Boosting High-Rate Lithium Metal Batteries by Using Ether-Based Gel Polymer Electrolyte by Chenchen Zhang, Zuohang Li, Su Wang, Chen Li, Yuchang Si, Yue Ma, Dawei Song, Hongzhou Zhang, Xixi Shi, Lianqi Zhang

“…The LiFePO4/ME-GPE/Li battery presents a high-rate (10 C) capacity retention of 85.6% after 200 cycles, while sluggish Li-ion transfer is exhibited in the liquid counterpart and a low capacity retention of 47.2% is presented after cycling. Density functional theory calculations show that the binding energies of Li+/DFOB− with a polymer matrix are much higher than those of the liquid electrolyte, which is conducive to the release and the rapid transfer of more Li ions. 7Li solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance exhibits a similar result; the higher frequency observed after cycling indicates a larger electron density variation and greater mobility of Li ions. …”
Get full text

Design of Polymer-Based Trigate Nanoscale FinFET for the Implementation of Two-Stage Operational Amplifier by Jami Venkata Suman, Kusma Kumari Cheepurupalli, Haiter Lenin Allasi

“…The research examines characteristics such as silicon width, oxide thickness, doping concentration, metal work-function about gate, and various surface potentials. …”
Get full text

Predicting the compressive strength of polymer-infused bricks: A machine learning approach with SHAP interpretability by Sathvik Sharath Chandra, Rakesh Kumar, Archudha Arjunasamy, Sakshi Galagali, Adithya Tantri, Sujay Raghavendra Naganna

“…Machine learning models often function as black boxes, thereby providing limited interpretability; however, our approach addresses this limitation by employing the SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) interpretation method. …”
Get full text

A robust and lubricating synergic polymer composite for bionic articular cartilage in the load-bearing region by Wenjie Ruan, Hai Xu, Zejian He, Yu Tong, Qiong Zhang, Qing Bi, Tianhui Ren, Jiao Wang

“…We believe that this novel polymer network with lubrication function is the most promising material for a class of materials to treat cartilage damage diseases effectively.…”
Get full text

Quantum Chemical Study on Interaction of Dimethyl Carbonate with Polydimethylsiloxane by E. M. Demianenko, A. G. Grebenyuk, V. V. Lobanov, V. A. Tertykh, I. S. Protsak, Yu. M. Bolbukh, R. B. Kozakevych

“…Possible mechanisms of interaction of dimethyl carbonate with polydimethylsiloxane have been examined by density functional theory method with exchange-correlation functional B3LYP and basis set 6-31G(d,p). …”
Get full text

Micro-screw extrusion 3D printing of multiscale ternary nanocomposite absorbers – Part I: Comprehensive materials characterization and exceptional microwave absorption performance... by Jiahang Zhang, Dongsheng Li, Mingming Wang

“…In the context of structural-functional integration, developing advanced microwave-absorbing resin-based composites is an effective solution to combat electromagnetic pollution in military and civilian applications. …”
Get full text

Theoretical study on the effect of carbon graphenous nanoclusters on the stability and capacity of polyamide in a nanocomposite by E. M. Demianenko, M. I. Теrets, Yu. I. Sementsov, S. M. Makhno, V. S. Kuts, A. G. Grebenyuk, M. T. Kartel

“… By the density functional theory method with the exchange-correlation functional B3LYP, the basis set 6-31G(d,p) and Grimme dispersion corrections, the energy values has been calculated of intermolecular interaction between adjacent polyamide fragments, and the effect of graphene-like nanoclusters on the similar values for intermolecular complexes of polyamide fragments with graphene-like nanoclusters has been evaluated. …”
Get full text

Enhancing thermal comfort and durability of foam concrete infill blocks through surface modifications by Nandakrishna R, Dhanya Sathyan, Athira R

“…This study explores surface modification using impermeable layers (40 MPa mortar, geopolymer) and coatings (polymer, water-based elastomer, nano waterproofing, epoxy) to improve mechanical, durability, and functional performance. …”
Get full text

Computational study on pyrolysis mechanism of β-5 linked lignin dimers by LI Wentao, GAO Lijuan, ZHOU Guanzheng, CHAI Baohua, WANG Meijing, HU Bin*, LIU Ji, LU Qiang

“…In this paper, the density functional theory method was employed to investigate the process of alignin dimer model compound that contains β-5 linkages. …”
Get full text

Characterization of Coffee Waste-Based Biopolymer Composite Blends for Packaging Development by Gonzalo Hernández-López, Laura Leticia Barrera-Necha, Silvia Bautista-Baños, Mónica Hernández-López, Odilia Pérez-Camacho, José Jesús Benítez-Jiménez, José Luis Acosta-Rodríguez, Zormy Nacary Correa-Pacheco

“…In recent years, coffee waste by-products have been incorporated into polymer blends to reduce environmental pollution. …”
Get full text

From Traditional Nanoparticles to Cluster-Triggered Emission Polymers for the Generation of Smart Nanotheranostics in Cancer Treatment by Cristina Blasco-Navarro, Carlos Alonso-Moreno, Iván Bravo

“…Polymer-based nanocarriers, including hybrid and superparamagnetic nanoparticles, improve stability and functionality but are complex to manufacture. …”
Get full text

Recent advances in shape memory polymers for biomedical applications: Bridging macro- and micro-scale effects by Dongqi You, Lining Lin, Minyi Dong, Yunhong Wu, Yijie Hu, Xinyue Hu, Yangjie Shao, Yuan Xie, Menghan Xu, Guancong Chen, Rong Lan, Haiying Ma, Yunting Zhou, Huiming Wang, Binjie Jin, Mengfei Yu

“…Macroscopic deformation enables SMPs to perform functions such as adaptation, filling, and support through overall structural changes. …”
Get full text

Lymphatic uptake and pharmacokinetics of lipid conjugated brush PEG polymers is altered by interactions with albumin and lipoproteins by Mohammad Abdallah, Ian K. Styles, Alexander Mörsdorf, James L. Grace, John F. Quinn, John F. Quinn, Michael R. Whittaker, Natalie L. Trevaskis, Natalie L. Trevaskis

“…Diacylglycerol-conjugated brush PEG polymers had enhanced lymphatic uptake and extended plasma elimination half-life after both intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SC) administration compared with polymers functionalized with single hydrocarbon chain lipids. …”
Get full text

Engineering flexible dopamine biosensors: blended EGylated conjugated and radical polymers in organic electrochemical transistors by Dinh Cung Tien Nguyen, Quyen Vu Thi, Quynh H. Nguyen, Jaehyoung Ko, Hoyeon Lee, Bryan Boudouris, Seung-Yeol Jeon, Yongho Joo

“…Abstract We demonstrate an enhancement in the figure of merit (μC*) of a flexible organic electrochemical transistor (OECT) and its dopamine (DA) biosensor by blending various open-shell, non-conjugated radical polymers featuring nitroxide radical active sites as pendant groups with closed-shell, ethylene glycol (EG)-functionalized conjugated polymers as a macromolecular active layer system. …”
Get full text

Synthesis and Characterization of an Innovative Polymer Surfactant as a Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in Hydrochloric Acid by Narjes Ibrahem Khaled, Khitam Zanad Abdul sada, Halah Hameed Majeed, Ahmed Yahya Issa Rubaye

“…Tafel polarization investigations indicated that M1 functions as a mixed-type inhibitor, inhibiting both cathodic and anodic processes. …”
Get full text

Investigation of the Measurement Systems’ Suitability for the Non-Destructive Measurement of Complex Polymer-Based Micro and Nanostructures by Selina Burkert, Lukas Schwörer, Tim Schubert, Jana Grundmann, David Stein, Andreas Heinrich

“…In the fabrication of optical polymer-based components, such as diffractive gratings and waveguides, high throughput and high precision are required. …”
Get full text

THE OPPORTUNITIES AND SPECIFICS OF THE POLYMERS APPLICATION AS AUXILIARY SUBSTANCE IN THE COSMETICS COMPOSITIONS BASED ON NATURAL MINERAL SALTS by B. B. Sysuev, S. B. Evseeva

“…These substances carry out functions of gelling agents, stabilizers, emulsifiers, binders, sensorial modifier agents. …”
Get full text

Dynamically customizable 4D printed shape memory polymer biomedical devices: a review by Xiaozhou Xin, Cheng Lin, Xiaofei Wang, Fukai Liu, Lili Dong, Liwu Liu, Yanju Liu, Jinsong Leng

“…SMPs, typical representatives of intelligent materials, are capable of programmable deformation in response to stimuli and dynamic remodeling on demand. 4D printed SMP medical devices not only enable active control of configuration, performance and functionality, but also open the way for minimally invasive treatments and remote controllable deployment. …”
Get full text

A comprehensive review on plant protein-based food packaging: Beyond petroleum-based polymers by Subhash V. Pawde, Pimonpan Kaewprachu, Passakorn Kingwascharapong, Samart Sai-Ut, Thomas Karbowiak, Young Hoon Jung, Saroat Rawdkuen

“…This review uniquely bridges the gap between laboratory innovations and commercial applications by examining current trends in sources, functions, applications, and future commercial challenges associated with plant protein-based packaging. …”
Get full text

Ultrasensitive label-free optical recording of bioelectric potentials using dioxythiophene-based electrochromic polymers by Yuecheng Zhou, Erica Liu, Anna M. Österholm, Austin L. Jones, Pengwei Sun, Yang Yang, Ching-Ting Tsai, Tomasz Zaluska, Wei Zhang, Holger Müller, John R. Reynolds, Bianxiao Cui

“…To enhance sensitivity, we investigated the impact of backbone and side-chain chemistry of dioxythiophene-based polymers. Among them, P(OE3)-E, a copolymer of oligoether-functionalized 3,4-propylenedioxythiophene with unsubstituted 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene, exhibits the highest electrochromic sensitivity for optical bioelectric potential detection. …”
Get full text