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Improved filler–matrix interfaces in environmentally friendly polymeric composites
Wood-plastic composites can be optimized with the addition of waste paper fibers, coupling agents, and bioderived polymers.Recent Articles
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Novel bioinspired approach to improve the properties of soy protein isolate films
A casting method is used to incorporate poly(dopamine)-modified montmorillonite reinforcements and ferric iron coordination crosslinking centers into the matrix of nanocomposites.
Developing greener composites from cellulose nanocrystals and biopolyurethane
Environmentally friendly nanocomposite materials from bio-based polyurethane and cellulose nanocrystals show significantly improved mechanical properties with only 1 nanocrystal filler.
Improving the flame retardance of microcellular nanocomposites by employing layered nanoclays
Incorporating fully oriented layered nanoclay within microcellular thermoplastic polyurethane foam achieves an excellent thermal-shielding performance that significantly enhances its flame retardance.
Using bis-oxalamides to reduce the haze of linear low-density polyethylene
The haze of a commercially available resin can be reduced by up to 50 by incorporating novel clarification agents.
Analyzing the radiopacity of dental composite restoratives
The radiopacity of modern dental restorative materials depends critically on the filler compositions.
Accelerating the degradation of polyethylene composite mulches
Films containing poly(methyl methacrylate)-modified titanium dioxide nanoparticles exhibit enhanced photocatalytic oxidation and biodegradation.
Improving the mechanical properties of fatty acid starch esters
The novel use of sago starch and vinyl laurate in densified carbon dioxide increases the reactivity of esterification and produces final products that have higher degrees of substitution.
Improving flame retardancy of epoxy resins
New nitrogen-rich bentonite organoclays are used to improve the behavior of traditionally flammable materials, such as epoxy resins in carbon fiber-reinforced polymers.
Toughening polyoxymethylene by polyolefin elastomer and compatibilizer
Glycidyl methacrylate-grafted high-density polyethylene improved the compatibility of polyoxymethylene and polyolefin elastomer, in turn enhancing the properties of polyoxymethylene.
Compatibilizer–photostabilizer interactions in coir fiber/polypropylene composites
The use of photostabilizing additives may compromise the mechanical properties of coir fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites compatibilized with maleic anhydride-grafted polypropylene.Viewing 1 to 10 of 772 articles