Defining the macromolecules of tomorrow through synergistic sustainable polymer research
Transforming how plastics are made, unmade, and remade through innovative research and
diverse partnerships that together foster environmental stewardship is critically important to …
diverse partnerships that together foster environmental stewardship is critically important to …
Possibility routes for textile recycling technology
D Damayanti, LA Wulandari, A Bagaskoro, A Rianjanu… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The fashion industry contributes to a significant environmental issue due to the increasing
production and needs of the industry. The proactive efforts toward developing a more …
production and needs of the industry. The proactive efforts toward developing a more …
High‐Performance Liquid‐Repellent and Thermal–Wet Comfortable Membranes Using Triboelectric Nanostructured Nanofiber/Meshes
X Gong, M Ding, P Gao, X Liu, J Yu… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Skin‐like functional membranes with liquid resistance and moisture permeability are in
growing demand in various applications. However, the membranes have been facing a long …
growing demand in various applications. However, the membranes have been facing a long …
Reprocessable polymer networks via thiourethane dynamic chemistry: recovery of cross-link density after recycling and proof-of-principle solvolysis leading to …
Polythiourethane (PTU) can be synthesized by a type of click chemistry involving the
reaction of thiols with isocyanates. To our knowledge, thiourethane dynamic chemistry has …
reaction of thiols with isocyanates. To our knowledge, thiourethane dynamic chemistry has …
Strong, self‐healable, and recyclable visible‐light‐responsive hydrogel actuators
The most pressing challenges for light‐driven hydrogel actuators include reliance on UV
light, slow response, poor mechanical properties, and limited functionalities. Now, a …
light, slow response, poor mechanical properties, and limited functionalities. Now, a …
Reprocessing postconsumer polyurethane foam using carbamate exchange catalysis and twin-screw extrusion
Cross-linked polyurethane (PU) is extensively used as thermoset foam; however, methods to
directly reprocess PU foam waste derived from commercial sources into similar value …
directly reprocess PU foam waste derived from commercial sources into similar value …
Tough, Self‐Healing Hydrogels Capable of Ultrafast Shape Changing
Z Jiang, B Diggle, ICG Shackleford… - Advanced …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Achieving multifunctional shape‐changing hydrogels with synergistic and engineered
material properties is highly desirable for their expanding applications, yet remains an …
material properties is highly desirable for their expanding applications, yet remains an …
Adaptable covalently cross-linked fibers
Fibers, with over 100 million tons produced each year, have been widely used in various
areas. Recent efforts have focused on improving mechanical properties and chemical …
areas. Recent efforts have focused on improving mechanical properties and chemical …
Current methodologies and approaches for the formation of core–sheath polymer fibers for biomedical applications
S Mahalingam, R Matharu… - Applied Physics …, 2020 - pubs.aip.org
The application of polymer fibers has rocketed to unimaginable heights in recent years and
occupies every corner of our day-to-day life, from knitted protective textile clothes to buzzing …
occupies every corner of our day-to-day life, from knitted protective textile clothes to buzzing …
Light-responsive shape memory polymer composites
Y Wang, Y Wang, Q Wei, J Zhang - European Polymer Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Shape memory polymer composites (SMPC) are a kind of intelligent material that can
change state from temporary situation to original form under the external stimulus. Among all …
change state from temporary situation to original form under the external stimulus. Among all …