Conjugated-Polymer Blends for Organic Photovoltaics: Rational Control of Vertical Stratification for High Performance.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201601674
Abstract: The photoactive layer of bulk-heterojunction organic solar cells, in a thickness range of tens to hundreds of nanometers, comprises phase-separated electron donors and acceptors after solution casting. The component distribution in the cross-section of these… read more here.
Keywords: stratification; blends organic; conjugated polymer; polymer blends ... See more keywords
Direct Observation of Confinement Effects of Semiconducting Polymers in Polymer Blend Electronic Systems
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202100332
Abstract: Abstract The advent of special types of polymeric semiconductors, known as “polymer blends,” presents new opportunities for the development of next‐generation electronics based on these semiconductors' versatile functionalities in device applications. Although these polymer blends… read more here.
Keywords: semiconducting polymers; observation confinement; confinement; direct observation ... See more keywords
Unravelling the Cocrystallization-Charge Transport Relation in Conjugated Polymer Blends via Meniscus-Assisted Solution-Shearing.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200622
Abstract: The ability to craft the cocrystallization in conjugated polymer blends represents an important endeavor for the enhancement of charge transport. However, simple and efficient approaches to cocrystallization have yet to be realized. Herein, we report,… read more here.
Keywords: polymer blends; conjugated polymer; cocrystallization; charge transport ... See more keywords
Relationship Between The Co-Continuous Morphology of Immiscible Polymer Blends and the Structure of An In Situ Formed Graft Copolymer.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300141
Abstract: Suitable compatibilizers are essential to prepare immiscible polymer blends with stable co-continuous morphologies. From the thermodynamic point of view, such compatibilizer should not only reduce the interfacial tension, but also promote the formation of flat… read more here.
Keywords: copolymer; polymer blends; situ formed; immiscible polymer ... See more keywords
Structure and properties of compatibilized recycled polypropylene/recycled polyamide 12 blends with cellulose fibers addition
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.24376
Abstract: This research was aimed to develop engineering thermoplastic composites based on recycled plastics and cellulose fibers in order to provide eco-friendly sustainable parts that meet certain requirements for automotive industry and to use recycled plastics… read more here.
Keywords: compatibilized recycled; addition; polymer blends; cellulose fibers ... See more keywords
Investigating mechanical, dielectric, and electromagnetic interference shielding properties of polymer blends and three component hybrid composites based on polyvinyl alcohol, polyaniline, and few layer graphene
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.24398
Abstract: To achieve the suitable set of synergistic mechanical, dielectric, and electromagnetic interference shielding properties, polymer blends based on varying the concentration of conductive polymer polyaniline (PANI) in insulative matrix of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as well… read more here.
Keywords: pva pani; hybrid composites; shielding properties; polymer blends ... See more keywords
Reinforced local heterogeneities in interfacial tension distribution in polymer blends by incorporating carbon nanotubes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.07.077
Abstract: Abstract The modification of interface using nanoparticles in emulsions and immiscible polymer blends introduces elaborate methods to develop functional materials. In this study, we perform dissipative particle dynamics simulations to evaluate the distribution of interfacial… read more here.
Keywords: polymer blends; carbon nanotubes; distribution; interfacial tension ... See more keywords
Immiscible polymer blends compatibilized with reactive hybrid nanoparticles: Morphologies and properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.11.004
Abstract: Abstract Hybrid nanoparticles (NPs) having both reactive epoxide groups (from polyhedral oligomeric-silsesquioxane (POSS) grafts) and long poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) chains, POSS(epoxy)x-g-PMMAy, were synthesized and used as reactive compatibilizers for immiscible polyvinylidene fluoride/poly( l -lactide) (PVDF/PLLA)… read more here.
Keywords: melt mixing; immiscible polymer; pvdf plla; polymer blends ... See more keywords
Fabrication of porous films from immiscible polymer blends: Role of the surface structure on the cell adhesion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106797
Abstract: Abstract We report the preparation of microporous surfaces prepared from immiscible polymer blends using the Breath Figures methodology. The selected polymer blend is formed by two biodegradable polymers i.e. poly(e-caprolactone) and poly(lactic acid) both known… read more here.
Keywords: role surface; adhesion; cell adhesion; polymer blends ... See more keywords
Spinodal nanostructures in polymer blends: On the validity of the Cahn-Hilliard length scale prediction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.03.003
Abstract: Abstract Spinodal decomposition of partially miscible polymer blends has the potential to generate well-defined polymeric nanostructured materials, with precise control of length scale and connectivity, and applications ranging from membranes and scaffolds to photovoltaics. In… read more here.
Keywords: length; length scale; polymer blends; prediction ... See more keywords
Microplastics Originating from Polymer Blends: An Emerging Threat?
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c00588
Abstract: No one can have missed the growing global environmental problems with plastics ending up as microplastics in food, water, and soil, and the associated effects on nature, wildlife, and humans. A hitherto not specifically investigated… read more here.
Keywords: emerging threat; originating polymer; polymer; microplastics originating ... See more keywords