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Polymer Science
Rui Huang, Xiaosheng Du, Haibo Wang, Xu Cheng, Zongliang Du
Summary: In this study, CeO2 nanoparticles were modified to mCeNPs and used in the preparation of organic-inorganic nanocomposite coatings in a polyurethane matrix. The resulting nanocomposite coatings showed excellent mechanical properties, UV resistance, and long-term corrosion resistance, providing an effective way to extend the active life of carbon steel in corrosive environments.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
H. B. Zengin, R. Gurkan
Summary: In this study, a new magnetic nanocomposite was prepared for preconcentration of trace levels of silver from aqueous solutions by ultrasound assisted-cloud point extraction. The method showed good linear relationships, limits of detection, and recovery percentages, and was successfully applied to the determination of total Ag levels in beer and wine samples.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Applied
Mangala Joshi, Raman Sandhoo, Bapan Adak
Summary: This study investigates the effect of nano-ceria and nano-zirconia particles on the weather resistance property of polyurethane coatings. The results show that both nano-ceria and nano-zirconia have the potential to enhance the weather resistance performance of PU-coated fabrics, and the weather resistance improves gradually with increasing nanoparticle concentration. Nano-ceria has a better effect on improving weather resistance compared to nano-zirconia, especially at higher concentrations.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Wang, Shuai Zhang, Yanli Lin, Qianyi Wang, Ying Zhang, Changmei Sun, Rongjun Qu
Summary: In this study, waterborne polyurethane acrylate (WPUA)/MXene nanocomposite films were fabricated using UV-curing technology. The incorporation of MXene led to improvements in the hydrophilicity, tensile strength, elongation at break, and thermal stability of the nanocomposite films.
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Engineering, Biomedical
Yiting Lou, Mouyuan Sun, Jingyu Zhang, Yu Wang, Haiying Ma, Zheyuan Sun, Shengjie Li, Xiaoyan Weng, Binbin Ying, Chao Liu, Mengfei Yu, Huiming Wang
Summary: This study successfully fabricated geometric patterns on implant interfaces using ultraviolet (UV) light and titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanorods, which enhanced the osteogenic differentiation of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) and promoted rapid osseointegration between the implant and host bone by manipulating the cytoskeleton.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hui Guo, Caijuan Zhang, Xinjie Zhou, Jia Chen, Lili Yu, Hui Li, Xiao Wang
Summary: To improve the outdoor exposure performance of laminated bamboo, boric acid/borax and UV absorbents were used to modify waterborne polyurethane coatings. The modified coatings showed enhanced wear resistance and increased wettability, with changes in molecular structure and improved thermal stability. The combination of boric acid/borax and UV absorbents had a control effect on Aspergillus Niger.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Laxmi Kumari, Utkarsh Kumar, B. C. Yadav, Manisha Gupta
Summary: In this study, polyvinylpyrrolidone-coated iron oxide nanocomposite was successfully synthesized and characterized. The nanocomposite exhibited a small crystallite size and a PVP coating, with no impurities detected. A thin film of the synthesized material was prepared and used as a gas sensor, demonstrating short response and recovery times.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alessandro Ianiro, Jose Augusto Berrocal, Remco Tuinier, Michael Mayer, Christoph Weder
Summary: This paper presents a theoretical investigation on a new actuator design using anisotropic colloidal particles grafted with stimuli-responsive polymer chains. These artificial muscles combine the osmotic actuation principle of hydrogels with the structural alignment of colloidal liquid crystals for directional motion. The study identifies the solubility, degree of polymerization, salt concentration, and grafting density of the polymer chains as important factors for actuator performance and tunability. Computational results suggest that the proposed material matches or exceeds the performances of natural muscles, providing guidelines for the realization of artificial muscles with predefined actuation properties.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gianluca Viscusi, Elena Lamberti, Francesca D'Amico, Loredana Tammaro, Giovanni Vigliotta, Giuliana Gorrasi
Summary: This paper reports the design and fabrication of novel fiber membranes based on electrospun polyurethane (PU) fibers modified with copper and zinc oxide for potential use in protective clothing systems. The authors propose a one-step in-situ methodology for the modification of the PU systems. The modified PU membranes are extensively characterized and show great potential as high-performance systems for protective clothing applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Fabian N. Murrieta-Rico, Rosario Yocupicio-Gaxiola, Joel Antunez-Garcia, Armando Reyes-Serrato, Perla Sanchez, Vitalii Petranovskii
Summary: COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of personal protective equipment, and face masks can be transformed into active protection by applying oligodynamic materials to the fabric. Zeolites can be used as carriers for biocidal nanoparticles, increasing the lifetime of the material. This study demonstrates the functionalization of textile materials with zeolites to create active personal protective equipment.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Khaled M. Elsabawy, Zeid O. Owidah, Ahmed M. Fallatah
Summary: An amorphous 3D-Ti(IV)-(syn-anti)-(Me, Me)-Bimane polymeric MOFs were successfully synthesized for the first time by fast assembling syn and anti isomers of (Me, Me)bimane under microwave assisted hydrothermal procedures. The mixed ligands of (syn-anti-(Me, Me) bimane) isomers were expected to form crystalline Ti-MOFs but instead produced an amorphous Ti(IV)-MOFs, with a high specific surface area of approximately 689 m(2)/g as characterized by various techniques like XPS, TEM, and BET analysis.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Engin Er, Ali Kemal Ates
Summary: Synthesis of molybdenum disulphide nanosheets exfoliated by metal intercalation method and modification of their surfaces with PEDOT:PSS conductive polymer were performed in this study. The fabricated CE-MoS2/PEDOT:PSS/SPCE showed promising electrocatalytic activity towards the oxidation of EPB and demonstrated analytical performance with a low detection limit. This sensing design could be an alternative strategy for electroanalytical applications in clinical samples.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Rongxin Chen, Li Cheng, Yunfan Liu, Liang Yu, Ruijin Liao, Tingting Wang
Summary: This article introduces a green pyrolysis recycling method for waste composite insulators, in which the experimental device is improved and the recycling process is optimized to obtain nanosilica microspheres (NSMs) with higher purity and controllable particle size for state-of-the-art engineering applications.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shima Tavakoli, Mahshid Kharaziha, Shervin Nemati, Ali Kalateh
Summary: The study developed a novel Kappa carrageenan-coated Starch/cellulose nanofiber hydrogel with enhanced mechanical properties and adjustable biological performance, showing great potential for hemostatic applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
T. S. Soliman, M. F. Zaki, M. M. Hessien, Sh. I. Elkalashy
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize BaTiO3 nanocrystalline particles using the tartrate precursor process, and then prepare nanocomposite films with PVA. Analysis using XRD and FTIR showed complex interactions between BaTiO3 nanoparticles and the PVA matrix. As the concentration of BaTiO3 nanoparticles in the PVA matrix increased, the optical band gap decreased while the Urbach energy increased.
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Materials Science, Biomaterials
Christopher Igwe Idumah, I. C. Nwuzor, S. R. Odera, U. J. Timothy, U. Ngenegbo, F. A. Tanjung
Summary: This paper presents recent advancements in drug delivery applications of polymeric hydrogel nanoarchitectures and hydrogel derivatives, including the incorporation of nanoparticulates and the enhancement of the chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical properties of hydrogels. The application of magnetically responsive and smart hydrogels as drug delivery systems is also discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Remya K. Rajan, Sunitha Chandran, Annie John, Ramesh Parameswaran
Summary: This study outlines the fabrication and characterization of pamidronate (PDS) embedded nanofibrous scaffolds based on polycaprolactone/polycaprolactone-polyethyleneglycol-polycaprolactone (PCL/CEC) blends for osteoporotic bone defect management. The electrospinning technique was utilized to fabricate PDS-loaded scaffolds, and the effect of PDS on the blends was evaluated in terms of surface morphology, wettability, biodegradability, and in vitro cytocompatibility. The results showed that the PCL/CEC-PDS scaffolds had a fibroporous architecture, appropriate mechanical properties, and the ability to support cell growth, indicating their potential for managing osteoporotic bone defects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Kubra Aydin, Handan Sevim, Hatice Kaplan Can
Summary: This study aims to develop a new dental material by designing, synthesizing, and characterizing nanocomposites, and evaluate their cytotoxic effects on human gingival fibroblasts. The results of this research will contribute to a better understanding of the properties and safety of this material, providing reference for clinical applications in dentistry.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Angelica Jimenez-Rosales, Stefani Cortes-Camargo, Pedro Estanislao Acuna-Avila
Summary: The immune response to drug-delivering systems and implanted medical devices based on biomaterials is complex, and the goal is to design biomaterials that can respond to stimuli, preserve tissue function, and optimize cellular structures. Understanding the material's structure and location, as well as the severity of damage and other factors, is crucial in developing biocompatible biomaterials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Fatemeh Daliri Shadmehri, Ehsan Karimi, Ehsan Saburi
Summary: Bone tissue engineering utilizes polymeric scaffolds and stem cells to create a supportive matrix resembling the in vivo environment for bone repair. The study found that a composite matrix of polycaprolactone and fibrin enhanced the differentiation of adipose-derived stem cells into osteo-like cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2024)
