Self‐Healable and Stretchable Organic Thermoelectric Materials: Electrically Percolated Polymer Nanowires Embedded in Thermoplastic Elastomer Matrix
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201905809
Abstract: Self‐healable and stretchable energy‐harvesting materials can provide a new avenue for the realization of self‐powered wearable electronics, including electronic skins, whose main materials are required to be robust to and stable under external damage and… read more here.
Keywords: thermoelectric materials; self healable; embedded thermoplastic; healable stretchable ... See more keywords
Novel Biodegradable Thermoplastic Elastomer Based on Poly(butylene succinate) and Epoxidized Natural Rubber Simple Blends
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DOI: 10.1007/s10924-017-1173-4
Abstract: Novel biodegradable thermoplastic elastomer based on epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) blend was prepared by a simple blend technique. Influence of blend ratios of ENR and PBS on morphological, mechanical, thermal and… read more here.
Keywords: novel biodegradable; biodegradable thermoplastic; epoxidized natural; elastomer based ... See more keywords
Investigating the Foaming Process of a Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Using Rheology and Image Analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11814-024-00229-8
Abstract: This study introduced a method to simultaneously characterize time-resolved rheological and volumetric changes occurring during the foaming process of a thermoplastic elastomer containing an encapsulated physical blowing agent. For this, a conventional rotational rheometer was… read more here.
Keywords: rheology; volumetric changes; foaming process; process thermoplastic ... See more keywords
Biobased thermoplastic elastomer with seamless 3D-Printability and superior mechanical properties empowered by in-situ polymerization in the presence of nanocellulose
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2019.107885
Abstract: Abstract A biobased and biocompatible thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) with superior 3D printability was demonstrated with great potential for customized manufacturing technologies and fabrication of biointegrated devices. The inherent structural and stereochemical disadvantages of biobased monomers,… read more here.
Keywords: printability; situ polymerization; polymerization presence; thermoplastic elastomer ... See more keywords
Electrical dual-percolation in MWCNTs/SBS/PVDF based thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) composites and the effect of mechanical stretching
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.01.029
Abstract: Abstract Dielectric thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) offer a number of advantages over traditional dielectric elastomers or rubbers in terms of tailorable mechanical and electrical properties, higher mechanical strain, and ease of processing and shaping. Such a… read more here.
Keywords: sbs pvdf; percolation; thermoplastic elastomer;
Mechanical viability of a thermoplastic elastomer hydrogel as a soft tissue replacement material.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.01.010
Abstract: Hydrogels are a class of synthetic biomaterials composed of a polymer network that swells with water and as such they have both an elastic and viscous component making them ideal for soft tissue applications. This… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel; soft tissue; tissue; material ... See more keywords
Direct Synthesis of Polar Functionalized Polyethylene Thermoplastic Elastomer
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c00083
Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) can be easily molded, extruded, and reused like plastics and exhibit typical elastic properties like rubbers. They are widely used in the automotive sector and househ... read more here.
Keywords: polar functionalized; direct synthesis; synthesis polar; functionalized polyethylene ... See more keywords
A study on the effect of four thermoplastic elastomers on the properties of double-base propellants
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DOI: 10.1039/d0ra08370d
Abstract: To improve the low-temperature mechanical properties of double-base propellants, glycidyl azide polymer-energetic thermoplastic elastomer (GAP-ETPE), polyether block copolyimide-thermoplastic elastomer (PEBA-TPE), 1,2-polybutadiene thermoplastic elastomer (PB-TPE), and ethylene oxide-tetrahydrofuran copolyester-thermoplastic elastomer (PET-TPE) were used to modify them.… read more here.
Keywords: properties double; double base; base propellants; base ... See more keywords
Biobased triblock thermoplastic elastomer with betulin- or carvacryl-methacrylate end-blocks by RAFT polymerization
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DOI: 10.1039/d5py00540j
Abstract: Fully biobased thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) via RAFT polymerization with terpenoid methacrylates glassy blocks. Demonstrating the efficacy in producing high-performance, sustainable TPEs offering a viable alternative to conventional TPE materials. read more here.
Keywords: triblock thermoplastic; elastomer betulin; polymerization; biobased triblock ... See more keywords
Recovery from fatigue of pneumatic artificial muscle using a thermoplastic elastomer
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DOI: 10.1080/01691864.2020.1824808
Abstract: Robots, driven by soft actuators, aim at ensuring human safety. Owing to their relatively higher output force than other soft actuators, rubber pneumatic artificial muscles (PAM) are actively researched. In particular, straight-fiber pneumatic artificial muscle… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; pneumatic artificial; fatigue; artificial muscle ... See more keywords
Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Composites with Modified Fibers and Hemp Shives – an Ecological Approach to Modern Polymer Materials
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DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2025.2473466
Abstract: ABSTRACT This work investigates the potential application of sustainable materials based on thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) polymers reinforced with cellulose derived from environmentally friendly hemp. The increasing cultivation of hemp and the resulting waste, such as… read more here.
Keywords: elastomer tpe; thermoplastic elastomer; polymer; hemp shives ... See more keywords