Themed collection SDG12: Responsible Production and Consumption
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Application of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) as environmental separation tools
This review is structured to outline the applications of MIPs as environmental separation tools and assess the role of functional groups as a parameter influencing MIP performance.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 127-148
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00203A
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An algae-derived partially renewable epoxy resin formulation for glass fibre-reinforced sustainable polymer composites
A brown algae-based renewable epoxy monomer can outperform bisphenol-A based epoxy resin and composite systems by means of thermomechanical properties.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 149-154
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00174A
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Closing the loop: polyimine thermosets from furfural derived bioresources
This work reports on the development of a range of biobased, closed-loop recyclable, high-performance polyimine thermosets derived from biobased di-furfural monomer.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 395-402
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00268C
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Rare-metal-free high-performance water-activated paper battery: a disposable energy source for wearable sensing devices
This paper reports the realization of a water-activated magnesium–air paper battery by using only low environmental impact materials and without use of heavy metals.
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024,1, 435-442
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4LF00039K
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Chemical recycling of bromine-terminated polymers synthesized by ATRP
Efficient, fast and versatile depolymerization of bromine-terminated polymers.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 275-283
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00279A
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Synthesis of bio-sourced liquid resins and their photopolymerization with poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate in the roadmap to more sustainable digital light processing technologies
Renewable sources can be used to obtain bio-based monomers, in only one-step of synthesis, for further photopolymerization with synthetic reactive monomers in DLP printers.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 284-295
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00207A
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Influence of cellulose nanocrystal surface chemistry and dispersion quality on latex nanocomposite stability, film formation and adhesive properties
The different surface functional groups on carboxylated and sulfated cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) affect the latex CNC–polymer interactions.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 262-274
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00244F
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Crosslinking CO2-switchable polymers for paints and coatings applications
The solvent resistance of VOC-free coatings made by CO2-switchable polymers was improved by introducing a 1K crosslinking system. This crosslinking chemistry relies on CO2-switching that is triggered by CO2 removal during drying.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 214-223
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00186E
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Bacterial cellulose nanoparticles as a sustainable drug delivery platform for protein-based therapeutics
BCNPs prepared from a kombucha co-culture can serve as a sustainable delivery platform for protein-based drugs. The amorphous nanoparticles form a mesh-like fibrillar network that is thermally stable and can be produced at scale.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 172-183
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00184A
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Thienoisoindigo-based recyclable conjugated polymers for organic electronics
Imine-based semiconducting polymers with thienoisoindigo-based monomers are 90% recoverable upon imine hydrolysis, enabling closed-loop recycling.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2024,2, 163-171
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00209H
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Synthesis of a MOF-derived magnetite quantum dots on surface modulated reduced graphene oxide composite for high-rate lithium-ion storage
A Fe3O4 QDs@C/RGO composite anode with superior rate capabilities is rationally engineered from a metal–organic framework (MOF) domain on surface modulated RGO precursor.
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024,1, 233-244
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LF00128H
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Highly efficient oil-fouling and foam removal achieved by surfactant mixed systems
Reducing surfactant usage & promoting safety, efficiency, sustainability.
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024,1, 173-182
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LF00145H
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Nitrogen-doped carbon dots in transesterification reactions for biodiesel synthesis
Surface chemistry drives the catalytic efficiency of nitrogen-doped carbon dot heterogeneous catalysts for the transesterification of canola oil to biodiesel.
RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2024,1, 86-97
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LF00060E
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Pristine coconut husk biowaste and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate/methyl acrylate-based novel oleophilic gels for oil spill cleanup
Novel oleophilic gels synthesized with pristine coconut husk and acrylate monomers.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2023,1, 325-337
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00118K
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Cyclic ketal bridged bisepoxides: enabling the design of degradable epoxy-amine thermosets for carbon fiber composite applications
Degradable epoxy-amine thermosets derived from cyclic-ketal monomers offer robust performance and facile end-of-use processing, enabling recovery of diketone building blocks and pristine carbon fiber from fiber reinforced polymer composites.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2023,1, 254-265
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00095H
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High-performance polyimine vitrimers from an aromatic bio-based scaffold
This works reports on novel polyimine vitrimers from a bio-based and fully aromatic scaffold. The dynamic networks possess high-performance thermal stability and charring behavior with facile thermomechanical and viscoelastic tunability.
RSC Appl. Polym., 2023,1, 10-18
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3LP00019B
About this collection
Welcome to our new collection dedicated to highlighting impactful work taking place across the world to meet the United Nations Global Sustainable Development Goals. Across the 17 Global Sustainability Goals, RSC Applied Polymers and RSC Applied Interfaces authors have been demonstrating how chemistry really can make the world a better place. This SDG collection focuses on Sustainable Development Goal 12: responsible production and consumption. Articles in this collection showcase the inventive means in which chemical scientists are striving to improve the synthesis and consumption of materials across various industries by developing sustainable sources and processes which do not rely upon the destruction of the Earth’s resources, and which provides cleaner environmental outcomes. Keep an eye out for our other Sustainable Development Goals collections.
Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
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