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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
You-Chi Mason Wu, Gloria Chyr, Hyunchang Park, Anna Makar-Limanov, Yuran Shi, Joseph M. Desimone, Zhenan Bao
Summary: This study reports a modular system for the production of degradable and recyclable thermosets via photopolymerization. The system utilizes a polyurethane backbone to impart strong mechanical properties to the plastic, while the use of hemiacetal ester linkages allows for easy degradation. Functional polyurethane diol can be regenerated through a simple purification process.
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Polymer Science
Ahmad Arar, Assi Al Mousawi, Fabrice Morlet-Savary, Jacques Lalevee
Summary: Redox free radical polymerization (RFRP) is a cost-effective technique for producing polymers quickly and without energy consumption. By blending metal salts as oxidizing agents and reducing agents, a process with economic, low toxicity, and high stability is achieved under mild conditions. This method also allows for good control of gel time and an original chemical mechanism for the redox initiators is provided based on electron spin resonance experiments.
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Polymer Science
Quan Long, Xia Li, Yawen Huang, Qiuxia Peng, Xian Li, Liangbo Zhu, Jiajun Ma, Xu Ye, Junxiao Yang
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of spacing groups on the physicochemical properties of hyperbranched polycarbosilane derived resins by synthesizing hyperbranched polycarbosilanes with reactive benzocyclobutene groups. It is found that phenyl groups can effectively decrease the dielectric constant of the resins while maintaining good film forming ability and thermostability.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Selma Usturk, Ergul Mutlu Altundag, Elvan Yilmaz
Summary: Pullulan/polyHEMA cryogels were synthesized using ECH and EGDMA as crosslinkers, exhibiting different microstructures. The IPN sample showed a more hydrophobic surface and smaller pore size compared to the graft copolymer. Gravimetric studies revealed the degradability of the cryogels in aqueous media, and cell viability tests demonstrated non-toxicity and promotion of cell proliferation for colon carcinoma cells.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Dichu Xu, Terry Harvey, Janire Martinez, Eider Begiristain, Cristina Dominguez-Trujillo, Laura Sanchez-Abella, Martin Browne, Richard B. Cook
Summary: Hydrophilic hydrogel coatings can improve the tribological and antifouling properties of biomedical device surfaces. The effect of crosslinking on the ability of hydrogels to form coatings on XLPE substrates and the mechanics and tribological performance of the coated substrates are not fully understood. This study deposited PEG hydrogels of different crosslinking levels onto XLPE substrates and assessed their wear performance and friction evolution. The 10% cross-linker hydrogel coating exhibited the lowest friction and wear among all the coatings tested.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yizhe Liu, Yang Wu, Feng Zhou
Summary: Research on polymer brushes has attracted great interest due to their wide range of applications. However, the weak mechanical strength, especially the low bond strength between the brushes and the substrate surface, is a challenge. Researchers have solved this problem by combining chemical and physical anchoring strength, and developed shear-stable polymer brush surfaces.
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Polymer Science
Amatjan Sawut, Rena Simayi, Xiaohui Zhang, Menghao Jiang, Ziwen Zhu, Tongmeng Wu
Summary: This study investigated the synthesis and properties of self-crosslinking polyacrylic acid (PAAsc) superabsorbent resins, and found that the mechanism and structure of the resins polymerized through light radiation differed significantly from those polymerized by initiators. The PAAsc resins exhibited excellent water absorption and water retention capacity, making them suitable for applications in agriculture.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
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Polymer Science
Paulina Bednarczyk, Izabela Irska, Konrad Gziut, Paula Ossowicz-Rupniewska
Summary: A series of novel multifunctional epoxy (meth)acrylate resins have been synthesized in this work, which have both epoxides and carbon-carbon double bonds and can be crosslinked through different mechanisms. The structure and properties of the synthesized resins were studied to formulate photocurable coating compositions.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Christian Andersen, Libor Zverina, Koosha Ehtiati, Esben Thormann, Hanne Mordhorst, Sunje J. Pamp, Niels J. Madsen, Anders E. Daugaard
Summary: PDMS is a versatile material for biomedical devices, but its hydrophobic nature makes it prone to microbial colonization. This study presents a new method of introducing an ATRP initiator onto the PDMS surface and grafting PDMAEMA brushes using SI-SARA-ATRP to enhance antimicrobial properties. The fast reaction rate and increased antimicrobial activity demonstrate the potential for full-scale exploitation of PDMS in biomedical devices.
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Polymer Science
Ying Zhan, Ralf Grottenmueller, Wei Li, Farhan Javaid, Ralf Riedel
Summary: Polysilazane coatings have various real-life applications with a need for low working temperature. The degree of crosslinking significantly affects the hardness and Young's modulus, while the molecular structure plays a key role in influencing mechanical properties and hydrophobicity.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Dibyangana Parbat, Wonhee Cho, Sang Joon Lee
Summary: A new method using acrylate click chemistry is proposed to fabricate highly durable and eco-friendly superhydrophobic surfaces. The use of long-chain acrylates provides extreme water repellency, and the resulting surfaces exhibit long-term stability under various harsh conditions. This technique results in highly robust 3D superhydrophobic surfaces that can be easily molded or sprayed onto various substrates.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Zixiao Wang, Feichen Cui, Yang Sui, Jiajun Yan
Summary: Radical chemistry is one of the most important methods in modern polymer science and industry, promoting the synthesis and modification of polymeric materials. This review discusses radical chemistry in polymer science from four aspects: radical polymerization, post-polymerization modification, radical depolymerization, and the connection between polymer chemistry and organic chemistry.
BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Tim Egghe, Rino Morent, Richard Hoogenboom, Nathalie De Geyter
Summary: Antibacterial coatings are essential for preventing implant-related infections. Plasma polymer and polydopamine-based coatings are the most widely studied and versatile approaches, capable of synthesizing different types of antibacterial films. However, more fundamental research is needed before these coatings can be widely used.
TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Ramazan Coskun, Kadriye Oncel, Yasin Akkoz
Summary: This study synthesized a new amphoteric resin for efficient removal of both cationic (methylene blue) and anionic (reactive red-120) dyes, displaying high removal affinity and stability. Adsorption behavior followed Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second order kinetic model, with electrostatic interaction playing a dominant role. The resin maintained its high removal efficiency even in concentrated matrix environments, with minimal decrease after repeated cycles.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Yue Li, Longhai Guo, Jun Ye, Lifan He, Teng Qiu, Xiaoyu Li
Summary: This study synthesized a series of polymer latexes with different crosslinking agents and network distributions by controlling the emulsion polymerization process. It was found that the variation in crosslinking significantly affected the dynamic behavior of the latex and film properties. The sequential monomer feeding method showed good extensional damping performance, while the power monomer feeding method exhibited good constrained layer damping when using specific crosslinking agents.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)