Poly(hydroxy‐oxazolidone) Thermoplastic Elastomers for Safer, Greener and Customizable Blood‐Contacting Medical Devices
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202502670
Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) of the polyurethane (PU)‐type have broad applications in healthcare. However, these materials have a number of drawbacks. Their synthesis requires the use of toxic isocyanates. Their hemocompatibility remains insufficient, resulting in high… read more here.
Keywords: hydroxy oxazolidone; phox; poly hydroxy; blood ... See more keywords
Photochromic Inorganic/Organic Thermoplastic Elastomers.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.201700210
Abstract: Photochromic materials are an important class of "smart materials" and are broadly utilized in technological devices. However, most photochromic materials reported so far are composed of inorganic compounds that are challenging to process and suffer… read more here.
Keywords: inorganic organic; thermoplastic elastomers; organic thermoplastic; photochromic inorganic ... See more keywords
Macromolecular Engineering and Additive Manufacturing of Polyisobutylene-Based Thermoplastic Elastomers. II. The Poly(styrene-b-isobutylene-b-styrene)/Poly(phenylene oxide) System†.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200109
Abstract: This series of publications describes research rendering soft polyisobutylene (PIB)-based thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) 3D printable by blending with rigid chemically compatible thermoplastics. The molecular structure, morphology, physical properties, and 3D printability of such blends have… read more here.
Keywords: poly styrene; based thermoplastic; styrene isobutylene; isobutylene styrene ... See more keywords
Sustainable thermoplastic elastomers with a transient network
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2019.01.010
Abstract: Abstract Vegetable oils and their fatty acids are convenient sources for polymers due to their wide availability, ease of functionalization, and lack of toxicity; however, the long alkyl chains of the fatty acids have a… read more here.
Keywords: thermoplastic elastomers; elastomers transient; temperature; sustainable thermoplastic ... See more keywords
Sustainable poly(ε-decalactone)−poly(l-lactide) multiarm star copolymer architectures for thermoplastic elastomers with fixed molar mass and block ratio
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.02.008
Abstract: Abstract To improve the thermal and mechanical properties of thermoplastic elastomers derived from plant-based monomers, a series of well-defined multiarm star block copolymers was investigated. Controlled bulk ring-opening polymerization of e -decalactone (DL) with multiarm… read more here.
Keywords: block; thermoplastic elastomers; poly; multiarm star ... See more keywords
Towards understanding the role of peroxide initiators on compatibilization efficiency of thermoplastic elastomers highly filled with reclaimed GTR
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2018.11.005
Abstract: Abstract Thermoplastic elastomers based on recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE) and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) block copolymer were highly filled with reclaimed ground tire rubber (RR). The impact of various organic peroxides (dicumyl peroxide (DCP), benzoyl peroxide… read more here.
Keywords: highly filled; thermoplastic elastomers; understanding role; towards understanding ... See more keywords
Exploiting Sodium Coordination in Alternating Monomer Sequences to Toughen Degradable Block Polyester Thermoplastic Elastomers
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c00068
Abstract: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) that are closed-loop recyclable are needed in a circular material economy, but many current materials degrade during recycling, and almost all are pervasive hydrocarbons. Here, well-controlled block polyester TPEs featuring regularly placed… read more here.
Keywords: monomer sequences; sodium; block polyester; thermoplastic elastomers ... See more keywords
All-Methacrylic Stereoregular Triblock Co-polymer Thermoplastic Elastomers Toughened by Supramolecular Stereocomplexation
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b01361
Abstract: Doubly stranded pairs of isotactic (it-) chains of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) coiled inside of the helical cavity of syndiotactic (st-) PMMA chains generate a crystalline triple-helix stereoc... read more here.
Keywords: polymer thermoplastic; thermoplastic elastomers; methacrylic stereoregular; elastomers toughened ... See more keywords
Synthesis and Properties of Fully Biobased Thermoplastic Elastomers from Priamine.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.5c00614
Abstract: Priamine derived from vegetable oil has gradually gained attention due to its flexibility. In this study, priamine 1075 was applied to react with urea to prepare thermoplastic polyurea (PUr) and with biuret to polybiuret (PBU)… read more here.
Keywords: properties fully; elastomers priamine; synthesis properties; biobased thermoplastic ... See more keywords
Sustainable Thermoplastic Elastomers-Based Nanocomposites and Their 3D Printing for Flexible and Stretchable Sensors
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DOI: 10.1039/d5ta04676a
Abstract: Stretchable and wearable electronics and devices have brought unprecedented opportunities for many applications including robotics, biomedicine, and artificial intelligence. The fundamental materials that enable such applications generally involve soft conductors... read more here.
Keywords: nanocomposites printing; sustainable thermoplastic; printing flexible; thermoplastic elastomers ... See more keywords
Mullins effect and its reversibility for compatibilised thermoplastic elastomers based on high-density polyethylene/waste ground rubber tyre powder under compression mode
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DOI: 10.1080/14658011.2018.1509041
Abstract: ABSTRACT Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE)/waste ground rubber tyre (WGRT) powder blends were prepared by melt-compounding where styrene–butadiene–styrene block copolymer (SBS) was used as compatibiliser. Mullins effect and its reversibility of the… read more here.
Keywords: reversibility; based high; high density; thermoplastic elastomers ... See more keywords