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View article: Mechanical properties and solid‐state structures of polypropylene using novel solventless processing techniques
Mechanical properties and solid‐state structures of polypropylene using novel solventless processing techniques Open
Solid‐state processing of semi‐crystalline polymers is an attractive, environmentally friendly, and scalable methodology that can be used to produce high‐value‐added products. In this study, we applied a two‐stage scrapless, solventless, a…
View article: High elastic modulus polyethylene: Process‐structure‐property relationships
High elastic modulus polyethylene: Process‐structure‐property relationships Open
Previous studies have shown that gel‐spun‐ultra‐high‐molecular‐weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) produces thin fibril products that exhibit high tensile moduli (35–200 GPa). The elaborate gel‐spinning process involves complex drawing stages wit…
View article: Strategies for Successful Collaborative Writing
Strategies for Successful Collaborative Writing Open
Lessons learned and applied during a recent workshop can help authors, from students to seasoned professionals, work together to produce more equitable and effective writing.
View article: A novel PLA high oxygen barrier multilayer film/foam
A novel PLA high oxygen barrier multilayer film/foam Open
Production of biopolymer for packaging applications is still a burgeoning demand with the rising environmental concern about pollution due to non‐degradable plastic waste materials. This paper introduces a novel approach, yet a continuous …
View article: Oriented Tapes of Incompatible Polymers Using a Novel Multiplication Co-Extrusion Process
Oriented Tapes of Incompatible Polymers Using a Novel Multiplication Co-Extrusion Process Open
Continuous tapes of polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) were produced using a novel multiplication co-extrusion process. The structure of the PP/HDPE tapes consists of co-continuous PP and HDPE domains aligned in the ex…
View article: Multiscale Analysis of Segmental Relaxation in PC/PETg Multilayers: Evidence of Immiscible Nanodroplets
Multiscale Analysis of Segmental Relaxation in PC/PETg Multilayers: Evidence of Immiscible Nanodroplets Open
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View article: Programming of micro/nano‐scale information on low switching temperature shape memory film
Programming of micro/nano‐scale information on low switching temperature shape memory film Open
Shape memory polymer films have been of great interests in storing functional information because of their optical and mechanical variability. High molecular weight polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) is an ideal shape memory material to program micr…
View article: Application of Water Quality Index and Multivariate Statistical Techniques to Assess and Predict of Groundwater Quality with Aid of Geographic Information System
Application of Water Quality Index and Multivariate Statistical Techniques to Assess and Predict of Groundwater Quality with Aid of Geographic Information System Open
In this study, the groundwater quality and spatial distribution of Basra province in the south of Iraq was assessed and mapped for drinking and irrigation purposes. Groundwater samples (n = 41) were collected from deep wells in the study a…
View article: Achieving Flat-on Primary Crystals by Nanoconfined Crystallization in High-Temperature Polycarbonate/Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Multilayer Films and Its Effect on Dielectric Insulation
Achieving Flat-on Primary Crystals by Nanoconfined Crystallization in High-Temperature Polycarbonate/Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Multilayer Films and Its Effect on Dielectric Insulation Open
To meet the stringent requirements of next-generation film capacitors for power electronics, multilayer films (MLFs) are fabricated with the advantage of achieving high temperature rating, high energy density, and reasonably low loss simul…
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Coagulation performance of cationic
View article: Reducing dielectric loss and enhancing electrical insulation for multilayer polymer films by nanoconfined ion transport under high poling electric fields
Reducing dielectric loss and enhancing electrical insulation for multilayer polymer films by nanoconfined ion transport under high poling electric fields Open
High-field electric poling locks impurity ions at interfaces in multilayer polymer films, which enhances dielectric insulation and reduces ionic conduction loss for electric energy storage applications.
View article: High Dielectric Constant Polycarbonate/Nylon Multilayer Films Capacitors with Self-Healing Capability
High Dielectric Constant Polycarbonate/Nylon Multilayer Films Capacitors with Self-Healing Capability Open
With the fast development of high-temperature metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors for power electronics in electric vehicles, current state-of-the-art biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) film capacitors need further impr…
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ammonium chloride chitosan (OHTCC), a natural derived antimicrobial agent used as a cross-linker, applied to cross-link with porcine acellular dermal matrix (pADM).The evaluations revealed that OHTCC stabilized pADM as a cross-linker could…
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Effect of ultrasonic extrusion of star
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Fabrication of dual-layer poly(styrene-b-4-vinyl pyridine)-poly(vinylidene
View article: Modification of dual-component fibrous materials with carbon nanotubes and methyltrichlorosilane
Modification of dual-component fibrous materials with carbon nanotubes and methyltrichlorosilane Open
Dual-component fibrous materials were produced by co-extrusion and multiplication technology in combination with a water jet procedure. High density polyethylene/poly(vinylidene fluoride) (HDPE/PVDF) and polypropylene/high density polyethy…
View article: Antimicrobial LDPE/EVOH Layered Films Containing Carvacrol Fabricated by Multiplication Extrusion
Antimicrobial LDPE/EVOH Layered Films Containing Carvacrol Fabricated by Multiplication Extrusion Open
This work describes the fabrication of antimicrobial multilayered polymeric films containing carvacrol (used as a model essential oil) by co-extrusion and multiplication technique. The microlayering process was utilized to produce films, w…
View article: Flat-On Secondary Crystals as Effective Blocks To Reduce Ionic Conduction Loss in Polysulfone/Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Multilayer Dielectric Films
Flat-On Secondary Crystals as Effective Blocks To Reduce Ionic Conduction Loss in Polysulfone/Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Multilayer Dielectric Films Open
Recently, poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-based multilayer films have demonstrated good potential as high energy density, high temperature, and low loss polymer dielectrics for advanced electrical and power applications. However, impurity…
View article: Polymer Nanosheet Containing Star‐Like Copolymers: A Novel Scalable Controlled Release System
Polymer Nanosheet Containing Star‐Like Copolymers: A Novel Scalable Controlled Release System Open
Poly(ε‐caprolactone) (PCL)‐based nanomaterials, such as nanoparticles and liposomes, have exhibited great potential as controlled release systems, but the difficulties in large‐scale fabrication limit their practical applications. Among th…
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core-shell particles (2.9 mm diameter) of maize bran arabinoxylans (MBAX) with insulin in the core, and maize wastewater arabinoxylans (MWAX) with Bifidobacterium in the shell.Scanning electron microscopy revealed a porous (core) and a smo…
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The Pickering emulsion stabilized by cellulose nanocrystals prepared from sisal fiber (SCNCs) was used as a template to fabricate PMMA or curcumin loaded PMMA composite microspheres coated by SCNCs (PMMA@SCNC or Cur-loaded PMMA@SCNC CMs) v…
View article: Enhanced dielectric properties due to space charge-induced interfacial polarization in multilayer polymer films
Enhanced dielectric properties due to space charge-induced interfacial polarization in multilayer polymer films Open
Interfacial polarization due to space charges enhances electrical insulation and thus breakdown strength for multilayer polymer films.