The compatibilities and properties of nonwoven nylon fabrics coated with the PU/polyhydric-alcoholblended films were investigated by Seung Geol Lee and colleagues. Its application to fabric coatings affects the fixation properties of coated fabrics because PU-polyol blends are more hydrophilic and are easily attached to fabrics due to their low viscosities. The porosities of the PU/PPG- and PU/glycerolblended films increased with increasing polyhydric alcohol concentration to enhance the water-absorption behavior. Air permeability and water-vapor permeability (WVP) increased with increasing PPG and glycerol contents. The potential applications are breathable fabrics, synthetic leather, automotive interiors, and anti-shrinking wool, among others that require ventilation as coating materials for fabrics. DOI: 10.1002/app.47429.

%Retention in the strength (σ_Flex) and fracture toughness (K_IC and G_IC) of polylactide and its thermoplastic polyurethane and thermoplastic polyester elastomer blends after each accelerated weathering period.

Schematic of through-plane thermal conduction path in graphite/graphene filled polybenzoxazine composite showing a greater continuous path of the composites having a) 7.5 wt % graphene b) 10 wt % graphene.

As a bio-based alternative to IPA for the modification of PET, FDCA is more effective in terms of reducing the crystallization activity of PET, and enhanced properties could be obtained.

HGM/Composites morphology

Scanning electron microscope image of glassy carbon used as an antistatic filler.

Average wicking height of nanofiber yarns during time before (blue color) and after (red color) applying fatigue.