In this study, expanded polyethylene powder (EPE) and mica mineral were utilized in
varying proportions as fillers in a solvated polystyrene-based resin (PBR) matrix. The hand …

Linear polymers with the same monomer units and different molecular weights form miscible
blends considered to be single polymers, but the situation changes if one is hyperbranched …

Featured Application The L-FDM technique enables the direct introduction of chemicals,
dyes, radioactive substances, pesticides, antibiotics, nanoparticles, trace elements …

Silicone elastomers like polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) possess a combination of attractive
material and biological properties motivating their widespread use in biomedical …

Implantable devices often use polymers due to their inherent attributes such as
biocompatibility and biodegradability. Polymers and their derivatives are the main …

Interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) represent an effective strategy for compatibilizing
immiscible polymers to enhance the mechanical properties of the final material. While it has …

Compatibilization in multicomponent polymer systems is a strategy to combine immiscible
polymers without macrophase separation, leading to mechanically strengthened materials …

The silicon (Si)‐based anodes suffer from large volume expansion in the lithiation process.
Aiming at improving the cycling stability of a Si/graphite composite anode processed by …

Silicone–organic interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) are hybrid materials with
enhanced mechanical properties relative to pure silicones. Here, we compare structure …

Smart windows using thermochromic materials provide an excellent thermal management
system over broad temperature ranges, leading to significant energy savings. Existing …