Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiao-Mei Yang, Shuang Qiu, Abdulmalik Yusuf, Jun Sun, Zhongjie Zhai, Junhuan Zhao, Guang-Zhong Yin
Summary: The large-scale application of ecofriendly polymeric materials is a key focus of scientific research. Mechanical properties and fire safety are critical considerations for biopolymers. This study reviews the recent research on flame retardant functionalization and mechanical reinforcement of polylactic acid (PLA). It classifies PLA based on the type of flame retardant strategy employed and summarizes the latest advances in the fields of flame retardancy and mechanical reinforcement of PLA.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuang Liang, Mingyue Zhang, Gill M. Biesold, Woosung Choi, Yanjie He, Zili Li, Dingfeng Shen, Zhiqun Lin
Summary: Metal halide perovskite nanocrystals combined with polymers create nanocomposites with unique optoelectronic properties, promising applications in various fields like displays, lighting, sensing, biomedical technologies, and energy conversion. The recent advances in synthetic strategies, properties, and applications of metal halide PNC/polymer nanocomposites are highlighted, with an outlook on future research directions and challenges.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
V. E. Ogbonna, A. P. Popoola, O. M. Popoola
Summary: Epoxy nanocomposites have shown great potential in industrial applications, but their properties degrade when exposed to lightning strikes. This review focuses on recent advancements in improving the mechanical, thermal, and electrical conductivity properties of epoxy-reinforced nanocomposites using carbon-based nanofillers. Additionally, it highlights the potential applications of epoxy nanocomposites in various industries.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wasim Ullah Khan, Md Khairul Bahar, Hassam Mazhar, Farrukh Shehzad, Mamdouh Ahmed Al-Harthi
Summary: Polyethylene, a major product of the plastics industry, can be improved by incorporating nitride-based fillers to enhance its properties and create nanocomposites.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aswathy Jayakumar, Shiji Mathew, Sabarish Radoor, Jun Tae Kim, Jong-Whan Rhim, Suchart Siengchin
Summary: The increasing deaths caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens require special attention in the face of challenges posed to healthcare systems globally. As a result, there is an urgent demand for the development of novel materials for antimicrobial and drug delivery applications to combat the emergence of multidrug-resistant microbial pathogens. Polymer nanotechnology innovations have created opportunities for exploring their application in biomedical and industrial sectors. Two-dimensional (2D) materials, with their anisotropy, high surface area, antimicrobial activity, and drug-carrying capacity, have garnered significant attention. These tunable materials can be functionalized with various materials of interest, making them superior to other options. Polymer nanocomposites based on 2D materials have substantial potential in drug delivery and antimicrobial applications. Therefore, this review provides an overview of different types of 2D nanomaterials, their properties, interactions with biological systems, antimicrobial mechanisms, antiviral properties, 2D material-based viral detection, surface interactions, immunomodulatory effects, biocompatibility, 2D materials and inflammation, polymer composites based on 2D materials, and their antimicrobial and biomedical applications.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Sevim Polat, Monica Trif, Alexandru Rusu, Vida Simat, Martina Cagalj, Gonca Alak, Raciye Meral, Yesim Ozogul, Abdurahman Polat, Fatih Ozogul
Summary: Seaweeds are commonly used as food and alternative medicine in different countries. They are a good source of nutrients and contain various bioactive compounds, which have been shown to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer properties. Therefore, seaweeds have important applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Li, Jie Yang, Ying-Wei Yang
Summary: This article summarizes the research progress of viologen-based nanocomposites, which include viologen-based metal-organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and supramolecular assemblies, for exploring and promoting more applications of smart materials in practical production. These unique electron-deficient viologen-based compounds exhibit excellent photoelectric response features, and when combined with porous frameworks and supramolecular assemblies, show great application prospects in discolouration sensing, catalysis, energy storage, and biomedicine. By employing viologen-based compounds as stimuli-responsive units to coordinate with various bonding types, the newly formed nanocomposites can effectively enhance the stimuli-responsive performance of materials.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanqing Su, Meng Ding, Heng Dong, Yanling Hu, Dongliang Yang, Jinjun Shao, Bin Huang
Summary: Bacterial infection poses a significant threat to global public health. The overuse and misuse of antibiotics have led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, there is an urgent need for alternative antibacterial treatments. Nanozymes, with their broad-spectrum antibacterial activity, low drug resistance, and high stability, have emerged as promising new antibacterial agents.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Krzysztof Grabowski, Shreyas Srivatsa, Aniruddh Vashisth, Leon Mishnaevsky, Tadeusz Uhl
Summary: This review paper explores the sensing capabilities of MXene nanomaterials for Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of engineering structures. The physical and chemical properties of MXene and MXene composites are covered, and various MXene sensors developed in recent years are compared with conventional sensors. The review also discusses recent advances in computational models for MXenes and their nanocomposites and explores the potential use of MXene nanomaterial-based sensors in SHM applications.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hamed Aghamohammadi, Nima Amousa, Reza Eslami-Farsani
Summary: MXene, a novel 2D nanomaterial synthesized by selective etching of A elements in MAX phases, has unique mechanical, tribological, thermal, and electrical properties, making it suitable for reinforcing polymeric composites. However, research on the properties of MXene/polymer nanocomposites is still limited.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Chen, Zhewen Ma, Mingchao Wang, Zhengzhou Wang, Jiabing Feng, Venkata Chevali, Pingan Song
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of the design strategies, thermal conduction mechanisms, factors affecting anisotropic thermal conductivity, practical applications, challenges, and future research opportunities associated with nacre-inspired highly anisotropic nanocomposites for thermal management.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Farhad Garavand, Majid Nooshkam, Diako Khodaei, Shima Yousefi, Ilaria Cacciotti, Mehran Ghasemlou
Summary: Nanocellulose has attracted much attention due to its valuable inherent traits and impressive physicochemical properties. However, there is still a lack of reliable characterization tools for nanocellulose.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhang, Xuan Zhang, Luis K. Ono, Yabing Qi, Hamid Oughaddou
Summary: Phosphorene, a novel 2D semiconductor material, has attracted significant research interest due to its unique physical properties and potential applications. The current research on phosphorene focuses on synthesis methods, characterization, and applications. However, there are still many aspects that need to be further explored.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chuyi Liu, Qi Wang, Yun-Long Wu
Summary: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that significantly impacts patients' lives and can be life-threatening. Recent studies have shown the potential of nanozyme-based materials for IBD treatment. This review summarizes the advancements in nanozymes for enteritis treatment, including structural design and therapeutic strategies, and discusses the potential and limitations of using nanozymes in IBD. Overall, this review provides guidance for the development of enzyme-mimetic nanomaterials for effective IBD treatment.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Raquel Gimenez, Berna Serrano, Veronica San-Miguel, Juan Carlos Cabanelas
Summary: This review provides an overview of the recent progress in MXene/epoxy nanocomposites development and the contribution of nanofillers to the enhancement of properties. The application of MXene as a nanofiller in epoxy resins is discussed, highlighting its potential in protective coatings, electromagnetic-interference shielding, and composites. The challenges in this field are also discussed.
Article
Polymer Science
Matthias Nebouy, Julien Morthomas, Claudio Fusco, Guilhem P. Baeza, Laurent Chazeau
Article
Polymer Science
Ivan Popov, Bobby Carroll, Vera Bocharova, Anne-Caroline Genix, Shiwang Cheng, Airat Khamzin, Alexander Kisliuk, Alexei P. Sokolov
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Bruno Chal, Lucian Roiban, Karine Masenelli-Varlot, Guilhem P. Baeza, Bernard Yrieix, Genevieve Foray
Summary: This article highlights the characterization and description of fractal silica in various forms using tools like electron tomography and Small Angle Neutron Scattering. Understanding the porous multi-scale structures of nanostructured silicas is crucial for improving composites and ensuring their durability, with step-by-step low-dose tomography allowing for unprecedented visualization.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Martin Tress, Sirui Ge, Kunyue Xing, Peng-Fei Cao, Tomonori Saito, Anne-Caroline Genix, Alexei P. Sokolov
Summary: Supramolecular associations offer a promising route to functional materials with properties like self-healing, easy recyclability, or exceptional mechanical strength and toughness. By studying telechelic polymers with hydrogen-bonding chain ends, it was found that mechanical properties of the polymer were significantly altered in the interfacial layer, providing insights for the creation of high-performance materials.
Article
Mechanics
Matthias Nebouy, Laurent Chazeau, Julien Morthomas, Claudio Fusco, Philippe Dieudonne-George, Guilhem P. Baeza
Summary: Large amplitude oscillatory shear accelerates polymer crystallization, with frequency and strain amplitude effects being secondary. Analysis of rheological behavior and use of a model can quantitatively predict gelation time of the system.
JOURNAL OF RHEOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Sirui Ge, Subarea Samanta, Martin Tress, Bingrui Li, Kunyue Xing, Philippe Dieudonne-George, Anne-Caroline Genix, Peng-Fei Cao, Mark Dadmun, Alexei P. Sokolov
Summary: Characterization of telechelic associating polymers with different molecular weights using SAXS, BDS, and rheology revealed phase separation of functional end groups and the significant impact of an interfacial polymer layer on the macroscopic mechanical properties of the materials.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Anne-Caroline Genix, Vera Bocharova, Bobby Carroll, Philippe Dieudonne-George, Michael Sztucki, Ralf Schweins, Alexei P. Sokolov, Julian Oberdisse
Summary: Understanding the distribution of polymer chains with different masses in hydrogenated and deuterated polymers is crucial for designing their macroscopic properties in nanoparticle-filled polymer blends. The study reveals a qualitatively new large-scale organization of poly(vinyl acetate) chains in nanocomposites with attractive polymer-silica interactions, showing that silica induces bulk segregation and interfacial isotopic enrichment. A quantitative model is developed to describe the bulk segregation and interfacial gradients, indicating non-equilibrium states around NP surfaces with interfacial polymer gradients.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Seung Pyo Jeong, Rajeev Kumar, Anne-Caroline Genix, Ivan Popov, Congyi Li, Shannon M. Mahurin, Xunxiang Hu, Wim Bras, Ilja Popovs, Alexei P. Sokolov, Vera Bocharova
Summary: By tuning structural parameters and material chemistry, control over gas permeability and selectivity in membranes based on PGNs can be achieved. The presence of nanoparticles and overall dense packing of grafted chains have adverse effects on gas diffusivity, compensated by improvements in CO2 solubility. Changes in structural arrangements and membrane porosity positively influence He and CO2 permeability, while suppressing CH4 permeability in membranes with high grafting density.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Guilhem P. Baeza
Summary: Multiblock copolymers are important materials with significant practical and fundamental implications, playing crucial roles in both industrial applications and polymer science. By tailoring their morphology, a better understanding of the relationship between polymer system structure and properties can be achieved.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhengping Zhou, Vera Bocharova, Rajeev Kumar, Anne-Caroline Genix, Bobby Carroll, Subarna Samanta, Ivan Popov, Amanda Young-Gonzales, Alexander Kisliuk, Seung Pyo Jeong, Jan Ilavsky, Alexei P. Sokolov
Summary: The interfacial region formed around nanoparticles in a polymer matrix plays a crucial role in determining the macroscopic properties of polymer nanocomposites. This study reveals that the initial trapping of polymer chains at the surfaces of nanoparticles in solution strongly influences the macroscopic properties of the nanocomposites, and these differences persist even after long-term thermal annealing.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Anne-Caroline Genix, Vera Bocharova, Bobby Carroll, Philippe Dieudonne-George, Edouard Chauveau, Alexei P. Sokolov, Julian Oberdisse
Summary: Surface modification by alkyl methoxysilanes affects the attractive polymer-particle interactions and the dynamics of the polymer interfacial layer in PNCs. Bare NPs slow down the polymer interfacial layer dynamics, while grafting screens these interactions.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Physics, Multidisciplinary
O. Holderer, A. -C. Genix, M. Kruteva, J. Oberdisse
FRONTIERS IN PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anne-Caroline Genix, Vera Bocharova, Bobby Carroll, Philippe Dieudonne-George, Edouard Chauveau, Alexei P. Sokolov, Julian Oberdisse
Summary: The dispersion state of nanoparticles and the dynamical state of polymer in polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) greatly affect the macroscopic properties of PNCs. Surface modification of nanoparticles can change their dispersion and polymer dynamics. By using various techniques, the true thickness of the interfacial layer in PNCs is measured and found to be approximately 5 nm.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bruno Chal, Lucian Roiban, Guilhem P. Baeza, Karine Masenelli-Varlot, Jacques Jestin, Bernard Yrieix, Genevieve Foray
Summary: Nanostructured silica plays a key role in industrial-scale materials, especially in structuring food, drugs, and rubber, and contributes to the development of sustainable energy materials. The hygrothermal stability is crucial for insulation materials, as their properties depend on nanostructures.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Z. Xiang, M. Q. Le, P-J Cottinet, P. Griffiths, G. P. Baeza, J-F Capsal, P. Lermusiaux, N. Della Schiava, B. Ducharne
Summary: In modern medical applications, low-frequency induction heating technology can be used to treat targeted areas in the human body by delivering heat flux locally. Despite some challenges such as the need for optimization, progress has been made in various directions of material formulation.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Mustafa Kalay, Abidin Esidir, Mahmut Ruzi, N. Burak Kiremitler, Mustafa Serdar Onses
Summary: This study proposes stable and addressable polymer PUFs, utilizing a cross-linkable polymer system, which demonstrates high stochastic characteristics and low-cost production. The performance of the polymer features is evaluated through various analyses, and direct image authentication is achieved using feature matching algorithms.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jingyu Jin, Guoqiang Lu, Jun Nie, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: Photopolymerization technology is limited in the fields of food packaging and biomedicine due to the high migration of small molecules from photoinitiators. In this study, a polymerizable 2-vinyl thioxanthone (ETX) was synthesized to improve the migration stability of photoinitiators. Macromolecular photoinitiators (PPI1, PPI2) were also prepared to further reduce migration. The results showed that the ETX/TEOA system had higher initiation performance and PPI2 displayed favorable initiation ability. Additionally, the migration of ETX, PPI1, and PPI2 in photocured film was significantly reduced. These low-migration photoinitiators have potential applications in the fields of food packaging and biological materials.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Weijie Li, Jun Nie, Yingying Zhao, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: This study focuses on the development of high-performance, low-migration photoinitiators. A polymerizable photoinitiator (VBP) was synthesized by introducing an ethylene group into benzophenone, and three different molecular weight single-component photoinitiators (PVBN1-3) were synthesized based on VBP. The results show that these new photoinitiators have stronger absorption ability compared to benzophenone and significantly reduce the migration of initiators and co-initiators, addressing the safety concerns caused by migration.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Seira Morimune-Moriya, Yuki Iwahashi, Mitsuru Nakamura, Daisuke Ogawa, Keiji Nakamura
Summary: This study investigates the effect of plasma treatment on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the structure/properties of polyimide (PI) nanocomposites with ultra-low content of CNTs. The results show that plasma treatment introduces isocyanate groups on the surface of CNTs and enhances the interfacial interaction between PI and treated CNTs. This leads to a significant improvement in the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites, with even a small addition of treated CNTs showing a substantial increase in Young's modulus, tensile strength and toughness.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuanlong Li, Chaojie Chen, Guoqing Cui, Li Liu, Chao Zhou, Guangfeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a novel ion-conducting hydrogel was fabricated using a straightforward approach. The hydrogel showed excellent tensile properties and high toughness due to physical interactions and covalent binding. Additionally, the introduction of hydroxyethyl cellulose and lithium chloride improved the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, and frost resistance of the hydrogel, demonstrating its potential for cold climate applications.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Dengwei Yan, Jinxian Yang, Xuejun Pan, Xiaozheng Duan, Lianwei Li, Mo Zhu
Summary: The influence of backbone length on grafting efficiency during the graft-onto reaction process was investigated. It was found that the polydispersity effect of backbone length does not affect the final grafting efficiency, indicating that the local dynamics of chain segments dominate the graft-onto process.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhaoyi Luo, Xianjie Pan, Fanqi Liu, Quanxi Yi, Yanning Zeng, Yunhua Chen, Chaoyang Wang
Summary: This study provides a method to prepare high-performance epoxy materials with good malleability and thermal stability. The materials have self-healing and welding capabilities, thanks to the addition of specific chemical bonds and network structures. They exhibit mechanical properties comparable to commercial epoxy resins and show great potential for sustainable industrial development.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Chaoji Xiong, Hao Wang, Lihua Deng, Kun Liang, Chunhua Wu, Wei Wu, Qian Chen
Summary: In this study, four polyamides were synthesized and their adsorption performances for Hg2+ in aqueous systems were investigated. The polyamides exhibited high adsorption capacities and excellent reusability, with the involvement of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen in the chemical adsorption process of Hg2+.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Siim Laanesoo, Olivier Bonjour, Rauno Sedrik, Iris Tamsalu, Patric Jannasch, Lauri Vares
Summary: The insertion of rigid aliphatic or aromatic building blocks in polymer structures is an effective way to synthesize high -Tg polymer materials. In this study, a series of isosorbide-2-aryl carboxylate-5-methacrylate monomers (ArIMAs) were synthesized by functionalizing isosorbide 5-methacrylate with various aromatic lignin-inspired esters. These monomers were polymerized to obtain high molecular-weight poly(aryl carboxylate isosorbide methacrylates) (PArIMAs). The resulting polymers showed high glass transition temperatures and thermal stability, making them suitable for use as high-performance plastics and coatings.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuqian Wu, Weijie Xu, Jianliang Li, Zhangfeng Zhong, Liqing Huang, Shengke Li, Huaping Tan
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of degradation and drug release characteristics of dynamic Schiff base-mediated natural polysaccharide hydrogels using tannic acid (TA), leading to enhanced stability and functionality.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Xi Zhang, Xiangli Kong, Xin Zhou, Yiyan Gao, Yibo Sun, Guanghui Gao, Wei Liu, Kai Shi
Summary: Conductive hydrogels have great development prospects in flexible strain sensors, but long-term direct contact with human skin can cause bacterial infection. A hydrogel with antibacterial, biocompatibility, and toughness was designed and manufactured using a freeze-thaw method. The hydrogel maintains tensile properties and fatigue resistance at low temperatures and is resistant to bacteria. Therefore, hydrogel sensors can be used to monitor human movements.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Wei Zhang, Jiangang Yu, Mingyang Wu, Rui Li, Anqiang Zhang, Yaling Lin
Summary: In this study, polyacrylamide containing quaternary ammonium salts (PAM-X) were synthesized and found to effectively inhibit soil-borne pathogenic fungi while maintaining the balance of microbial population in soil. PAM-X also showed low toxicity to earthworms and fish, providing a new method for the prevention and control of soil-borne fungal diseases.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jiawen He, Haojie Yu, Li Wang, Jian Yang, Yanhui Zhang, Wenbing Huang, Chenguang Ouyang
Summary: This review discusses the use of polymeric hydrogels for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), including the mechanism of water sorption, fabrication methods, and strategies for optimizing the structure of hydrogels. The extended applications of hygroscopic photothermal hydrogels, such as agricultural irrigation and dehumidification, are also explored. The challenges and prospects of using polymeric hydrogels for AWH are summarized.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Du, Shuaishuai Lu, Yuanna Sun, Qingshan Li, Xinhai He
Summary: This study introduces a method to improve the performance of hydrogels by incorporating proline, resulting in hydrogels with excellent stretchability, high conductivity, and long-term stability. The hydrogel remains flexible and conductive even at ultra-low temperatures.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
