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...
A Multifunctional Hybrid MXene/ZIF/Semiconductor-Based Coating for Photocatalytic Degradation and Long-Term Marine Corrosion Protection
Available online 25 September 2025
In this study, a multifunctional hybrid nanocomposite coating, designated as NanoTri-Shield, was developed to enhance both photocatalytic activity and long-term corrosion protection in saline environments....
Thermoelectric-Driven Temperature-Sensing Multifunctional Hydrogel for Smart Applications
Available online 24 September 2025
Conductive hydrogels, valued for their ease of fabrication, mechanical flexibility, high stretchability, and excellent biocompatibility, are extensively utilized as core components in electronic skin...
Diisocyanate-Induced Dynamic Vulcanization and Interfacial Compatibilization toward Mechanically Robust PPC-P/PLA Blends with Enhanced Foamability
Available online 16 September 2025
Poly(propylene carbonate-co-phthalate) (PPC-P), limited by inferior melt strength and heat resistance, exhibits poor foamability and thermal stability. This study enhances PPC-P through biodegradable...
Flexible polyurethane-based phase change composites with ultra-fast curing and thermal management capabilities
Available online 15 September 2025
Phase change material (PCM) have several drawbacks, including liquid leakage, solid brittleness, low thermal conductivity and monofunctionality. In order to address these shortcomings, this study used...
Oligomer Engineering Enabling High-Performance Poly(phenylene oxide) Resins for High-Frequency/Speed Copper Clad Laminates
Available online 15 September 2025
Poly(phenylene oxide) (PPO), recognized for its exceptional dielectric properties, serves as a preferred matrix resin for high-frequency and high-speed copper-clad laminates (CCLs). However, research...
Dual interface strategies using carbon dots for fabricating thermally conductive polymers by pyrrhotite and waste plastics
Available online 15 September 2025
The thermally conductive polymers used in modern microelectronic devices have been a hot topic around the world. Herein, we proposed a novel dual interface strategy to fabricate thermally conductive...
Efficient fabrication of flexible thermoplastic elastomer/carbon nanotubes piezoresistive sensor with surface microstructures and interface micropores for human motion monitoring
Available online 15 September 2025
Flexible piezoresistive sensors are pivotal for next-generation wearable electronics, yet are fundamentally constrained by the sensitivity-range-stability trade-off inherent in conventional monoscale...
Machine learning as a surrogate for FEM: Predicting mechanical properties of tyres
Available online 9 September 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...
Gel alloy: One-step prepared stratified complementary hydrogel with multifunctions for deflagration substances packaging
Available online 5 September 2025
Multifunctional hydrogels often face performance trade-offs inherent in homogeneous systems, while conventional methods for constructing stratified hydrogels struggle to reconcile simplicity, stability,...
Ultra-expanded microcellular shape memory polymer foams via supercritical foaming for recyclable oil absorption and improved thermal insulation
Available online 23 August 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...
Mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy hybrid foams with inorganic and organic microspheres
Available online 12 August 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...
Industrial-grade carbon fiber reinforced epoxy vitrimer composites: Reprocessing, repairing and recycling
Available online 6 August 2025
Carbon fiber reinforced thermoset composites (CFRP) have demonstrated significant potential for industrial applications. However, their permanent cross-linked networks pose challenges for reprocessing,...
Re-evaluating bioplastic blend wastes through mechanical recycling and chemical modification
July 2025
The escalating environmental challenges posed by conventional plastics have amplified the importance of biodegradable polymers as sustainable alternatives. However, addressing their recyclability and...
Recent advancement in MXene-based nanomaterials for flame retardant polymers and composites
July 2025
This review explores the advancements in MXene-based nanomaterials as flame-retardant additives for polymers and composites, driven by increasing fire safety demands across industries. It highlights...
Advances in lead-free flexible piezoelectric materials for energy and evolving applications
July 2025
The review highlights the advancements in flexible lead-free piezoelectric materials, emphasizing their potential for energy harvesting and sustainable energy. Although normal piezoelectric materials...
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) biodegradation by a novel thermophilic Actinomadura sp. SCN-SB with microbial upcycling potential
July 2025
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a biodegradable and biocompatible biopolymer with promising applications in food packaging and biomedical fields. However, its degradation under...
High-pressure hydrogen effects on thermoplastics: A comprehensive review of permeation, decompression failure, and mechanical properties
July 2025
Hydrogen energy is widely regarded as a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuel. Among various hydrogen storage options, high-pressure gas cylinders, especially Type IV composite cylinders,...
Mechanically strong, stretchable and self-healable silicone elastomers with designed dynamic networks for exceptional self-adhesion under harsh conditions
July 2025
Silicone elastomers with wide-temperature stability and excellent mechanical flexibility have attracted considerable interest in both academic and industrial fields. However, the highly cross-linked...
Triethylenetetramine-modified ammonium polyphosphate as charring agent for enhanced flame retardancy in ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer
July 2025
In this study, a novel charring agent (TETA-APP) was prepared via ion exchange reaction between triethylenetetramine (TETA) and ammonium polyphosphate (APP). It was characterized by fourier transform...
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