Studies of polymer surfaces by sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy

Z Chen, YR Shen, GA Somorjai - Annual review of physical …, 2002 - annualreviews.org
▪ Abstract Recently, sum frequency generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy has been
developed into a powerful technique to study surfaces of polymer materials. This review …

The role of crystalline, mobile amorphous and rigid amorphous fractions in the performance of recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate)(PET)

JD Badia, E Strömberg, S Karlsson… - Polymer Degradation and …, 2012 - Elsevier
The action of thermo-mechanical degradation induced by mechanical recycling of poly
(ethylene terephthalate) was simulated by successive injection moulding cycles …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable additive manufacturing: Mechanical response of polyethylene terephthalate glycol over multiple recycling processes

N Vidakis, M Petousis, L Tzounis, SA Grammatikos… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The continuous demand for thermoplastic polymers in a great variety of applications,
combined with an urgent need to minimize the quantity of waste for a balanced energy-from …

Surface structure and properties of poly-(ethylene terephthalate) hydrolyzed by alkali and cutinase

I Donelli, G Freddi, VA Nierstrasz, P Taddei - Polymer Degradation and …, 2010 - Elsevier
This study was aimed at comparatively investigating the hydrolysis of crystalline and
amorphous poly-(ethylene terephthalate) films by alkali and cutinase. Changes of surface …

Optical photothermal infrared spectroscopy with simultaneously acquired Raman spectroscopy for two-dimensional microplastic identification

JS Böke, J Popp, C Krafft - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
In recent years, vibrational spectroscopic techniques based on Fourier transform infrared
(FTIR) or Raman microspectroscopy have been suggested to fulfill the unmet need for …

Synthesis and characterization of poly (ethylene terephthalate-co-1, 4-cyclohexanedimethylene terephtlatate)-block-poly (tetramethylene oxide) copolymers

S Paszkiewicz, A Szymczyk, D Pawlikowska, I Irska… - RSC …, 2017 - pubs.rsc.org
A series of poly (ethylene terephthalate-co-1, 4-cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate)-block-
poly (tetramethylene oxide)(PETG-block-PTMO) copolymers were synthesized by means of …

Enzymatic surface modification and functionalization of PET: a water contact angle, FTIR, and fluorescence spectroscopy study

I Donelli, P Taddei, PF Smet, D Poelman… - Biotechnology and …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
The purpose of this study was to investigate the changes induced by a lypolytic enzyme on
the surface properties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Changes in surface hydrophilicity …

Assessing changes on poly (ethylene terephthalate) properties after recycling: Mechanical recycling in laboratory versus postconsumer recycled material

MMC López, AIA Pernas, MJA López, AL Latorre… - Materials chemistry and …, 2014 - Elsevier
Kee** rheological, mechanical and thermal properties of virgin poly (ethylene
terephthalate), PET, is necessary to assure the quality of second-market applications. A …

Expanding the circularity of plastic and biochar materials by develo** alternative low environmental footprint sensors

R Cancelliere, G Rea, L Severini, L Cerri, G Leo… - Green …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Flexible screen-printing technology combined with the use of a nano/material coating for
improving electrode functionalities boosted the manufacturing of highly sensitive …

Biomass-derived carbon sorbents for Cd (II) removal: activation and adsorption mechanism

Z Guo, X Zhang, Y Kang, J Zhang - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Producing an ideal sorbent for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions is still very
challenging. A well-organized microporous structure and nitrogen-rich functional groups in a …