Solution-Based Ultraviolet Photodiode with ZnO Nanoparticle/Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene) Polystyrene Sulfonate Heterojunction and Negative Capacitance by Jin Li, Xin Chang, Shunpu Li, Yi Zhang, Daping Chu

“…First, solution-based films of ZnO NPs and PEDOT:PSS were prepared, and their optical and electrical properties were individually characterized. …”
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One pot synthesis of poly m-toluidine incorporated silver and silver oxide nanocomposite as a promising electrode for supercapacitor devices by Doaa Essam, Ashour M. Ahmed, Ahmed A. Abdel-Khaliek, Mohamed Shaban, Mohamed Rabia

“…These results highlight the potential of the prepared PMT/Ag-Ag2O nanocomposite as a nanoelectrode material for high-performance supercapacitors.…”
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Fabrication of a poly(m‑aminophenol)/3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane/graphene oxide ternary nanocomposite for removal of Cu(II) from aqueous solution by Abeer S. Elsherbiny, Mohamed E. Elhalwagy, Ali H. Gemeay

“…Five cycles of adsorption and desorption of Cu(II) from the prepared composite were carried out with a loss of only 6.3% of its adsorption capacity.…”
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Efficacy Study of Carrageenan as an Alternative Infused Material (Filler) in Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Porous 3D Scaffold by Nor Syamimi Che Johari, Syazwan Aizad, Saiful Irwan Zubairi

“…Five carrageenan concentrations were prepared and its physicochemical properties such as pH and viscosity were carried out on each concentration to determine the best solutions to produce a new composite 3D structure. …”
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3D Network Structural Poly (Aryl Ether Ketone)-Polybenzimidazole Polymer for High-Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells by Junqiao Jiang, Erli Qu, Min Xiao, Dongmei Han, Shuanjin Wang, Yuezhong Meng

“…Moreover, the composite membrane of PAEK-cr-PBI blended with linear PBI (PAEK-cr-PBI@PBI) was also prepared. Both membranes with a proper phosphoric acid (PA) uptake exhibit an excellent proton conductivity of around 50 mS cm-1 at 170°C, which is comparable to that of the well-documented PA-doped PBI membrane. …”
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Facile Synthesis of Magnetic Copolymer Microspheres Based on Poly(glycidyl methacrylate-co-N-isopropylacrylamide)/Fe3O4 by Suspension Photopolymerization by Siti Zulaikha Mazlan, Faszly Rahim, Sharina Abu Hanifah

“…Magnetic copolymer based on poly(glycidyl methacrylate-co-N-isopropylacrylamide) microspheres was prepared by 2,2-dimethoxy-2-phenylacetophenone- (DMPP-) photo initiated and poly(vinyl alcohol)- (PVA-) stabilized single step suspension photopolymerization. …”
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Functional poly(ether-ketone-ketone) composite scaffold with enhanced cell-material interaction, anti-inflammatory and osteogenesis for facilitating osteointegration and bone regen... by Qianwen Yang, Anbei Chen, Xin Zhang, Zhaoying Wu, Chao Zhang

“…In this study, a cryogel filled - PEKK/bioglass (BG) composite scaffold (SPBC) was prepared via 3D printing to provide immunomodulatory and bone integration performance. …”
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Development of vitex-derived polymer nanofibers using electrochemical sensors for the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome in rats as an animal model by Zaid H. Mahmoud, Uday Abdul-Reda Hussein, Najwa Aljbory, Mohammed Jawad Alnajar, Laleh Maleknia, Abolfazl Mirani, Ehsan kianfar

“…In this study, chasteberry-containing nanofibers were prepared by electrospinning to investigate their potential for polycystic follicles after induction of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). …”
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Enhanced Electrocatalytic Activity of Pt Particles Supported on Reduced Graphene Oxide/Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) RGO/PEDOT Composite towards Ethanol Oxidation by Juanito Raphael F. Foronda, Stellar Marie R. Cabrera, Darrel L. Cumpas, Paolo Gio A. Villar, Joshua L. Tan, Bernard John V. Tongol

“…In this study, a composite material consisting of platinum particles dispersed on reduced graphene oxide/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (RGO/PEDOT) support was electrochemically prepared for ethanol oxidation in sulfuric acid electrolyte. …”
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Cross-Linked Co-poly(itaconic anhydride-methyl methacrylate): The Effects of the Molar Ratio and Cross-Linking Agent on the Thermal Stability by Ali Aldalbahi, Mostafizur Rahaman, Ayman El-Faham

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Enhanced Photodecomposition of Methylene Blue in Water with Sr1−xKxTiO3−δ@PC-polyHIPEs under UV and Visible Light by Yonghua Gao, Tao Zhang, Qipeng Guo, Lizhen Gao

“…Photocatalytic method was investigated to remove water pollutant methylene blue (MB) produced in textile, plastic, and dye industries. PC-polyHIPEs were prepared by light-induced polymerization of dopamine in transparent polyHIPEs which were synthesized by polymerization within high internal phase emulsions. …”
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Synthesis of Graphene Oxide-Polystyrene Graft Polymer Based on Reversible Addition Fragmentation Chain Transfer and Its Effect on Properties, Crystallization, and Rheological Behav... by Li Yang, Weijun Zhen

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Effect of Polymer Network Architecture on Adsorption Kinetics at Liquid–Liquid Interfaces: A Comparison Between Poly(NIPAM-co-AA) Copolymer Microgels and Interpenetrating Network M... by Galina A. Komarova, Elena Yu. Kozhunova, Rustam A. Gumerov, Igor I. Potemkin, Irina R. Nasimova

“…Overall, our findings confirm the efficiency of using PNIPAM-PAA IPN microgels for the preparation of oil-in-water emulsions and their stability, even when the temperature rises above the lower critical solution temperature of PNIPAM.…”
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Synthesis, Thermal Properties and Nucleating Effect of N, N, N, N'-Tetra(benzoyl) Ethylene Diamine Tetraacetic Acid Dihydrazide as Nucleating Agent of Poly(L-lactic acid) by Yan-Hua Cai

“…N, N, N, N'-Tetra(benzoyl) ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid dihydrazide modified PLLA sample was prepared by a melt-mixing technique. With incorporation of 0.5% N, N, N, N'-Tetra(benzoyl) ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid dihydrazide, Non-isothermal crystallization behavior at different cooling rate showed the crystallization peak of PLLA became sharper and shift to higher temperature, and indicated that the presence of N, N, N, N'-Tetra(benzoyl) ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid dihydrazide accelerated the overall PLLA crystallization.…”
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Experimental study of the influence of Potassium Chloride salt on the rheological properties of Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose (CMC) and Poly Anionic Cellulose – Regular (PAC-R) mud typ... by Chimezie Sidney Uduba, Ibrahim Ademola Fetuga, Monica Wobo, Olabode Thomas Olakoyejo, Antônio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Joshua Kolawole Gbegudu

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Enhancing the Solubility of Co-Formulated Hydrophobic Drugs by Incorporating Functionalized Nano-Structured Poly Lactic-<i>co</i>-glycolic Acid (<i>nf</i>PLGA) During Co-Precipitat... by Mohammad Saiful Islam, Somenath Mitra

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Crystal structure of poly[μ3-acetato-diaqua-μ3-sulfato-cerium(III)]: serendipitous synthesis of a layered coordination polymer exhibiting interlayer O—H...O hydrogen bonding by Niklas Ruser, Christian Näther, Norbert Stock

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CaCO3–Polymer Nanocomposite Prepared with Supercritical CO2 by Hiroaki Wakayama

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Free-standing microcrystals of a fluorescent organic dye: Preparation and spectroscopic study by Mouhammad Abyan, Liliana Bîrlă, Franck Bertorelle, Fernanda Rodrigues, Suzanne Fery-Forgues

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Paclitaxel Release from Polyether-Anhydrides Prepared with UV-Curing Process by Anxin Dong, Tao Zhang

“…In order to develop a simple, economical, and rapid approach to synthesize polyanhydrides, we prepared a series of polyether-anhydride membranes composed of different mass fractions of sebacic acid, polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate, and poly(tetramethylene oxide) dimethacrylate by ultraviolet curing process. …”
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