Stress-free Two-way Shape Memory Polyurethane with High Reversible Strain and Excellent Mechanical Properties for Intelligent Actuators
Available online 17 November 2025
Stress-free two-way shape memory polymers (2W SMPs), capable of reversible transformation between two distinct shapes, hold great promise as actuator components for applications in soft robotics and...
Genuine polymer nanocomposites with anticipated mechanical performance
Available online 15 November 2025
The reason that the predicted mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites often don't match what is observed in materials made by blending the matrix and reinforcement is primarily because the nano-sized...
Bioinspired Vine-Wrapped PEEK/PAR Nanocomposite Paper with Hierarchical Interface Coupling for Enhanced Dielectric Strength and Aging Stability
Available online 15 November 2025
This study presents a high-value green recycling strategy for waste polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to fabricate a bioinspired “vine-wrapping” nanocomposite insulating paper from recycled PEEK fibers and...
Kaolin-group and sepiolite–palygorskite-group clay minerals as next-generation platforms for polymer nanocomposites
Available online 14 November 2025
This work provides a systematic review of recent advances in polymer-matrix nanocomposites containing kaolin group and sepiolite–palygorskite group clay minerals such as kaolinite (Kln), halloysite...
Cryo-polymerization-assisted Additive Manufacturing of Hierarchical Porous Epoxy Framework for Multifunctional Protection
Available online 1 November 2025
Electronic components are highly susceptible to harsh environmental conditions, underscoring the urgent demand for multifunctional protective materials. In this study, we propose a cryo-polymerization-assisted...
Engineered interface design in polymer composites: Simultaneous enhancement of thermal conductivity and tribological properties for industrial applications
October 2025
The escalating demand for high-performance electronics necessitates innovative dielectric materials capable of efficient heat dissipation and robust interfacial stability. Herein, we present an interfacial...
Facile and scalable preparation of poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels: Insights into thermal kinetics, combustion behavior, and flame retardancy
October 2025
A flame-retardant (FR) hydrogel with controllable size and shape was synthesized using only poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and ammonium polyphosphate (APP). The self-assembled PVA-APP (PA) hydrogel was formed...
Research on sodium bicarbonate abrasive jet machining technology for post-processing treatments of 3D printed PEEK implant to achieve non-destructive deburring and enhancing cell adhesion
October 2025
The non-destructive deburring and hydrophilic surface machining of 3D printed Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) implants surface is critical for post-processing production of the implants. A green sodium...
Integrated flexible composite for robotic skin applications with sensing, EMI shielding, and flame/explosion resistance
October 2025
In this study, a multifunctional composite membrane is developed for advanced robotic skin applications, combining strain sensing, EMI shielding, and flame/explosion resistance. The membrane is fabricated...
Additively manufactured graphene enhanced nylon with inhibited coiling, entropically favorable linear conformations for hydrogen barrier applications
October 2025
Hydrogen is vital to sustainable energy systems, yet developing efficient and cost-effective gas barrier materials for hydrogen storage remains a challenge. This study investigates the hydrogen barrier...
Asymmetric multilayer-porous structure of MXene nanocomposites with absorption-dominated high electromagnetic interference shielding performance
October 2025
There are limited reports on multilayer MXene-based electromagnetic interference shielding (EMI) nanocomposites featuring low-reflectivity characteristics with MXene nanocomposite films serving as electromagnetic...
Optimizing interfacial stability of sulfurized polyacrylonitrile batteries by fluorinated composite polymer electrolytes
October 2025
Sulfurized polyacrylonitrile (SPAN) is a promising cathode to address the notorious polysulfide shuttle effect sluggish and reaction dynamics of traditional lithium-sulfur (Li–S) batteries through its...
Industrial-grade carbon fiber reinforced epoxy vitrimer composites: Reprocessing, repairing and recycling
October 2025
Carbon fiber reinforced thermoset composites (CFRP) have demonstrated significant potential for industrial applications. However, their permanent cross-linked networks pose challenges for reprocessing,...
Mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy hybrid foams with inorganic and organic microspheres
October 2025
This study reports the preparations and properties of hybrid composite foams composed of epoxy (E−51) resin, organic expandable microspheres (EMP), and inorganic hollow glass microspheres (HGM). The...
Ultra-expanded microcellular shape memory polymer foams via supercritical foaming for recyclable oil absorption and improved thermal insulation
October 2025
Shape memory foams (SMFs) have garnered significant attention as smart, sustainable solutions for diverse applications, including environmental remediation and thermal insulation. However, their practical...
Gel alloy: One-step prepared stratified complementary hydrogel with multifunctions for deflagration substances packaging
October 2025
Multifunctional hydrogels often face performance trade-offs inherent in homogeneous systems, while conventional methods for constructing stratified hydrogels struggle to reconcile simplicity, stability,...
Machine learning as a surrogate for FEM: Predicting mechanical properties of tyres
October 2025
Accurately characterizing the mechanical properties of tyre materials remains a critical challenge due to their heterogeneous composition and anisotropic behaviour. This study introduces a comprehensive...
Role of Fluorinated-Component Positioning in Li Metal Battery Performance
Available online 28 October 2025
To boost electrochemical performance, fluorine-containing constituents are often introduced into lithium metal batteries (LMBs) to achieve superior properties. However, the underlying mechanism governing...
Robust structure and superhydrophobic PLA/ZrO2 fiber aerogel for daytime radiative cooling
Available online 28 October 2025
Daytime radiative cooling as an environmentally energy-saving strategy, achieves cooling without any power consumption by reflecting sunlight and radiating energy to outer space. In our work, an eco-friendly...
Microencapsulation of clean gaseous fire-extinguishing agents for fire-retardant coatings
Available online 8 October 2025
Most initial fires that originate in confined spaces cannot be effectively controlled by automatic fire suppression systems. Microcapsule fire-extinguishing agents, which exhibit stimulus-responsive...
Shape memory polyimides with large strain and high temperature resistance based on covalent-noncovalent dual-crosslinked networks
Available online 4 October 2025
High-temperature shape memory polymers (SMPs) often face inherent trade-offs between strain capacity and thermal stability. To address this challenge, we develop a novel shape memory polyimide (SMPI)...
A Novel Degradable Three-Dimensional Binder DSM-g-PAA-c-PEG for a High-Performance Si Anode in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Available online 27 September 2025
Silicon anodes have been extensively researched due to their high capacity and potential to revolutionize energy storage. However, during lithiation and delithiation cycles, the volume expansion of...
Systematic metabolic engineering of Photobacterium sp. TLY01 for high-yield biosynthesis of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate)
Available online 27 September 2025
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) (P34HB) is a biodegradable copolymer with considerable potential in biomedical and industrial applications. This study presents the first systematic metabolic...
On the drastic discrepancy between the mechanical characteristics of polymer nanocomposites as observed and as predicted: Justifications and workable fixes
Available online 26 September 2025
The significant divergence between the anticipated and actual mechanical characteristics of polymer nanocomposites - an increase of 30% to 35% rather than a tenfold increase - is widely known. It mostly...
Interfacial Engineering of Poly(Ionic Liquid)-based Composite Electrolyte via Ionic Liquid Modification for High-Performance Solid-State Lithium Batteries
Available online 25 September 2025
This study addresses the critical challenges of low ionic conductivity in polymer-based composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) arising from high interfacial impedance. A poly(ionic...
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