Polyurethane (PU) based multifunctional materials: Emerging paradigm for functional textiles, smart, and biomedical applications
The advances in polymer chemistry research have revolutionized the field of smart materials
and biomedical. Polyurethanes (PUs) are a versatile polymer class with diverse structure …
and biomedical. Polyurethanes (PUs) are a versatile polymer class with diverse structure …
[HTML][HTML] Covalent adaptable network and self-healing materials: current trends and future prospects in sustainability
This work estimates that if the growth of polymer production continues at its current rate of
5% each year, the current annual production of 395 million tons of plastic will exceed 1000 …
5% each year, the current annual production of 395 million tons of plastic will exceed 1000 …
Anti-smudge and self-cleaning characteristics of waterborne polyurethane coating and its construction
H Luo, H Wei, L Wang, Q Gao, Y Chen, J **ang… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2022 - Elsevier
A novel anti-smudge coating, based on waterborne polyurethane (WPU),
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and Hexamethoxymethylmelamine (HMMM) was constructed …
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and Hexamethoxymethylmelamine (HMMM) was constructed …
Food-safe chitosan–zein dual-layer coating for water-and oil-repellent paper substrates
Coated paper substrates are used for a wide range of applications. The biggest challenge
that remains unsolved with regard to coated paper is its recyclability. Herein, we report a …
that remains unsolved with regard to coated paper is its recyclability. Herein, we report a …
Castor oil-based transparent and omniphobic polyurethane coatings with high hardness, anti-smudge and anti-corrosive properties
M Zhou, Z Ha, L Lei, Y **a, P Mao, X Chen… - Progress in Organic …, 2022 - Elsevier
Polymeric coating technology provides a cost-effective and convenient solution for the
surface pollution and corrosion issues on various substrates. Herein, a series of transparent …
surface pollution and corrosion issues on various substrates. Herein, a series of transparent …
Chitosan–Graft–Poly(dimethylsiloxane)/Zein Coatings for the Fabrication of Environmentally Friendly Oil- and Water-Resistant Paper
Excessive use of synthetic nondegradable polymers has led to the proliferation of
microplastics in the oceans as well as polluted landscapes. Herein, we report a new …
microplastics in the oceans as well as polluted landscapes. Herein, we report a new …
Starch and zein biopolymers as a sustainable replacement for PFAS, silicone oil, and plastic-coated paper
Paper is envisioned as an alternative to plastics in certain applications to overcome the
problems associated with the excessive use of plastics. Water and oil repellency is one of …
problems associated with the excessive use of plastics. Water and oil repellency is one of …
Transparent organic/silica nanocomposite coating that is flexible, omniphobic, and harder than a 9H pencil
Coatings that are transparent, wear resistant, flexible, and anti-smudge may be used on
foldable touchscreens, for example. However, there have been only few reports on such …
foldable touchscreens, for example. However, there have been only few reports on such …
Self-healing and self-cleaning clear coating
Coatings exhibiting both self-cleaning and self-healing properties are envisioned for a wide
range of applications. Herein we report a simple fabrication approach toward poly (urea …
range of applications. Herein we report a simple fabrication approach toward poly (urea …
Response surface methodology design for biobased and sustainable coatings for water-and oil-resistant paper
Reported herein is the synthesis of biobased and sustainable chitosan-graft-castor oil (CHI-
g-CO) copolymer that can be used for paper coating. CHI-g-CO was obtained via chemical …
g-CO) copolymer that can be used for paper coating. CHI-g-CO was obtained via chemical …