Paper coatings based on petroleum-based compounds such as fluoro-compounds,
polyethylene, and waxes are utilized to alter the properties of paper, such as wettability and …

The polymer industry is dominated by the use of petroleum-based feedstock and, as a result
of increased awareness, the related environmental consequences have provided the …

Water whitening of polymer films derived from solution, bulk and emulsion polymerization
processes was studied by the use of UV–vis-NIR spectroscopy, differential scanning …

Polymer colloids are often copolymerized with acrylic acid monomers in order to impart
colloidal stability. Here, the effects of the pH on the nanoscale and macroscopic adhesive …

Using paperboard as packaging material is more sustainable than using plastic. To be a
viable replacement, however, the barrier properties of paperboard need to be improved …

Partially degradable materials, offer an interesting sustainable alternative for short-term use
applications where their environmental impact could be importantly reduced. This article …

The diffusion mechanism and growth of large-scale domains during the immersion of latex
films in water have been thoroughly investigated with scattering techniques in a combination …

The effect of incorporating nano-sized crystalline domains formed by comb-like polymers in
waterborne latexes on the mechanical and barrier properties as well as on the water …

Nowadays, surface-functionalized polymer composites are one of the promising candidates
for adsorbing a wide range of contaminants from water and air. In this study, we report the …

Carbon capture and storage is required to meet Paris Agreement targets. Photosynthesis is
nature's carbon capture technology. Drawing inspiration from lichen, we engineered 3D …