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    Journal of Applied Polymer Science: Volume 141, Issue 8

    February 20, 2024

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Cover Image, Volume 141, Issue 8

  • First Published: 15 January 2024
Cover Image, Volume 141, Issue 8

Purushottam. B. Suryavanshi created the cover image that shows Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) coupled with Hot-melt Extrusion (HME) for the fabrication of enteric film engraved onto Quick Response (QR) encoded PLA films for enteric intestinal specific delivery. DOI: 10.1002/app.55048

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  • First Published: 15 January 2024

RESEARCH ARTICLES

Insight into the synthesis and thermomechanical properties of “short-long” type biobased aliphatic polyesters

  • First Published: 28 November 2023
Insight into the synthesis and thermomechanical properties of “short-long” type biobased aliphatic polyesters

One-pot synthesis of fully biobased aliphatic polyester with variable chain length and tunable thermomechanical properties.

Preparation of PAN@PU coaxial electrostatic spun nanofibers for oil/water separation

  • First Published: 29 November 2023
Preparation of PAN@PU coaxial electrostatic spun nanofibers for oil/water separation

Preparation of coaxial electrostatic spun nanofibers for oil/water separation.

Synthesis of a graft-functionalized flame retardant based on DOPO and its application on the surface of terylene/cotton fabrics

  • First Published: 06 December 2023
Synthesis of a graft-functionalized flame retardant based on DOPO and its application on the surface of terylene/cotton fabrics

A new wash-resistant flame retardant DOPO-p was synthesised based on DOPO and p-hydroxybenzaldehyde, which effectively improved the fire safety performance of fabrics.

Chitosan-gelatin/hydroxyapatite-based scaffold associated with mesenchymal stem cells differentiate into osteoblasts improves the surface of the bone lesion in mice C57BL/6J

  • First Published: 28 November 2023
Chitosan-gelatin/hydroxyapatite-based scaffold associated with mesenchymal stem cells differentiate into osteoblasts improves the surface of the bone lesion in mice C57BL/6J

Developing new bone tissue engineering strategies is still necessary. This work aims to construct a chitosan-gelatin/hydroxyapatite-based (CG/H) scaffold to support mesenchymal stem cell (MSC). The CG/H scaffold presents reasonable adhesion rates, low cytotoxicity, and excellent alkaline phosphatase activity. The in vivo studies demonstrate the CG/H scaffold with MSC adhere can significantly enhance the closure of the bone lesion.

Quaternarized cationic poly[(vinyl chloride)-co-(vinyl chloroacetate)] binary copolymer as non-migration antibacterial additive in PVC matrix

  • First Published: 28 November 2023
Quaternarized cationic poly[(vinyl chloride)-co-(vinyl chloroacetate)] binary copolymer as non-migration antibacterial additive in PVC matrix

Low average-number molecular weight poly[(vinyl chloride)-co-(vinyl chloroacetate)] (PVC-co-PVCA) binary copolymer is synthesized by precipitation copolymerization in n-hexane. Quaternized copolymers have superior bacteriostasis ratio against both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, which can be utilized as non-migration antimicrobial additive in PVC matrix.

Silk nanofibrous scaffolds assembled by natural polysaccharide konjac glucomannan

  • First Published: 02 December 2023
Silk nanofibrous scaffolds assembled by natural polysaccharide konjac glucomannan

Natural silk fibroin nanofibers (SNF) scaffolds with ECM-mimicking architecture and tunable properties were developed by using the natural polysaccharide konjac glucomannan (KGM) as a physical adhesive. The introduction of a small amount of KGM can confer the SNF scaffolds good structural stability in an aqueous environment, but does not significantly sacrifice the nanofibrous morphology and porosity of the scaffolds.

Casting poly(urethane-imide) elastomers with improved thermoviscoelasticity

  • First Published: 20 December 2023
Casting poly(urethane-imide) elastomers with improved thermoviscoelasticity

The effect of heat buildup on load wheels during loading operations.

Characterization of polar groups in polyvinyl chloride–ethyl vinyl acetate blends using coincidence Doppler broadening spectroscopy

  • First Published: 27 November 2023
Characterization of polar groups in polyvinyl chloride–ethyl vinyl acetate blends using coincidence Doppler broadening spectroscopy

Investigating the effect of oxygen core electrons of the carbonyl group in acetate on annihilation of positrons.

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Influence of dielectric properties of polybutylene terephthalate and respective foam beads on process behavior in radio-frequency welding

  • First Published: 08 December 2023
Influence of dielectric properties of polybutylene terephthalate and respective foam beads on process behavior in radio-frequency welding

The dielectric properties of polymers change with frequency and temperature, which can be applied to the respective foamed beads. The interaction between the polymer and the electromagnetic field leads to heating of the material and feedback through the power input during the cycle time. With this correlation, the state of the material can be monitored in real time.

The influence of polycaprolactone content on the surface properties of polyurethane networks

  • First Published: 02 December 2023
The influence of polycaprolactone content on the surface properties of polyurethane networks

Polyurethane networks based on polycaprolactone show good surface properties, and therefore have potential application as coatings able to provide adequate surface protection to the applied substrates.

Swelling effect on the microwave pyrolysis of waste car tires

  • First Published: 12 December 2023
Swelling effect on the microwave pyrolysis of waste car tires

Mechanism of the effect of swelling and microwave coupling on the pyrolysis process of WCTs.

Synthesis and mechanism study of an environmentally friendly filtrate reducing agent from humic acid and organic silicon

  • First Published: 07 December 2023
Synthesis and mechanism study of an environmentally friendly filtrate reducing agent from humic acid and organic silicon

Results of filtration loss experiments imply that the particle size distribution of clay colloids becomes wider due to the adsorption effect of HASSi, resulting in the flow ability of free water in drilling fluids was decreased. Therefore, the filtration loss of drilling fluids was reduced.

A molecular dynamics study of 3C-SiC/epoxy nanocomposite as a metal-free friction material

  • First Published: 04 December 2023
A molecular dynamics study of 3C-SiC/epoxy nanocomposite as a metal-free friction material

The structure of 3C-SiC/epoxy cross-linked model and the models for tribological, mechanical, and thermal properties simulations.

Preparation and characterization of transparent polyetherketone

  • First Published: 04 December 2023
Preparation and characterization of transparent polyetherketone

Preparation and properties of transparent polyetherketone.

Shungite/poly(vinyl alcohol) hybrid hydrogels: An efficient adsorption material for rare earth metals in aqueous media

  • First Published: 12 December 2023
Shungite/poly(vinyl alcohol) hybrid hydrogels: An efficient adsorption material for rare earth metals in aqueous media

Illustration the composition of Shungite/PVA hydrogels and their use for the sequestration of rare earth ions

Influence of aluminum nanoparticles in epoxy resin and epoxy coating for anticorrosion and antibacterial protection in pipeline industry

  • First Published: 10 December 2023
Influence of aluminum nanoparticles in epoxy resin and epoxy coating for anticorrosion and antibacterial protection in pipeline industry

The main goal of the work is to develop an active nanocomposite coating system that will extend the life of drainage pipes. Aluminum nanoparticles (Al NPs) are used for this purpose. Nanocomposite coatings show good Al NP dispersion within epoxy resin and paint, and improvement in electrochemical measurements and in antibacterial effect compared to the control sample without nanoparticles.

Quick response-encoded chip engraved onto multifunctional aspirin loaded enteric films by fused filament fabrication-3D printing

  • First Published: 20 December 2023
Quick response-encoded chip engraved onto multifunctional aspirin loaded enteric films by fused filament fabrication-3D printing

Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) coupled with Hot-melt Extrusion (HME) for the fabrication of enteric film engraved onto Quick Response (QR) encoded PLA films for enteric intestinal specific delivery.