Article
Polymer Science
Nikruesong Tohluebaji, Chatchai Putson, Nantakan Muensit, Jureeporn Yuennan
Summary: This study investigates the electrostrictive and structural properties of P(VDF-HFP) nanofibers modified with conductive polymer polyaniline (PANI). The composite nanofibers showed uniform fibers without bead formation, with decreased water contact angle and increased dielectric properties and electromechanical response as the PANI content increased. The results suggest that P(VDF-HFP)/PANI composite nanofibers may offer a promising route for electrostrictive applications in actuation, MEMS, and sensors.
Article
Polymer Science
Gayathri Thanasekaran, M. Basheer Ahamed, Kalim Deshmukh, Subramanian Venkatachalam
Summary: Iron oxide nanoparticles, graphene nanoplatelets, and nanodiamonds were used to reinforce poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) nanocomposites. The structure, morphology, thermal behavior, and dielectric properties of the synthesized nanocomposites were studied. The electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness of the nanocomposites was also investigated.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Amjad Albiladi, Lassaad Gzara, Hussam Organji, Nazeeha S. Alkayal, Alberto Figoli
Summary: The major challenge in membrane distillation (MD) is membrane wetting caused by pollutants. This study focused on fabricating hydrophobic membranes for brine treatment using electrospun PVDF-HFP nanofiber membranes. The effects of solvent composition and polymer concentration on the electrospinning process were investigated, and post-treatment was carried out to optimize membrane performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Joao P. Serra, Liliana C. Fernandes, Nelson Pereira, Arkaitz Fidalgo-Marijuan, Jose M. Porro, Carlos M. Costa, Daniela M. Correia, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez
Summary: PVDF-HFP films incorporating different types of imidazolium ionic liquids with different magnetic anions and imidazolium cation chain lengths have been developed for humidity-sensing applications. The IL/PVDF-HFP composites exhibit a porous structure independently of the IL anion type and cation chain length. The inclusion of ILs induces polymer crystallization into the electroactive beta phase, with the most noticeable increase observed for PVDF-HFP/[Bmim][FeCl4]. The hybrid samples show a decrease in thermal stability and yield strength, with PVDF-HFP/[Bmim]2[Co(SCN)4] samples experiencing the most significant decrease. PVDF-HFP/[Bmim]2[Co-(SCN)4] and PVDF-HFP/[Bmim][FeCl4] composites display the highest magnetization. The PVDF-HFP/[Bmim]2[CoCl4] composite exhibits the highest relative humidity sensing response. The developed IL/polymer composites show potential for humidity sensing applications.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ketly Pontes, Bluma G. Soares
Summary: A Polyaniline@carbon nanotube hybrid with an electrical conductivity of 5.2 S/cm was successfully prepared through inverted emulsion polymerization. Conductive composites based on poly (vinylidene fluoride-cohexafluoropropylene) loaded with different amounts of the hybrid exhibited excellent electrical conductivity and electromagnetic wave attenuation.
Article
Polymer Science
Atefeh Torabi, Seyyed Hassan Jafari, Hossein Ali Khonakdar, Vahabodin Goodarzi, Liyun Yu, Volker Altstadt, Anne Ladegaard Skov
Summary: Poly(vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene) is a well-known piezoelectric polymer with unique properties, but its dielectric constant is not suitable for practical applications. To address this issue, a combination of barium titanate and carbon nanotube nanoparticles is used to enhance the dielectric properties. Blending the polymer with polycarbonate allows for better dispersion and localization of the nanofillers. These nanocomposites show improved dielectric properties and piezoresponse behavior, while maintaining low dielectric loss. The thermomechanical properties are also promising due to the high dispersion quality and interaction between the polymer chains and nanofillers. These electroactive nanocomposites have the potential to be used as piezoelectric pressure sensors.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Xiaojia Zhao, Chaoqun Li, Fangqian Yin, Tingchun Zhu, Guirong Peng
Summary: The sandwich-structured fluorinated graphene (FGN)/poly(vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoro-propylene) [P(VDFHFP)] composites with various FGN constituents were fabricated via a layer-by-layer solution casting technique and studied by dielectric relaxation spectroscopy (DRS) at various temperatures. The dielectric parameters increased with temperature and decreased with the addition of FGN, showing non-Debye relaxation process in the composites.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Huiquan Ju, Sheng Lei, Fajun Wang, Dongjie Yang, Junfei Ou, Alidad Amirfazli
Summary: Daytime Radiative Cooling (DRC) is a non-consumptive and non-polluting cooling technology that transfers heat through thermal radiation. This work uses a self-cleaning coating with a radiative cooling function, made from modified calcined kaolin (CK) and poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (P). The coating demonstrates excellent performance with high solar reflectance and infrared emissivity, as well as a significant cooling effect in direct outdoor sunlight.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Liang Lu, Chunwen Sun, Jian Hao, Zelin Wang, Sergio F. Mayer, Maria Teresa Fernandez-Diaz, Jose Antonio Alonso, Bingsuo Zou
Summary: This work studies magnesium-doped Na3Zr2Si2PO12 as a solid electrolyte for solid-state Na-CO2 batteries, and utilizes a composite electrolyte composed of highly conductive Na3.2Zr1.9Mg0.1Si2PO12 and high processability PVDF-HFP to assemble a solid-state Na-CO2 battery, demonstrating promising performance.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pan Zhang, Rui Li, Jian Huang, Boyu Liu, Mingjiong Zhou, Bizheng Wen, Yonggao Xia, Shigeto Okada
Summary: In this study, a flexible PVDF-HFP-based GPE doped with PEO and SiO2 was developed using a universal immersion precipitation method, which showed high ionic conductivity and lithium-ion transference number. The porous GPE enhanced the electrochemical performance of LiFePO4 cells, improving rate capability and cycling stability while inhibiting lithium dendrite growth for enhanced battery safety. The simplicity and potential of this novel GPE make it a promising candidate for high-performance Li-ion batteries.
Article
Polymer Science
Ning Li, Youmin Gu, Junhui Gong
Summary: The pyrolysis and combustion behaviors of PVDF-HFP, a promising polymer matrix in lithium-ion polymer battery, were investigated experimentally and numerically. A fully developed model was found to be reliable and showed good agreement with experimental results, predicting key parameters such as ignition times accurately.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shewli Pratihar, Epsita Kar, Shrabanee Sen
Summary: In the face of fossil fuel depletion and pollution, flexible and self-powered piezoelectric energy harvesters (PZEH) offer a sustainable solution. By incorporating Al@ZnO into PVDF-HFP, a novel PZEH with high polarity and energy conversion efficiency was fabricated. Furthermore, applying a high electric field to the nanocomposite significantly enhanced its output voltage and energy storage efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qingchuan Du, Shumin Shi, Lida Zhang, Zhongyuan Yan, Xu Zeng, Jingjing Wu, Weixin Zhou, Zhen-Dong Huang, Titus Masese, Yanwen Ma
Summary: The study developed separators based on the building concept of a bird's nest, consisting of SiO2 nanowires reinforced with PVDF-HFP. Compared to bare SiO2 nanowire separators, the hybrid separators show improved mechanical properties due to a strong crosslink effect, while maintaining excellent electrolyte wettability and ionic conductivity. Lithium metal batteries with these hybrid separators exhibit excellent rate performance and cyclic stability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ashkan Dargahi, Ryan Schultz, Joel Runka, Hossein Ashrafizadeh, Bo Xu, Hani E. Naguib
Summary: This study focuses on the nonlinear creep characteristics of extruded Poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) at temperatures between 40 ℃ and 80 ℃, and tensile stress levels of 5 MPa to 12.5 MPa. The results indicate that nonlinearity occurs at around 60 ℃, and relaxation begins at 100 ℃ above the measured glass transition temperature of PVDF-HFP. The Findley power law model is used to develop a generalized temperature-and stress-dependent model, which effectively describes the nonlinear creep behavior of the polymer under different temperature and stress conditions.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
B. Hermenegildo, C. Ribeiro, N. Perinka, P. Martins, M. Trchova, M. Hajna, J. Stejskal, S. Lanceros-Mendez
Summary: Electrospun membranes with an active response play an important role in tissue regeneration by improving the ability to mimic the cellular microenvironment. This study developed PVDF electrospun fibers coated with PANI and PPy, which showed increased surface electrical conductivity and hydrophilicity while remaining biocompatible, resulting in slight enhancement in metabolic activity of L929 fibroblasts.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lucas Ollivier-Lamarque, Sebastien Livi, Tetsuya Uchimoto, Nicolas Mary
Summary: Epoxy thermosets are widely used as protective coatings due to their high surface coverage and excellent corrosion resistance. This study compares the water uptake of epoxy-amine networks with an aliphatic amine curing agent and epoxy networks initiated with a phosphonium ionic liquid. The results show that epoxy-ionic liquid systems are less sensitive to water uptake and have lower water diffusion coefficients compared to epoxy-amine samples.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Houssem Chabane, Sebastien Livi, Jannick Duchet-Rumeau, Jean-Francois Gerard
Summary: New epoxy-amine networks incorporating unmodified and IL-modified POSS (R) Ph were developed, resulting in solid electrolytes with improved thermal stability and hydrophobicity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tony Kui, Charline Chardin, Jacques Rouden, Sebastien Livi, Jerome Baudoux
Summary: This study presents a flexible and efficient method to synthesize versatile building blocks with sulfonates as valuable anions, resulting in new epoxidized salts with high structural variability and good chemical and thermal stability (>300 degrees C).
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jose Carlos Ferreira Junior, Nima Moghimian, Giovanna Gutierrez, Emna Helal, Abdellah Ajji, Guilherme Mariz de Oliveira Barra, Nicole R. Demarquette
Summary: Graphene-based composites show promise in flexible packaging to protect electronic devices, with experimental results indicating a significant reduction in gas permeability at certain G content levels. However, increasing G concentration can lead to deteriorating barrier and mechanical properties. Surface finishing may introduce defects, but these can be prevented through proper design of coextrusion layers.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Camila Aparecida Zimmermann, Giseli Contri, Silvia Daniela Araujo da Silva Ramoa, Luiz Gustavo Ecco, Guilherme Mariz de Oliveira Barra
Summary: This study investigates the anticorrosion properties of a waterborne polyurethane dispersion containing polyaniline and discusses the concept of electrical percolation threshold. The results show that the mixture reaches the electrical percolation threshold at a polyaniline:PSS content of 6%. The coatings prepared below this threshold exhibit good hydrophobicity, adhesion, and electrical properties, while the coatings prepared at or above the threshold show porosity, poor adhesion, and signs of active corrosion. The optimal anticorrosion performance is achieved at a polyaniline:PSS content of 3%.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gabriel Perli, Baris Demir, Sebastien Pruvost, Jannick Duchet-Rumeau, Jerome Baudoux, Sebastien Livi
Summary: In this study, a novel bis-imidazolium cycloaliphatic epoxidized room temperature ionic liquid (CEIL) was synthesized and used as molecular brick platforms for designing epoxy networks with high thermal stabilities, good mechanical performances, and promising shape memory behavior. The incorporation of CEIL monomer in the network architecture achieved full degradability for the first time under mild working conditions.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maria Ester Cueto Alfaro, Steferson Luiz Stares, Guilherme Mariz de Oliveira Barra, Dachamir Hotza
Summary: This study aims to analyze the effects of accelerated weathering on the mechanical resistance of a poly(lactic acid) scaffold and estimate its shelf life. The results indicate a shelf life of 150 days for the scaffold under specific conditions, with noticeable surface defects appearing after a certain period of accelerated weathering.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Tony Kui, Sebastien Livi, Jerome Baudoux
Summary: Access to perfluorinated compounds is a growing challenge in the academic and industrial fields to achieve target compounds with specific physico-chemical properties. Inserting a perfluorinated chain in an ionic liquid can improve hydrophobicity, lipophobicity, viscosity, density, and thermal stability. This research presents a new approach for synthesizing perfluorinated imidazolium cation associated with a sulfonate anion as a functionalized partner and characterizes the compound using various spectroscopic techniques.
Article
Polymer Science
Elias Luiz de Souza, Mateus de Sousa Zanzi, Kleber Vieira de Paiva, Jorge Luiz Goes Oliveira, Guilherme Marizde Oliveira Barra, Gabriel Benedet Dutra
Summary: This study investigates the effects of aging on the physical and mechanical properties of commercially available acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) gaskets while maintaining their original geometry. The results showed that longer specimens presented better resistance to thermo-oxidative aging, and limited diffusion oxidation effects promoted non-uniform aging at higher temperatures. The lifetime of the specimens was predicted using compression set as a failure criterion with time-temperature superposition and Arrhenius methods.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Debora P. Schmitz, Bluma G. Soares, Guilherme M. O. Barra, Leonardo Santana
Summary: Polylactic acid (PLA)-based honeycomb samples with different cell sizes and thickness were prepared using 3D printing technology. These honeycomb structures were used as core components in sandwiched multilayer structures with poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and/or PVDF/carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposites. The properties of these structures in terms of microwave absorption were investigated, and it was found that the honeycomb design and the presence of an impedance matching layer influenced the results.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Patricia C. Vargas, Claudia Merlini, Sebastien Livi, Johnny de Nardi Martins, Bluma G. Soares, Guilherme M. O. Barra
Summary: The non-covalent modification of CNTs and xGnP with ILs had a significant impact on the PU matrix. The electrical conductivity and EMI SE of the composites were influenced by the loading, dispersion of the fillers, and the nature of IL. Composites with IL105 showed higher electrical conductivity and EMI SE due to better interaction with the PU matrix compared to composites with IL101.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Diego Salvaro, Joao Marcos Warmling Dudy, Fabiana de Oliveira Palheta, Cristiano Binder, Aloisio Nelmo Klein, Guilherme Mariz de Oliveira Barra, Jose Daniel Biasoli de Mello
Summary: Improving the energy efficiency of mechanical systems and reducing the usage of lubricant oils and related additives are challenging tasks of the 21st century. The application of tribopolymers, such as PEEK, PAEK, and PTFE, is increasing due to their easy processing and lower density. This study investigates the effects of grinding processes and the incorporation of PTFE on the morphology, composition, and tribological properties of PAEK + PTFE blends.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Pedro Jacy Santos Diamantino, Mariana Gadelho Gimenez, Lais Duarte, Analucia Gebler Phillippi, Mutlu Ozcan, Guilherme de Siqueira Ferreira Anzaloni Saavedra, Guilherme Mariz de Oliveira Barra, Thais Marques Simek Vega Goncalves
Summary: Polydopamine (PD) coating is not effective in improving the bond strength between gingiva veneering composite and PEKK, and it is time-consuming and reduces adhesion to PEKK.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Francielle Crocetta Turazzi, Lucas Mores, Eduardo Carasek, Guilherme Mariz de Oliveira Barra
Summary: Different polyanilines were synthesized and evaluated for the determination of three hormones in urine samples. The optimized extraction conditions and calibration curves were established, and the method showed satisfactory detection and quantification limits, as well as good recoveries and precision. The method was successfully applied to analyze urine samples from female volunteers.
JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Gabriel Perli, Marco C. P. Soares, Thiago D. Cabral, Diego L. Bertuzzi, Julio R. Bartoli, Sebastien Livi, Jannick Duchet-Rumeau, Cristiano M. B. Cordeiro, Eric Fujiwara, Catia Ornelas
Summary: This study presents a sustainable and cheap methodology for obtaining carbon nanodots (CNDs) from sugarcane syrup. The CNDs were used to fabricate a fluorescent hydrogel-CNDs composite and a microstructured polymer optical fiber with intrinsic fluorescence. This approach offers a promising alternative for the fabrication of fluorescent materials.
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)
