Fundamental water and salt transport properties of polymers are critical for applications such
as reverse osmosis (RO), nanofiltration (NF), forward osmosis (FO), pressure-retarded …

The direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) has the potential to replace lithium‐ion rechargeable
batteries in portable electronic devices, but currently experiences significant power density …

Two of the greatest challenges facing the 21st century involve providing sustainable
supplies of clean water and energy, two highly interrelated resources, at affordable costs …

Discussing theory and transport, synthesis, processing, properties, and applications, this
second edition of a standard resource covers advances in the field of electrically conducting …

Inspired by interfacial interactions of protein matrix and the crystal platelets in nacre, herein,
a super-tough artificial nacre was produced through constructing the synergistic interface …

Polycarbonate (PC) features high transparency and balanced mechanical properties, and
thus is being growingly used for producing many high-end products, eg, construction …

Homogeneuosly sulfonated poly (styrene)(SPS) was prepared with various concentration of
sulfonic acid groups in the base polymer. Membranes cast from these materials were …

Epoxies are widely used in many engineering applications, however, their fracture energy
remains less than desired and conventional toughening agents usually lead to …

A series of partially sulfonated polystyrene-block-poly (ethylene-ran-butylene)-block-
polystyrene copolymers (SSEBS) was synthesized and the sulfonation was characterized …

This paper reviews the various reactions used to sulfonate polymers, especially polystyrene.
The mechanisms for the sulfonation of low molar mass compounds are also discussed. The …