The cover image by Qing-Yi Huang shows highly sensitive detection of NH₃ in the concentration of 0.6~2.0 ppm, which can be used as a gas-sensing material to detect kidney or hepatic disease from human breath. DOI: 10.1002/app.55209

Novel composite materials were successfully developed by inclusion of copolyimide molecular brushes with poly(methacrylic acid) side chains into polyphthalamide matrix. Dense nonporous membranes from these materials were investigated using atomic force microscopy, mechanical tests, and membrane techniques. The developed membranes are promising for separation of the azeotropic methanol–methyl tert-butyl ether mixture by pervaporation.

Schematic diagram of Ica-encapsulated PLGA/nBM composite biomimetic microspheres for bone regeneration.

The poor mechanical properties of polyethylene oxide (PEO) gel polymer electrolytes were overcome by introducing strong hydrogen bond between it and polyacrylic acid (PAA).

The preparation of green polyurethane foam with lower thermal conductivity, more compact and smaller bubble structure, and excellent compression strength.

We investigate the interfacial structure of triblock and multiblock compatibilizers in a poly(ethylene terephthalate)-polyethylene homopolymer blend using small angle x-ray and neutron scattering. Analysis reveals multiblock copolymer's thicker interface layer and higher interfacial presence compared with TBCP, explaining their respective compatibilization efficacy. This work unveils mechanisms driving MBCP performance and highlights neutron scattering's utility in industrial polymer applications.

Composite electrospun fibers were prepared from biodegradable polyesters, poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO), and beeswax (BW). The fibers consisted of outer sheath of BW, inner sheath of polyester, and PEO core. The composition of the inner sheath and of the core was affected by the ratio polyester/PEO molar masses. Fibers containing an 8-hydroxyquinoline derivative as a model drug exhibited antimicrobial activity.

Enhancing the tensile strength of CNC-based epoxy composites through the addition of a low concentration of CNC.

Sunflower oil is used as the only renewable source to successfully synthesize a non-isocyanate polyurethane. The two monomers of the synthesis are obtained by environmentally clean routes, and the polymer film obtained has good elastic properties. Its modification with antibacterial agents such as tea tree oil improves the antibacterial properties but decreases its mechanical performance.

A set of PEsI copolymers were synthesized from 4,4′-BPDA, TFMB, and APAB, and their properties were tuned by varying the monomer compositions. PEsI copolymers with >60 mol% of APAB exhibited a high T_g (>450°C), a low value of CTE (<10 ppm K⁻¹), a low dissipation factor (<0.0032) at high frequencies, and favorable mechanical properties.

The effect of graphite content on the wear mechanism of EPDM-PAE.

Schematic diagram and mechanism diagram of the surfactant acting on W/F microdroplet.

The effect of the thickness of HEC thin films on drug delivery applications.

The structure and microstructure of PBCGA copolymers after degradation.

Preparation PLA/PEG blend/C.gallina composite films by solvent casting.

The matrix resins of two low density polyethylene cable materials with significantly different voltage grades have highly similar molecular structures including molecular weight and its distribution, vinyl content, etc. This observation suggests that the matrix resins are not necessarily different or same for the development of the cable materials with different or same voltage grades, respectively.

Glass nanofibers were electrospun to function as reinforcement agent to prepare photochromic, ultraviolet protective, transparent, superhydrophobic, photostable and photoluminescent smart polyethylene plastic sheet.

Amyloid beta Aggregation by Free Radical Polymerization.

Star-shaped polycaprolactone into chitosan-based networks (CS/stPCL) networks via urethane/urea linkages. CS/stPCL networks via urethane/urea linkages.

The flame retardant synthesized by the reaction of urea and P- and N-containing scale inhibitor is applied in the phosphorylation of kapok fiber in the presence of dicyandiamide for enhanced fire safety.

Fully water-based UV curing formulations were made by acid–base interaction between urethanes bearing tertiary amine and acrylic acid. Depending on the composition of tertiary amine containing polyurethane clear solutions to dispersions were formed. These were used in the UV curing process to coat metal and glass substrates and used as UV curing ink to print on glass and metal substrates.

Improved blood clotting by a topical hemostatic xerogel through platelet activation and calcium release.

Two samples of PA11 that came from two different decommissioned flexible lines are tested and recycled with pure PA11 to see if they could still be used in technological applications. This analysis indicates that one of the samples showed suitable properties, indicating that it is important to analyze the degree of degradation of the PA11 before reusing.

Fabrication and characterization of DIA@PEGP.

A polyelectrolyte complex (PEC) was deposited on cotton fleece to protect from fire via intumescence. The applied PEC withstands at least five cycles in alkaline detergent.

Mechanism of inhibiting wax precipitation.

A novel cationic brush polymer, EGIn-g-PDMAEMA, as a gene transfection reagent.

Thermoresponsive Acetanilide-loaded injectable hydrogels.

The machanism of intumenscent bio-based flame retardant.

In this work, maize straws are transformed into fibers by chemical treatment. This kind of chemical-treated fibers (CTF) can be used to improve the mechanical performance of polymers, like polypropylene. In other words, the CTF can expand the application range and promote the utilization of wasted maize straws, as well as be benefit for the reduction of environmental pollution.

A Visual Depiction of AHA-BHA Nanofiber Masks in he Treatment of Acne Vulgaris.

Effect of algae loading on the properties of the binary blend of PLA/PBAT.

The schematic illustration of sensing mechanism of PANI/PN-GQD/WO3 composite sensors, , which can be used to detect the kidney or hepatic disease from the human breath.