Aramid aerogel fibers with a radially heterogeneous structure fabricated via sequential coagulation and stretching for enhanced mechanical robustness and thermal insulation
January 2607
Aramid aerogel fibers (AAF), which combine the inherent strength and thermal stability of aramid with the high porosity and low thermal conductivity of aerogels, represent promising candidates for lightweight...
Shape-memory polymer nanocomposites: Processing, mechanisms, modelling, and applications
October 2026
Shape memory polymer nanocomposites (SMPNCs) are an emerging class of smart materials in which shape memory polymer networks are combined with functional nanoparticles to achieve enhanced actuation...
COF/hydrogel composites: From interface design to multifunctional applications
October 2026
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as premier candidates for advanced functional materials due to their permanent porosity, high crystallinity, and tunable chemical structures. However,...
A transparent spectrally selective polymer nanocomposite film for enhancing window energy conservation
October 2026
Windows represent critical weak points in building energy efficiency, making effective thermal management essential for modern low-carbon energy conservation. However, mainstream energy-saving window...
Softening the rigid chain of high-topology polyetherketoneketone toward fully-condensed and super-strong fiber
October 2026
Controlling the condensed structures is crucial during polymer processing, while chain structure significantly influences the condensation process. In thermoplastic polymers, the high rigidity and unique...
Renewable polymer electrolytes: Toward sustainable wearable energy devices
October 2026
Rapid growth in wearable systems is accelerating the demand for flexible, safe, and environmentally responsible energy-storage components. Nevertheless, conventional liquid electrolytes suffer from...
Synergistic activation of persulfate by oxychar and LDH for efficient degradation of PLA microplastics
October 2026
Polylactic acid microplastics (PLA-MPs) pose a persistent risk in the aquatic environment due to incomplete degradation under natural conditions. Here, a FeMg-LDH-modified oxychar composite (OC-LDH)...
Valorization of end-of-life wind blades in alkyd anticorrosion coatings through an open-loop chemical recycling
October 2026
This work proposes the development of modified alkyd coatings based on the open-loop chemical recycling of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites from end-of-life (EoL) wind turbine blades. Epoxy-based...
Genome engineering a polyploid archaeon chassis Haloferax mediterranei using the endogenous type I–B CRISPR-Cas system for efficient biopolymer production
October 2026
Haloferax mediterranei is a promising archaeon for producing the high-value-added biopolymer poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV). However, its metabolic engineering has been largely...
Powder crystalline phase breaking: A new insight into the change in shape memory properties of poly(l-lactic acid)
October 2026
Mechanism by which process parameters affect the shape memory properties of 4D-printed objects remains unclear. In this study, laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) was employed as the printing technique to...
Design of mechanical interlock structure for interface enhancement in fiber fabric/flexible polymer composites
October 2026
Interfacial delamination is a common failure mode in fiber fabric/flexible polymer composites. Using aramid fiber fabric/thermoplastic polyurethane composites as a representative system, this study...
Construction of gas-solid synergistic high-efficiency flame-retardant PET based on side chain phosphorus containing monomers for transparent ultra-thin casings with flame retardancy
October 2026
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has a wide range of applications in human life due to its high-cost performance, but its poor brittleness and flame retardancy limit its scope of application, especially...
Thermochromic hydrogel smart windows: Fast response, high optical modulation, and antibacterial performance
October 2026
Thermochromic smart windows can have temperature-responsive light transmittance, but face challenges in achieving fast response, photothermal effect, and antibacterial properties. In this study, PNIPAm/CMC/TABP...
In situ fabrication and synergistic enhancement of PDOL-based composite quasi-solid electrolyte by organic/inorganic additives for practical lithium batteries
October 2026
Low ionic conductivity, inadequate interfacial stability, and complex electrolyte-membrane fabrication procedures have long stood as the core bottlenecks restricting the advancement of polymer-based...
Strategies for Recycled Plastics Content Verification
Available online 28 September 2026
The transition from a linear to a circular plastics economy depends on credible verification of recycled content claims. However, regulatory thresholds emerging under the EU Packaging and Packaging...
Covalent carbon-dot nodes enable adaptive tribochemistry in fluorinated polyimides for extreme-condition superlubricity
Available online 17 September 2026
Simultaneously achieving high load-bearing capacity and ultralow friction remains a fundamental challenge for polymer-based self-lubricating materials under extreme thermomechanical conditions. Inspired...
Molecular origins of interfacial interaction in immiscible polymer blends: Interdiffusion and association motifs from all-atom molecular dynamics
July 2026
Interfaces among polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), styrene–acrylonitrile copolymer (SAN), and polyamide 6 (PA6) underpin many industrial blends and advanced nanocomposites, yet a molecular-level...
Rubber-based gas barrier materials: A review
July 2026
As a strategic raw material for fundamental industries, rubber materials occupy an irreplaceable position in social development owing to their distinctive properties such as elasticity, sealing capacity,...
Composition-engineered graphene oxide-based fire warning research: A systematic review and new insight
July 2026
Fire-warning systems (FWSs) attract increasing attention due to their potential for highly-efficient fire management, which have made some significant progress recently. Graphene oxide (GO) is one of...
Enhanced polybenzoxazine vitrimer molecular network with excellent acid-base and solvent resistance based on cross-linking expansion and through-space conjugation
July 2026
The participation of dynamic covalent bonds gives Vitrimer materials the ability to “reshape and regenerate”. However, the relatively low bond energy of the dynamic covalent bond which vulnerability...
Sustainable recycling of polymer nanocomposites: Challenges and innovations
July 2026
Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) offer lightweight materials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, barrier, and functional properties, but their complex architectures pose significant challenges for sustainable...
Unexplored Green Solvent Systems for The Preparation of electrospun PLA and PCL functional Membranes: Overcoming Technological Lock-In
July 2026
Electrospinning enables the fabrication of nanofibrous membranes with high surface area, tunable porosity, and good mechanical performance. Nevertheless, the vast majority of studies still rely on potentially...
Characterizing viscoelasticity and fatigue damage of complex polymeric material asphalt using molecular-scale dynamic modelling
July 2026
Molecular dynamics simulations are employed to investigate the nanoscale properties of asphalt binder, a polymer-based composite material. However, nanoscale nonlinear viscoelasticity and fatigue damage...
Multiscale strategies for enhancing durability of polylactic acid: A review of structural modifications and circular economy integration
July 2026
Polylactic acid is steadily gaining market share as a compostable, bio-based alternative to petroleum-based thermoplastics. However, its use in high-performance applications remains limited due to its...
Green hydrogel as sustainable adsorbents: Bridging biopolymer & environmental remediation
July 2026
To limit increasing amounts of water pollution and to further the Circular Bioeconomy paradigm, there is a need for the development of sustainable and cost-effective adsorbents. Currently, there is...
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