Shyambabu K. Sainik , Prasanta K. Panda , T.V. Sreekumar
{"title":"Fast and energy efficient crosslinking of PVA to make water resistant coating using glutaraldehyde","authors":"Shyambabu K. Sainik , Prasanta K. Panda , T.V. Sreekumar","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2504562","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2504562","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Glutaraldehyde has recently drawn attention as a crosslinking agent for PVA due to its ability to facilitate reactions under ambient conditions. The study focused on comparing the effects of glutaraldehyde, formaldehyde, and glyoxal as crosslinking agents for PVA under similar conditions, using different aldehyde-to-PVA ratios (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0). The crosslinking reaction was conducted at 50 °C for a duration of 5 min, to assess the efficiency of crosslinking agents at milder conditions. Initial evaluations focused on determining the water swelling degree, the degree of crosslinking, and moisture uptake of the prepared films under humid conditions. Results demonstrated a high degree of crosslinking: with glutaraldehyde at GA/PVA ratios of 0.6 and 0.8, crosslinking reached 99%. Formaldehyde achieved a crosslinking degree of 97% at an FA/PVA ratio of 0.8, while glyoxal reached 90% at a ratio of 0.2. Among the aldehydes tested, glutaraldehyde exhibited the highest crosslinking efficiency under similar conditions, making it the preferred crosslinker for further characterization studies. FTIR, TGA, and XRD spectra confirmed successful crosslinking between GA and PVA, evidenced by acetal bond formation and changes in the diffraction patterns correlating with increased amorphous character in the PVA films.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 7","pages":"Pages 834-850"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ramakrishnan S. , Rajeshkannan Sundararajan , V. Ramya , M. Elangovan
{"title":"Enhancing geopolymer concrete strength with sodium hydroxide using Gegenbauer graph neural networks approach","authors":"Ramakrishnan S. , Rajeshkannan Sundararajan , V. Ramya , M. Elangovan","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2490782","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2490782","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>An eco-friendly and inventive alternative to cement-based concrete is geopolymer concrete (GPC) due to its reduced carbon footprint, as it completely replaces cement. Despite their environmental benefits, the mechanical performance of GPC is highly sensitive to the mix of proportions and curing conditions, presenting significant challenges in achieving consistent strength. To enhance the strength and mechanical properties of GPC with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a unique approach using Gegenbauer graph neural networks (GGNN) is presented in this work. The main objectives of this study include reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. The strength of GPC with NaOH is predicted using GGNN. The GGNN method is also used to analyze the mechanical properties of GPC under different NaOH molarities and different ratios of sodium silicate to NaOH. The proposed method is simulated in MATLAB and is compared with existing methods like long short-term memory (LSTM), artificial neural network (ANN), and back propagation neural network (BPNN). It is found that the oven-cured GPC achieved better mechanical strength compared to the ambient-cured GPC. The proposed model attained the highest compressive strength (CS) of 75.42 MPa along with a high correlation coefficient of 0.9871 compared to the previous studies. In contrast to the existing methods, the proposed model achieved a high prediction accuracy of 98.5% along with a low CO<sub>2</sub> emission of 7% demonstrating its superior performance in accurately predicting the mechanical strength and reducing carbon footprints. This indicates the robustness and reliability of the proposed model for optimizing material properties and advancing the field of sustainable construction materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 7","pages":"Pages 761-776"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rajan Kumaresan , Ngui Wai Keng , Mahendran Samykano , Kumaran Kadirgama , Adarsh Kumar Pandey , Avinash M. Badadhe , Ponnambalam S. G
{"title":"A comprehensive study on the mechanical qualities of FDM 3D printed coconut wood-polylactic acid composite","authors":"Rajan Kumaresan , Ngui Wai Keng , Mahendran Samykano , Kumaran Kadirgama , Adarsh Kumar Pandey , Avinash M. Badadhe , Ponnambalam S. G","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2504553","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2504553","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The field of additive manufacturing is experiencing significant growth, transitioning from primarily serving as a prototyping service to becoming a full-fledged manufacturing service. Fused deposition modeling (FDM) printers have emerged as the predominant 3D printer in the current market landscape, driven by a notable surge in sales. Various industries have widely adopted these processes to manufacture limited quantities of intricate and personalized components. However, finding the optimal process parameters is complex due to inherent conflicts between various factors. One significant drawback of existing literature on selecting the most suitable parameters is the inadequate precision in estimating product quality. In this study, the properties of PLA and PLA/coconut wood (CT.W) are investigated and the appropriate parameters for various mechanical properties are determined. The specimens in this study vary in parameters, including infill pattern (grid, octagram spiral, rectilinear, honeycomb, and concentric) and infill percentage (25%, 50%, and 75%). The findings indicate that PLA and PLA/Ct.W specimens with 75% infill density and concentric infill pattern exhibit higher energy absorption in tensile, flexural, and impact properties. When comparing the properties of the PLA composite, it is observed that they are slightly lower due to the larger size of the coconut wood particles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 7","pages":"Pages 777-795"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ebtesam A. Mohamad , Marwa A. Ramadan , Manal T. H. Moselhey
{"title":"Silver-graphene oxide nanocomposite-doped chitosan/PVA membrane for water treatment of Acid Blue 324 dye","authors":"Ebtesam A. Mohamad , Marwa A. Ramadan , Manal T. H. Moselhey","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2504554","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2504554","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Membrane technology has garnered a lot of attention as a practical and promising approach to water filtration throughout the last 20 years. The goal of the current research was to create a chitosan-PVA membrane doped with graphene oxide and silver <strong>(</strong>GO/Ag) nanocomposite for water treatment of acid blue 324 dye. GO/Ag nanocomposite was prepared and characterized by TEM, DLS, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Four types of membranes were prepared; chitosan (Ch), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), Ch-PVA ,and chitosan–PVA dropped with GO/Ag. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), UV spectroscopy, and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) techniques were used to characterize the fabricated membranes. GO/Ag Ch-PVA membranes are thermally stable, as the melting temperature of the membrane is 337.66 °C. Doping GO/Ag nanocomposite into the Ch-PVA matrix resulted in higher absorption values over the range 200–380 nm, supporting the break down dye soluble in water and acting as a photocatalyst. Dye concentrations in water and the membrane’s adsorption capacity were evaluated at different pH values and initial dye concentrations. The results indicated that compared to Ch-PVA, PVA, and Ch membranes, the GO/Ag Ch-PVA membrane absorbs the dye by 83.1%, 69.5%, and 65.4% more. Additionally, it was discovered that the produced membranes have a higher dye removal efficiency at low pH levels than the basic medium. At pH 2, the dye absorption efficiency of GO/Ag Ch-PVA is higher by 11.47%, 1.78%, and 14.84% when compared to PVA, Ch, and Ch-PVA membranes. Research findings suggested that this fabricated membrane could be an effective dye removal adsorbent.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 7","pages":"Pages 796-814"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195796","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis, molecular interactions, and antioxidant properties of a new terpolymer: formation of epoxy-based terpolymer composite on glass","authors":"Muskanbanu Mahebubkhan Baloch , Pravin Narayan Bhalerao , Yogesh T Naliapara , Sumit Kumar Jaiswal , Saad Alkahtani , Sauravendra Kumar Singh , Viral Solanki","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2506738","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2506738","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A new chloroacetophenone-based acid-catalyzed terpolymer has been synthesized from vanillylidenacetone/4-hydroxystyryl methyl ketone, formaldehyde, and chloroacetophenone. Characterization of the terpolymer was done by using FTIR and <sup>1</sup>H NMR data. Thermal stability/behavior of new terpolymers determined by DSC and TGA. Ultrasonic properties, including ultrasonic velocity, density, adiabatic compressibility, specific acoustic impedance, viscosity, intermolecular free length, and relaxation time, were studied successfully in DMSO. The average molecular weight of the polymer has been reported. The antioxidant property of acetophenone-based terpolymer is reportedly against DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl), with a 1.66 mg/mL IC<sub>50</sub> value. The synthesized terpolymer was used as an epoxy curing agent in a 50% weight ratio, along with DGEBA (diglycidyl ether of bisphenol A) resin at 453.15 K. The thermal stability of the epoxy-polymer composite was investigated using a TGA analysis. Chemical stability of the composite was estimated using strong acid (concentrated HCl), saturated NaOH, and NaCl solution. Surface morphology of the epoxy composite was examined using SEM analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 7","pages":"Pages 877-893"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Immobilization of α-amylase on electrospun polycaprolactone (PCL)/chitosan (CHI) nanofibers: a novel approach to improve enzyme stability and performance","authors":"Sevgi Balcıoğlu","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2505204","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2505204","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Enhancing enzyme resistance to environmental conditions and optimizing their catalytic performance are crucial for various industrial applications. Enzyme immobilization has emerged as one of the most effective strategies to achieve these goals. In this study, polycaprolactone/chitosan (PCL/CHI) nanofibers were successfully synthesized via electrospinning, followed by the covalent immobilization of α-amylase. The immobilization efficiency was determined, and the resulting nanofibers were characterized through FT-IR, SEM, EDX, and XRD. Optimal pH and temperature conditions for the immobilized enzyme were found to be pH and 50 °C, respectively. The activation energy (Ea) calculated using the Arrhenius equation was 5.14 KJ/mol, while the kinetic parameters <em>K<sub>m</sub></em> and <em>Vmax</em> were determined as 0.37 ± 0.11 mg/mL and 6.23 ± 0.87 µmol/min, respectively. Thermal stability tests revealed that at 50 °C, the immobilized enzyme retained over 50% of its initial activity. Additionally, the immobilized enzyme exhibited enhanced resistance to environmental stressors, including metal ions and organic solvents, compared to its free counterpart. The results confirm that the immobilization process not only improves enzyme stability but also boosts catalytic efficiency under specific conditions. This study provides a cost-effective, scalable, and practical approach for enzyme immobilization using electrospinning, with significant potential for industrial applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 7","pages":"Pages 851-866"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Alkyd resins from Argemone mexicana seed oil: synthesis and characterization for use in anticorrosive coating applications","authors":"Parineeta Das , Nirmala Devi","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2504559","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2504559","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Argemone mexicana</em> (<em>AM</em>) seed oil was extracted using petroleum ether as an effective solvent, with a yield of 20.345%. Alkyd resins derived from <em>AM</em> seed oil were synthesized by the alcoholysis-polyesterification method. By measuring the acid value at different times throughout the reaction, the reaction’s progress was investigated. The oil and resins underwent additional characterization using techniques such as GPC,<sup>1</sup>H NMR, FT-IR, and GC-MS to determine the molecular weight, structure, and fatty acid composition, respectively. Research was conducted to determine how the presence of maleic anhydride in the resins affected the wettability, anticorrosion, and curing characteristics of the resins and cured films. By mixing alkyd resin with epoxy resin and gradually raising the temperature from 60 °C to 210 °C, the alkyd resins were cured. For several days, alkyd resin-coated mild steel plates demonstrated effective corrosion resistance. The water contact angle (WCA) was measured to assess the wettability of cured films. Higher maleic anhydride content improved performance in paint and surface coatings. Synthetic alkyd resins from <em>AM</em> seed oil showed potential for salt-corrosion resistance, which can be used in marine vessel finishes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 7","pages":"Pages 815-833"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chen Zheng , Yifan Xu , Zheng Zhang , Qiangqiang Yan , Amy Song , Xiaohua Qiu , Nathan Rau , Ray Drumright
{"title":"Poly(ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) ionomer dynamic phase composition and polymer chain mobility characterization by time domain NMR","authors":"Chen Zheng , Yifan Xu , Zheng Zhang , Qiangqiang Yan , Amy Song , Xiaohua Qiu , Nathan Rau , Ray Drumright","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2462057","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2462057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We report a convenient approach for characterizing poly(ethylene-co-methacrylic acid) (EMAA) using time domain NMR. The T<sub>2</sub> relaxation curve of EMAA can be obtained by the Carr-Purcell-Meiboom-Gill (CPMG) pulse sequence and analyzed with a three-component model. The dynamic phase distribution (the aggregation of relaxation components with similar mobility) and overall polymer chain mobility results showed good agreement with well-known EMAA ionomer properties and Hahn Echo pulse sequence experiments. Subsequently, plasticizer's impact on the EMAA network was studied with the method established here. Plasticizer-induced dynamic phase redistribution and chain mobility changes can be revealed by time domain NMR (TD NMR) analysis, enabling researchers to better understand the plasticizer–polymer interaction mechanism. In conclusion, TD NMR characterization of EMAA polymers provided a new perspective on the structural features and dynamics of these materials. The method has the potential to be adopted in R&D labs, processing labs, or plant quality assurance/quality control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 7","pages":"Pages 867-876"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145195754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reham H. Helal , H. Radi , E. S. Fathy , Salwa M. Elmesallamy , Khaled F. El-Nemr
{"title":"Electron beam irradiated composite based on poly (lactic acid)/aloe vera and its applications in biodegradable food packaging","authors":"Reham H. Helal , H. Radi , E. S. Fathy , Salwa M. Elmesallamy , Khaled F. El-Nemr","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2478242","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2478242","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Using Aloe Vera powder (AV) at varying concentrations − 1, 2, and 3% – polylactic acid/aloe vera (PLA/AV) composite films were prepared using the solvent casting process. All of the composites were exposed to 10, 25, and 40 kGy of electron beam (EB) radiation. It was examined how the thermal and mechanical characteristics of PLA/AV films were affected by electron beam radiation. XRD, FTIR, TGA, and biodegradation (soil burial) were used to analyze the irradiation films’ characteristics. The findings showed that doses up to 25 kGy increased the neat PLA’s tensile strength (TS). At lower doses up to 10 kGy, the addition of AV raises the TS values (particularly at 2% concentration). It appears adding varying proportions of AV powder enhances the thermal stability of PLA/AV composites. Biodegradability showed that films with AV were the most biodegradable, while those without AV were the least.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 5","pages":"Pages 514-530"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144587833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigation of the mechanical behavior of AL7075 plate supported hybrid composite plates using artificial neural networks algorithm","authors":"Burhan Tepehan , İsmail Yasin Sülü","doi":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2491030","DOIUrl":"10.1080/1023666X.2025.2491030","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The mechanical behavior of the hybrid structure formed by placing an AL7075 plate as the middle layer between different composite fibers was examined. Glass fiber and carbon fiber were preferred as fibers. Epoxy was used as matrix material. Four different cases with different fiber material layer alignments were examined. The produced plates were cut according to ASTM standards suitable for the tests to be performed, and samples were created. The samples were subjected to tensile tests, three-point bending tests, and ballistic tests. It has been determined that samples produced in sequential order with different layers reached high stress values in tensile tests and bending tests. It was observed that all alignments gave successful results in ballistic tests. In layered hybrid structures, the mechanical effects of the layer order and the type of material used on the hybrid structures have been demonstrated. The Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm with artificial neural networks was applied to investigate the appropriateness of the results. The results were presented to be appropriate in the graphs created with artificial neural networks, and it could be said that they were compatible. It can be said that more effective results are obtained in the combinations of carbon/glass/carbon and glass/carbon/glass composite fibers in layer arrangements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":14236,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization","volume":"30 5","pages":"Pages 543-562"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144587836","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}