Polyurethane-modified asphalt mechanism by Pengzhen Lu, Changjun He, Jiahao Wang, Ying Wu, Jiarui Ding

“…Simultaneously, improvements were observed in the radial distribution function, adhesion energy, and cohesive energy density. …”
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New crosslinked hydrogels derivatives of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate: Synthesis, modifications and properties by B. Podkoscielna, A. Bartnicki, B. Gawdzik

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Effect of annealing and UV-radiation time over micropore architecture of self-assembled block copolymer thin film by G. del C. Pizarro, O. G. Marambio, M. Jeria-Orell, C. M. Gonzalez-Henriquez, M. Sarabia-Vallejos, K. E. Geckeler

“…Contact angle measurement suggests additional interactions between hydrophilic functional groups that influence the film wettability.…”
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Study of matrix micro-cracking in nano clay and acrylic tri-block-copolymer modified epoxy/basalt fiber-reinforced pressure-retaining structures

“…In fiber-reinforced polymer pressure-retaining structures, such as pipes and vessels, micro-level failure commonly causes fluid permeation due to matrix cracking. …”
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Study of the PVA hydrogel behaviour in 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid

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Influence of ambient temperature on electrical properties of varistor-positor structure by Alexander Ivanchenko, Alexander Tonkoshkur

“…The varistor and posistor layers are in thermal contact. The main functional property of such a structure is a sharp increase (by several orders of magnitude) in the electrical resistance of the posistor nanocomposite layer during the transfer of thermal energy from the varistor layer heated by overvoltage. …”
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Hydrogen-bonded macrocycle-mediated dimerization for orthogonal supramolecular polymerization by Wentao Yu, Zhiyao Yang, Chengkan Yu, Xiaowei Li, Lihua Yuan

“…These polymers were highly concentration-dependent. Establishing this new dimerization motif with shape-persistent H-bonded macrocycles widens the scope of noncovalent building blocks for supramolecular polymers and augurs well for the future development of functional materials.…”
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4D printing of multiscale filler–reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites with electro-activated shape memory properties by Meixin Zhou, Yujia Tian, Mui Ling Sharon Nai, H. Jerry Qi, Kun Zhou

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Light induced grafting-from strategies as powerfull tool for surface modification by M. Sangermano, N. Razza

“…Chemical-induced grafting processes can be performed either a grafting-to method, where preformed polymer chains are grafted on the surface previously activated, or alternatively, the polymer chains can be grown from the surface via a grafting-from method. …”
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Hydrogels based on chemically modified poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA-GMA) and PVA-GMA/chondroitin sulfate: Preparation and characterization by E. C. Muniz, E. G. Crispim, A. R. Fajardo, J. F. Piai, E. R. F. Ramos, T. U. Nakamura, C. V. Nakamura, A. F. Rubira

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Simultaneous surface modification and mechanical enhancement of micro/nanofiber fabrics achieved by Janus particles by X. Yan, A. Cayla, E. Devaux, B. Otazaghine, F. Salaun

“…Kaolinite particles were also incorporated to modify the micro/nanofibers surface, for functionalization efficiencies play a useful role with the aid of a high specific surface area. …”
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PyGAMD: Python graphics processing unit‐accelerated molecular dynamics software by Jialei Xu, Shenghong Guo, Miaolan Zhen, Zhuochen Yu, Youliang Zhu, Giuseppe Milano, Zhongyuan Lu

“…It is designed for soft matter, especially for polymer by integrating coarse‐grained/multi‐scale models, methods, and force fields. …”
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Modification of PEDOT:PSS films using ZnI2 additive for power conversion efficiency enhancement of organic solar cells by Sucheewan Krobthong, Sutthipoj Wongrerkdee, Sawitree Wongrerkdee, Khathawut Lohawet, Anusit Kaewprajak, Pisist Kumnorkaew

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Effect of monovalent/divalent ions and SiO2-based nanocomposite dosage on thermochemical stability of HPAM polymeric solutions by Jhon F. Gallego, Lady J. Giraldo, Henderson I. Quintero, Hugo A. García, Karol Zapata, Samira Heidari, Masoud Riazi, Camilo A. Franco, Farid B. Cortés

“…This study evaluated the effect of monovalent and divalent ions and the dosage of a SiO2-based nanocomposite on the thermochemical stability of HPAM polymeric solution. Chelating amine–functionalized NPs (AFNPs) were used to enhance the thermochemical stability of HPAM based on capturing monovalent/divalent ions after seven days at 70°C. …”
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Enhanced voltage and capacitance in flexible supercapacitors using electrospun nanofiber electrolytes and CuNi2O3@N-Doped omnichannel carbon electrodes by Ponnaiah Sathish Kumar, Jihoon Bae, Jong Wook Roh, Yuho Min, Sungwon Lee

“…Abstract Developing functional solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) is crucial for flexible, lightweight, and portable supercapacitors. …”
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Tribological Analysis of PETG Fire-Retardant Samples Manufactured by FFF by Moises Batista, Francisco de Paula Rodriguez-Gonzalez, Gabriela Rodriguez-Garcia, Javier Garcia-Fernandez, Juan Manuel Vazquez-Martinez

“…Additive manufacturing via Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) has enabled the development of functional components with customized mechanical properties. …”
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Effect of extender oils on the stress relaxation behavior of thermoplastic vulcanizates

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Innovative catalytic systems driving sustainable olefin polymerization: Recent advances and green chemistry approaches by Farabi Hossain, Md Enamul Hoque

“…These catalytic advances have permitted previously unavailable control over polymer properties, including molecular weight distribution and functional group incorporation. …”
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Repair and strengthening of CFRP-wrapped lightweight concrete exposed to elevated temperatures by Rami Hawileh, Hind Alharmoodi, Abdallah Hajjaj, Abdulaziz Aljarwan, Sumit Sahoo, Jamal Abdalla

“…Parameters like compressive strength, stress-strain behaviour, elastic modulus, and failure modes are evaluated as a function of increasing temperature. Analytical models are developed to estimate the degradation on compressive strength and elastic modulus with temperature and validated against experimental data. …”
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Application of ferrofluids for enhanced oil recovery: Impact on heavy and light oils in heterogeneous and homogeneous micromodels by Milad Khashay, Tarek Ganat, Ehsan Esmaeilnezhad

“…The synthesized CM NPs were characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to confirm their structure, size distribution, stability, and functional groups. Their EOR performance was then evaluated in both homogeneous and heterogeneous two-dimensional micromodels and compared with conventional low-salinity water flooding (5000 ppm NaCl) and polymer (polyacrylamide) flooding. …”
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