Highly thermally conductive and insulating aramid/polyphenylene sulfide composite paper with gradient and sandwich structures
July 2025
With rapid industrial development, effective thermal management has become essential for modern insulating materials. However, conventional aramid paper-based materials face substantial challenges in...
Rapid prediction of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/poly(glycolic acid) (PBAT/PGA) agricultural films based on UV-accelerated aging tests with applicability to the environment
July 2025
Biodegradable plastic mulches (BPMs) possess great possibility as alternative materials for traditional non-degradable agricultural films. However, research on the degradation behaviors of biodegradable...
Optimizing interfacial stability of sulfurized polyacrylonitrile batteries by fluorinated composite polymer electrolytes
Available online 29 July 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...
Asymmetric multilayer-porous structure of MXene nanocomposites with absorption-dominated high electromagnetic interference shielding performance
Available online 23 July 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...
Additively manufactured graphene enhanced nylon with inhibited coiling, entropically favorable linear conformations for hydrogen barrier applications
Available online 15 July 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...
Integrated flexible composite for robotic skin applications with sensing, EMI shielding, and flame/explosion resistance
Available online 8 July 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...
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
Available online 5 July 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...
Facile and scalable preparation of poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels: Insights into thermal kinetics, combustion behavior, and flame retardancy
Available online 23 June 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...
Engineered interface design in polymer composites: Simultaneous enhancement of thermal conductivity and tribological properties for industrial applications
Available online 14 June 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...
Engineering flame and mechanical properties of natural plant-based fibre biocomposites
April 2025
The escalating global concerns surrounding unsustainable petroleum consumption have fueled interest in natural plant fiber polymer biocomposites (NFPCs) as eco-friendly alternatives. NFPCs offer advantages...
Advancements in Poly(ionic liquid) composites with carbon nanomaterials
April 2025
Carbon nanomaterials have become essential in modern daily life. Their porous nature and good electrical conductivity are critical for composite applications. However, their inherent van der Waals forces...
Synergistic effects of Psidium guajava and copper nanoparticles reinforced hybrid Hydrogel for tissue engineering
April 2025
Hydrogels are biopolymers proficient in engrossing much water in their 3D network structure. However, single-polymer hydrogels frequently experience poor physio-mechanical properties, confining their...
Graphene nanoplatelet induced microphase separation in poly(ether-block-amide)s
April 2025
The inclusion of graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) in segmented block copolymers offers a route to manipulate microphase separation for tailoring the mechanical properties of thermoplastic elastomers. GNP...
Physicochemically modified polymer-based fluidic gates with tunable wetting properties for intelligent liquid manipulations
April 2025
The creation of a selective flow path and the regulation of a flow rate are of critical importance for polymer-based devices that manipulate liquid at the microscale. The formation of a 3D interconnected...
4D printing of high-performance shape memory polymer with double covalent adaptive networks
April 2025
Achieving 4D printing of shape memory polymers with both high strength and high transition temperature remains challenging due to the inherent incompatibility between the rigid molecular structure required...
Phase separation behavior of polymer modified asphalt by molecular dynamics and phase field method: A review
April 2025
The research on the micro-compatibility mechanisms of polymer-modified asphalt is crucial for the field of road engineering. In-depth exploration and understanding in this area is highly challenged...
Synthesis of an environmentally friendly P–N synergistic flame retardant and its effect on the properties of epoxy resin
April 2025
Additive flame retardants are increasingly frequently used in the current research on flame retardant techniques for polymer materials. In this work, 2-aminopyrazine and spiro-phosphorus oxychloride...
Constructing a biomass flame retardant for fire-safe, thermal management, and compressive strength application of polybutylene adipate terephthalate/ polylactic acid foams
April 2025
Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and polylactic acid (PLA) as a biodegradable thermoplastic material have been expected to replace traditional undegradable plastics. However, PBAT resins...
A comprehensive review of fiber-reinforced topology optimization for advanced polymer composites produced by automated manufacturing
January 2025
This review paper focuses on Fiber-Reinforced Topology Optimization (FRTO) methods for automated manufacturing techniques, addressing topology and morphology optimization. Accordingly, the review introduces...
The role of polysaccharide-based biodegradable soft polymers in the healthcare sector
January 2025
Bio-based polymers have garnered significant interest across the manufacturing industry, global economy, and various engineering disciplines such as packaging, tissue engineering, controlled drug delivery,...
Highly-efficient flame-retarding unsaturated polyester resin via the designation of an expansive flame retardant
January 2025
Unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) are commonly used in electronics manufacturing and traditional construction, but their inherent flammability greatly limits their use. An expansive flame retardant...
Synergistic enhancement in mechanical properties of graphene/MWCNT reinforced Polyaryletherketone – carbon fiber multi-scale composites: Experimental studies and finite element analysis
January 2025
This investigation focuses on the synergistic performance improvement in graphene/MWCNT reinforced Polyaryletherketone (PAEK) - carbon fiber (CF) multi-scale composites. FTIR revealed the chemical interactions...
Magnetic-responsive triple shape memory polymer from bio-based benzoxazine/urethane polymer alloys with iron oxide nanoparticles
January 2025
Novel magnetic-responsive triple shape memory polymers (SMPs) derived from bio-based benzoxazine-urethane (V-fa/PU) polymer alloys containing iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) were developed in this...
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