Robust β‐myrcene block copolymer elastomeric vitrimers
Polymer International, EarlyView.Myrcene‐based vitrimeric elastomers were compared: statistical (poly(styrene‐stat‐myrcene‐stat‐AAEMA)] versus ‘hard–soft’ diblock (poly(styrene)‐block‐poly(myrcene‐co‐AAEMA)). The diblock's ability to anchor the glassy poly(styrene) blocks in a self‐assembled microstructure was effective – leading to four times higher tensile stress and ten times ...
Chong Yang Du +2 more
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Polymer International, EarlyView.An overview and categorization of man‐made per‐ or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) including low‐molar‐mass and high‐molar‐mass fluorochemicals, and their international regulations is presented. Though certain PFASs are toxic, bioaccumulative and cross the human cellular membranes, others, such as fluoropolymers, are safe, reliable and involved in ...
Bruno Améduri
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High‐strength composites by thiocracking of high‐polypropylene‐content mixed waste
Polymer International, EarlyView.Mixed plastic waste made up of polystyrene and polypropylene was reacted with elemental sulfur to give high‐strength composites. Abstract Mixed‐material municipal waste poses a persistent end‐of‐life management challenge because the heterogeneous composition limits efficient separation and recycling. After disposal, mixed‐material waste often fragments
Athira Babu, Rhett C. Smith
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Sustainable Sound Absorption: A Critical Review of Material Innovation and Geometry-Driven Design. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Tayari F +9 more
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Conjugated Polymers Engineered for Flexible/Stretchable Electronics
Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.This review highlights glass transition temperature (Tg) as the central parameter linking molecular structure to device performance in conjugated polymers. By tuning backbone rigidity, side‐chain architecture, and dynamic bonding, Tg governs the balance between π–π stacking–enabled charge transport and mechanical compliance.
Yunchong Yang +5 more
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Eco-Functional Epoxy Composites from Recycled ZnO and Tire Rubber: A Study on Breakdown Voltage Enhancement. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Dolník B +5 more
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Dynamic Polydisulfide Latex via Emulsion Ring‐Opening Polymerization of Cyclodisulfides
Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.A polydisulfide latex with a high molar mass was achieved by emulsion polymerization process starting from a dithiol. The mechanism reveals an entropy‐driven ring‐opening polymerization involving disulfide macrocycle intermediates. The polydisulfide particles can be degraded by thiol‐disulfide exchange, and the disulfide fragments can be reengaged in a
Sandric Afonso +5 more
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Utilization of rubber tire composition for the mechanical and dynamic performance. [PDF]
Sci RepAl-Osta AS +3 more
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Interactive effects of microplastics and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on grassland communities
PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.Grassland plant communities contribute significantly to global biodiversity but face numerous man‐made pressures which may interfere with their ecological functions. One such pressure receiving increasing scientific, political, and public attention is microplastic pollution.
Benedikt Speißer +2 more
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Performance Evaluation of Recycled Aged Rubber Modified Asphalt Mixtures with Soybean Oil Rejuvenator. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Boateng KA +4 more
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