Themed collection Polymers in liquid formulations

Stimuli-responsive temporary adhesives emerge as next-generation multifunctional materials with advantages that include strong temporary adhesion, debonding on demand, and tunable reactivity.

The mechanical properties of granular hydrogels are strongly influenced by interparticle interactions. In this review, we compare the storage, compressive and tensile moduli of granular hydrogels cured using various interparticle interactions.

This review discusses polymeric nanocarriers for agrochemical delivery, from synthesis, characterization, and release, to benefits for agrochemical efficiency and sustainability.

Coagulants and flocculants have been widely used in various applications, especially in wastewater treatment and sludge dewatering, which result in their high accumulation in waste-activated sludge (WAS).

A review pointing out and exemplifiying the advantages bio-based adhesives can bring compared to petroleum-based adhesives beyond their renewability.

An ionogel with strength enhancement ability was developed for underwater adhesion. Taking advantage of the excellent interface adaptability and high mechanical strength of the ionogel, its underwater adhesion strength can reach 5.18 ± 0.27 MPa.

Advanced flexible optical paints are created using the maximized functionality and availability of PMHS, which allows polarized emissive and photopatternable secret coatings on a macroscopic area.

A gallol-functionalized polymer showed strong adhesion ability underwater. The effect of molecular weight and gallol content have been optimized resulting in the underwater adhesion strength as high as 4 MPa.

We have developed strong and durable hydrogel adhesives for underwater bonding.

A reversible underwater glue exhibits strong and widely tunable adhesion in response to orthogonal photo- and thermal stimuli.

We demonstrate a new approach to formulate mussel-inspired underwater adhesives, without requiring chemical conjugation of adhesive functionality to polymer.

Self-assembled mechanically robust Dopa-bearing triblock copolymer networks improve underwater adhesion through both energy dissipation and interfacial bonding.

An electric-triggered dual-mode slippery liquid infused surface enabled by ultra-fast laser is reported for solving challenges in integrating anti-icing, self-cleaning and light-regulating functionalities into a single device.

SPc can be conjugated with dinotefuran through hydrogen bonding and van der Waals forces, which reduce particle size, increase plant uptake and bioactivity, and decrease residue. The dinotefuran/SPc complex is relatively safe to predators and plants.

A stimuli-responsive antifogging/oil-repellent coating with a delicate balance between hydrophilic and oleophobic components was prepared via a UV-assisted cross-linking method.

Microaeration changes the native anaerobic microbial community composition allowing the degradation of polydimethylsiloxanes and releasing volatile siloxanes into biogas.

Polyurea and polyurethane are widely used in coatings, foams, and micro- and nanocapsules. Investigations of the polymers structure indicate that a significant amount of hydrolyzed isocyanate is incorporated in the macromolecular backbone.

Novel coacervation-driven instant underwater adhesive with tunable optical and electrochromic properties, driven by synergistic effects of hydrogen-bonding and hydrophobic interaction.

Application of a self-healing, recyclable and fire-retardant gelatin-based biogel coating is a sustainable and eco-friendly method for the fire safety of green buildings.

Modular thermo-responsive and biodegradable polymer nanoparticles enable the tuning of the properties of Pickering emulsions and the release of the emulsified fragrance on-demand.

Recyclable carbon fiber composites were prepared using full biobased dynamic matrices from camphoric acid and epoxidized soybean oil.

Full chemical structure characterization of cyclic carbonates from diepoxides synthesized using sustainable bio-based polyols with different molecular weights and carbon dioxide.

A series of sugar-derived triols and biobased diacids were combined to prepare fully biobased branched polyesters with different structural features by melt polycondensation.

Diols prepared via acetalisation of HMF with glycerol were incorporated into polyurethanes. This additive enables the selective debonding by acid-catalysed hydrolysis of PU-based adhesives to facilitate the recycling of components at the end of life of the product.

A chitosan and sodium alginate complex acts as a biodegradable shell to release nanoscaled nutrients, CuO nanoparticles, as an alternative smart delivery nanofertilizer.

Herein, we report a novel class of additives based on functional polymers for electrode fabrication applied in the first fast charge–discharge and high-voltage LiMnFePO₄/Li₄Ti₅O₁₂ batteries operating at 3.0 V.

In drying liquid films of polymer–colloid mixtures, stratification in which polymers are placed on top of larger colloids is studied.

Cationic waterborne polyurethane containing siloxane and quaternary ammonium salt in the side chain was synthesized, which showed an enhanced antibacterial property and hydrophobicity.

Amphiphilic block copolymers with zwitterionic group form antifouling coatings under atmospheric conditions by a dip-coating method.

Nanotechnology can potentially revolutionize the agricultural industry by offering nano-formulations of pesticides, the so-called nano-pesticides, but the adverse effects of nano-pesticides must be known in non-target organisms.

A transparent self-healable hybrid adhesive with multiple functions based on a novel co-existing ternary bridging bond self-healing mechanism.

Several hyperbranched polysilicon with different end group modifications were prepared, and the adsorption mechanism of benzoylureas onto the obtained materials were investigated based on the density functional theory and adsorption studies.

Terpenoid-based (meth)acrylates are introduced in waterborne acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives via emulsion polymerization. These materials showed good tack, peel strength and shear resistance properties, comparable to a petroleum-based benchmark.

Weathering and fragmentation of polymer nanocomposites.

Flexible conductive adhesives are important materials for the next generation of flexible electronic devices.

A novel nanocomposite drag reducer showed excellent drag reduction performance by improving strength and rigidity of a polymer structure.

A zwitterionic polymer containing a hydrophobic long chain, named MANPS, was independently developed by free radical solution polymerization.

A facile way to prepare WPU with good mechanical and thermal properties by adding epoxy microspheres.

The preparation of waterborne polyurethane based polymeric dyes (DWPU) with anthraquinone chromophores was monitored by using UV absorption spectroscopy for the first time.

This work aims to explore the feasibility of self-matting coatings based on soybean oil.

Biocompatible liquid amphiphilic polymers significantly reduce airborne dust emissions by prolonging moist conditions at dust sources and enhancing interactions between dust particles.

Omniphobic surfaces have a plethora of applications ranging from household paints to sensors.

Epoxy composites filled with UV filter decorated CNCs displayed remarkable structural stability and less discoloration under UV exposure.

An insulated and bactericidal mussel-mimetic nanocomposite adhesive exhibited switchable adhesion and oxidation resistance.

Two kinds of copolymers with host–guest interaction were synthesized, showing great potential for enhanced oil recovery.