Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Karol Zalewski, Zbigniew Chylek, Waldemar A. Trzcinski
Summary: A series of rheokinetic studies were conducted to investigate the properties of pure HTPB with a high content of 1,2-vinyl groups. The researchers also examined binder systems involving HTPB, IPDI, and DBTDL, as well as energetic systems containing RDX, HTPB binder system, and hydantoin-based bonding agent. The viscosity-temperature dependency of pure HTPB was used to calculate VFT parameters, and the pot-life and curing rate constants of HTPB/IPDI binder systems were determined. The study also investigated the influence of RDX and bonding agent on the curing process of energetic systems.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hui Ma, Yucun Liu, Tao Chai, Yanwu Yu, Jiahu Guo, Lunchao Zhong, Qin Zhang
Summary: The viscosity buildup during the curing process of a hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB)-based binder system with various curing agents was investigated in this study using a viscometer. The key parameters such as rheological reaction rate constant and pot life were measured and calculated. The results showed that the rheological reaction rate constants and pot lives varied for different curing agents. Furthermore, the HTPB-HDI-trimer binder system exhibited an accelerated trend in viscosity buildup in the late phase, which is significant for improving the properties of the final products in propellant manufacturing and other industries.
Article
Polymer Science
Catherine Thoma, Pia Solt-Rindler, Wilfried Sailer-Kronlachner, Thomas Rosenau, Antje Potthast, Johannes Konnerth, Alessandro Pellis, Hendrikus W. G. van Herwijnen
Summary: This study analyzed the curing process of carbohydrate-amine adhesives with and without 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a key reactant in biomass-derived adhesives. The addition of HMF was found to reduce the activation energy of the curing reaction, thus increasing reactivity. Rheological measurements provided insights into the structure formation of the cured polymer and showed a deviation from homogeneous curing in the viscosity profile.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abolfazl Moein, Abbas Kebritchi
Summary: This study explored the influence of non-reactive POSS nanostructures on the reaction kinetics of polyurethane synthesis. It was found that POSS nanostructures modulated the reaction kinetics between isocyanate and diol, depending on the curing agent and POSS type. Additionally, the type and concentration of POSS also affected the PU synthesis kinetics.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ye Seol Choi, Si Eun Kim, Mi Ran Ha, Jin Chul Kim, Hyun-jong Paik, Sang-Ho Lee, Young Il Park
Summary: The research aims to achieve dual-curing reaction at low temperature using metal acetylacetonates to promote radical and urethane reactions. Analysis showed that Mn(acac)(3) is the best catalyst that can maintain surface properties even at low curing temperatures.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Min Sun, Yufeng Bi, Wei Zhuang, Sai Chen, Pinhui Zhao, Dezheng Pang, Wensheng Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the curing reaction mechanism of PU binders and evaluated the properties of PU mixtures, finding that PU mixtures exhibit better mechanical performance and temperature stability compared to asphalt mixtures.
Article
Polymer Science
Shuang Liu, Xiaodong Li, Mengchen Ge, Xujie Du, Meishuai Zou
Summary: The curing kinetics of MDI-based polyurethane elastomers were studied using various methods to analyze the kinetic parameters and deduce the curing mechanism. The optimal curing conditions were determined using the extrapolation method.
Article
Thermodynamics
Yuxiang Zhou, Hang Tian, Zihang Mei, Yun Liao, Meng Wang
Summary: In this study, starch was liquefied using sulfamic acid as a catalyst, and a starch-based polyurethane coating was prepared. The curing reaction kinetics of the starch-based polyurethane was studied using differential scanning calorimetry, and a curing kinetic equation was established, providing a theoretical basis for the actual curing process of starch-based polyurethane materials.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Heri Budi Wibowo, Hamonangan Rekso Diputro Sitompul, Rika Suwana Budi, Kendra Hartaya, Luthfia Hajar Abdillah, Retno Ardianingsih, Ratih Sanggra Murti Wibowo
Summary: The kinetics of hexogen coating with polyurethane-based hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) using infrared spectrometry was investigated. The study found that the coating kinetics can be described by three reaction steps, and temperature has an effect on the kinetics.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pengli Zhang, Guoliang Zhang, Jiansen Pan, Chunfeng Ma, Guangzhao Zhang
Summary: In this study, a non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) coating with ceramic-like hardness and polymer-like flexibility was prepared by the epoxy-oligosiloxane nanocluster-amine curing reaction and cyclic carbonate-amine polyaddition. The coating exhibited strong adhesion to various substrates and could be modified to have anti-icing, self-cleaning, and anti-smudge capabilities. This novel coating has great potential for applications in foldable devices and marine fields.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandra Magina, Nuno Gama, Luisa Carvalho, Ana Barros-Timmons, Dmitry Victorovitch Evtuguin
Summary: The feasibility of using lignosulfonate from acid sulphite pulping of eucalyptus wood as an unmodified polyol in polyurethane adhesives was evaluated. The addition of poly(ethylene glycol) with M-w 200 (PEG(200)) was found to improve the homogenization of the reaction mixture and enhance adhesive strength.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Hamed Moghimi Rad, Saeed Tavangar Roosta, Seyed Hadi Motamed Shariati, Seyed Ghorban Hosseini
Summary: This study aims to optimize the curing time of HTPB by analyzing the curing process in different conditions. A new solver called CureFOAM was developed using OpenFOAM software, and the effects of various factors on the curing process were simulated and validated. Results showed that increasing temperature by 10 degrees C can reduce curing time to 2 days, and using a fan oven in the Reynolds 1500 range can reduce curing time by up to 50 percent.
PROPELLANTS EXPLOSIVES PYROTECHNICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manawwer Alam, Mohammad Altaf, Mukhtar Ahmed, Mohammed Rafi Shaik, Rizwan Wahab, Jilani Purusottapatnam Shaik, Mohammad Shahzad Samdani, Ashfaq Ahmad
Summary: Nano-composite coatings based on rapeseed oil-based polyurethane (ROPU) and nanocomposites with calcium and magnesium ions demonstrate excellent anti-corrosion performance, outperforming ordinary polyurethane and other existing methods. These advanced coatings open up new possibilities for high-performance coatings in the metal industry.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jared W. Strutton, Levi M. J. Moore, Jacob C. Marcischak, Cassandra D. Alabada, Kamran B. Ghiassi, Jena M. McCollum
Summary: This study analyzed the curing process of hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene (HTPB) polyurethane networks in direct ink writing (DIW) using spectroscopy, rheology, and molecular simulations. The results showed the importance of understanding the location-specific reaction process for high-fidelity DIW implementation through coupled rheology and spectroscopy.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jared W. Strutton, Levi M. J. Moore, Jacob C. Marcischak, Cassandra D. Alabada, Kamran B. Ghiassi, Jena M. McCollum
Summary: This study analyzed the curing process of HTPB polyurethane networks using spectroscopy, rheology, and molecular simulations, highlighting the importance of better understanding the location-specific reaction process for high-fidelity DIW implementation through coupled rheology and spectroscopy.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Milan Thorel, Lourdes Mateos-Hernandez, Baptiste Mulot, Mouna Naila Azzouni, Adnan Hodzic, Hugues Gaillot, Yannick Ruel, Guillaume Desoubeaux, Jean-Baptiste Delaye, Dasiel Obregon, Alejandra Wu-Chuang, Jose de la Fuente, Luis G. Bermudez-Humaran, Veronica Risco-Castillo, Antoine Leclerc, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz
Summary: Aspergillosis is a respiratory disease in birds caused by a fungus called Aspergillus fumigatus. It is a major threat to captive-bred penguin species, but there is currently no vaccine available for prevention. Recent research has shown that oral administration of bacteria with high levels of alpha-Gal can modulate the immune response and protect turkeys from aspergillosis. This study investigated the distribution of alpha-1,3-galactosyltransferase (alpha 1,3GT) genes in the fecal microbiome of Humboldt penguins and found the presence of natural anti-alpha-Gal antibodies in healthy penguins. The results of a trial showed that oral administration of Escherichia coli Nissle, which expresses high alpha-Gal levels, can modulate the immune response in Humboldt penguins and protect them from aspergillosis.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Marinela Contreras, Joaquin Vicente, Jose Joaquin Ceron, Silvia Martinez Subiela, Jose Miguel Urra, Francisco J. Rodriguez-del-Rio, Elisa Ferreras-Colino, Rita Vaz-Rodrigues, Isabel G. de Fernandez G. de Mera, Sandra Antunes, Ana Domingos, Christian Gortazar, Jose de la Fuente
Summary: This study identified potential diagnostic, prognostic, and protective antibody binding epitopes for SARS-CoV-2. The results provide new tools for COVID-19 surveillance and risk evaluation in hospitalized patients, as well as potential insights for the development of new vaccines.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohan Gupta, Roji Raut, Sulochana Manandhar, Ashok Chaudhary, Ujwal Shrestha, Saubhagya Dangol, G. C. Sudarshan, Keshab Raj Budha, Gaurab Karki, Sandra Diaz-Sanchez, Christian Gortazar, Jose de la Fuente, Pragun Rajbhandari, Prajwol Manandhar, Rajindra Napit, Dibesh Karmacharya
Summary: This study aimed to isolate and test potential probiotics bacteria from the cloacal swabs of indigenous chicken breeds in the rural outskirts of Kathmandu valley, Nepal. Four strains of Lactobacillus spp. with potential probiotics properties were identified. Further research is needed to evaluate these strains for use as poultry probiotics feed supplements.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rita Vaz-Rodrigues, Lorena Mazuecos, Margarita Villar, Jose Miguel Urra, Christian Gortazar, Jose de la Fuente
Summary: The aim of this study was to identify serum protein biomarkers for nutritional status to predict disease symptoms in COVID-19 patients before and after vaccination. Proteomics analysis revealed significant differences in serum proteins between pre-vaccine cohorts, with AGPs, CRP, and RBP increasing with COVID-19 severity, while albumin, TTR, and TF decreased. Immunoassay validated the results for albumin and RBP. In post-vaccine cohorts, the same pattern was observed for AGPs, CRP, albumin, and TTR, but TF levels were similar and RBP showed a slight reduction. Immunoassay validated the results for albumin, TTR, and TF. The study identified serum nutritional biomarkers that could predict COVID-19 prognosis and emphasized the importance of personalized nutrition protocols in managing the disease.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
Review
Immunology
Paul D. Kasaija, Marinela Contreras, Halid Kirunda, Ann Nanteza, Fredrick Kabi, Swidiq Mugerwa, Jose de la Fuente
Summary: Anti-tick vaccines have been successfully used in Venezuela to reduce tick populations and tick-borne diseases, but have not been adopted in tropical African countries. This article emphasizes the importance of personalized vaccines and suggests that African governments should invest in research for anti-tick vaccines.
Editorial Material
Immunology
Agustin Estrada-Pena, Jose de la Fuente
Summary: Ticks and tick-borne diseases have a global impact on human and animal health. This study used scientometric analysis to evaluate trends and gaps in anti-tick vaccine research. The analysis revealed the need for new candidates for vaccine development, the lack of participation from African and Asian countries, and the importance of sustained and integrated research.
Article
Microbiology
Jehan Zeb, Baolin Song, Haytham Senbill, Muhammad Umair Aziz, Sabir Hussain, Munsif Ali Khan, Ishtiaq Qadri, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz, Jose de la Fuente, Olivier Andre Sparagano
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive report on ticks infesting dogs in Pakistan, including the epidemiological and phylogenetic aspects of these ticks. The mitochondrial markers cox1 and 16S rRNA were used for molecular characterization of the tick species. The study identified six tick species infesting dogs, including Hyalomma dromedarii, Hyalomma excavatum, Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l., Rhipicephalus turanicus s.s., Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides, and Rhipicephalus microplus.
Article
Ecology
Alberto Moraga-Fernandez, Pilar Oliva-Vidal, Marta Sanchez-Sanchez, Clara Munoz-Hernandez, Jose Maria Martinez, Antoni Margalida, Jose de la Fuente, Isabel G. Fernandez de Mera
Summary: There is a knowledge gap in the study of Argasidae soft ticks and the pathogens they can transmit. These ticks are widely distributed and are often considered typical bird ectoparasites. Tick-parasitized birds can act as reservoirs of pathogens and also spread these infected ticks to new areas.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jose de la Fuente, Agustin Estrada-Pena, Christian Gortazar, Rita Vaz-Rodrigues, Isabel Sanchez, Juan Carrion Tudela
Summary: This study used a citizen science approach to evaluate the risks associated with Lyme borreliosis (LB) and the implementation of control interventions in Spain. The results showed that factors such as age, gender, tick bites, disease clinical signs, comorbidities, health care services, and treatment effectiveness affect LB. The main conclusion of the study is the need for better surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment of LB and related comorbidities, as well as the development and implementation of new interventions.
VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jose de la Fuente, Lorena Mazuecos, Marinela Contreras
Summary: Ticks and tick-borne diseases are a global threat to human and animal health. Developing vaccines for tick control and pathogen transmission is still a challenge. Only two registered vaccines based on recombinant Bm86/Bm95 antigens have been commercialized for controlling cattle-tick infestations. However, new technologies and approaches are being explored for the development of vaccines and paratransgenic interventions to control tick-borne diseases.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Jose de la Fuente, Agustin Estrada-Pena, Marta Rafael, Consuelo Almazan, Sergio Bermudez, Abdelbaset E. Abdelbaset, Paul D. Kasaija, Fredrick Kabi, Foluke Adedayo Akande, Dorcas Oluwakemi Ajagbe, Timothy Bamgbose, Srikant Ghosh, Azhahianambi Palavesam, Penny H. Hamid, Charlotte L. Oskam, Siobhon L. Egan, Amanda Duarte-Barbosa, Olcay Hekimoglu, Matias P. J. Szabo, Marcelo B. Labruna, Ananta Dahal
Summary: In this comprehensive review study, the challenge posed by ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) with growing incidence affecting global human and animal health was addressed. Data and perspectives from different countries and regions were collected to update the current situation with ticks and TBDs and highlight the existing information bias and gaps perceived by society. The study emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary and international collaborations in advancing surveillance, communication, and proposed future directions to address these challenges.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Lorena Mazuecos, Almudena Gonzalez-Garcia, Josede de la Fuente
Summary: This article presents a protocol for genetic transformation of Sphingomonas strains and investigates their interactions with Ixodes scapularis ISE6 tick cells during Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection. This method can be used for controlling tick-borne diseases.
Article
Microbiology
Sandra Diaz-Sanchez, Luis M. Hernandez-Triana, Marcelo B. Labruna, Octavio Merino, Juan Mosqueda, Santiago Nava, Matias Szabo, Evelina Tarragona, Jose M. Venzal, Jose de la Fuente, Agustin Estrada-Pena
Summary: This study investigates the variability of mitochondrial and nuclear genes in the population of cattle ticks in the Neotropics. The results show that the genetic diversity does not correlate with geographic distance or environmental factors, which may be due to recent introduction of the tick, frequent population exchange, and minimal effect of climate on gene evolution rates.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Rita Vaz-Rodrigues, Francisco Feo Brito, Raul Guzman Rodriguez, Lorena Mazuecos, Jose de la Fuente
Summary: Objective Vector-borne diseases are a growing burden worldwide, and the risks of allergic reactions associated with arthropods are increasing. The diversity of allergic reactions makes it difficult to diagnose, prognose, and prevent diseases, requiring better surveillance of arthropod populations and disease diagnosis and management.
ANNALS OF MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Rita Vaz-Rodrigues, Lorena Mazuecos, Margarita Villar, Marinela Contreras, Sara Artigas-Jeronimo, Almudena Gonzalez-Garcia, Christian Gorazar, Jose de la Fuente
Summary: This study used a multi-omics approach to investigate the impact of tick saliva and mammalian meat consumption on the gut transcriptome and proteome of zebrafish. The results revealed significant changes in biological and metabolic pathways associated with the alpha-Gal syndrome. Tick saliva treatment was found to increase zebrafish mortality, allergic reactions, and changes in behavior and feeding patterns. The analysis of transcriptomics and proteomics data provided insights into the pathways involved in allergic reactions, cardiac and vascular function, and nervous and musculoskeletal disorders.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(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)
