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Polymer Science
Karoliina Helanto, Riku Talja, Orlando J. Rojas
Summary: The addition of talc in composites based on PLA and a biodegradable polyester was found to improve barrier properties without increasing mechanical strength. This indicates the potential for commercial PLA-based blends filled with talc to enhance their performance in terms of barrier properties.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Saefur Rohman, Kaewta Kaewtatip, Duangporn Kantachote, Manee Tantirungkij
Summary: Blending alginate with starch to prepare hydrogels creates a more suitable matrix for cell entrapment, with starch helping beads retain their spherical shape and increasing cell encapsulation efficiency.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Noor Izyan Syazana Mohd Yusoff, Weng Hong Tham, Mat Uzir Wahit, Mohammed Rafiq Abdul Kadir, Tuck-Whye Wong
Summary: Biodegradable poly(sorbitol sebacate malate)/hydroxyapatite composites were synthesized through one-step polycondensation, and the addition of hydroxyapatite improved the mechanical properties of the materials. In vitro degradation and cytotoxicity tests showed good degradation performance and biocompatibility of the composites.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Benjamin Le Delliou, Olivier Vitrac, Mickael Castro, Stephane Bruzaud, Sandra Domenek
Summary: Melt blending of PHBV and PBSA was investigated, and it was found that they were immiscible. The crystallization rate of both materials increased in the blends, and the rigidity could be modulated by adding PBSA, while the elongation at break was governed by PHBV.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Bhausaheb S. Rajput, Thien An Phung Hai, Natasha R. Gunawan, Marissa Tessman, Nitin Neelakantan, Gordon B. Scofield, Jose Brizuela, Anton A. Samoylov, Miheer Modi, Jenna Shepherd, Amal Patel, Robert S. Pomeroy, Naser Pourahmady, Stephen P. Mayfield, Michael D. Burkart
Summary: In the development of renewable polyurethanes, the preparation of low viscosity polyester-polyols has been a challenge. This study successfully prepared low viscosity polyols by mixing various bio-based monomers. The resulting thermoplastic polyurethanes displayed excellent physical and mechanical properties and demonstrated good biodegradability in compost environments.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Phetdaphat Boonsuk, Apinya Sukolrat, Sirinya Chantarak, Antonios Kelarakis, Chiraphon Chaibundit
Summary: A series of blend films containing PVA and different types of cassava starch were prepared using solution casting method. The films showed a bilayer structure and had fast degradation properties. Some of the blend films exhibited better performance than low density polyethylene, suggesting their potential for widespread applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Joemer Adorna, Ruby Lynn Ventura, Van Dien Dang, Ruey-An Doong, Jey-R S. Ventura
Summary: The study incorporated cheap fillers such as cellulose and calcium carbonate into PHB to reduce manufacturing costs while retaining properties; the self- and co-agglomeration of fillers impact the miscibility and performance of the material.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Monika, Khalid Mehmood, Vimal Katiyar
Summary: The blend of PLA/FG with the presence of DCP through melt extrusion process shows potential for producing films with tailored characteristics, improved interfacial interaction, increased toughness, UV-C blocking effect, and hydrophobicity. The study also confirmed the grafting of PLA chains on FG through formation of new C-C linkage, and POM studies revealed higher crystal density in PLA/1FG compared to PLA at 120 degrees C. This melt extrusion process has great potential for developing bionanocomposite films and overcoming specific drawbacks of FG with the assistance of DCP.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Maria Jorda-Reolid, Ana Ibanez-Garcia, Linda Catani, Asuncion Martinez-Garcia
Summary: This study aimed to improve the ductile properties of rigid and/or brittle biodegradable polymers by preparing binary blends. PLA, PHA, and TPS were blended with different amounts of PBS to reduce stiffness and brittleness. The compatibility and mechanical properties of the blends were studied. Flexibility increased with the addition of PBS, but the achieved compatibility was limited, leading to a low impact resistance improvement. Therefore, other blend options with EVA-based material were explored, improving the impact resistance and flexibility of PLA material.
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Polymer Science
Jin Zhao, Zengcheng Yu, Huafeng Tian, Shilin Liu, Xiaogang Luo
Summary: The study demonstrates that using natural resource bagasse can improve the acoustic performance of biofoams, and by adjusting the filler content, the acoustic effects of sound absorbing materials can be controlled and enhanced.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Alana G. de Souza, Rafaela R. Ferreira, Julio Harada, Derval S. Rosa
Summary: This study developed biodegradable PBAT/PLA composites with different fillers to enhance their physicochemical properties and biodegradability. The composites showed high tensile strength, good thermal performance and low water absorption, making them suitable as mulching films for lettuce crops. Biodegradation and ecotoxicity tests indicated that the developed films are environmentally friendly and beneficial for crop growth.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Clizia Aversa, Massimiliano Barletta, Annamaria Gisario, Rosa Prati, Silvia Vesco
Summary: The stretch blow molding process of plastic preforms is widely used for bottle manufacturing, but plastic bottles are not commonly used in the alcoholic beverage sector due to poor gas impermeability and high environmental footprint. Bioplastic materials offer an ecological alternative to conventional plastics, but they are more expensive and complex to process.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Masakazu Nishida, Shigeru Bito, Masahiro Nishida
Summary: The study investigated the effects of various shapes and addition amounts of crosslinking reagents on the expression mechanisms of polymer properties in PHB and PCL blends. It was found that the elasticity of the blends increased with the addition of liquid crosslinking reagents, while the toughness decreased with the addition of solid crosslinking reagents.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Huang, Harald Brunig, Michael Thomas Mueller, Sven Wiessner
Summary: The study explored the impact of electron induced reactive processing (EIReP) on the properties of biodegradable PLA/PCL blends, showing improved melt strength and elastic behavior. Increasing the applied dose of EIReP led to higher crystallinity in the PLA phase and enhanced impact toughness of the blends. However, higher doses hindered chain mobility during fiber formation, impacting the crystallinity and mechanical properties of the fibers spun from irradiated blends.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Md. Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy, Md. Elias Uddin
Summary: The aim of this study is to fabricate biodegradable composite films using leather shavings and leather buffing blended with linear low density polyethylene. The fabricated films showed improved oxygen gas barrier properties, mechanical properties, and biodegradability, making them suitable for packaging and interior partitioning applications.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Jia-Zhuang Xu, Orhun K. Muratoglu, Ebru Oral
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS RESEARCH PART B-APPLIED BIOMATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yue Ren, Zong-Yin Zhang, Ri-Tong Lan, Lu Xu, Ying Gao, Baisong Zhao, Jia-Zhuang Xu, Rizwan M. Gul, Zhong-Ming Li
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhi Lv, Jia-Ning Qiao, Ying-Nan Song, Xu Ji, Jian-Hua Tang, Ding-Xiang Yan, Jun Lei, Zhong-Ming Li
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Ying-Nan Song, Yue Li, Ding-Xiang Yan, Jun Lei, Zhong-Ming Li
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Nan Song, Mao-Qin Lei, Jun Lei, Zhong-Ming Li
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Y. -N. Song, M. -Q. Lei, J. Lei, Z. -M. Li
MATERIALS TODAY ENERGY
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ying-Nan Song, Mao-Qin Lei, Dong-Lin Han, Yu-Chuan Huang, Shuai-Peng Wang, Jian-Yang Shi, Yue Li, Ling Xu, Jun Lei, Zhong-Ming Li
Summary: A Janus membrane with switchable cooling and heating functions was fabricated, showing significant temperature drops and rises in different modes, along with outstanding properties such as infrared camouflaging, electromagnetic shielding, solvent tolerance, waterproofness, and high flexibility, offering promising prospects for thermal management applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhao-Bo Sun, Ying-Nan Song, Guo-Qi Ma, Ping-Ping Gao, Ze-Xiang Xie, Xue-Qin Gao, Yue Li, Jia-Zhuang Xu, Gan-Ji Zhong, Zhong-Ming Li
Summary: Inspired by the characteristics of natural materials, an oriented and gradient cocontinuous structure is designed to achieve excellent mechanical performance. This structure enhances tensile strength, modulus, elongation, and impact strength in biodegradable blends, providing a promising balance of strength, hardness, and toughness. The tuning of cocontinuous structure with gradient and oriented features is suggested as a new pathway toward the development of materials systems with unprecedented mechanical performance.
MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Qing Meng, Hua Zhang, Yingnan Song, Xiao Yang, Jinhong Yu, Jiangtao Li, Yong Li
Summary: The study utilized a binary system of beta-silicon nitride and aluminum oxide to enhance the thermal conductivity of epoxy composites, while maintaining low dielectric loss. The multifunctional features of the epoxy composites make them potentially applicable in various fields.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mao-Qin Lei, Yu-Fan Hu, Ying-Nan Song, Yue Li, Yong Deng, Kai Liu, Li Xie, Jian-Hua Tang, Dong-Lin Han, Jun Lei, Zhong-Ming Li
Summary: A transparent dual-layer film was fabricated for daytime radiative cooling, with improved dispersion of SiO2 NPs in PMMA and high transparency; the film demonstrated excellent cooling capacity and lowered the temperature significantly in both outdoor and automotive cooling tests.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Siyi Zhang, Maohua Li, Zhicong Miao, Yalin Zhao, Yingnan Song, Jinhong Yu, Zhixiong Wu, Jiangtao Li, Wei Wang, Yong Li, Laifeng Li
Summary: Efficient heat dissipation is crucial for high-power electronic packaging equipment. In this study, three-dimensional boron nitride nanosheets/graphene aerogels were used as heat transferring skeletons for epoxy nanocomposites. The resulting composites showed significantly enhanced thermal conductivity and mechanical properties and demonstrated superior cooling efficiency when used as heat spreaders for high-power LED modules.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Siyuan Yang, Yingnan Song, Yanling Hu, HongJin Chen, Dongliang Yang, Xuejiao Song
Summary: This article summarizes the important role of copper ions in tumor development and the application of copper-based nanotherapeutic systems in tumor therapy. The multifaceted roles of copper ions, including copper depletion therapy, copper-based cytotoxins, copper-ion-based chemodynamic therapy and its combination with other treatments, and copper-ion-induced ferroptosis and cuproptosis activation are discussed. Furthermore, the perspectives for the further development of copper-ion-based nanomedicines for tumor therapy and clinic translation are presented.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Song Yang, Yue-Yi Wang, Ying-Nan Song, Li-Chuan Jia, Gan-Ji Zhong, Ling Xu, Ding-Xiang Yan, Jun Lei, Zhong-Ming Li
Summary: The ultrathin and flexible composite film made of PHBV and AgNWs demonstrated excellent EMI shielding effectiveness and reliability. Its high conductivity and transparency, along with stability under harsh environmental conditions, make it a promising material for flexible electronics and wearable devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ying-Nan Song, Mao-Qin Lei, Lu-Feng Deng, Jun Lei, Zhong-Ming Li
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ling Xu, Jian Teng, Lei Li, Hua-Dong Huang, Jia-Zhuang Xu, Yue Li, Peng-Gang Ren, Gan-Ji Zhong, Zhong-Ming Li
