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Electrospun conducting polymers: recent trends and the transition towards a sustainable future

Polymer International, EarlyView.
This review discusses the electrospinning of conducting polymers, detailing procedures, fibrous morphologies, improved properties, applications in electronics, and challenges, while outlining future directions for nanofibre‐based devices in various fields.
Xenofon Karagiorgis, Sofia Sandhu, Peter J. Skabara, Ravinder Dahiya   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Renewable methacrylate resin for vat photopolymerization derived from post‐consumer polyester waste

Polymer International, EarlyView.
End‐of‐life poly(ethylene terephthalate) was upcycled into a renewable methacrylate crosslinker using microwave‐assisted methacrylation and applied in vat photopolymerization. The recycled resin enabled high‐resolution 3D printing with tunable mechanical performance, highlighting a circular strategy to reduce fossil‐based photopolymer feedstocks ...
Kylian Janssen, Teijs Reijnders, Jarno Guit, Jerzy Hul, Paul Morandi, Rudy Folkersma, Katja Loos, Vincent SD Voet   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Long Trajectory of Rubber Physics: 3500+ Years and Counting

Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Natural rubber's trajectory is traced from Mesoamerican use of Castilla elastica through vulcanization and the pneumatic tire to macromolecular physics and modern solid‐state refrigeration. Illustrations of C. elastica and an H. brasiliensis plantation frame the historical progression from indigenous material, then industrial crop and on to advanced ...
Gregory B. McKenna
wiley   +1 more source

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, Yanjie Liu, Mark van Kleunen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

An integrated forest‐to‐market approach to promote lesser‐known timber species (LKTS) in a domestic timber market in the Congo Basin

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
In the Congo Basin, domestic timber markets account for ~40% of timber consumption, yet demand is concentrated on a few high‐value species also sought after on international markets, raising concerns about their long‐term availability. We combine market, wood, and forest data to assess the potential of lesser‐known timber species (LKTS) to support a ...
Mbusa Wasukundi, Marie Caroline Momo Solefack, Chadrack Kafuti, Hans Beeckman, Nils Bourland, Jean‐Pierre Mate Mweru, Benoît Jourez, Kévin Liévens, Michael Monnoye, Félix Laurent, Falonne Osiveri, Robin Doucet, Paul Katembo Vikanza, Silvia Ferrari, Jean Gérard, Nestor Luambua, Joris Van Acker, Jan Van den Bulcke, Wannes Hubau, Tom De Mil   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanical and elastocaloric properties of natual rubber / devulcanized waste rubber blends

Avui dia, un dels majors desafiaments en la indústria del polímer és trobar noves vies per a la recuperació i el reciclatge dels residus plàstics, i particularment dels pneumàtics esgotats. En aquest treball, s'utilitza cautxú de pneumàtic triturat (GTR) com a farciment per a la preparació de barreges amb una matriu de cautxú natural (NR).
openaire   +2 more sources

Stair‐Climbing Wheelchairs for Enhanced Mobility: A Comprehensive Review of Fundamental Mechanisms, Design Concepts, and Performance Analysis

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT People with physical disabilities face significant mobility challenges while climbing uneven surfaces and staircases. In these circumstances, traditional wheelchairs do not provide stable, safely controlled mobility, underscoring the importance of building superior stair‐climbing wheelchairs for both medical and infrastructure purposes.
Gopisetti Manikanta, S. M. Abhinandan, Anand Reddy, G. Chandana, Divya, P. Anil Kumar, Ch. Venkata Rao, Ashish Garg, Ravi C. Soni, Jogendra Kumar, Bhargav Akkinepally   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Through Social Life Cycle Assessment: A Case Study of Portuguese Forest Wood Supply Chains

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Social considerations are often overlooked in efforts to achieve sustainable development, despite being critical for building equitable and resilient global value chains. This study addresses this gap by applying a social life cycle assessment to three key Portuguese forest wood supply chains—uncoated woodfree paper, natural cork stoppers, and
Andreia Santos, Madalena Veloso, Ana Barbosa‐Póvoa, Ana Carvalho   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Empirical Determination and Modelling of Compressive Strength of Cement Composites with Waste Tyre Rubber. [PDF]

Materials (Basel)
Samardzioska T, Petruseva S, Jovanoska-Mitrevska M, Mickovski SB, Vitanov V.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Investigating the Environmental Impact of Additive Construction: A Systematic Analysis of the Life Cycle Assessment Studies

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been identified as a potential catalyst for a paradigm shift within the construction industry, due to its capacity to enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and augment design flexibility. This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) that explores the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in ...
Antonio Mastropasqua, Francesco Paolo Lagrasta, Michele De Nicolò, Pierpaolo Pontrandolfo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source