Latest Publications on Thermoplastics
This is our latest selection of worldwide publications on Thermoplastics, between many scientific online journals, classified and focused on thermoplastics, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, injection molding and blow molding.
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Surface Modification of Intumescent Flame Retardant and Its Application in Polypropylene with Excellent Fire Performance and Water Resistance
On 2025-02-02 by Xuqiang Zheng, Mike Deng, Hao Jia, Xinyu Chen, Ruicheng Wang, Jun Sun, Hongfei Li, Xiaoyu Gu, Sheng Zhang @MDPI
Keywords: Surface Modification, Intumescent Flame Retardant, Polypropylene, Fire Performance, Water Resistance
AI summary: Study on surface modification of intumescent flame retardant applied in polypropylene for enhanced fire performance and water resistance. PP flammability addressed with MA-IFR resulting in improved mechanical properties and excellent flame retardancy even after water immersion.
Abstract: Polypropylene (PP) has a wide range of applications in daily life but it is highly flammable. Intumescent flame retardants (IFRs) are used to improve the flame-retardant performance of polypropylene. However, the poor compatibility between IFRs and PP poses significant challenges. In this study, an IFR was reacted with &gamma;-aminopropyl triethoxysilane (KH550) to introduce necessary reactive sites on the surface of the IFR. Subsequently, maleic anhydride-grafted SBS (SBS-g-MAH) was rea[...]
Fabrication of Network Spherical α-Al2O3 and Its Application on the Separator of Lithium-Ion Batteries
On 2025-02-02 by Haiyang Chen, Huifang Zhang, Hongliang Huang, Mingjie Guo, Jiale Wang, Peng Wang, Bin Li, Junhong Chen @MDPI
Keywords: fabrication, network spherical α-Al2O3, lithium-ion batteries, ceramic-coated, separators
AI summary: Improvement of LIB safety through N-Al2O3-PE separators with enhanced ion conductivity and thermal stability. Exceptional ionic conductivity achieved through multi-dimensional network pore structures. Remarkable rate and cycling performance in LiCoO2/Li half batteries with N-Al2O3-PE separators.
Abstract: Ceramic-coated polyolefin separator technology is considered a simple and effective method for the improvement of lithium-ion battery (LIB) safety. However, the characteristics of ceramic powder can adversely affect the surface structure and ion conductivity of the separators. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a ceramic powder that not only improves the thermal stability of the separators but also enhances ion conductivity. Herein, network spherical &alpha;-Al2O3 (N-Al2O3) with a multi[...]
Hydrogen Production from Chemical Hydrides via Porous Carbon Particle Composite Catalyst Embedding of Metal Nanoparticles
On 2025-01-31 by Sahin Demirci, Osman Polat, Nurettin Sahiner @MDPI
Keywords: Hydrogen Production, Chemical Hydrides, Porous Carbon Particles, Metal Nanoparticles, Catalyst Embedding
AI summary: Hydrogen production from chemical hydrides using porous carbon particles and metal nanoparticles. Co@PCP-PEI catalyst shows high efficiency and stability in NaBH4 and NH3BH3 hydrolysis reactions. High H2 yields and TOF values achieved with low activation energy. Long-lasting activity and 100% conversion in multiple consecutive uses.
Abstract: Porous carbon particles (PCPs) prepared from sucrose via the hydrothermal method and its modified forms with polyethyleneimine (PEI) as PCP-PEI were used as templates as in situ metal nanoparticles as M@PCP and M@PCP-PEI (M:Co, Ni, or Cu), respectively. The prepared M@PCP and M@PCP-PEI composites were used as catalysts in the hydrolysis of NaBH4 and NH3BH3 to produce hydrogen (H2). The amount of Co nanoparticles within the Co@PCP-PEI structure was steadily increased via multiple loading/reducing[...]
Assessing Hydrocyclone System’s Efficiency in Water-Borne Microplastics Capture Using Online Microscopy Sensors
On 2025-01-31 by Kacper Pajuro, Zhenyu Yang, Stefan Jespersen, Dennis Severin Hansen @MDPI
Keywords: efficiency, hydrocyclone, microplastics, online microscopy sensors, capture
AI summary: Assessing hydrocyclone system efficiency in microplastics capture. Experimental work using optical microscopy sensors. Calibration method proposed for sensor optimization. Potential for cost-effective handling of aquatic microplastics.
Abstract: Plastic pollution has been a global concern. Microplastics are often referred to as plastic particulates whose sizes are within the range of 1 &mu;m to 5 mm. To cost-effectively capture these tiny microplastics from open environments, such as from the air or aquatic/marine systems, is far from trivial. Not only is some innovative capturing technology demanded, but some online monitoring solutions are often requested as well to assess the capturing effectiveness and efficiency, as well as[...]
Development of Visibly Opaque Polyolefin Sheets While Preserving Infrared-Light Transparency
On 2025-01-31 by Md. Saiful Hoque, Mehnab Ali, Xiaoruo Sun, Asad Asad, Patricia I. Dolez, James David Hogan, Dan Sameoto @MDPI
Keywords: development, polyolefin, infrared-light transparency, pigmented, mechanical properties
AI summary: Study focused on developing pigmented polyolefin sheets with IR transparency. Tensile strength remained stable at lower pigment concentrations. White-pigmented sheets maintained over 85% IR transparency. Micro-structuring enhanced IR properties of LLDPE sheets.
Abstract: This study focused on developing pigmented linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) sheets while preserving their mechanical properties and infrared (IR) transparency. Six pigments&mdash;ZnO, ZnS, TiO2, FeO yellow, FeO light brown, and FeO dark brown&mdash;were each mixed with polyethylene (PE) wax in a 1:1 ratio and blended with LLDPE at concentrations of 1, 3, and 5 wt%. Tensile strength tests showed minimal changes at lower pigment concentrations, with values near that of pure [...]
Production of Uniform Droplets and Lipid Nanoparticles Using Perfluoropolyether-Based Microfluidic Devices
On 2025-01-31 by Mincheol Cho, Eun Seo Kim, Tae-Kyung Ryu, Inseong Choi, Sung-Wook Choi @MDPI
Keywords: microfluidic devices, lipid nanoparticles, perfluoropolyether, uniform droplets, hydrophilic monomers
AI summary: Investigation of materials for overcoming microfluidic device issues, Fabrication of PFPE-based microfluidic devices with hydrophilic and amphiphilic monomers, Enhancement of hydrophilicity of PFPE, Generation of uniform lipid nanoparticles and droplets
Abstract: Microfluidic devices are greatly affected by the materials used. The materials used in previous studies had problems in various aspects, such as processing, adsorption, and price. This study will investigate the materials needed to overcome such problems. Various microfluidic devices based on the perfluorinated compound perfluoropolyether (PFPE) were fabricated and mixed with hydrophilic and amphiphilic monomers, including poly(ethylene glycol) diacrylate, polyethylene glycol monomethacrylate, p[...]
