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View article: A Review of the Sampling, Analysis, and Identification Techniques of Microplastics in the Air: Insights into PM2.5 and PM10
A Review of the Sampling, Analysis, and Identification Techniques of Microplastics in the Air: Insights into PM2.5 and PM10 Open
The massive use of plastics has raised growing environmental concerns, including microplastic (MP) pollution. While most studies have focused on MPs in aquatic environments, research on airborne microplastics has gained increasing attentio…
View article: Choline-Geranate (CAGE) Ionic Liquids Potentiate The Anticancer Activity Of Platinum-Based Drugs
Choline-Geranate (CAGE) Ionic Liquids Potentiate The Anticancer Activity Of Platinum-Based Drugs Open
The influence of choline and geranic acid-based ionic liquids (CAGE ILs) on the anticancer activity of selected Pt(II) and Pt(IV) complexes was investigated. All complexes exhibited appreciable solubility in CAGE ILs, with Pt(II) complexes…
View article: Recycling of Epoxy Resin via Blending with Polycaprolactone for Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing Applications
Recycling of Epoxy Resin via Blending with Polycaprolactone for Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing Applications Open
As a way of recycling epoxy thermoset materials, they were blended with polycaprolactone (PCL) and processed in the form of filament to be used for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. Three different epoxy materials were considere…
View article: Microwave and Polymer-Assisted Synthesis of Ultrasmall Polydopamine Nanoparticles: Applications as Support for Peroxidase-like Activity and as Intracellular Iron Delivery Platform
Microwave and Polymer-Assisted Synthesis of Ultrasmall Polydopamine Nanoparticles: Applications as Support for Peroxidase-like Activity and as Intracellular Iron Delivery Platform Open
Tuning the size of nanomaterials is a critical factor to consider when designing and optimizing their applications. In this context, polydopamine nanoparticles have demonstrated potential across a wide range of biomedical applications (Bat…
View article: Choline-Geranate (CAGE) Ionic Liquids Potentiate The Anticancer Activity Of Platinum-Based Drugs
Choline-Geranate (CAGE) Ionic Liquids Potentiate The Anticancer Activity Of Platinum-Based Drugs Open
The influence of choline and geranic acid-based ionic liquids (CAGE ILs) on the anticancer activity of selected Pt(II) and Pt(IV) complexes was investigated. All complexes exhibited appreciable solubility in CAGE ILs, with Pt(II) complexes…
View article: Rapid Screening of Vapor Uptake by Ultra‐Thin Polymer Films Using Surface Plasmon Resonance and Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation Monitoring
Rapid Screening of Vapor Uptake by Ultra‐Thin Polymer Films Using Surface Plasmon Resonance and Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation Monitoring Open
Volatile emissions can be efficiently reduced by membrane separation processes. Selecting the most adequate membrane polymer can be a time and resource‐intensive screening process. It is demonstrated that surface‐sensitive techniques such …
View article: Sustainable and biobased self-blown polycarbonate foams: from synthesis to application
Sustainable and biobased self-blown polycarbonate foams: from synthesis to application Open
In this work, we prepare isocyanate free polycarbonate foams to be used as hydroponic growing media.
View article: Mechanical, barrier, and photodegradation properties of biodegradable PLA-based blend films
Mechanical, barrier, and photodegradation properties of biodegradable PLA-based blend films Open
PCL and ElvaloyPTW improve the ductility and gas barrier properties of PLA. UV irradiation decreases the molecular weight of PLA and increases its crystallization.
View article: Phosphorus-containing lignin intermediates as reactive bio-based flame-retardants for polyurethane and acrylic coatings for wood
Phosphorus-containing lignin intermediates as reactive bio-based flame-retardants for polyurethane and acrylic coatings for wood Open
Wood has limited fire-retardant properties but this can be improved by using coatings with sustainable and cost-effective flame retardants. For this purpose, lignin is a potential candidate due to its highly aromatic structure and low cost…
View article: 3D Printing of Vinylogous Urethane-Based Methacrylic Covalent Adaptable Networks by Vat Photopolymerization
3D Printing of Vinylogous Urethane-Based Methacrylic Covalent Adaptable Networks by Vat Photopolymerization Open
Covalent adaptable networks (CANs) have the potential to combine the excellent mechanical properties of traditional thermoset materials with the reprocessability of traditional thermoplastics. However, the processing of CANs using common t…
View article: UV-curable acrylic end-capped amphoteric waterborne polyurethane coatings
UV-curable acrylic end-capped amphoteric waterborne polyurethane coatings Open
Waterborne polyurethane dispersions (WPUs) are environmentally friendly coatings since they present low amount of volatile organic compound amounts (VOCs). In the majority of the WPUs the dispersions are balanced with anionic groups and ac…
View article: Unlocking superior properties in polypropylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PP/PET) blends using an ethylene-butylene-acrylate terpolymer reactive compatibilizer
Unlocking superior properties in polypropylene/polyethylene terephthalate (PP/PET) blends using an ethylene-butylene-acrylate terpolymer reactive compatibilizer Open
The increasing global plastic production has created an urgent demand for energy-efficient processes to transform mixed plastic waste into value-added products via upcycling. Compatibilization of polypropylene (PP) and poly(ethylene tereph…
View article: Chemical structure of zwitterionic monomers as a tool to produce colloidally stable (meth)acrylic polymer colloids
Chemical structure of zwitterionic monomers as a tool to produce colloidally stable (meth)acrylic polymer colloids Open
This study investigates how the chemical structure of sulfobetaine zwitterionic monomers (ZMs) as the exclusive source of ions affects the formation of in-situ colloidal stabilizing units during emulsion polymerization of methyl methacryla…
View article: Cationically photocured epoxy/polycaprolactone materials processed by solution electrospinning, melt electrowriting and 3D printing: Morphology and shape memory properties
Cationically photocured epoxy/polycaprolactone materials processed by solution electrospinning, melt electrowriting and 3D printing: Morphology and shape memory properties Open
Epoxy/polycaprolactone (PCL) blends containing cationic photo-initiator were prepared by both solution and melt blending. These materials were processed by solvent casting, solution electrospinning (SE), melt electrowriting (MEW), and Fuse…
View article: Bio-Based Phosphate-Containing Polyester for Improvement of Fire Reaction in Wooden Particleboard
Bio-Based Phosphate-Containing Polyester for Improvement of Fire Reaction in Wooden Particleboard Open
A new phosphate-containing bio-polyester based on glycerol and citric acid was synthesized and evaluated as fire-retardant (FR) in wooden particleboards. Phosphorus pentoxide was used to first introduce phosphate esters in the glycerol fol…
View article: Upgrading Polyurethanes into Functional Ureas through the Asymmetric Chemical Deconstruction of Carbamates
Upgrading Polyurethanes into Functional Ureas through the Asymmetric Chemical Deconstruction of Carbamates Open
The importance of systematic and efficient recycling of all forms of plastic is no longer a matter for debate. Constituting the sixth most produced polymer family worldwide, polyurethanes, which are used in a broad variety of applications …
View article: Waterborne hybrid polyurethane coatings containing Casein as sustainable green flame retardant through different synthesis approaches
Waterborne hybrid polyurethane coatings containing Casein as sustainable green flame retardant through different synthesis approaches Open
Waterborne polyurethane (WPU) dispersions were prepared for flame retardant coatings. Specifically, alkoxysilane-capped polycaprolactone-based WPUs were synthesized employing the acetone process, and Casein, as a green and sustainable flam…
View article: Polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersions containing phosphorus reactive flame retardants as transparent coatings for wood
Polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersions containing phosphorus reactive flame retardants as transparent coatings for wood Open
Phosphorus modified polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersions were prepared for flame retardant transparent wood coatings. The polymerisation was carried out in three steps. In the first one, the polyurethane was synthesised using an acrylic…
View article: Polydimethylsiloxane containing waterborne hydrophobic polyurethane coatings with good adhesion to metals: Synthesis and characterization
Polydimethylsiloxane containing waterborne hydrophobic polyurethane coatings with good adhesion to metals: Synthesis and characterization Open
Waterborne polyurethanes (WPU) are of great importance in the industrial field as adhesives and coatings due to reduced use of organic solvents in their formulations. One of the main drawbacks of these formulations is their high hydrophili…
View article: Recyclable Epoxy Resin via Simultaneous Dual Permanent/Reversible Crosslinking Based on Diels–Alder Chemistry
Recyclable Epoxy Resin via Simultaneous Dual Permanent/Reversible Crosslinking Based on Diels–Alder Chemistry Open
Taking advantage of the reversible Diels–Alder (DA) reaction, a simple strategy to obtain recyclable epoxy resins is presented. For this purpose, blends of furan‐functionalized and nonfunctionalized epoxy resin are prepared. After the addi…
View article: Development and characterization of electrosprayed microcaspules of poly ε-caprolactone with citronella oil for mosquito-repellent application
Development and characterization of electrosprayed microcaspules of poly ε-caprolactone with citronella oil for mosquito-repellent application Open
Several life-threatening diseases such as malaria, dengue or zika are transmitted by mosquito bites. Although there are several products available for personal protection against mosquitoes, the adequate efficacy of natural insect repellen…
View article: Reduced Graphene Oxide/Polymer Monolithic Materials for Selective CO2 Capture
Reduced Graphene Oxide/Polymer Monolithic Materials for Selective CO2 Capture Open
Polymer composite materials with hierarchical porous structure have been advancing in many different application fields due to excellent physico-chemical properties. However, their synthesis continues to be a highly energy-demanding and en…
View article: Self-assembly of a patterned hydrophobic-hydrophilic surface by soft segment microphase separation in a segmented polyurethane: Combined experimental study and molecular dynamics simulation
Self-assembly of a patterned hydrophobic-hydrophilic surface by soft segment microphase separation in a segmented polyurethane: Combined experimental study and molecular dynamics simulation Open
Designing surfaces with patterns of varying wettability is of significant importance for many applications. This fascinating feature is inspired from nature where it is absolutely vital for survival of some living creatures. This research …
View article: Reprogrammable Permanent Shape Memory Materials Based on Reversibly Crosslinked Epoxy/PCL Blends
Reprogrammable Permanent Shape Memory Materials Based on Reversibly Crosslinked Epoxy/PCL Blends Open
Epoxy/Polycaprolactone (PCL) blends cured with a conventional diamine (4,4′-diaminodiphenylmethane, DDM) and with different amounts of a disulfide containing diamine (4, 4´-dithioaniline, DSS) were prepared through melting. The curing proc…
View article: Fully Reversible Spherulitic Morphology in Cationically Photopolymerized DGEBA/PCL Shape-Memory Blends
Fully Reversible Spherulitic Morphology in Cationically Photopolymerized DGEBA/PCL Shape-Memory Blends Open
Films with shape-memory properties were obtained after photocuring blends of diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A (DGEBA) with previously crystallized poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL). The effect of the epoxy photopolymerization on the semi-crystalli…