A perspective into ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone and lactides: effect of, ligand, catalyst structure and system dynamics, on catalytic activity and polymer properties
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DOI: 10.1007/s00289-024-05149-5
Abstract: Polylactic acid (PLAs) and polycaprolactones (PCLs) are emerging to be polyesters of choice because they are biodegradable and biocompatible. The industrial viable method currently used for their production is catalytic ring-opening polymerization (ROP) of their… read more here.
Keywords: catalyst; catalytic activity; activity polymer; polymer properties ... See more keywords
Synthesis of polymers in nanoreactors: A tool for manipulating polymer properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2020.123112
Abstract: Abstract The use of nanoreactors to confine monomers and synthesize polymers results in changes in the reaction kinetics and polymer properties making nanoconfinement a potential tool for manipulating and engineering polymer properties. In this perspective,… read more here.
Keywords: synthesis polymers; nanoreactors tool; tool manipulating; polymer ... See more keywords
Changing up BN-Polystyrene: Effect of Substitution Pattern on the Free-Radical Polymerization and Polymer Properties
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b00466
Abstract: Azaborinine-substituted polymers are poised to dramatically expand the diversity and functionality of polystyrenes via BN for CC substitution, but this new class of materials remains underexplored. Although formally isosteric to the respective all-carbon polystyrene derivatives,… read more here.
Keywords: free radical; substitution pattern; radical polymerization; polymer properties ... See more keywords
Processing Pathways Decide Polymer Properties at the Molecular Level
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b01195
Abstract: Conditions of rapid processing often drive polymers to adopt nonequilibrium molecular conformations, which, in turn, can give rise to structural, dynamical, and mechanical properties that are signi... read more here.
Keywords: pathways decide; molecular level; processing pathways; properties molecular ... See more keywords
Machine-Learning-Based Predictions of Polymer and Postconsumer Recycled Polymer Properties: A Comprehensive Review.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08301
Abstract: There has been a tremendous increase in demand for virgin and postconsumer recycled (PCR) polymers due to their wide range of chemical and physical characteristics. Despite the numerous potential benefits of using a data-driven approach… read more here.
Keywords: polymer; review; machine learning; polymer properties ... See more keywords
Characterization of polymer properties and identification of additives in commercially available research plastics
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DOI: 10.1039/d4gc00659c
Abstract: For polymer recycling research, consistent polymer substrates sourced from widely available vendors are useful to enable direct comparisons between studies. Additionally, when reporting new recycling approaches, it is essential to... read more here.
Keywords: properties identification; identification additives; research; polymer ... See more keywords
Chemical permeation of similar disposable nitrile gloves exposed to volatile organic compounds with different polarities Part 2. Predictive polymer properties
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2020.1721511
Abstract: Abstract A follow-up study evaluated the chemical and physical parameters of 10 disposable nitrile glove products in association with the observed variability in chemical permeation performance. The aim was to determine which polymer properties explained… read more here.
Keywords: polymer properties; permeation; chemical permeation; disposable nitrile ... See more keywords
Microplastic polymer properties as deterministic factors driving terrestrial plastisphere microbiome assembly and succession in the field.
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DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.16234
Abstract: Environmental microplastic (MP) is ubiquitous in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems providing artificial habitats for microbes. Mechanisms of MP colonization, MP polymer impacts, and effects on soil microbiomes are largely unknown in terrestrial systems. Therefore, we… read more here.
Keywords: microplastic polymer; polymer; community; polymer properties ... See more keywords
Estimating Polymer Properties and Practicing Statistical Tools in Undergraduate Level through Simple Experiments
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DOI: 10.3303/cet2186230
Abstract: This paper presents a practical laboratory approach on polymer melt flow rate and stress-strain testing to teach undergraduate students how to measure important properties of molten and solid plastics. They may learn how to obtain… read more here.
Keywords: statistical tools; polymer properties; estimating polymer; polymer ... See more keywords
Tailoring Polymer Properties Through Lignin Addition: A Recent Perspective on Lignin-Derived Polymer Modifications
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DOI: 10.3390/molecules30112455
Abstract: Lignin, an abundant and renewable biopolymer, has gained significant attention as a sustainable modifier and building block in polymeric materials. Recent advancements highlight its potential to tailor mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of polymers while… read more here.
Keywords: lignin; lignin addition; tailoring polymer; properties lignin ... See more keywords