Combined with the Tai Chi element, the hydrophilic, highly conductive, anti-freezing, and polymerizable features of the new Janus POSS are highlighted. In addition, the network structure of a hydrogel formed with POSS as a crosslinker and the structure of an all-in-one flexible supercapacitor based on a hydrogel electrolyte were demonstrated, respectively. Lastly, the ice and lightning elements in the background reflect the anti-freeze and electrical conductivity of the supercapacitor, respectively. The second author, Mr. Sen Liu, created the cover image. DOI: 10.1002/app.54793

Schematic preparation of electrospun EMI membrane.

Eradication of groundwater heavy metals using polymeric organogel.

Native potato starch was used as a filler for PLA. The composites were subjected to artificial weathering as well as different storages to investigate the resistance. Humidity and water leads to swelling effects of starch and a significant reduction in tensile strength. High temperature leads to hydrolysis-related polymer degradation. All composites show insufficient resistance, although the strength increases the crystallinity.

The FTIR spectrum of chain extenders and the characterization of macromolecular chain extenders modified PLA.

Bisphenol Z type polycarbonate (BPZ-PC) was synthesized using a green synthesis process called melt transesterification. The obtained BPZ-PC exhibited excellent thermal and mechanical properties, as well as low dielectric constants.

A graphical abstract of the role of zwitterionic filtrate reducer PANDS in high-temperature and high-salt environment.

Preparation and simulation of PN composites.

Effect of Fe addition and polymer coating on the degradation behavior and surface properties of biodegradable zinc-based materials.

4-OH-TEMPO is loaded through a polyaryl ether sulfone containing carboxyl side chains. The catalyst was able to catalyze the oxidation of benzyl alcohol by synergistic action with co-catalyst NO. This catalytic system has good catalytic effect on benzyl alcohol oxidation. The catalyst can be recovered by filtration or centrifugation, and after repeated use, the catalytic activity is not greatly reduced.

Binuclear and mononuclear nickel α-diimine catalysts were used for the polymerization of ENB, Tandem cationic, addition, and ring-opening metathesis polymerization mechanisms occurred based on monomers and catalysts that were used. Ring-opening via β-C elimination (VA/RO) and the subsequent β-H elimination were evidenced.

Behavior of PHBV and polar contaminants during mechanical recycling.

Techniques for non-destructive evaluation of water uptake in epoxy coating.

An effective intumescent flame-retardant formulation, incorporating renewable sodium lignosulfonate (SL) into VAE polymers, is proposed. This formulation involves optimizing the mass ratio of melamine amino trimethyl phosphate (M-AT) to SL, and has been successfully employed in the production of flame-retardant plywood.

Fabrication of 3D printable nanocomposite filament using ionic liquids.

Ionic conduction in an EDLC employing chitosan-PVA based polymer electrolytes.

Preparation of γ-rays shielding composites with enhanced mechanical properties by filling bismuth oxide modification into neoprene.

Thermal conductive network constructed via magnetic field induced orientation.

Schematic representaion of Sintering effect on Foam Processability of UHMWPE.

Melamine as cross-linking agent for mono-cyclic benzoxazine with aldehyde groups.

The thermal insulation and internal erosion performance of epoxy-modified vinyl silicone rubber (EMVSR) composites were improved by adding zinc borate (ZB)/Al₂O₃ fillers. The heat absorption and caramelization reaction of ZB-Al₂O₃ reduced the heat transfer to the internal substrate and enhanced the char layer, which significantly improved the ablative performance of EMVSR-based composites that demonstrated potential applications in thermal protection systems.

The effects of nano-cellulose and nano-chitin treated with natural deep eutectic solvent on stabilizing Pickering emulsion are compared.

The given article describes the processing from Antarctic krill exocuticles to chitin and chitosan. Degreasing, deproteinization, demineralization, and deacetylation are performed and assessed concerning the most efficient solvent. Side streams and products are subjected to several comprehensive analytics enabling a thorough evaluation of a chitosan production from a krill-derived source for the first time.

An illustration of flame retardant effect of flexible PVC containing zinc carbonate and zinc borate.

Two new bio-benzoxazine monomers containing imide or amide group have been synthesized, which suggests the possiblity for obtaining high-performance thermosets from renwable resources.

A hydrogel with high electrical conductivity and low-temperature resistance was synthesized based on Janus-type AS-POSS with hydrophilicity and polymerizability. All-in-one flexible supercapacitors prepared based on this hydrogel have high specific capacitance content, excellent low-temperature resistance, and stable operation under deformation.

The addition of PTFE fillers was beneficial to improve the tribological properties of PEN-based composites due to the easier formation of transfer film on the surface of the friction pair. Results also showed that the tribological performance of PEN/PTFE composites was affected by the type of PTFE fillers and testing environments.

The peel-off strength of the electroplated specimens exhibits corresponding increase, particularly pronounced in ABS-rich blends. However, it is observed that the interface displays incomplete contact between the metal and polymer. We suggest a new parameter, the S_dr ratio (S_dr,polymer/S_dr,plating), which provides the prediction of the adhesion strength of the physically interlocked metal-polymer interface. The change in S_dr ratio effectively reflects the change of peel-off strength, which is more efficient for phases with increasing ABS content. By examining the relationship between surface morphology and adhesion strength, our research provides the insights into optimizing the adhesion properties of electroplated metal-polymer interfaces for PC/ABS blend.

Preparation and modification of centrifugally spun cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) starch-based fibers.

For a given content of the dispersed phase (e.g., 30 wt% PA56 and 30 wt% PTT), the domains of the PA56-rich blends exhibited smaller particle size and a more uniform distribution than those of the domains of the PTT-rich blends. As PA56 content increased, tensile strength of samples assumed an increasing trend, whereas impact strength initially remained almost unchanged and then gradually decreased. In contrast, increasing PA56 content gradually increased water absorption of samples.

Silanol bonds are formed when KH-570 is hydrolyzed. The surface of calcium carbonate contains hydroxyl groups. KH-570 can be grafted on the surface of calcium carbonate by dehydrating and condensing the silanol bond and the hydroxyl group. The grafted KH-570 on the surface of calcium carbonate reacts with octadecanethiol in an addition reaction when exposed to UV light and a photoinitiator.

A filter loss reducer of PTAAN has been synthesized from trimethylolethane triallyl ether, 2-acrylamide-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid, N-vinylpyrrolidone, and acrylamide by free radical copolymerization. The Box–Behnken response surface method was used to optimize the synthesis process. The PTAAN has excellent tolerance in 20% NaCl aqueous solution and 1% CaCl₂ aqueous solution after aging at 220°C.

Design of biocompatible and biodegradable staplers.

Pebax/[HMIM][NTf₂]/Al₂O₃ MMMs for CO₂/CH₄ separation.