Biodegradable Films from Phytosynthesized TiO2 Nanoparticles and Nanofungal Chitosan as Probable Nanofertilizers by Mohamed E. EL-Hefnawy

“…The infrared spectral analysis of TiO2-NPs, FCt-NPs, and their nanocomposite indicated their functional groups and biochemical interactions. The released amounts of TiO2-NPs from their nanocomposite with FCt–NPs were 31% and 50% after the first and third hour, respectively. …”
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Solvothermal synthesis of a polyaniline nanocomposite – a prospective biosensor electrode material by R. K. Agrawalla, V. Meriga, R. Paul, A. K. Chakraborty, A. K. Mitra

“…Polyaniline (PANI) is the most important conducting polymer with excellent electrochemical properties. …”
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Preparation and Properties of Cross-Linked Starch Nanocrystals/Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites by Zuodong Yin, Jiliang Zeng, Cai Wang, Zelin Pan

“…Those above indicated that CStN have functions of reinforcement and toughness in PLA matrix; therefore, they are expected to be used as functional additives in polymer matrix such as PLA, polycaprolactone (PCL), and polybutylene succinate (PBS).…”
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Investigations on the effect of halloysite nanotubes loading on the physicochemical properties of cellulose acetate/polysulfone asymmetric membrane by Nurul Ain Arjuna, Noor Maizura Ismail, S. M. Anisuzzaman, Rachel Fran Mansa, Murni Sundang, Akhtar Razul Razali

“…The Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy-attenuated total reflectance (FTIR-ATR) results confirmed that the primary functional groups of PSF and CA remained intact upon HNTs incorporation, with no distinct HNT peaks altering the main chemical functionalities. …”
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Investigation of fatigue and mechanical properties of the pipe grade poly(vinyl chloride) using recycled scraps by J-M. Lee, J-S. Moon, H. Lee, B-H. Choi

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Crystalline plasticity in isotactic polypropylene below and above the glass transition temperature by G. Polt, F. Spieckermann, H. Wilhelm, Ch. Fischer, E. Schafler, S. Bernstorff, M. Zehetbauer

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A Theoretical Study of the Insertion of Atoms and Ions into Titanosilsequioxane (Ti-POSS) in Comparison with POSS by Yosuke Komagata, Takaaki Iimura, Nobuhiro Shima, Takako Kudo

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Direct Synthesis of Hyperbranched Poly(acrylic acid-co-3-hydroxypropionate) by Efkan Çatıker, Tahsin Filik

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Poly(butylene cyclohexanedicarboxylate/diglycolate) random copolymers reinforced with SWCNTs for multifunctional conductive biopolymer composites by E. Fortunati, M. Gigli, F. Luzi, N. Lotti, A. Munari, M. Gazzano, I. Armentano, J. M. Kenny

“…All composites exhibit high electrical conductivity in comparison to the neat polymers. This work demonstrates that this combinatorial approach can be used to develop materials with tunable and advanced functional properties.…”
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Mechanical properties of reactively flame retarded cyanate ester/epoxy resin blends and their carbon fibre reinforced composites by A. Toldy, P. Niedermann, G. Szebenyi, B. Szolnoki

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An orthogonal, one-pot, simultaneous UV-mediated route to thiol-ene/sol-gel film by A. Chemtob, H. De Paz-Simon, M. Sibeaud, B. El Fouhali, C. Croutxe-Barghorn, L. Jacomine, Ch. Gauthier, V. Le Houerou

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Development and characterization of fiber-reinforced biopolymer composites from rice husk waste with Rhizopus oligosporus as a bio-binder by Mohammad Aliff Shakir, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad, Azniwati Abd Aziz, Abdul Khalil H.P.S.

“…These findings demonstrate the feasibility of repurposing cellulose-rich agricultural waste into functional fibrous polymer composites, supporting sustainable material development and contributing to polymer recycling efforts.…”
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Activated carbon nanofibers from lignin/recycled-PET and their adsorption capacity of refractory sulfur compounds from fossil fuels by Efstratios Svinterikos, Ioannis Zuburtikudis, Mohamed Al-Marzouqi

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Study on Properties of Heat-Resistant Hybrid Resin Containing Silicon and Composites by Lixin Xuan, Quan Zhou, Zhiqiang Wang, Tao Su

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Assessing novel thermoset materials from Brazil nut oil: Curing, thermal and mechanical properties by Aina Perez-Nakai, Alejandro Lerma-Canto, Acerina Trejo-Machín, Iván Dominguez-Candela, Jose Miguel Ferri, Vicent Fombuena

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Enhancement of performance in flax/epoxy composites by developing interfacial adhesion using graphene oxide by Abdolmajid Alipour, Richard Lin, Krishnan Jayaraman

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Synthesis of Fluorinated Amphiphilic Block Copolymers Based on PEGMA, HEMA, and MMA via ATRP and CuAAC Click Chemistry by Fatime Eren Erol, Deniz Sinirlioglu, Sedat Cosgun, Ali Ekrem Muftuoglu

“…This involves the synthesis of a series of P(HEMA-co-MMA) random copolymers to be employed as macroinitiators in the controlled synthesis of P(HEMA-co-MMA)-block-PPEGMA block copolymers by using ATRP, followed by a modification step on the hydroxyl side groups of HEMA via Steglich esterification to afford propargyl side-functional polymer, alkyne-P(HEMA-co-MMA)-block-PPEGMA. …”
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The role of lignin extracted from patchouli fiber waste in sustainable ternary biopolymer blends by Syaifullah Muhammad, Rahul Dev Bairwan, H.P.S. Abdul Khalil, Marwan M, Mohd Syukri Baharudin, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad

“…This study highlights the potential of the PLA/PHBV/lignin ternary blend as a viable, eco-friendly material for sustainable packaging, showcasing improved functionality and environmental compatibility compared to conventional polymers.…”
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Correlation between Cohesive Energy Density, Fractional Free Volume, and Gas Transport Properties of Poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) Materials by Piotr Kubica, Aleksandra Wolinska-Grabczyk

“…In our preceding paper, the attempt was made to approximate EVA permeability using a linear function of 1/FFV as predicted by the free volume theory. …”
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Effect of injection molded micro-structured polystyrene surfaces on proliferation of MC3T3-E1 cells by G. Lucchetta, M. Sorgato, E. Zanchetta, G. Brusatin, E. Guidi, R. Di Liddo, M. T. Conconi

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