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Engineering Polymeric Membranes for CO₂ Separation: Materials, Fabrication, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

open access: yesCarbon Neutralization, Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2026.
Overview of polymeric and mixed‐matrix membranes for CO₂ separation, highlighting key materials, fabrication techniques, performance challenges, and innovations supporting industrial decarbonization and sustainable development. ABSTRACT Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions from anthropogenic sources are major contributors to global warming and climate change,
Muhammad Mansha   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Food Applications: From Synthesis and Functional Properties to Safety and Sustainability

open access: yesFood Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2026.
Green and conventional synthesis routes produce ZnO nanoparticles with tunable physicochemical properties for food applications, ZnO‐NPs enhance antimicrobial activity, UV protection, and food preservation through ROS generation and ZN2+ release. However, particle dissolution, migration, cytotoxicity, and environmental concerns highlight the need for ...
Liza Akter   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Facile Preparation of Segmented Thermoplastic Polyurethane With Octamethyl Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane‐Based Thermoresponsive Programmable Shape Memory Nanocomposites With Enhanced Mechanical Performance

open access: yesSPE Polymers, Volume 7, Issue 3, July 2026.
TPU/OMP‐POSS nanocomposite demonstrating reversible deformation and recovery upon cyclic heating and cooling. Octamethyl POSS‐reinforced TPU nanocomposites exhibit enhanced shape memory and thermo‐responsive behavior, enabling efficient deformation recovery upon heating.
Ramya Devi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Developing a Heterogeneous Attenuation Model for Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites in the Kilohertz Region of the Ultrasonic Spectrum

open access: yesPolymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue S2, Page S85-S95, 20 June 2026.
Acquisition, filtering and modeling by genetic programming (tree pattern) of the acoustic signal for fiber‐filled composites. ABSTRACT This study experimentally investigated the discrete phase contributions of fibers and entrapped air on the attenuation spectrum of a fiber‐filled thermoplastic composite and derives a mathematical expression for sound ...
Austin D. Bedrosian   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of Polyamide‐6 Bulk Plasma Treatment on Morphology, Crystallinity and Mechanical Properties of Microfibrillar Composites

open access: yesPolymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue S2, Page S261-S274, 20 June 2026.
Microfibrillar composite containing highly oriented, plasma‐treated PA6 microfibrils embedded within the polymer matrix. ABSTRACT Plasma treatment is often used to alter chemical surface characteristics of fibers or polymers, improving dispersion of components and interfacial adhesion between incompatible constituents in composites.
Nam Kyeun Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cyclic Olefin Copolymers as Versatile Materials for Advanced Engineering Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 47, 11 June 2026.
Cyclic olefin copolymers (COCs) are presented as highly versatile materials combining tunable synthesis, excellent optical properties, and mechanical robustness. Their potential spans microfluidics, bioengineering, and advanced electronics, while emerging self‐healing and sustainable solutions highlight future opportunities.
Giulia Fredi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multifunctional Bio‐Based Packaging for Perishable Foods: Structural Design, Scalable Fabrication, and Versatile Applications

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, Volume 38, Issue 33, 12 June 2026.
An overview of design principles and scalable fabrication strategies for multifunctional bio‐based packaging. Radiative cooling films, modified‐atmosphere films/membranes, active antimicrobial/antioxidant platforms, intelligent optical/electrochemical labels, and superhydrophobic surfaces are co‐engineered from material chemistry to mesoscale structure
Lei Zhang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

New Strategy for Upcycling Marine Plastic Waste Through the Development of a Diamine-Functionalized Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Compatibilizer

open access: yesRecycling
A compatibilizer for low-density polyethylene (LDPE)/poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) blends was developed. This compatibilizer consists of amine-functionalized PET, which is blended with maleated polyethylene to form a copolymer.
Pedro V. Rodrigues   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nanomaterial Integration at Liquid–Liquid Interfaces for Green Catalysis

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, Volume 38, Issue 34, 17 June 2026.
Functional nanomaterials assembled at liquid–liquid interfaces create dual‐role platforms serving as emulsion stabilizers and catalytic sites, offering enhanced reaction kinetics with improved catalyst recovery and recyclability. This review examines design strategies, structure‐performance relationships, and industrial implementation prospects of ...
Bokgi Seo   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in Structural Separation Technologies for Multilayer Packaging Recycling

open access: yesAdvanced Sustainable Systems, Volume 10, Issue 6, June 2026.
This review structures the field of multilayer packaging recycling by organizing structural separation technologies by their primary working principles. It compares delamination and selective dissolution‐precipitation across material classes, solvent systems, recovery quality, and industrial readiness.
Aditya Chauhan   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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