined for calculating the absolute molar masses of polylactide (PLA), polycaprolactone (PCL), and poly(2,2-dimethyltrimethylene carbonate) (PDTC) in the range of 2,5–190 kg/mol, using calibration based on polystyrene standards (PS). Linear PLAs, PCLs, and PDTCs with a wide range of molar masses were synthesized using tin (II) octoate and diol as a catalyst/initiator
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Blow molding liquid crystal aromatic polyester/polyetherimide film by rotating die: Enhanced film bubble stability and mechanical properties Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Zhitao Yang, Yiping Fang, Jiajing Zeng, Yong Liu, Zhen Zhang, Cheng Li, Xianwu Cao
Liquid crystal polymer (LCP) is the preferred material for 5G antenna materials, but its poor film processing performance has become the main factor restricting its development. In this paper, polyetherimide (PEI) was blended with LCP, and LCP/PEI composite films were prepared by interleaved extension blow molding equipment. The effects of PEI content and interleaved extension blow molding equipment
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Sustainable polylactide/polycaprolactone based polyurethane blends fabricated via reactive compatibilization Polym. Adv. Technol. (IF 3.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Haochen Li, Rongbo Li, Xiang Zhang, Qian Xing
A series of polylactide (PLA)/polycaprolactone-based polyurethane (PCLU) blends were prepared by reactive blending of PLA with polycaprolactone diol (PCL diol) and hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). The reaction mechanism, compatibility, crystallization behavior and the mechanical properties of the PLA/PCLU blends were investigated. It was demonstrated that the hydroxyl group of PCL diol or PLA could