Journal of Applied Polymer Science

ABSTRACT Recent advances in additive‐assisted plastic biodegradation have revealed multiple pathways—oxidative, hydrolytic, enzymatic, and microbial—that accelerate polymer breakdown in environmental conditions. Innovations in pro‐oxidant, hydrolysis‐promoting, microbial nutrient, enzyme‐releasing, and surface‐activating additives have expanded the toolkit for enhancing polymer degradation throug…

ABSTRACT This study examines two comprehensive approaches to reducing the amount of antimony trioxide (ATO) in brominated flame retardant (tris(2,4,6‐tribromophenoxy)‐s‐triazine bromine) (Br) in acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS). One approach systematically substitutes Br/ATO with magnesium hydroxide (MH), while the other substitutes ATO with calcium borate, zinc borate, zinc oxide, zinc sulf…

ABSTRACT This study investigates the influence of melt flowability and rheological behavior on the processability of thermoplastics in fused layer modeling (FLM) and fused granulate fabrication (FGF). Four PP grades, two ABS grades, and two SAN grades were analyzed using rotational and capillary rheometry. The results were correlated with stringing behavior, surface quality and extrusion stabilit…

ABSTRACT This study prepared polyamide‐imide/polytetrafluoroethylene/flake aluminum (PAI/PTFE/Al) composite coatings and investigated their corrosion and tribocorrosion resistance in artificial seawater, 0.01 mol/L NaOH, and 0.01 mol/L HCl media. The results showed that the medium significantly influenced coating performance. The coating demonstrated excellent corrosion resistance after 720 h of …

ABSTRACT Polymer microspheres are profile‐control agents for plugging high‐permeability reservoir zones, regulating injection profiles, and enhancing oil recovery (EOR) owing to their small size and strong retention. However, most studies focus on spherical microspheres, whereas peanut‐shaped anisotropic particles remain rarely investigated. Herein, peanut‐shaped polystyrene (P‐PS) particles prep…

ABSTRACT To mitigate composite heavy metal pollution and realize the valorization of industrial solid waste, a geopolymer synthesized from red mud and blast furnace slag was employed for the solidification of composite heavy metals. The solidification effectiveness of the geopolymer under varying conditions of the precursor dosages, heavy metal concentration levels, and curing was evaluated using…

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the hydrogen permeability of different tubular polymer membranes for the usage in a biological methanation (BM) membrane reactor. An extensive literature research was conducted to collect permeability data of various polymers. Furthermore, five polymers were chosen concerning commercial availability, chemical resistance and the capability to e…

ABSTRACT As the velocity of aerospace vehicles increases and the service environment of thermal protection systems (TPS) becomes more severe, there is an urgent need to develop lightweight materials that are resistant to ablation in oxidizing atmospheres over extended periods. This study employs a sol–gel method combined with atmospheric pressure drying (APD) to incorporate dimethoxymethylphenyls…

ABSTRACT The inherent hydrophobicity of polysulfone (PSf) membranes frequently leads to membrane fouling issues. To address this limitation, a novel composite membrane was developed by incorporating hydrophilic tannic acid‐modified carbon nanotubes (TCNT). The TCNT nanomaterial was synthesized by functionalizing carbon nanotubes (CNTs)─known for their exceptional organic compound adsorption capac…

ABSTRACT In this work, we investigate how the preformed microstructure and field‐induced particles' mobility in magnetoactive elastomers (MAE) influence magnetoelectric coupling in two‐layer structures composed of a piezoelectric polymer (PEP) film and a MAE layer. In anisotropic MAE, iron microparticles are pre‐aligned into chains oriented perpendicular to the sample plane, defining the magnetic…

ABSTRACT Through a controlled esterification strategy, a novel itaconic acid‐based epoxy resin (EIA) with a well‐defined structure, high purity, and excellent curing reactivity was successfully synthesized and characterized. For the first time, this study systematically elucidates the effects of aromatic ring content, amine curing agent basicity, and curing agent type on the long‐term mechanical …

ABSTRACT In this study, synthesis of cysteamine conjugated poly(NIPAM‐co‐MECA) using cholic acid methacrylate and (N‐isopropyl acrylamide) NIPAM by free radical co‐polymerization has been demonstrated. The structure of the poly(NIPAM‐co‐MECAME) was successfully characterized through FT‐IR, 1 H NMR, and 13 C NMR spectroscopy. The number and weight average molecular weight of the poly(NIPAM‐co‐MECA…

ABSTRACT With the continuous increase in the discharge of oil‐contaminated wastewater, the development of efficient polymer‐based membranes for oil–water separation has attracted significant attention. In this work, poly(vinylidene fluoride)/poly(methyl methacrylate)/carbon nanotubes composite nanofiber membranes were fabricated via electrospinning, and the effects of CNTs content on membrane mic…

ABSTRACT TATB features a surface architecture rich in intermolecular hydrogen bonds, which inherently leads to poor interfacial compatibility with nano‐Al and pronounced hydrophilicity, severely limiting its application. Herein, a mild solvent‐evaporation strategy was employed to fabricate TATB@ES and TATB@ES/Al energetic composites using thermoplastic polyurethane Estane (ES) as an interfacial m…

ABSTRACT The development of multifunctional antimicrobial materials represents a promising strategy to address the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance. In this study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films incorporating Hypericum perforatum essential oil (HPEO) at different concentrations (0.1%–0.3%) were fabricated and systematically characterized. Structural interactions were analyzed by FTIR,…

ABSTRACT This study developed a multifunctional food‐packaging film by incorporating differnt concentrations of potato peel waste extract (PPWE) into biocompatible gelatin (GEL) films. GC–MS analysis identified bioactive compounds in PPWE, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and unsaturated fatty acids, which contributed to strong antioxidant and antibacterial activities. PPWE exhibited notable…

ABSTRACT The recovery of aged wooden structures and the prevention of premature degradation in new ones are key challenges in materials science, especially within electrical distribution systems. Polyurea/polyurethane‐based polymer coatings provide an effective strategy for enhancing mechanical performance, thermal stability, and biological protection. Wood samples from different species were coa…

ABSTRACT The discharge of oil spills and oily wastewater poses serious threats to the natural environment. Developing efficient, reusable, and multifunctional oil sorbents is therefore important for oil–water separation. In this study, polyurethane sponge was used as the substrate, and a magnetic, flame‐retardant, hydrophobic sponge with light‐assisted crude oil uptake was prepared by dip‐coating…

ABSTRACT The performance of fiber‐reinforced rubber composites is highly dependent on the interfacial adhesion between the fiber and the rubber matrix. Conventional resorcinol‐formaldehyde‐latex (RFL) dipping systems, although effective, pose significant health and environmental risks due to the toxicity of resorcinol and formaldehyde. In this study, a formaldehyde‐free and resorcinol‐free blocke…

ABSTRACT The development of polymer composites remains largely dependent on trial‐and‐error experimentation, despite increasingly complex performance requirements in industrial applications. An interpretable machine‐learning framework is presented for the simultaneous prediction of nine mechanical, thermal, electrical, and physicochemical properties of polymer composites using an industry‐derived…