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Novel hydrogel based on natural hybrid backbones: optimized synthesis and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from an aqueous solution J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Yogesh Kumar Kumawat, Abhigith Nair, Sonal Choudhary, Jyotendra Nath, Kashma Sharma, Tanveer Rasool, Vishal Sharma, Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Vijay Kumar
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A carbon nanotube/graphene nanoplatelet pressure sensor prepared by combining 3D printing and freeze-drying method J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 Yi An, Yuanmin Chen, Jiaming Liu, Ruichen Zhou, Wenhao Wang, Yajiao Li, Hong Xu, Xiaoli Wang, Daming Wu, Jingyao Sun
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Synthesis of CO2-philic/hydrophilic surfactant with brush structure and its application in preparing monolithic materials J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Shoucun Zhang, Yujing Bian, Chun Yang
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Ethylene/α-olefin homo- and copolymerization using a dinuclear catalyst of nickel J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 Fatemeh Nokandi, Gholam Hossein Zohuri, Navid Ramezanian, Hossein Hasanpour, Mahsa Kimiaghalam, Mostafa Khoshsefat
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A review of advancements in commercial and non-commercial Nafion-based proton exchange membranes for direct methanol fuel cells J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-13 Muhammad Rehman Asghar, Qian Xu
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Recent advancements in silica filled natural rubber composite: A green approach to achieve smart properties in tyre J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 A. Bera, K. Sarkar, D. Ganguly, S. K. Ghorai, R. Hore, N. Kumar, S. K. P. Amarnath, S. Chattopadhyay
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Reversible complexation mediated polymerization (RCMP) starting with a complex of iodine with organic salt and thermal initiators J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Yunhe Liu, Xiya Fang, Zongze Feng, Xiaotao Zhang, Honggen Wang, Yan Shi
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Progress in 2D/3D nanomaterials incorporated polymer thin films for refractive index engineering: a critical review J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Suraj Punnappadam Rajan, Jibin Keloth Paduvilan, Prajitha Velayudhan, Sisanth Krishnageham Sidharthan, Sanu Mathew Simon, Sabu Thomas
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Fabrication, and characterization of crosslinked sodium alginate/hyaluronic acid/gelatin 3Dprinted heparin-loaded scaffold J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-06 Mohammad Mahdi Safikhani, Azadeh Asefnejad, Rouhollah Mehdinavaz Aghdam, Sadegh Rahmati
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Building blocks of order: block copolymer micelles and colloidal particles in complex packing structures J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Babak Nouri, Hsin-Lung Chen
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Electrospun polyacrylonitrile-based nanofibrous membrane for various biomedical applications J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-05 Balaganesh Danagody, Neeraja Bose, Kalaivizhi Rajappan
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Optimizing the thermomechanical and thermal performance of epoxidized natural rubber hybrid nanocomposites using graphene and carbon nanotubes J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-03
Abstract Hybrid nanocomposites, comprising epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) filled with graphene (GP) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs), were prepared via the melt mixing technique. TEM imaging confirmed the development of three-dimensional filler networks, facilitated by the π-π interaction between sp2-hybridized carbon atoms in graphene and carbon nanotubes, alongside Van der Waals forces. Moreover, a notable
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Investigation to the effects of particulate-polymer fillers on the viscoelastic properties of VHB 4910 elastomer for artificial muscle J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Dhananjay Sahu, Raj Kumar Sahu
Understanding viscoelastic behavior of dielectric elastomers for artificial muscle application is important to regulate actuation performance, response time, energy density, sensitivity, duty cycle, etc. The performance of elastomers is widely recognized as being influenced by various fillers, including functional particles and poly-reagents. However, the impact of fillers on the viscoelastic properties
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Gallic acid—polyethyleneimine modified UHMWPE fibers with epoxy resin for investigating interfacial properties J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-02 Ziming Wang, Xinyi Zhu, Qiang Yu, Xia Feng, Yiping Zhao, Li Chen
In this paper, a safe, non-toxic, and low-cost method was adopted to modify ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers. gallic acid (GA) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) were co-deposited on the surface of UHMWPE fibers by Michael addition and Schiff base reaction in an alkaline solution with pH 8.5. The structure and properties were analyzed and characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared
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Efficient TEMPO functionalized temperature response nanoreactors: recoverable hydrophobic pockets for aerobic oxidation of alcohols in water J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 Xianbo Shen, Ji Wang, Xiaoyu Li, Xiaoping Jiang, Jie Cheng, Weihua Han, You Peng
With the growing popularity of "green chemistry," the selective oxidation of alcohols using water as a reaction medium and oxygen as an oxidant has increased significantly in the last few years. However, the solubility of organic substances and oxygen in water is relatively poor and generates such a large mass transfer resistance, which seriously reduces the efficiency of aqueous phase reaction. This
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Effect of chemical additives on the stability and performance of suspended-emulsion fracturing fluid formed by associative thickener J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-01
Abstract Using suspended-emulsion is one of the important methods to achieve the online-mixing of fracturing fluid. In order to solve the practical problems that the conventional suspended-emulsion fracturing fluid is limited to online mixing and needs additional additives to endow it other function during construction, in this paper, the effect of different chemical additives on the suspended stability
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Isolation of microcrystalline cellulose from Musa paradisiaca (banana) plant leaves: physicochemical, thermal, morphological, and mechanical characterization for lightweight polymer composite applications J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-04-01 M. Indra Reddy, Prabhu Sethuramalingam, Ranjeet Kumar Sahu
Natural cellulose owing to its remarkable microstructural and physiochemical behaviour, and its eco-friendliness have attracted significant interest among the researchers. Therefore, in this work, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is extracted from the Musa paradisiaca plant leaf (MPPL) debris which is accumulated in large quantity and treated as waste material. The purified micro-cellulose is obtained
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PVDF crystalline phases revisited: a first-principles computational study using the PBE-D3 functional J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-30 Fangjie Xu, Xihao Chen, Ning Wang
Piezoelectric polymers, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), have an extensive range of potential applications in the field of flexible electronic devices. This study offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of the structural, energetic, electrical, mechanical, and piezoelectric properties of the α, β, and γ phases of PVDF, utilizing the PBE-D3 functional and other DFT functionals. Special
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Preparation of oxidized polyethylene wax from polyethylene wax by SCCO2-assisted foam method: structural characteristics, reaction mechanism and properties J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-30
Abstract Polyethylene wax (PEW) serves as a versatile material modifier, and the newly acquired polarity functions after functionalization are of great interest. Furthermore, exploring methods to enhance product purity further is necessary. The rate of reaction between oxygen and PEW depends on both the diffusion rate of oxygen in the polymer and the thermodynamic properties of the reaction. To address
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Synergistic evolution of stable bioactivity and better mechanical strength in polyvinyl alcohol and sweet lime peel film J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 Ritika Arora, Aparna Agarwal, Rizwana Haleem, Saroj Kr Shukla
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Molecular dynamics simulation of the effects of intermolecular interactions on the diffusion mechanism of 1,2,3-benzotriazole in low density polyethylene J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Xueyu Cheng, Huan Ye, Chenghao Guo, Liao Pan, Lixin Lu
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SMA/PUA based double-layer thermo-expandable microcapsules and their performances J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-21
Abstract In this study, the double-layered thermo-expandable microcapsules with n-hexane as the core and styrene maleic anhydride copolymer (SMA) / polyurea (PUA) as the shell materials are prepared by combination of interfacial polymerization and co-precipitation method. The successful encapsulation of n-hexane in the PUA microcapsules is confirmed by simultaneous thermal analyzer (TG-IR). The properties
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Effect of the composition and electrospinning time of gelatin solutions in acetic acid on their rheological properties and nanofiber morphology J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Mikhail Litvinov, Aleksandr Podshivalov
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Synthesis and suitability characterization of microcrystalline cellulose from Citrus x sinensis sweet orange peel fruit waste-based biomass for polymer composite applications J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-19
Abstract Presently, waste management is the primary focus of scientific inquiry. The recyclable and reusable organic waste are dumbed a lot as landfills in the environment and that could be converted into application-oriented polymer reinforcing material. Cellulose is a widespread biopolymer that is found in the majority of bio waste materials. The organic waste Citrus x sinensis peel (Citrus × aurantium
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The synthesis of 4,4'-methylenebis(cyclohexylamine)-based porous organic polymers via nucleophilic substitution reactions for uptaking iodine and fluorescence sensing to dinitrophenol J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Xia Zhang, Yachen Wang, Tongmou Geng
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Aquatic biodegradation of poly(β-hydroxybutyrate) in polylactic acid and maleic anhydride blended fibers J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Soojin Kwon, Marielis C. Zambrano, Joel J. Pawlak, Ericka Ford, Richard A. Venditti
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Effect of para-substituent on copolymerization and thermal degradation kinetics of styrene copolymers composed with maleic anhydride derivative J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Changlei Yang, Yanping Wang, Yufei Liu, Jun Qin, Min He, Shuhao Qin, Jie Yu
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Influence of hydrogenated petroleum resin on structure evolution and properties of polyethylene film during biaxial stretching process J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-18
Abstract Two polyethylene samples, one (PE-10) blended with 10% hydrogenated petroleum resin (HPR) and one (PE-0) blended without HPR, were used to investigate the structural evolution and deformation behavior during sequential biaxial stretching and the properties of films after stretching. During the process of stretching in the machine direction (MD), the addition of HPR affected the movement of
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Investigating the effects of sequential aging temperature profiles on the response of neoprene rubber J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Sharif Alazhary, Mamoon Shaafaey, Amir Bahrololoumi, Roozbeh Dargazany
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High concentration NaOH processing of natural fiber explored polypropylene composite featured with mullite: characteristics investigation J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 M. Aruna, Ismail Hossain, S. Kaliappan, S. Prabagaran, R. Venkatesh, P. Prabhu, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, V. Mohanavel, A.H. Seikh
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Recent trends in the development of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) based biocomposites by blending with different bio-based polymers J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Shiva Aley Acharjee, Bhagyudoy Gogoi, Pranjal Bharali, Viphrezolie Sorhie, Bendangtula Walling Alemtoshi
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Study on the preparation of macromolecular compatibilizer and its effect on the characteristics of fluoroelastomer (FKM)/silicone rubber (MVQ) blend J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Fangshan Li, Jiahao Lu, Heng Wang, Yuan Hu, Ru Xia
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Green synthesis of novel nitrogen-rich covalent organic polymer for efficient removal of methylene blue from aqueous solutions J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 Saed Arameshian, Mohammad Dinari, Fariba Rezaei
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A detailed study on static and dynamic mechanical properties of graphene oxide reinforced polyamide-6 composites J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-11
Abstract The excellent mechanical strength along with oxygen containing functional groups at their surfaces of graphene oxide (GO) sheets ensure very good mechanical reinforcements into polyamide-6 (PA6) composites through physical and chemical interactions. In this work, we have melt-mixed 1, 3, 5, and 7 parts per hundred ratios (phr) of GO into PA6 by a twin-screw extruder with a double extrusion
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A review on polyurethane based multifunctional materials synthesis for advancement in textile coating applications J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 Jay R. Ghonia, Nidhi G. Savani, Vimalkumar Prajapati, Bharatkumar Z. Dholakiya
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Thermal, mechanical, and self-healing properties of polymer networks produced by photo-polymerizing α-cyclodextrin-glycidyl methacrylate adduct and poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-08
Abstract Self-healing polymer networks have attracted much attention because of the contribution to resource and energy savings by improving their service life. Herein, photo-polymerization reactions of α-cyclodextrin-glycidyl methacrylate adduct (αCD-GMA)/poly(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (PEGMA), β-cyclodextrin-glycidyl methacrylate adduct (βCD-GMA)/PEGMA, and αCD-GMA/3,4-dichlorophenyl isocyanate-end-capped
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Use of mixed low/high vapor pressure solvent as a novel solvent design strategy for tuning fiber diameter in electrospun mats J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Maryam Kheilbash, Sedigheh Pirsalami, M. Reza Malayeri, Seyed Mojtaba Zebarjad, Masoud Riazi
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Enhancement of crystallization and adjustment properties for biocompatible poly(lactide)-based thermoplastic polyurethane via stereocomplexation J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-06
Abstract A novel biocompatible poly(lactide)-based thermoplastic polyurethane based on poly(lactide)-b-poly(hexylene succinate)-b-poly(lactide) triblock copolymers was synthesized via polycondensation, ring-opening polymerization and chain extension reactions. The chemical structure and molecular weight of poly(lactide)-based thermoplastic polyurethane were characterized by FT-IR, 1H NMR and GPC, and
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Mechanical behavior and property evaluations of electromagnetic shielding/far infrared functional composite boards made of nano carbon-stainless steel knitted fabrics and far infrared polypropylene J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Jia-Horng Lin, Chen-Hung Huang, Zhao-Wei Ke, Mei-Chen Lin, Ching-Wen Lou
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Poly (ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) (PEMA) ionomers and their applications including self-healing and shape memory applications J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Shilpi Tiwari, Dibyendu S. Bag, Mayank Dwivedi
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Performance improvement of poly(butylene adipate-butylene terephthalate) based nanocomposites modified by the cooperation of nano montmorillonite and ionic liquid J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Xinyi Sui, Zicheng Wang, Shenzhi Yan, Shulin Sun
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Design of polyether modified ester-based epoxy vitrimer with self-healing and recyclable properties J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Yongbo Chi, Mingzhuan Li, Tongzhou Chen, Xingyao Liu, Ximing Xie, Jian Xu
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Morphological and physicomechanical characterization of synthetic and natural fibers J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04
Abstract Green and renewable materials are becoming promising worldwide. Here, we compared morphological and mechanical strength characteristics of natural plant-based bast fibers (flax, hemp and nettle) with those of synthesized fibers (glass, basalt, carbon, polyacrylonitrile (PAN), polycaproamide (PCA) and viscose). The industrial bast fibers from hemp and nettle were extracted by chemical treatment
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Rapid stress relaxation and degradable aromatic disulfide vitrimer for recyclable carbon fiber reinforced composite J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04
Abstract Carbon fiber thermoset composites pose significant challenges due to their inability to be reprocessed and the difficulties in recycling carbon fibers. Vitrimer materials with reversible dynamic covalent bonding offer a promising solution for the degradation of thermosetting resins and the recycling of carbon fibers. However, their practical application is limited by inability to quickly release
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Photocuring behavior of low molecular weight biomass-derived methacrylate monomers for paper coatings J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Indira Husić, Stefanie Monika Müller, Arunjunai Raj Mahendran, Judith Sinic, Christoph Jocham, Herfried Lammer, Thomas Griesser
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Poly(ethyl methacrylate)-based diblock copolymer nano-objects prepared via RAFT-mediated polymerization induced self-assembly in n-heptane J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-02 Shanji Li, Jianbing Huang
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Research progress in highly efficient reversible deactivation radical polymerization of vinylidene fluoride J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Yaowei Xu, Donghuai Tu, Hui Ma, Jian Lv
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Preparation and properties of semi-alicyclic thermoplastic polyimide sheets from stereoisomeric hydrogenated pyromellitic dianhydrides and fluorinated diamine J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Yuexin Qi, Zhibin He, Shujun Han, Zhenzhong Wang, Changxu Yang, Shengwei Dai, Xi Ren, Haifeng Yu, Jingang Liu
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Effect of nano-silica surface-capped by bis[3-(triethoxysilyl)propyl] tetrasulfide on the cure behaviors, mechanical properties, swelling resistance and microstructure of styrene-butadiene rubber/acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber nanocomposites J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 K. Karthikeyan, Ajith Damodaran, S. Vishvanathperumal
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Water-Soluble Copolymers of Styrene and a Surfactant Monomer in Micellar Catalysis J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 A. S. Senchukova, P. A. Fetin, I. Perevyazko, A. A. Lezov, V. I. Fetina, A. A. Vaitusionak, S. V. Kostjuk, I. M. Zorin
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Photo actuation performances of animal hair fiber-reinforced polysiloxane liquid crystalline elastomer composites J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Yanli Men, Yuxi Meng, Yuying Sun, Xiuxiu Wang, Shiyu Liu, Chensha Li
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Effect of molecular weight on the properties and structure of biodegradable poly-lactic acid melt-blown nonwovens J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26
Abstract Biodegradable poly-lactic acid (PLA) with varying molecular weights of melt-blown nonwovens was successfully prepared through the method of melt spinning. The phase morphology, rheological behavior, hydrophobicity, and crystalline characteristics of the melt-blown nonwovens have been investigated. The thermal and crystallization behavior revealed that PLA samples with low molecular weights
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Development of macroporous silicone rubber composites by internal emulsion templating for acoustic applications J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-26 Anil Kumar, Raghunandan Seelaboyina, Subhodeep Jana, Tapas Laha, Anup Kumar Keshri
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Three-dimensional multi-scale membrane for efficient air filtration performances: preparation, optimization and characterization J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Fei Sun, Yaxin Zheng, Enxing Liu, Tianying Chen, Qi Xiao
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Exploring bimodal HDPE synthesis using single- and dual-site metallocene catalysts: a comprehensive review of the Monte Carlo method and AI-based approaches J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-24
Abstract The alteration of the molecular weight distribution (MWD) in high-density polyethylenes (HDPEs) can effectively address processing challenges. However, widening the MWD may have an adverse effect on the mechanical properties. To overcome this, the generation of a bimodal MWD involving low and high molecular weight polymers simultaneously is preferred. Catalytic polymerization and macromolecular
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Synergetic improvements of intrinsic thermal conductivity and breakdown strength in liquid crystal epoxy resin for high voltage applications J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23
Abstract Heat conductive epoxy composites as electronic packaging materials present wider applications. However, the high loading of fillers required for a high thermal conductivity (k) inevitably degrades the electrical resistivity and breakdown strength (Eb) of epoxy composites, significantly limiting their urgent applications in high voltage fields. The key to tackling this dilemma is to improve
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Preparation and evaluation of an ultra-high temperature resistant zwitterionic polymer viscosity reducer J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23
Abstract In this study, a new zwitterionic polymer viscosity reducer (HP-THIN) was designed to address the issue of viscosity increases in high-temperature and high-density water-based drilling fluids. HP-THIN is specifically formulated for ultra-high temperatures and optimized using the viscosity reduction index before and after thermal aging. The molecular structure, thermal stability, and viscosity-average
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TPU/EVA shape memory composites with improved properties fabricated via synergic incorporation of EVA-g-MAH compatibilizer and functional graphene oxide nanosheets J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Wei Zhao, Hai Lan Lin, Yi Guo, Tong Tong Jin, Xin Kang Li, Shang Ke Yang, Ai Ping Zhang, Jun Bian, Dai Qiang Chen
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Mechanical, physical and thermal properties of waste polypropylene/polystyrene/natural rubber (wPP/PS/NR) blends J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Yusuf Adamu, Tajudeen Kolawole Bello, Umar Shehu, Abdullahi Bello, Sagir Adamu, Muhammed Tijani Isa
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PANI/rGO−PAM/PVA hydrogels with applications in supercapacitive, photoelectric and strain sensing J. Polym. Res. (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Shuo Li, Yulun Tao, Yuannan Wu, Shanshan zhu, Sara Khademi, Yinru lv, Yanlong Tai, Chaoran Wang