Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Lu Zhang, Qin Xu, Chunxin Sun, Qi Peng, Tian Lan, Meiyu Dong, Yongna Xiao, Jing Zhang
Summary: A thin film material composed of Ni-Co alloy and photonic crystal was prepared using alternating current electrodeposition in a porous anodic alumina photonic crystal template. The study found that increasing the Co content in the deposition solution enhanced the magnetic properties of the Ni-Co alloy nanorods.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bernardo Patella, Salvatore Piazza, Carmelo Sunseri, Rosalinda Inguanta
Summary: Anodic alumina membranes with a high degree of porous structure are ideal templates for manufacturing nanostructured materials in optoelectronics, sensors, magnetic memories, and electronic circuits. By adjusting anodizing parameters, the morphology characteristics such as pore length, pore diameter, and cell density can be accurately controlled. The addition of aluminum ions to phosphoric acid-based anodizing solution can significantly affect the morphology of the porous layer in anodic alumina membranes, impacting the overall structure and properties.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. T. Domagalski, E. Xifre-Perez, M. A. Tabrizi, J. Ferre-Borrull, L. F. Marsal
Summary: This work presents a process to provide anodic alumina nanotubes with magnetic responsivity based on magnetic nanoparticles, demonstrating their motion under a magnetic field and the potential for selective functionalization and stimuli-responsive load release. The study shows protease-triggered release of fluorescent molecules loaded inside the magnetic nanotubes through selective functionalization, giving insights into potential applications like drug delivery and biosensing.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuli Ma, Junyu Lang
Summary: In this study, a composite material consisting of a carbon nanotube and tungsten oxide was designed and synthesized, and its photocurrent response was investigated. The composite material exhibited a superior photocurrent under both solar and infrared light irradiation, showing a substantial enhancement compared to the individual components. This study provides a strong foundation for the design of photocatalytic interfaces and offers a new approach to the development of high-performance photocatalysts.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daria Tishkevich, Alla Vorobjova, Dmitry Shimanovich, Egor Kaniukov, Artem Kozlovskiy, Maxim Zdorovets, Denis Vinnik, Andrei Turutin, Ilya Kubasov, Alexander Kislyuk, Mengge Dong, M. Sayyed, Tatiana Zubar, Alex Trukhanov
Summary: High-quality and compact arrays of Ni nanowires with a high ratio were successfully obtained by DC electrochemical deposition into porous anodic alumina membranes. The magnetic properties of the nanowires depend on their length and packing factor. Additionally, the magnetostatic interaction between ultra-long nanowires can lead to a curling-type behavior during a reversal magnetization state.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Khoobaram S. Choudhari, Chang-Hwan Choi, Santhosh Chidangil, Sajan D. George
Summary: This article introduces the research progress on the fabrication of a thick oxide layer on an aluminum surface through anodization, with a focus on the widely used nanoporous anodic alumina (NAA) with hexagonal honeycomb-like pores. The article also explores the conditions for controlling pore parameters and optical properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anna Eichler-Volf, Yara Alsaadawi, Fernando Vazquez Luna, Qaiser Ali Khan, Simon Stierle, Chi Xu, Michael Heigl, Zahra Fekri, Shengqiang Zhou, Peter Zahn, Manfred Albrecht, Martin Steinhart, Artur Erbe
Summary: The study reveals the response of Janus particles in water to a weak magnetic field applied in the in-plane direction, showing that precise control of in-plane particle orientation can be achieved for magnetic field strengths higher than 0.1 mT for microspheres and 0.4 mT for nanorods.
Article
Electrochemistry
Takashi Yanagishita, Yuga Osada, Takuya Masuda, Hideki Masuda
Summary: By optimizing the fabrication conditions, a high aspect ratio cylindrical nanohole array structure with a period of 63 nm can be obtained. This structure is of great significance for fabricating various functional devices.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elnaz Saadinia, Mohammad Almasi Kashi, Amir H. Montazer
Summary: Fe-based nanowires containing nonmagnetic elements, fabricated using a pulse electrodeposition method in porous anodic alumina membranes, exhibit magnetic tunability. The magnetic properties of Fe100-xSnx NW arrays, with a diameter of about 35 nm, such as coercivity and squareness values, decrease with increasing Sn content. The structure of the FeSn NWs, dominated by Fe or FeSn alloy crystal phase, can be either single domain or pseudo-single domain states depending on the Sn content.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Takashi Yanagishita, Takuya Masuda, Hideki Masuda
Summary: Anodic porous oxides with ordered nanohole array structures were prepared by prepatterned substrates and subsequent anodization, which can be used for various applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yunkai Qi, Jianjun Gu, Guochao Shi, Xin Li, Ao Wang, Shumin Yang
Summary: Self-assembled dual-working electrode electrolytic cells were used to produce highly symmetrical microstructures of twin alumina-Co composite films using a deflected electric field-assisted alternating current electrodeposition method. By adjusting the magnitude of the deflected electric field, the distribution of magnetic Co particles in the alumina nanopores can be changed, resulting in a synchronous symmetrical change in the microstructure of the composite films, enabling fine-tuning of the magneto-optical properties at the microscopic scale.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yichun Peng, Shenghua Ma, Zhihua Shao, Qiangzhou Rong
Summary: Photoacoustic imaging is a novel noninvasive imaging technology that combines optical and ultrasound advantages. Materials with good photoacoustic effects can enhance imaging contrast and resolution. The synthesized SiO2/C/Fe3O4 nanomaterial exhibits promising photoacoustic and magnetocaloric effects for potential use in imaging contrast agents and therapy.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alejandra Ruiz-Clavijo, Olga Caballero-Calero, Marisol Martin-Gonzalez
Summary: This review summarizes the latest developments in anodic porous alumina, covering its structure, fabrication, and applications, as well as the impact of different nanostructured morphologies in various fields. By studying nanoporous alumina, it provides a reference for designing structures with novel properties in the future and expanding its applications in different fields.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Huijiao Jia, Shan Liu, Zhiyong Mao, Dajian Wang
Summary: In this research, hierarchical structural composites were prepared by combining Al2O3-SiO2 aerogel with alumina frameworks. The introduction of Al2O3-SiO2 aerogel led to an increase in specific surface area and compression strength of the composite material. The proposed composite material exhibited a hierarchical porous structure and properties suitable for catalyst supporting applications at high reaction temperatures.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daria Tishkevich, Alla Vorobjova, Anastasia A. Bondaruk, Elena S. Dashkevich, Dmitry L. Shimanovich, Ihar U. Razanau, Tatiana Zubar, Dmitry Yakimchuk, Mengge G. Dong, M. Sayyed, Hamoud H. Somaily, Denis A. Vinnik, Maxim Silibin, Sergei Trukhanov, Valery M. Fedosyuk, Alex Trukhanov
Summary: This article presents the results of studies on the wettability properties and preparation of porous anodic alumina (PAA) membranes with different pore sizes. The research found that the surface properties of alumina can be changed from hydrophilic to hydrophobic by adjusting the synthesis conditions. This study is of great significance in designing functional surfaces with tunable wettability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manuel Vazquez
Summary: This article reviews information on arrays of cylindrical magnetic nanowires grown electrochemically inside ordered nanoporous alumina membranes, summarizing some of the most relevant aspects about the advanced synthesis of nanowires and their overall static and microwave magnetic properties. It provides an overview on the preparation of templates with well-defined hexagonal ordering and the growth of metallic nanowires, as well as discussing the static magnetic properties and ferromagnetic resonance of nanowire arrays. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of understanding the influence of magnetocrystalline anisotropy and temperature dependence on magnetic properties for researchers interested in the topic.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Edson Antonio dos Santos Filho, Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna, Danilo Diniz Siqueira, Eduardo da Silva Barbosa Ferreira, Edcleide Maria Araujo
Summary: In this study, POE-g-GMA and EE-g-GMA were used as impact modifiers to improve the properties of PLA. The addition of 10% EE-g-GMA and POE-g-GMA significantly increased the impact strength of PLA, resulting in higher crystallinity for the blends. The modifiers POE-g-GMA and EE-g-GMA also improved the thermal stability of the blends.
Article
Physics, Applied
Edson A. S. Filho, Carlos B. B. Luna, Adriano L. Silva, Eduardo S. B. Ferreira, Edcleide M. Araujo, Ana C. F. M. Costa
Summary: The effect of heat treatment on kaolin waste from mining was evaluated on the structural and thermal behavior of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL). The study found that heat-treated kaolin waste inhibited the crystallization process of PCL. However, composites of heat-treated kaolin waste and PCL still had the potential to promote the crystallization process.
MOMENTO-REVISTA DE FISICA
(2022)
Article
Anatomy & Morphology
Maryam Habibi, Mohammad Sadeghi, Ali Arman, Dinara Sobola, Carlos Luna, Saeed Mirzaei, Amir Zelati, Henrique Duarte da Fonseca Filho, Stefan Talu
Summary: Using a plasma focus instrument, Mg3N2 thin films were successfully synthesized on stainless steel substrates. The effect of angular position variation on the surface morphology and corrosion behavior of the films was investigated. The results showed that changing the angle affected the grain size, surface roughness, and corrosion resistance of the films. The sample deposited with 25 optimum shots and at 0 degrees angle exhibited the highest corrosion resistance.
MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna, Eduardo da Silva Barbosa Ferreira, Danilo Diniz Siqueira, Edcleide Maria Araujo, Emanuel Pereira do Nascimento, Eliton Souto Medeiros, Tomas Jeferson Alves de Melo
Summary: In this study, toughened and electrical nanocomposites of polyamide 6 (PA6)/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) were prepared and compatibilized with maleic anhydride-grafted acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS-MA). Functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTf) were used as conductive nanofillers. The developed nanocomposites exhibited improved mechanical, electrical, and thermomechanical properties, showing great technological potential for application in antistatic packaging.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna, Eduardo da Silva Barbosa Ferreira, Adriano Lima da Silva, Edcleide Maria Araujo, Ana Cristina Figueiredo de Melo Costa, Renate Maria Ramos Wellen
Summary: The effect of mixing protocol was investigated in nanocomposites based on polyamide 6 (PA6) and maleic anhydride grafted ethylene-propylene-diene (EPDM-MA) using Ni-Zn ferrite as filler. The results showed that the PA6/EPDM-MA mixture exhibited super-tough behavior, but with a loss in elastic modulus and heat deflection temperature due to high flexibility. The nanocomposites toughened with Ni-Zn ferrite achieved the highest impact strength when all components were simultaneously mixed, and displayed magnetic responses with potential for producing magnetic films.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Eduardo da Silva Barbosa Ferreira, Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna, Edson Antonio dos Santos Filho, Renate Maria Ramos Wellen, Edcleide Maria Araujo
Summary: By using ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) and dicumyl peroxide (DCP) as a crosslinking agent, PLA/EVA blends were successfully produced. The addition of DCP significantly improved the impact strength and elongation at break of the blends, resulting in super-tough materials. This promising result, comparable to engineering polymers and blends, is attributed to the in situ compatibilizer PLA-g-EVA, which resulted in a homogeneous morphology as evidenced by SEM images.
JOURNAL OF VINYL & ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
B. T. Lejeune, Papa Gorgui Birame Gueye, Diego Archilla Sanz, Elena Navarro, Manuel Vazquez, Rafael Perez del Real, Laura H. Lewis, Pilar Marin
Summary: Glass-coated amorphous ferromagnetic microwires with variations in mass loading and parallel wire arrays show exceptional magnetomechanical and wireless giant magnetoimpedance (GMI) responses in different frequency ranges. These microwires have the ability to wirelessly quantify microgram mass differences, with a sensitivity response higher than commercial amorphous magnetic ribbons. Planar arrays of microwires exhibit either constructive or destructive interference compared to single microwire data. The exceptional responsiveness, small diameter, and ease of fabrication highlight the potential of these microwires for various sensor applications.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Armando Garza, Carlos Luna, Jairzinho Ramos
Summary: By a similar approach as in electromagnetism, we obtain retarded solutions to Weyl gravitoelectromagnetism (GEM) equations. These solutions have a similar structure to the electromagnetic solutions and become the Jefimenko-type equations of GEM.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Javier Garcia, Ruth Gutierrez, Ana S. Gonzalez, Ana I. Jimenez-Ramirez, Yolanda Alvarez, Victor Vega, Heiko Reith, Karin Leistner, Carlos Luna, Kornelius Nielsch, Victor M. Prida
Summary: Tuning and controlling the magnetic properties of nanomaterials is crucial for implementing new technologies. In this study, core/shell Ni@(NiO, Ni(OH)2) nanowire arrays were fabricated using an electrochemical approach, and their magnetic properties were characterized. The results showed surface oxidation-induced magnetic hardening in the nanowires and an increasing exchange bias effect at low temperatures.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Edson Antonio dos Santos Filho, Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna, Eduardo da Silva Barbosa Ferreira, Danilo Diniz Siqueira, Edcleide Maria Araujo
Summary: Blends of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and natural rubber (NR) were modified by elastomeric ethylene grafted with glycidyl methacrylate (EE-g-GMA) and poly(ethylene octene) grafted with glycidyl methacrylate(POE-g-GMA) to enhance the toughness of PLA. The addition of 10% NR increased the impact strength by 77%. Incorporating 10% of EE-g-GMA and POE-g-GMA in the blends resulted in significant increases in impact strength, with gains of 256% and 250% respectively. The developed blends exhibited ductile behavior, and the thermal stability was maintained.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna, Fabiano Santana da Silva, Eduardo da Silva Barbosa Ferreira, Adriano Lima da Silva, Renate Maria Ramos Wellen, Edcleide Maria Araujo
Summary: Polypropylene (PP) compounds with styrene-butadiene rubber residue (SBRr) from the footwear industry were produced, adding styrene-(ethylene-butylene)-styrene (SEBS) as a compatibilizer, with 20% and 30% of styrene (St.). The addition of SEBS improved the impact strength and flexibility of the PP/SBRr compounds, especially with 20% St. The HDT was not significantly affected by the addition of SBRr, indicating its crosslinked character. The compatibilization of PP/SBRr with SEBS inhibited the PP crystalline peaks and provided stable morphology, contributing to the toughness of PP.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ana Maria Cabanas, Rafael Perez del Real, David Laroze, Manuel Vazquez
Summary: Amorphous microwires have been widely studied due to their useful technological applications, with their bistable magnetic response determined by magnetostriction. First-order reversal curves (FORC) analysis is crucial for understanding the magnetization reversal processes in ferromagnetic systems and provides deeper insights compared to standard hysteresis loops. This study presents a systematic experimental analysis of FORC diagrams for magnetostrictive microwires with individually bistable hysteresis loops, from single microwires to sets of coupled microwires, bridging the gap between individual wires and the standard many-body problem. The study reveals the coercivity and interaction fields in microwire sets and demonstrates that FORC analysis offers a more comprehensive understanding of the complex response generated by intrinsic switching field fluctuations.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Valeria Kolesnikova, Irina Baraban, Rafael Perez del Real, Valeria Rodionova, Manuel Vazquez
Summary: A new type of multilayered microwires with a partially covering shell and bimagnetic character has been introduced in this study, showing potential applications in sensing and biomedical tweezers.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jose A. Fernandez-Roldan, Cristina Bran, Agustina Asenjo, Manuel Vazquez, Andrea Sorrentino, Salvador Ferrer, Oksana Chubykalo-Fesenko, Rafael P. del Real
Summary: The spatial magnetization texture of a cylindrical nanowire has been determined using Transmission X-ray Microscopy and X-ray magnetic circular dichroism. Micromagnetic modelling revealed the presence of non-trivial three-dimensional structures with ellipsoidal vortex cores and non-axially symmetric magnetization along the nanowire direction.
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)
