Development of Infrared Transmission Flame-Retardant Polyethylene Melt Blends and Melt-Blown Nonwovens. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)An W +9 more
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A Scalable, Durable, Fire‐Safe All‐Day Passive Radiative Cooling Coating for Sustainable Buildings
Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 10, 2 February 2026.This study reports a scalable, durable coating that combines a fire‑retardant copolymer adhesive, hollow glass microspheres, and boron oxide to achieve passive radiative cooling with over 94% solar reflectance and >95% mid‑infrared emissivity. The coating maintains performance after UV and rain exposure and exhibits UL‑94 V‑0 fire resistance, enabling ...
Zhewen Ma +8 more
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Chitosan-Branched Polyethyleneimine Hybrid Cationic Layer as an Effective Solution Towards Fire Vulnerability of Cotton Fabric. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Hassan H +4 more
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Smart REASSURED Sensors via Machine‐Augmented Printable On‐Paper Arrays
Advanced Sensor Research, Volume 5, Issue 2, February 2026.This perspective highlights the emerging role of pattern‐recognition, printable on‐paper sensor arrays for intelligent PoC diagnostics. It discusses how paper's inherent limitations can be overcome through surface modification and scalable printing, and how machine‐learning analysis of cross‐reactive arrays enables multiplexed, low‐cost, and REASSURED ...
Naimeh Naseri, Saba Ranjbar
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A Highly Hydrophobic and Flame-Retardant Melamine Sponge for Emergency Oil Spill Response. [PDF]
Nanomaterials (Basel)Zheng C, Wang B, Xie W, Qiu S.
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Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 8, 9 February 2026.In this study, a multifunctional conductive sponge composite (MAPU) is developed using a biomimetic, hierarchical construction strategy emulating the growth process of natural wood. This approach involved integrating biomass‐derived graphitic nanoflakes, synthesized from luffa vine (LVGN), into a polyurethane (PU) sponge matrix.
Runmin Xu +9 more
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Applications and Research Progress of Aerogels in Fire-Resistant Coatings. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Yang H +7 more
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Advanced Energy Materials, Volume 16, Issue 5, 4 February 2026.Lithium‐ion batteries are ubiquitous but pose significant safety risks especially with high‐energy‐density electrode materials. This study reports a nanocomposite gel electrolyte (NGE) with a flame‐retardant magnesium hydroxide (MH) matrix, which offers robust mechanical properties, high ionic conductivity, and enhanced thermal safety.
Cory M. Thomas +5 more
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Trifunctional DOPO-Engineered Polypropylene Separator With Li⁺-Concentrating Interfaces for High-Safety Lithium-Ion Batteries Under Extreme Conditions. [PDF]
Adv Sci (Weinh)Yi W +9 more
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Batteries &Supercaps, Volume 9, Issue 2, February 2026.Due to several challenges, electrolyte recovery from spent battery waste has been less explored compared to electrode materials. This study presents various strategies for recovering electrolytes from spent battery waste. Electrolyte recovery can prevent hazardous chemicals from being released into the environment.
Palanivel Molaiyan +4 more
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