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Advances in Polymer Technology
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ISSN 1098-2329 · Wiley · 552 artikel di indeks
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Physical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of an Epoxy Composite Reinforced With Nauclea diderrichii (Bilinga) Wood Particles
Developing new materials by recovering waste materials in the polymer reinforcement process helps to protect the environment and ensure a circular economy for these waste materials when they reach the end of their life cycle. This study shows the possibility of developing a new composite with…
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Development of Chitosan: PVA/PEG Polymer Blends for Skin Graft Applications
Skin grafting is a widely used technique for treating extensive skin injuries such as chronic ulcers, wounds, and burns. Traditional grafting techniques face various challenges, including limited availability, risk of infection, donor site morbidity, and immune rejection. Due to their tailored…
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Piezoelectric Nanofiber Mats With Enhanced Elastic Recovery for Smart Fabrics
Piezoelectric polymer nanofibers are promising for wearable electronics due to their mechanical compliance and electromechanical responsiveness. Poly(vinylidene fluoride)-trifluoroethylene (PVDF-TrFE) is widely used for its ferroelectric β-phase and favorable piezoelectric properties, yet its…
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Recycled Plastics Utilization in Packaging Converting Processes: A Semi-Systematic Review
In recent years, increased plastic usage has led to huge amounts of blended plastic waste moving into the environment without proper control. Packaging plastics make up one-half of all waste and plastics disposal poses a significant environmental issue. Consequently, the need for improved recycling…
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Progress and Challenges of Using Itaconic Acid for Sustainable, Competitive and Advanced Polymers in Additive Manufacturing
Despite efforts to develop polymeric materials using renewable feedstocks, there is a continued reliance on (meth)acrylates for several additive manufacturing (AM) technologies, diminishing their overall sustainability. On the other hand, itaconic acid presents itself as an opportunity to resolve…
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Structural and Compositional Characteristics of Technical Lignin Derived From Non-Wood Biomass: Bagasse and Kash
Lignin is one of the available biopolymers on earth, so it can play a vital role in moving toward a bio-based society. In this paper, lignin derived from non-wood sources like bagasse and kash was characterized in order to facilitate its valorization. Lignin obtained from the soda liquor was…
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Nonisothermal Crystallization Kinetic of LLDPE/Diatomite/Graphene Nanocomposites Using an Isoconversional Approach
Linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), a semicrystalline polymer featuring short-chain branched architectures, displays crystallization behavior that is highly sensitive to molecular topology and processing conditions. In this study, the nonisothermal crystallization kinetics of LLDPE composites…
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Effect of Surface Modified Halloysite Nanotubes (HNTs) on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Polylactic Acid/HNTs Nanocomposites
In this study, polylactic acid (PLA) nanocomposites reinforced with halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were fabricated via melt extrusion followed by compression molding. Surface modification of HNTs was conducted using polyethyleneimine (PEI) and PN40 to improve interfacial interaction and dispersion of…
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Kinetic Analysis of Lactic Acid Release From Polylactic Acid (PLA) Films in Aqueous, Ethanolic, and Acidic Media
This study investigated the migration kinetics of lactic acid from polylactic acid (PLA) films into three food simulants—10% ethanol, 3% acetic acid, and 95% ethanol—at 20, 40, and 60°C. Lactic acid was quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and migration data were fitted…
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Effect of Annealing on Mechanical Behavior of Additively Manufactured Structures: A Large-Scale Experimental Evaluation and Error-Based Conditional Multiobjective Optimization
Annealing is a heat-treatment process that enhances polymers by relieving internal stresses, increasing ductility, and modifying the microstructure. This is particularly valuable in additively manufactured structures, where layer-by-layer deposition introduces residual stresses and heterogeneities…
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Preparation and Investigation of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Reactive Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives
Due to their perceived environmentally friendly, solvent-free nature and reaction with moisture in the air, curing when applied to the desired substrate, reactive polyurethane hot-melt adhesives (RPUHMAs) are widely used. An RPUHMA was prepared, and its physical and mechanical properties were…
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Processing–Structure–Property Relationships in Keratin Films Prepared by Solution Casting and Compression Molding
Feather keratin represents a promising renewable feedstock for biopolymer films; however, its broader application has been limited by inadequate mechanical strength and barrier performance. In this study, the effects of sulfitolysis extraction conditions, crosslinker type and concentration, and…
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Toward Semi-Conductive Polyethylene/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Blends Filled With Carbon Black: Correlation With Microstructure
Polyethylene (PE)/ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) blends filled with carbon black (CB) is widely desired to fabricate semi-conductive systems, especially as a shielding layer that discharges electrical charges and uniforms the electric field in medium and high voltage cables. Addressing key challenges…
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Thermal Stability and Thermomechanical Properties of Clay–Chitosan Ecofriendly Composites for Building Applications
Enhancing building energy efficiency remains a critical challenge, in which high-performance thermal insulation plays a key role. In this context, this study focuses on the development and characterization of clay–chitosan composites incorporating varying chitosan loadings (4, 8, 12, 16, and 20…
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Mechanical Performance Controlled by Deposition During 3D Printing of Advanced Semi-crystalline PEEK/PEI Blends: Diffusion-Limited Versus Nucleation-Limited Mechanisms
This study investigates the influence of blending polyether ether ketone (PEEK) with amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) across 11 compositions to modulate crystallisation behaviour, thermal stability and mechanical performance during fused filament fabrication (FFF). Using an open-chamber printer, the…
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Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimer Surface Functionalization for Antifouling Thin-Film Composite Forward Osmosis Membranes
Second-generation poly(amidoamine) dendrimer (PAMAM G2) 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 w/v% covalently grafted onto commercial membranes as thin-film composites (TFCs) of polyamide was used to modify the surface of commercial TFC polyamide to increase the forward osmosis (FO) performance. The attenuated total…
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Natural Polymer Based Materials for Substituting Single Use Plastics Within the Circular Economy Framework
The need to find sustainable substitutes for conventional plastics made from petroleum has been heightened by the global problem of plastic pollution and the depletion of fossils. Natural polymer-based bioplastics are among the most promising answers because they can lessen dependency on fossil…
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Advancements in Polyhydroxybutyrate-Based Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Through Pre and Postprocessing Modifications
Electrospinning (ES) techniques produce fibrous scaffolds that closely mimic the three-dimensional architecture of the extracellular matrix (ECM), providing a favorable microenvironment for cell proliferation, migration, differentiation, and function within a supportive framework. Replicating this…
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Croton Macrostachyus Leaf Extract Loaded Nanofibers for Potential Wound Dressings
Croton macrostachyus (CM) is rich in bioactive compounds, including carbohydrates, saccharides, phenolic acids, and diterpenes, known for their antibacterial, wound-healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aims to leverage these properties by incorporating CM leaf extract into…