Even though there are many photocurable compositions that are cured by cationic
photopolymerization mechanisms, UV curing generally consists of the formation of cross …

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a promising candidate to replace metal-based additives
for polymer reinforcement and functionalization. Specifically, vast interest in CQDs for …

Recently developed elastomers with an adaptable covalent network, eg, elastic vitrimers,
have great potential as sustainable materials, although most of them suffer from limited …

This project was performed to synthesize and investigate the properties of the smart hybrid
coatings based on epoxy/polyurethane (EP/PU) reinforced with carbon quantum dots …

Heavy metal contamination is a major environmental issue worldwide and a significant
public health risk. However, develo** environmentally sustainable and technically viable …

The need to get uranium out of leaching liquid is pushing scientists to come up with new
sorbents. This study uses the wet technique to improve the U (VI) sorption properties of …

In recent years, hydrogels based on acrylic acid and acrylamide have been widely used for
easy polymerization and biocompatibility. On the other hand, due to energy saving and high …

Today, it is common to use thin-layer nanocomposite coatings as insulation to reduce heat
loss through building walls. One of the important advantages of these coatings is preventing …

This research focuses on synthesis and study of the properties of castor oil-based
epoxy/carbon quantum dots (COEp/CQDs) nanocomposite coatings possessing resistance …

The present study has been conducted to investigate the protective effect of graphitic carbon
nitride quantum dots (CNQDs) against high energetic and harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays in …