Article
Chemistry, Physical
G. Naveen Kumar, Bader Al-Aifan, R. Parameshwaran, V. Vinayaka Ram
Summary: A new microencapsulated organic PCM (MicroPCM) was developed in this study, showing good thermal energy storage properties, high latent heat of fusion, and excellent thermal stability, making it a promising candidate for low temperature thermal energy storage.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Ali Dorieh, Mohammad Farajollah Pour, Sogand Ghafari Movahed, Antonio Pizzi, Peyman Pouresmaeel Selakjani, Mohammad Valizadeh Kiamahalleh, Hamid Hatefnia, Mohammad Hassan Shahavi, Roozbeh Aghaei
Summary: Nanomaterials play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of MFR adhesives, improving mechanical properties, thermal stability, fire retardancy, and reducing free formaldehyde emission. The use of nanotechnology in synthesizing MFR nanocomposites can significantly decrease environmental and health hazards.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Daikun Jia, Jianxiao Yang, Jiyu He, Xiangmei Li, Rongjie Yang
Summary: The study synthesized novel flame retardant polyols MF3.5 and MB3F3 to improve the flame retardancy of PUF, effectively reducing the risk of fire while maintaining the thermal insulation properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shanfeng Xu, Hui Xiao, Yuzhu Chen, Jing Li, Ke Jiang, Xie He, Jialin Zhang, Yongze Jiang, Xingyan Huang, Jiulong Xie, Jinqiu Qi
Summary: In this study, tea powder was used as a filler to produce low-formaldehyde-emission tea-based melamine-modified urea-formaldehyde resin. The thermal stabilities and performance of the resulting resin were characterized. The addition of tea powder showed positive effects on improving the properties of the plywood.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shiyu Luo, Yanping He, Linhua Zhu, Tian Si, Yanlin Sun
Summary: Core oils' properties are crucial for the microencapsulation process. Melamine-formaldehyde (MF) microcapsules were fabricated using 12 representative single componential core oils with different chemical structures, logP, solubility, interfacial tension (IFT), and viscosity. The study found that core oils' properties influenced the morphology, particle sizes, encapsulation efficiencies, zeta potentials, and rupture forces of the microcapsules. The research established correlations between the various performances of microcapsules and core oils' properties, and introduced logP as a criterion for predicting encapsulation work and application performances of microcapsules.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Archaeology
Agnieszka Defus, Elena Possenti, Antonio Sansonetti, Cristina Tedeschi, Chiara Colombo, Danilo Biondelli, Silvia Vettori, Marco Realini
Summary: The study investigates the use of di-ammonium hydrogen phosphate (DAP) as a consolidation treatment for lime-based mortars, finding that phosphate-based treatment shows great promise for improving the mechanical properties of mortar and resulting in some noticeable color changes.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fatma Erzin, Yeliz Konuklu
Summary: This study aimed to synthesize and characterize microencapsulated phase-change material for thermal energy storage applications, using hexadecane as the core material. Microcapsules were synthesized using different resins and amounts of resorcinol, resulting in colored hexadecane microcapsules with good thermal properties and mechanical stability. Characterization through DSC, SEM, and FTIR confirmed the successful synthesis of leakage-free microcapsules.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cong Sui, Jon A. Preece, Zhibing Zhang, Shu-Hong Yu
Summary: MF-based microcapsules were designed and synthesised with various polymers to achieve different release rates in aqueous environments, demonstrating a wide range of release rates under different conditions using a variety of polymers and model active substances.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Forestry
Petr Cermak, Jan Baar, Jakub Domeny, Eva Vybohova, Radim Rousek, Petr Paril, Anna Oberle, Iveta Cabalova, Dominik Hess, Michal Vodak, Martin Brabec
Summary: The wood-water interactions of modified beech wood were studied, and the results showed that the extent of interaction depended on the thermal modification temperature and type of chemical modification. Thermally modified wood had lower water vapour absorption, with more severe treatments resulting in greater reduction. Acetylation had the greatest impact on water vapour absorption and dimensional stability. Modified wood also exhibited slower and gradual swelling compared to the reference specimens.
Article
Polymer Science
Shenjie Han, Jingpeng Li, Qingyun Ding, Jian Zang, Yulian Lu, Longfei Zhang, La Hu
Summary: In this study, MAP microcapsules (MCMAPs) with monoammonium phosphate (MAP) as the internal core and melamine-formaldehyde (MF) as the external shell were prepared via in situ polymerization. The effects of synthesis conditions on the properties of MCMAPs were systematically investigated. The results showed that optimal preparation conditions include a reaction temperature of 75°C, a polymerization time of 3 h, and a reaction pH value of 5.5. These findings provide valuable reference for the preparation of MCMAPs and the application of MAP microcapsules in flame-retardant materials.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elena Possenti, Claudia Conti, G. Diego Gatta, Nicoletta Marinoni, Marco Merlini, Marco Realini, Gavin B. M. Vaughan, Chiara Colombo
Summary: This paper proposes the use of synchrotron X-ray diffraction computed tomography (XRDCT) to non-destructively study diammonium hydrogen phosphate (DAP) consolidating treatments for stone conservation. The study explores the mineralogical composition and localization of crystalline phases formed in a complex mixture, highlighting the coexistence of hydroxyapatite and octacalcium phosphate. The research demonstrates the feasibility and high potential of XRDCT to investigate conservation treatments with CH stone materials.
Article
Archaeology
Agnieszka Defus, Antonio Sansonetti, Elena Possenti, Cristina Tedeschi, Silvia Vettori, Marco Realini
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of DAP as a consolidation treatment for artificially weathered lime-based mortars. The results show that DAP treatment significantly restored the physical and cohesive properties of weathered mortars, and a novel protocol for surface cohesion evaluation through peeling tests combined with image analysis is proposed.
JOURNAL OF CULTURAL HERITAGE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Latha Krishnan, Baljinder K. Kandola, Dario Deli, John R. Ebdon
Summary: A novel blend of unsaturated polyester (UP) resin with an inherently flame-retardant and char-forming melamine formaldehyde (MF) resin has been prepared, resulting in reduced flammability of the UP resin. The blend exhibits low smoke output and char forming attributes, making it suitable for fire-retardant gel coat applications.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andres Felipe Jaramillo, Andres Diaz-Gomez, Jesus Ramirez, Maria Elizabeth Berrio, Vanessa Cornejo, David Rojas, Luis Felipe Montoya, Adriana Mera, Manuel Francisco Melendrez
Summary: Microencapsulation of dihydrogen ammonium phosphate (MAP) combined with tannins from Pinus radiata was studied for fire-resistant coatings. The resulting microcapsules showed better flame resistance than commercial coatings, with properties similar to commercial coatings but slightly decreased adherence.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
An Zheng, Yingying Tang, Mingxin Zhang
Summary: The effect of electron beam irradiation on the mechanical properties of MUF impregnated wood has been investigated. Low-dose irradiation enhances the mechanical properties and reduces formaldehyde emission, while high-dose irradiation deteriorates the mechanical properties.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Xiang Yan, Aurelie Cayla, Fabien Salaun, Eric Devaux, Pengqing Liu, Jianzhao Mao, Tingjian Huang
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Xiang Yan, Aurelie Cayla, Fabien Salaun, Eric Devaux, Pengqing Liu, Tingjian Huang
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
A. Marolleau, F. Salaun, D. Dupont, H. Gidik, S. Ducept
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sara Raeisi, Seyed Mandi Ojagh, Parastoo Pourashouri, Fabien Salaun, Siew Young Quek
Summary: This study investigated the fortification of chicken nuggets with encapsulated fish oil and garlic essential oil as a delivery system for omega-3 fatty acids, showing that this addition significantly delayed lipid oxidation and microbiological spoilage during refrigerated storage while improving sensory quality and overall acceptability of the samples. The use of 8% encapsulated FO-GEO provided the best antioxidative and antimicrobial properties, while 4% encapsulated FO-GEO exhibited the best sensory scores during the 20-day storage period.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shengchang Zhang, Yuan Chen, Christine Campagne, Fabien Salaun
Review
Polymer Science
Zhongchen He, Francois Rault, Maryline Lewandowski, Elham Mohsenzadeh, Fabien Salaun
Summary: PVDF as a piezoelectric polymer shows excellent properties and has various forms of applications, especially in the field of nanofibers. Electrospinning is an efficient technique for producing PVDF nanofibers with high beta phase fraction and crystallinity.
Article
Polymer Science
Ashik Md Faisal, Fabien Salaun, Stephane Giraud, Ada Ferri, Yan Chen, Lichuan Wang
Summary: The study aims to characterize the FIR emission properties and thermogravimetric analysis of ceramic-embedded polyurethane films. Incorporating ceramic particles like aluminum oxide, silicon dioxide, and titanium dioxide individually with water-based polyurethane binder showed significant improvement in FIR emissive property of the films.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ghada Ben Hamad, Zohir Younsi, Hassane Naji, Fabien Salauen
Summary: The paper reviews the properties of PCMs, studies on microencapsulation techniques, and emphasizes critical examination of existing techniques and factors influencing microcapsule performance. It investigates microencapsulation efficiency and limitations of each technique, highlighting optimal operating conditions for each process.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shengchang Zhang, Fabien Salaun, Pengqing Liu, Christine Campagne
Summary: In this study, an integrated process was used to optimize functional microcapsules and achieve non-destructive adhesion on textile surfaces, eliminating the use of binders and realizing green and efficient production.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhongchen He, Francois Rault, Astha Vishwakarma, Elham Mohsenzadeh, Fabien Salaun
Summary: Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF)-electrosprayed nanofibers have garnered significant interest for their flexibility and piezoelectric properties compared to other piezoelectric materials. This study investigates the influence of working and formulation parameters on the morphology, crystal structure, and beta-phase generation of PVDF nanofibers. Additionally, it analyzes the dispersion state of PVDF molecular chains in the solvent and its effect on electrospinning results. Furthermore, the study discusses the quantitative impact of nanofiber orientation on piezoelectric properties, finding that the alignment of nanofibers does not affect their piezoelectric performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shengchang Zhang, Pengqing Liu, Yuan Chen, Christine Campagne, Fabien Salaun
Summary: This study focuses on achieving the electro-microencapsulation of phase change materials using Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) as the shell. The effects of PLA concentration and n-hexadecane addition on the microencapsulation process and properties of the microcapsules are investigated. The results show that with increasing n-hexadecane addition, the loading content of n-hexadecane increases while the encapsulation efficiency decreases. Higher loading content and encapsulation efficiency are obtained from higher PLA concentration solutions.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Neeraj Mandlekar, Aurelie Cayla, Francois Rault, Stephane Giraud, Jinping Guan, Fabien Salauen
Summary: Polyamide 11 (PA) blends based on char-forming industrial lignin and aluminum phosphinate (AlP) were prepared using a green and eco-friendly approach to improve flame retardant properties. The addition of industrial lignin and AlP increased the thermal stability and reduced fire parameters such as heat release rate and total heat release. The formation of a protective graphite layer in the condensed phase contributed to the improved fire-retardant properties.
FIRE AND MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Khmais Zdiri, Aurelie Cayla, Adel Elamri, Annaelle Erard, Fabien Salaun
Summary: This article provides an overview on the modification and application of alginate fibers with nano-particles, adhesive peptides, and natural or synthetic polymers. Alginate fibers are known for their sol-gel transformation, remarkable ion exchange properties, and acid stability, and have wide-ranging applications in cosmetics, sensors, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and water treatment.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
X. Yan, A. Cayla, E. Devaux, B. Otazaghine, F. Salaun
Summary: The study demonstrated the fabrication of immiscible polymeric blend fibers of PP and PVA, with modified kaolinite particles incorporated into the structure. After selective phase extraction, the knitted structure could be maintained with numerous micro/nanofibers left, while kaolinite particles still appeared on the surface. The mechanical enhancement of the knitted fabrics, particularly when using Janus particles, was observed even after selective phase extraction, surpassing the effects of conventional chemical treatments.
EXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Neeraj Mandlekar, Aurelie Cayla, Francois Rault, Stephane Giraud, Fabien Salaun, Jinping Guan
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)
