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Enhanced mechanical properties with higher mechanical bond content in polymer networks
A recent study demonstrates that increasing mechanical bond content in polymer backbones significantly enhances elongation, toughness, and energy dissipation. Could this innovation redefine material performance?...
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Water transport in highly cross-linked coatings: pore-to-pore exchange as the governing mechanism
A new simulation study shows that water diffusion in tightly cross-linked polymer networks is governed primarily by the exchange of water between pore clusters, rather than by free volume or network polarity....
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Smart lignin valorisation: Fully bio-based dynamic dual-network polymers via one-pot synthesis
Researchers introduce a simplified one-pot method for creating high-performance, fully bio-based lignin polymers. The resulting dual-network materials are strong, reprocessable and multifunctional, advancing...
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New troponoid-mediated strategy for radical polymerisation in water
Researchers have developed a method using troponoids as mediators in radical polymerisation. This enables the production of polymers such as PVP, HEA and DMA in aqueous media and allows the formation of...
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Biomass-derived carbon nanodots as photoinitiators in polymerisation processes
An international research team has developed protocols for the preparation and application of biomass-derived carbon nanodots (CDs) capable of initiating both conventional radical photopolymerisation and...
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Optimising molecular weight: key to stretchable conjugated polymers
A new review explains how fine-tuning the molecular weight of intrinsically stretchable conjugated polymers can improve mechanical reliability and maintain electrical performance under strain — vital...
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Self-organising block copolymers based on COC for nanostructured materials
A research team from Taiwan has successfully synthesised a novel block copolymer from a cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) and polycaprolactone (PCL). The materials exhibit pronounced self-organisation at the...
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Visible control over ring-shaped polymer structures
A new photochemical process allows the targeted production of cyclic polymer structures – without unwanted cross-linking. Researchers present an organocatalyzed, light-driven radical process that could...
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Thermoresponsive polymers from recycled PLA: a sustainable innovation
Researchers have developed a new method for converting polylactide (PLA) waste into thermoresponsive polymers. The monomers obtained from PLA bags could pave the way for new methods of producing sustainable...
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Polyols from cashew nut shell liquid: Cornerstone building blocks for cutting-edge bio-based additives and polymers
Cashew nut shells provide polyols that could play a key role in the development of sustainable polymer products.
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Degradable branched and cross-linked polyesters from a bis(1,3-dioxolan-4-one) core
Researchers found that the introduction of a bio-based bis(1,3-dioxolan-4-one) core provides a straightforward method for synthesizing cross-linked and branched polyesters with diverse thermal properties....
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Construction of fully π-conjugated, diyne-linked conjugated microporous polymers based on tetraphenylethene and dibenzo[g,p]chrysene units for energy storage
Researchers found that TPE-Diyne CMPs exhibit exceptional stability and energy density, making them promising materials for future supercapacitors."
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Conductive polymers: A multipurpose material for protecting coating
A paper delves into advanced fabrication methods like coating, printing, and lithography of conductive polymers, showcasing how these techniques enhance the performance and sustainability of protective...