Samy A. Madbouly
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View article: Influence of Grubbs Catalyst Concentration on the Rheokinetics, Mechanical, and Thermomechanical Properties of Dicyclopentadiene-Based Networks
Influence of Grubbs Catalyst Concentration on the Rheokinetics, Mechanical, and Thermomechanical Properties of Dicyclopentadiene-Based Networks Open
Dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) undergoes rapid ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) in the presence of Grubbs catalyst (GC), yielding a highly cross-linked thermoset polymer known for its exceptional mechanical strength, chemical resist…
View article: Biobased Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Networks of Poly(ε-caprolactone) and Epoxidized Soybean Oil with Nanoscale Morphology, Shape-Memory Effect, and Biocompatibility
Biobased Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Networks of Poly(ε-caprolactone) and Epoxidized Soybean Oil with Nanoscale Morphology, Shape-Memory Effect, and Biocompatibility Open
Creating biobased polymer blends with outstanding properties, nanoscale morphology, shape-memory capability, and biocompatibility is very crucial and requires a fundamental understanding of the phase behavior, macromolecular structure, and…
View article: Bio-based castor oil and lignin sulphonate: aqueous dispersions and shape-memory films
Bio-based castor oil and lignin sulphonate: aqueous dispersions and shape-memory films Open
Aqueous polyurethane dispersions based on castor oil and lignin sulphonate (LS) were successfully synthesized in homogenous solution with nanoscale PU-lignin particle sizes as small as 35 nm. The particles size was found to be LS independe…
View article: Anisotropy Effects in the Shape‐Memory Performance of Polymer Foams
Anisotropy Effects in the Shape‐Memory Performance of Polymer Foams Open
Isotropic and anisotropic shape‐memory polymer foams are prepared by supercritical carbon dioxide foaming from a multiblock copolymer (PDLCL) consisting of poly(ω‐pentadecalactone) and poly(ε‐caprolactone) segments. Analysis by micro‐compu…
View article: Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions and Thin Films: Biodegradation and Antimicrobial Behaviors
Waterborne Polyurethane Dispersions and Thin Films: Biodegradation and Antimicrobial Behaviors Open
Biodegradable and antimicrobial waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) and their casted solid films have recently emerged as important alternatives to their solvent-based and non-biodegradable counterparts for various applications due …
View article: Preparation of Nanoscale Semi-IPNs with an Interconnected Microporous Structure via Cationic Polymerization of Bio-Based Tung Oil in a Homogeneous Solution of Poly(ε-caprolactone)
Preparation of Nanoscale Semi-IPNs with an Interconnected Microporous Structure via Cationic Polymerization of Bio-Based Tung Oil in a Homogeneous Solution of Poly(ε-caprolactone) Open
Nanoscale semi-interpenetrating polymer networks of bio-based poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and polymerized tung oil have been prepared via in situ cationic polymerization and compatibilization in a homogeneous solution. This novel blending t…
View article: Self‐Metathesis of 10‐Undecen‐1‐Ol with Ru‐Amine‐Based Complex for Preparing the Soft Segment and Chain Extender of Novel Castor Oil‐Based Polyurethanes
Self‐Metathesis of 10‐Undecen‐1‐Ol with Ru‐Amine‐Based Complex for Preparing the Soft Segment and Chain Extender of Novel Castor Oil‐Based Polyurethanes Open
Summary Self‐metathesis of the terminal olefin in 10‐undecen‐1‐ol was conducted in the presence of [RuCl 2 (PPh 3 ) 2 (perhydroazepine)] complex and ethyl diazoacetate (EDA) to form a bioderived diol. The diol was utilized as soft segment …