Crosslinked poly(ethylene oxide) (XLPEO) membranes are leading candidates for membrane post-combustion carbon capture, because of their high CO2/N2 selectivity and CO2 permeability. However, their crosslinked nature makes it difficult to process them into thin films through conventional coating techniques. In this study, interfacially initiated cha...
Published in Nutrients
Micronutrient deficiencies can develop in critically ill patients, arising from factors such as decreased intake, increased losses, drug interactions, and hypermetabolism. These deficiencies may compromise important immune functions, with potential implications for patient outcomes. Alternatively, micronutrient blood levels may become low due to in...
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New dynamic chemistry is nowadays sought to widen the library of accessible covalent adaptable networks (CANs). Here, we investigate the dynamic nature of CO2-sourced cyclic S,O-acetal bonds under unexplored conditions. Model molecule studies were conducted on various compounds and supported by extensive DFT calculations to understand the required ...
Shape-memory and self-healing thermoplastics are a vital family of engineering polymers, potentially enabling reshaping, reuse, and recycling. In this study, we report supramolecular thermoplastic elastomers consisting of oppositely charged aggregates having a hard polystyrene core and a soft charged poly-(n-butyl acrylate) based corona that forms ...
Understanding the intricate relationship between molecular architecture and function underpins most challenges at the forefront of chemical innovation. Bond-forming reactions are particularly influenced by the topology of a chemical structure, both on small molecule scale and in larger macromolecular frameworks. Herein, we elucidate the impact that...
Polymer composites have been extensively used for the last 30 years in the automotive, green-energy, maritime and aerospace industries. While the demands of composites' applications are increasing, complications are arising regarding their sustainability. In this work, a siloxane-based vitrimer with fast stress-relaxation, and its Glass-Fibre-Reinf...
The blending of polyolefins (POs), such as polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), is a growing area of research, particularly for recycling mixed polyolefin (MPO) waste through flotation sorting techniques. However, understanding the thermomechanical behavior of these recycled blends is challenging due to limitations in the existing characteriza...
Research towards mild reductive depolymerization of lignin is gaining momentum because of its potential for producing sustainable functionalized aromatics, but achieving high yields still relies on expensive noble metal catalysts. This study aims to improve the catalysts' cost effectiveness through addition of a non-noble metal to a Pd nanoparticle...
Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are among the most recycled polymers. However, these polymers present similar physicochemical characteristics and cross-contamination between them is commonly observed, affecting the quality of the recyclates. With the increasing demand for recycled plastics, understanding the composition of these materials ...
