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View article: The effect of graphene properties on the extrusion of a shape memory epoxy vitrimer
The effect of graphene properties on the extrusion of a shape memory epoxy vitrimer Open
Thermoset polymers exhibit very appealing mechanical and functional properties. Direct ink writing (DIW) could open new possibilities in the design and fabrication of intricate thermoset parts, but it often requires the use of additives su…
View article: Additive Manufacturing of Shape Memory Thermoset Composites with Directional Thermal Conductivity
Additive Manufacturing of Shape Memory Thermoset Composites with Directional Thermal Conductivity Open
Shape memory epoxy vitrimers and their composites are candidate materials for multiple engineering applications due to the commercial availability of their precursors combined with their functionality, mechanical properties, and recyclabil…
View article: Analysis of the Effect of Network Structure and Disulfide Concentration on Vitrimer Properties
Analysis of the Effect of Network Structure and Disulfide Concentration on Vitrimer Properties Open
A set of five vitrimers with glass transition temperatures in the range of 80–90 °C were designed to assess the effect of the network structure and disulfide concentration on their dynamic and mechanical properties, and to find the best pe…
View article: Aero Grade Epoxy Vitrimer towards Commercialization
Aero Grade Epoxy Vitrimer towards Commercialization Open
Traditional crosslinked aero grade epoxy resins have excellent thermal-mechanical properties and solvent resistance, but they cannot be remolded, recycled, or repaired. Vitrimers can be topologically rearranged via an associative exchange …
View article: Build-To-Specification Vanillin and Phloroglucinol Derived Biobased Epoxy-Amine Vitrimers
Build-To-Specification Vanillin and Phloroglucinol Derived Biobased Epoxy-Amine Vitrimers Open
Epoxy resins are widely used in the composite industry due to their dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and thermo-mechanical properties. However, these thermoset resins have important drawbacks. (i) The vast majority of epoxy matr…
View article: Influence of ionic liquid-like cationic pendants composition in cellulose based polyelectrolytes on membrane-based CO2 separation
Influence of ionic liquid-like cationic pendants composition in cellulose based polyelectrolytes on membrane-based CO2 separation Open
View article: Flexible Biocomposites with Enhanced Interfacial Compatibility Based on Keratin Fibers and Sulfur-Containing Poly(urea-urethane)s
Flexible Biocomposites with Enhanced Interfacial Compatibility Based on Keratin Fibers and Sulfur-Containing Poly(urea-urethane)s Open
Feathers are made of keratin, a fibrous protein with high content of disulfide-crosslinks and hydrogen-bonds. Feathers have been mainly used as reinforcing fiber in the preparation of biocomposites with a wide variety of polymers, also pol…
View article: The performance of affordable and stable cellulose-based poly-ionic membranes in CO2/N2 and CO2/CH4 gas separation
The performance of affordable and stable cellulose-based poly-ionic membranes in CO2/N2 and CO2/CH4 gas separation Open
View article: Fully Biodegradable Biocomposites with High Chicken Feather Content
Fully Biodegradable Biocomposites with High Chicken Feather Content Open
The aim of this work was to develop new biodegradable polymeric materials with high loadings of chicken feather (CF). In this study, the effect of CF concentration and the type of biodegradable matrix on the physical, mechanical and therma…
View article: Functionalization of Cellulose Nanocrystals in Choline Lactate Ionic Liquid
Functionalization of Cellulose Nanocrystals in Choline Lactate Ionic Liquid Open
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are valuable nanomaterials obtained from renewable resources. Their properties make them suitable for a wide range of applications, including polymer reinforcement. However, due to their highly hydrophilic cha…