A brief evaluation of antioxidants, antistatics, and plasticizers additives from natural sources for polymers formulation

S Almeida, S Ozkan, D Gonçalves, I Paulo… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The circular economy plays an important role in the preparation and recycling of polymers.
Research groups in different fields, such as materials science, pharmaceutical and …

Progress of bio-based coatings in waterborne system: Synthesis routes and monomers from renewable resources

YW Chek, DTC Ang - Progress in Organic Coatings, 2024 - Elsevier
Bio-based coatings are becoming more relevant today due to depleting fossil resources as
well as the adverse environmental impacts from the wide usage of petrochemicals in coating …

Fabrication of a flame retardant, strong mechanical toughness and antimicrobial polylactic acid by chitosan Schiff base/ammonium polyphosphate

Y Wang, L Ma, H Wang, C Cheng, X Yin… - Polymer Degradation and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) has garnered global attention as a potential biomaterial thanks to its
biodegradability and renewability. However, the drawbacks of its high flammability impede …

Facile strategy to design a cellulose nanocrystal-based nanocomposite fire retardant with strong smoke suppression efficiency

Y Zhang, HY Yu, Y Dong, X Wang, X Chen… - ACS Sustainable …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Fire accidents can trigger severe personal injury and large-scale property damage.
Therefore, the use of flame retardant is essential. A novel green ternary nanocomposite …

Construction of silane-modified nanoscale magnesium hydroxide as an inorganic flame-retardant coating for silk textiles

XW Cheng, K Xuan, JP Guan, W Liu, G Chen - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2023 - Elsevier
Inorganic magnesium hydroxide nanoparticles (Mg (OH) 2 NPs) offer a promising halogen-
/phosphorus-free flame-retardant solution for silk. However, achieving effective and durable …

Fire retardant phase change materials—Recent developments and future perspectives

K Pielichowska, N Paprota, K Pielichowski - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The accumulation of thermal energy in the form of latent heat of phase transition using
phase change materials (PCMs) is one of the most attractive and studied research areas …

Eco-friendly phosphorus-free flame-retardant coating for microfiber synthetic leather via alginate-based layer-by-layer technology

L Du, S Wang, P Zhu, Z Jiang - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
The excellent comprehensive properties of microfiber synthetic leathers have led to their
wide application in various aspects of our lives. However, the issue of flammability remains a …

Bio‐Inspired Electrodes with Rational Spatiotemporal Management for Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Z Song, W Li, Z Gao, Y Chen, D Wang… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the predominant energy storage power source.
However, the urgent issues of enhancing electrochemical performance, prolonging lifetime …

Recent advances in bio-based wood protective systems: a comprehensive review

M Calovi, A Zanardi, S Rossi - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review emphasizes the recent ongoing shift in the wood coating industry towards bio-
based resources and circular economy principles, promoting eco-friendly alternatives. In …

Phytic acid derivatized lignin as a thermally stable and flame retardant material

S Khodavandegar, P Fatehi - Green Chemistry, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Phosphorus-containing flame retardants have attracted attention due to their outstanding
flame retardancy, enhanced thermal stability, and limited toxic smoke emission. Bio-based …