Rigid, lightweight foams for thermal insulation are produced using a universal and scalable method: results are compared between pilot plant trials, four wood residues, pulp, ocean water, and a biosurfactant. Two guidelines for using this method are suggested: use a distribution of rigid wood microparticle sizes and shapes and match the average ...
Elizabeth Dobrzanski+9 more
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Self-Healing Thermoset Polyurethanes Driven by Host-Guest Interactions Between α-Cyclodextrin and Poly(ethylene glycol) Monomethyl Ether or Dodecanol Moieties. [PDF]
Miyagawa R, Shibata M.
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Aircraft surface coatings [PDF]
A series of studies in which films and liquid spray-on materials were evaluated in the laboratory for transport aircraft external surface coatings are summarized. Elastomeric polyurethanes were found to best meet requirements.
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This study presents high‐performance PVDF‐based triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) enhanced with NiO–ZnO bimetallic nanoparticles. The optimized PN7/Z‐0.5 composite achieves remarkable energy harvesting efficiency, significantly outperforming pristine PVDF.
Hema Malini Venkatesan+6 more
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Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes Derived from Adipic Acid: A Comprehensive Study. [PDF]
Ntrivala MAG+4 more
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Modern Strategies in Wound Healing: The Rise of Bacterial Cellulose Dressings
Bacterial cellulose (BC)‐based wound dressings combine high water retention, biocompatibility, and mechanical strength to support wound healing. This review highlights advanced functionalization strategies and fabrication techniques that enhance BC's therapeutic performance, establishing it as a promising material for next‐generation wound care ...
Elif Naz Gürsoy+4 more
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A Novel Polytetrahydrofuran-Based Shape Memory Polyurethane Enhanced by Polyglycolide-Block-Polytetrahydrofuran-Block-Polyglycolide Copolymer. [PDF]
Li X+12 more
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Stable polyurethane coatings for electronic circuits. NASA tech briefs, fall 1982, volume 7, no. 1 [PDF]
One of the most severe deficiencies of polyurethanes as engineering materials for electrical applications has been their sensitivity to combined humidity and temperature environments. Gross failure by reversion of urethane connector potting materials has
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Mechanochemistry: Fundamental Principles and Applications
In this review, the physicochemical principles of mechanochemistry are first clarified. Based on this foundation, the research basis and cutting‐edge scientific achievements in four areas are introduced: solid‐state organic chemistry, polymers, interface science, and biomechanochemistry.
Liang Dong+4 more
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Biomimetic Polyurethanes in Tissue Engineering. [PDF]
Hebda E, Pielichowski K.
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