Article
Polymer Science
Ji-Ting Wang, Zhen Huang, Ya-Tong Zhu, Si-Ning Wang
Summary: In this study, mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and porous H-beta zeolite were investigated for ethanol, n-propanol, and isopropanol dehydration via pervaporation. The addition of H-beta zeolite resulted in higher permeation flux and better separation efficiency compared to pure PVA, attributed to the zeolite's pore size and hydrophilicity. Overall, PVA/H-beta zeolite MMMs show promising potential for alcohol dehydration applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Hamid Heydari, Saman Salehian, Sajad Amiri, Mohammad Soltanieh, Seyed Abbas Musavi
Summary: Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets were synthesized and loaded into UV-curable APVA to fabricate APVA-MXene MMMs for ethanol dehydration by PV process. The incorporation of MXene nanosheets into the APVA matrix resulted in increased permeation flux and separation factor due to laminated structure, excellent compatibility, and high surface hydrophilicity. The optimal separation performance was achieved when the MXene loading reached 3 wt%, with a permeation flux of 942 g/(m(2).h) and a separation factor of 294.
Article
Polymer Science
Alessandro Angelini, Anja Car, Ionel Adrian Dinu, Luigi Leva, Wilfredo Yave
Summary: Tailor-made poly(vinyl alcohol)-b-poly(styrene) copolymers (PVA-b-PS) for separation membranes are synthesized using reversible-deactivation radical polymerization techniques. These di-block copolymers have high molecular weight (>70 kDa), high PVA content (>80 wt%), and good film-forming property. They self-assemble in aqueous media to form micelles, which when cast on a porous substrate, result in thin-film membranes with higher water permeance than that of PVA homopolymer. The PS nanodomains within the PVA matrix act as cross-linking points, eliminating the need for chemical cross-linkers and acid catalysts. Thermal annealing further enhances membrane selectivity through improved microphase separation.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Geng-Sheng Lin, Yi-Rui Chen, Ta-Hsuan Chang, Tse-Chiang Huang, Guo-Liang Zhuang, Wei-Zhi Huang, Yu-Cheng Liu, Hideto Matsuyama, Kevin C-W Wu, Kuo-Lun Tung
Summary: This study successfully coated a ZIF-8/PVA mixed matrix membrane onto alpha-alumina hollow fibers for ethanol dehydration using pervaporation technique. The high loading of ZIF-8 in the MMM resulted in improved performance in terms of permeate flux and separation factor. Additionally, the use of hollow fiber support with thinner coating thickness showed promising potential for scale-up production.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Susan Zachariah, Ying-Ling Liu
Summary: The study demonstrates that surface engineering through introduction of lotus-leaf biomimicked structures and chemical deprotonation on poly(vinyl alcohol) membrane surfaces significantly enhances water permeation flux, leading to improved desalination ability on high salinity water. This surface-engineering method could be combined with other membrane modification approaches to synergistically enhance membrane separation performance.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rafael C. A. Amarante, Adam A. Donaldson
Summary: Experimental results showed that higher feed composition and temperatures lead to higher ethanol fluxes, but increasing ethanol feed concentration has an inversely proportional effect on selectivity and separation factor.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zohreh Raeisi, Ahmad Moheb, Mohadeseh Najafi Arani, Morteza Sadeghi
Summary: The study investigated the pervaporation dehydration of aqueous azeotrope isopropanol mixture using PVA / modified carbon nanotubes mixed matrix membranes. Modified CNTs wrapped with different amounts of PSSA or PVP showed improved separation performance. PVP-wrapped CNTs enhanced the thermal and mechanical properties of the membranes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Chia-Yu Lai, Yi-Ming Sun, Ying-Ling Liu
Summary: This study aimed to improve the performance of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) membranes by adding water-soluble ozonated lignin (Ws-OL) as an additive to increase the water permeation flux. The modified PVA membranes showed enhanced surface hydrophilicity, reduced crystallinity, and smaller crystallite sizes compared to the neat PVA membrane. Under the optimized condition, the PVA membranes modified with 50% Ws-OL and cross-linked with 4-sulfophthalic acid (SPTA) exhibited a water permeation flux of 78,630 g m-2 h-1 and a salt rejection of 99.91% in a 3.5% NaCl(aq) solution at 25 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yangcheng Dou, Guiqin Yi, Liyun Huang, Yichang Ma, Chong Li, Aimei Zhu, Qinglin Liu, Qiugen Zhang
Summary: In this study, TFC-HFMs with excellent performance were fabricated and exhibited high permeate flux, excellent separation performance, and good stability for ethanol dehydration, suggesting their potential application in the field.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yunyun Wan, Lulu Yao, Peng Cui
Summary: The application of doped graphene oxide quantum dots (GOQDs) in poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hybrid membrane for pervaporation desalination was investigated. The analysis of membrane structure and properties showed that the hybrid membrane with GOQDs exhibited high permeation flux and salt rejection.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Pawel Grzybek, Lukasz Jakubski, Przemyslaw Borys, Slawomir Kolodziej, Czeslaw Slusarczyk, Roman Turczyn, Gabriela Dudek
Summary: Asymmetric chitosan membranes were used to improve the process of ethanol dehydration, and a strong correlation was found between membrane structure, pore size and separation effectiveness. An interesting phenomenon of membrane structure changing during the pervaporation process was observed, leading to a nonlinear time dependence of transport and separation parameters. The best performance for PV separation was achieved by a membrane prepared from a casting solution containing 0.1 ml of absolute ethanol.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zongqi Zhang, Fangling Ruan, Siquan Xu, Wenting Wu, Shengbin Shi, Guomin Xiao
Summary: This study investigates the effects of incorporating polymer and inorganic fillers into mixed matrix membranes for pervaporation. The results demonstrate that the addition of inorganic fillers enhances the separation factor and water/DMF flux, leading to an increased total flux. This research is significant for the separation of DMF-water solutions and the high-value utilization of mixed matrix membranes in pervaporation.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Prakash B. Kalahal, Akshay S. Kulkarni, Ashok M. Sajjan, T. M. Yunus Khan, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, Sarfaraz Kamangar, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Narasimha H. Ayachit, Manu L. Naik, Vijaykumar S. Marakatti
Summary: In this study, graphene-incorporated PVA-TEOS hybrid membranes were prepared and characterized for their physicochemical properties. The results showed that the addition of graphene significantly enhanced the mechanical strength and thermal stability of the membranes, leading to improved pervaporation performance.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jia-Cheng Guo, Changlong Zou, Ching-Yu Chiang, Te-An Chang, Jiun-Jen Chen, Li-Chiang Lin, Dun-Yen Kang
Summary: The study introduces the use of NaP1 zeolite in membrane pervaporation, showing its high water diffusivity and adsorption selectivity, making it a promising material for alcohol dehydration processes, as demonstrated through experiments and simulations.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cheng Tseng, Ying-Ling Liu
Summary: Polymeric membrane-based pervaporation separation for desalination and dehydration has been studied using surface-functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) membranes. The hydrophilicity of the functionalization agents is critical for the construction of water-conduction pathways. Small amounts of functionalized CNTs significantly enhance the permeation fluxes of the membranes. PVA-CNT shows the highest performance for desalination, while ozonized lignin-functionalized CNTs are most effective for dehydration.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Jessica Bayes, Wenbo Peng, Jon Adams, David Sibbritt
Summary: This review critically evaluates the experimental evidence on the use of a Mediterranean diet for health outcomes in post-stroke adults. The findings suggest that a Mediterranean diet may be beneficial for blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, and waist circumference. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Md Sazedur Rahman, Wenbo Peng, Jon Adams, David Sibbritt
Summary: This scoping review examines and summarizes the self-management strategies utilized by stroke survivors for stroke rehabilitation. The findings reveal that stroke survivors employ a range of self-management strategies in their rehabilitation, encompassing domains related to lifestyle, social support, communication, knowledge and information, and goal-setting. Factors associated with the use of self-management in stroke rehabilitation include gender, age, stroke-related disability, fatigue, self-management education, social support, and communication with others. This review provides an important overview of stroke survivors' use of self-management strategies and their experiences, but identifies gaps in the literature and calls for further research.
TOPICS IN STROKE REHABILITATION
(2023)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Li Jia Jennifer Lin(Jennifer), Bernard Saliba, Jon Adams, Wenbo Peng
Summary: This paper reviewed the literature on diabetes prevalence and risk factors in first-generation Chinese international migrants. The study found that the crude prevalence rate of type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes among Chinese migrants was 12.1% and 9.3% respectively. Risk factors contributing to the occurrence of type 2 diabetes included older age, sex, family history, higher BMI/waist circumference, longer time since migration, alcohol consumption, smoking, hypertension, and high triglycerides. Risk factors contributing to the occurrence of gestational diabetes included older maternal age, history of gestational diabetes, higher weight/pre-pregnancy BMI, longer time since migration, and Chinese ethnicity.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Mingliang Zhang, Yujie Zhang, Shouyong Zhou, Hui Zhong, Haifeng Han, Hongdeng Qiu
Summary: Among the three isomers, p-terphenyl is particularly useful for the construction of optical devices due to its unique structure. This study presents two rigid stationary phases bearing p-terphenyl as an external moiety and variable embedded carbamate groups, which exhibit multiple retention mechanisms, high specificity to linear analytes, and distinctive chromatographic properties.
JOURNAL OF CHROMATOGRAPHY A
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Juan He, Xiaomin Xu, Hainan Sun, Tengfei Miao, Meisheng Li, Shouyong Zhou, Wei Zhou
Summary: The doping of a small amount of non-metallic element P into perovskite oxide of SrCoO3-delta forms a good catalytic material, SrCo0.95P0.05O3-delta (SCP), for the detection of PPD. The improved performance of SCP compared to the parent SC can be attributed to three factors: a larger amount of highly oxidative oxygen species, better electrical conductivity, and more active sites on the P5+-oxygen bonds of SCP. The proposed lattice oxygen mechanism with highly active species of lattice oxygen vacancies and adsorbed -OO provides a reliable method for electrocatalytic oxidation of PPD by the SCP/GCE sensor.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Juan He, Xiaomin Xu, Meisheng Li, Shouyong Zhou, Wei Zhou
Summary: Non-enzymatic electrochemical sensors are a promising technology for detecting toxic substances and viruses, offering high sensitivity, long-term stability, and excellent reproducibility. Perovskite oxides have emerged as a potential candidate for such sensors due to their low cost, flexible structure, and high catalytic activity. This comprehensive overview covers recent advances in perovskite oxides, including synthesis methods and electrocatalytic mechanisms. The performance of perovskite oxides is enhanced by lattice O vacancies and superoxide oxygen ions, which have excellent properties for electrooxidation. However, their limited electron transfer kinetics, stability, and selectivity necessitate composite materials to improve their readiness for scientific development. The review also identifies future challenges and provides recommendations.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuo Shi, Mingmin Jia, Meisheng Li, Shouyong Zhou, Yijiang Zhao, Jing Zhong, Dingliang Dai, Jianhao Qiu
Summary: Zinc oxide-graphitic carbon nitride (ZnO@g-C3N4) composite membranes were prepared by growing ZnO crystals in the g-C3N4 membrane. The embedded ZnO crystals repaired non-selective defects and improved dye retention. The hetero-structures between ZnO and g-C3N4 promoted electron-hole separation, enhancing the photocatalytic and anti-fouling performance of the composite membranes. The optimized sample showed excellent dye removal and self-cleaning under visible light irradiation.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lei Zhou, Yubo Yan, Hengyang Mao, Shouyong Zhou, Jiayu Hui, Haodong Li, Meisheng Li, Yijiang Zhao, Qi Zhang, Shanshan Xia
Summary: This study successfully prepared a novel and low-cost calcium-based ceramic membrane and impregnated sulfamethoxazole onto the membrane by peroxymonosulfate activation. The optimized membrane could remove about 70% of sulfamethoxazole in batch experiments and degrade 58% of sulfamethoxazole in filtration experiments. The study provided a promising strategy for wastewater treatment using natural magnesium aluminum silicate clay minerals.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanfei Yang, Wankai Wang, Meisheng Li, Shouyong Zhou, Junping Zhang, Aiqin Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates that the dendrite growth issue in lithium metal batteries can be effectively tackled by designing leaf-like membranes with hierarchical structure and fluidic channels. The plant leaf-inspired membrane (PLIM) separators, prepared using natural attapulgite nanorods, guide uniform and directed lithium growth, leading to improved Coulombic efficiency and cycling stability. The PLIM separators also show potential for enhancing reversibility and cycling stability in other battery systems.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Asres Bedaso, Jon Adams, Wenbo Peng, David Sibbritt
Summary: This study examines the impact of social support on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of pregnant Australian women. It found that social support plays a direct and mediating role in improving the psychological well-being and HRQoL of pregnant women. Emotional/informational support, tangible support, and affectionate support/positive social interaction were identified as significant mediators in the relationship between perceived stress and mental health-related QoL.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
J. Bayes, A. Bedaso, W. Peng, J. Adams, D. Sibbritt
Summary: Stroke survivors often face significant disabilities and a higher risk of recurrent strokes. Polyphenols have shown promising potential in assisting with rehabilitation and reducing risk factors. However, more research is needed to confirm these findings.
CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xingzhen Zhang, Shouyong Zhou, Zhigang Wang, Xian Wei, Shenxiang Zhang, Jian Jin
Summary: This study presents a facile and scalable method for preparing a hydrogel-coated evaporator to achieve efficient solar-driven water evaporation. The hydrogel-coated foam exhibits excellent photothermal properties, antifouling performance, and salt resistance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hengyang Mao, Jiayun Zhu, Shouyong Zhou, Jiaming Wang, Mengting Li, Ailian Xue, Meisheng Li, Yijiang Zhao, Wenbo Peng, Weihong Xing
Summary: In this study, magnetic palygorskite (m-Pal) nanofibers were obtained by anchoring Fe3O4 nanoparticles onto the surface of palygorskite. Composite membranes composed of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and m-Pal were prepared during a magnetic field assisted phase inversion process. The m-Pal can be elevated to the membrane surface due to magnetic force, thus adjusting membrane performance.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kim Usher, Debra Jackson, Wenbo Peng, Suruchi Amarasena, Debbie Mccowan, Joe Miller, Belinda Cashman, David Sibbritt
Summary: This study analyzed the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) mental health service claims for Indigenous people in Australia and found a decline in the utilization of mental health services, particularly follow-up psychology services, during the COVID-19 pandemic. This suggests a potential deficit in mental health care for Indigenous populations, which may lead to poorer mental health outcomes in the future.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mahesan Naidu Subramaniam, Zhentao Wu, Pei Sean Goh, Shouyong Zhou
Summary: This review article focuses on the development of composite biochar-based photocatalysts (BBP) for wastewater treatment using agricultural and poultry waste-derived biochar (BC). The synthesis techniques and properties of BC and BBP are discussed in detail. The review also explores the role of BC in enhancing the performance of BBP and its synergistic effects on the degradation of different types of pollutants. Additionally, the challenges associated with the practical application of BBP are elaborated.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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)