{"title":"Cover Image, Volume 142, Issue 31","authors":"Hajime Kishi, Takemasa Mototsuka, Souta Shigemura, Shunsuke Hayashi, Takeshi Kakibe, Satoshi Matsuda","doi":"10.1002/app.54199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/app.54199","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The cover image is based on the article <i>Effect of Polymerization-Induced Phase Separation on Flame Retardancy of Cyanate Ester/Polyethersulfone Blends and Thermal Conductivity of Composites With Graphite Fillers</i> by Hajime Kishi et al., https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57266.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure>\u0000 </p>","PeriodicalId":183,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Polymer Science","volume":"142 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/app.54199","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RETRACTION: Fabrication of Mixed Matrix Polyphenylsulfone-Polysulfone Blend Membranes Incorporated With Nickel/Hydrazine@silica Core-Shell Nanoparticles Using VIPS-NIPS Method for Efficient Dye Rejection","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/app.57481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57481","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <b>RETRACTION</b>: <span>H. Mahdavi</span>, <span>F. Khademi</span>, <span>A. A. Heidari</span> and <span>M. Karami</span>, “ <span>Fabrication of Mixed Matrix Polyphenylsulfone-Polysulfone Blend Membranes Incorporated With Nickel/Hydrazine@silica Core-Shell Nanoparticles Using VIPS-NIPS Method for Efficient Dye Rejection</span>,” <i>Journal of Applied Polymer Science</i> <span>140</span>, no. <span>42</span> (<span>2023</span>): e54564, https://doi.org/10.1002/app.54564.\u0000 </p><p>The above article, published online on 16 August 2023 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor-in-Chief, Stefan Spiegel; and Wiley Periodicals, LLC. The retraction has been agreed upon due to unexpected similarities observed within the spectra presented in Figures 2 and 3. Furthermore, there are several instances of duplication of elements identified in Figure 4a-d. Finally, scientific discrepancies were identified in Figure S5. The authors collaborated with the investigation and stated that the images for Figure S5 were obtained from an external laboratory. However, due to the nature and extent of the concerns raised, the editor has lost confidence in the results and conclusions presented in this study. The authors were informed of the retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":183,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Polymer Science","volume":"142 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/app.57481","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144574282","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"RETRACTION: Fabrication of PVDF Mixed Matrix Nanofiltration Membranes Incorporated With TiO2 Nanoparticles and an Amphiphilic PVDF-g-PMMA Copolymer","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/app.57480","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57480","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000 <b>RETRACTION</b>: <span>H. Mahdavi</span>, <span>N. Zeinalipour</span> and <span>A. A. Heidari</span>, “ <span>Fabrication of PVDF Mixed Matrix Nanofiltration Membranes Incorporated With TiO2 Nanoparticles and an Amphiphilic PVDF-g-PMMA Copolymer</span>,” <i>Journal of Applied Polymer Science</i> <span>139</span>, no. <span>37</span> (<span>2022</span>): e52740, https://doi.org/10.1002/app.52740.\u0000 </p><p>The above article, published online on 13 June 2022 in Wiley Online Library (wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted by agreement between the journal Editor-in-Chief, Stefan Spiegel; and Wiley Periodicals, LLC. The retraction has been agreed upon due to several instances of duplication of elements identified within Figures 4a and within Figures 5a-f. Additionally, unexpected similarities were observed within the spectra presented in Figure 3. These same similarities, along with elements of Figures 4a and 4e, also appear in figures published earlier, in the same year, elsewhere, by the same authors. Although the authors collaborated with the investigation, the extent of the identified issues led the editors to lose confidence in the data presented, considering the conclusions to be compromised. The authors were informed of the retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":183,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Polymer Science","volume":"142 31","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/app.57480","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144573908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimizing Rheological and Viscoelastic Behavior in Polypropylene–Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites via Melt Processing: Insights Into Percolation, Shear-Thinning, and Network Formation","authors":"Maziyar Sabet","doi":"10.1002/app.57320","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57320","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study investigates the enhancement of rheological and viscoelastic properties in polypropylene (PP) composites through multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) reinforcement, with a focus on achieving a low percolation threshold. The composites were fabricated via optimized melt mixing and extrusion processes to promote uniform CNT dispersion. A percolation threshold of approximately 2 wt% CNT was identified, beyond which the storage modulus (<i>G</i>') increased by over 200% compared to neat PP, indicating the formation of a robust, continuous carbon nanotube (CNT) network that effectively reinforces the polymer matrix. Furthermore, the composites exhibited a pronounced transition to solid-like behavior, as evidenced by a significant reduction in the damping factor (tan <i>δ</i>), reflecting restricted polymer chain mobility due to the CNT network. Compared to prior studies, the lower percolation threshold achieved highlights the critical role of processing optimization in enhancing dispersion and property performance at minimal filler content. The resulting PP/CNT composites combine mechanical reinforcement, strong shear-thinning behavior, and improved processability, making them promising candidates for high-performance applications in the automotive, aerospace, packaging, and electronics industries. Future work will focus on scaling up production, evaluating long-term durability, and exploring hybrid nanofiller strategies to further advance composite functionality.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":183,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Polymer Science","volume":"142 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144666250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Protocatechuic Acid–Based Benzoxazine Resin With Exceptional Thermal Stability and Flame Retardancy: Synthesis and Properties","authors":"Weilin Tang, Wenli Li, Wei Li, Songhong Fan, Junyan Wang, Qianqian Liu, Junfei Gao, Gun Gu","doi":"10.1002/app.57331","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57331","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Developing high-performance bio-based thermosets has attracted increasing attention to reduce fossil resource dependence. In this work, a novel protocatechuic acid–based benzoxazine monomer with bis-oxazine rings (NDBA-fa) was synthesized from protocatechuic acid (PCA), furfurylamine, and formaldehyde. The structure of NDBA-fa has been characterized by <sup>1</sup>H NMR, <sup>13</sup>C NMR, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The result of curing kinetics showed that NDBA-fa had a lower activation energy than other bio-based benzoxazine resins. The cured product poly(NDBA-fa) had a higher thermal decomposition temperature (<i>T</i><sub><i>d5%</i></sub> = 363°C) and char yield (char yield = 63.5%, 800°C), and lower heat release capacity (HRC = 15.8 Jg<sup>−1</sup> K<sup>−1</sup>). In addition, the NDBA-fa was introduced into the bisphenol-A-type benzoxazine resin (BA-a). When the content of NDBA-fa was 7.5%, the <i>T</i><sub><i>g</i></sub>, <i>T</i><sub><i>d5%</i></sub>, and char yield were, respectively, increased by 21°C, 14°C, and 16.8%, and the HRC decreased by 76.3 Jg<sup>−1</sup> K<sup>−1</sup> compared with traditional resin poly(BA-a). Overall, this article provides guidance for the structural design and synthesis of bio-based benzoxazines, which has important theoretical significance and application value.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":183,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Polymer Science","volume":"142 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144666302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shengli Jing, Zhongqiu Li, Han Zhang, Yuanyuan Lu, Jingyu Li, Peng Ding, Wei Guo, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Armin Shavandi, Lei Nie
{"title":"Potential Multi-Functional Sprayable Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide)/Dextran Hydrogel Dressings With Incorporation of Silver Nanowires","authors":"Shengli Jing, Zhongqiu Li, Han Zhang, Yuanyuan Lu, Jingyu Li, Peng Ding, Wei Guo, Oseweuba Valentine Okoro, Armin Shavandi, Lei Nie","doi":"10.1002/app.57279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57279","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Smart polymer-based hydrogels with properties such as temperature-responsive performance, sprayability, antimicrobial effects, and antioxidant activity hold promise for wound dressing applications. In this study, aminated poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM-NH<sub>2</sub>) was synthesized via the free radical polymerization of N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAM), and dopamine-grafted aldehyde dextran (Odex-DA) was also prepared. A pre-solution was then prepared by combining PNIPAM-NH<sub>2</sub>, Odex-DA, and silver nanowires (AgNWs) at room temperature conditions with its temperature-responsive behaviour demonstrated by injecting the pre-solution into the water at a temperature of 37°C leading to the transition of the OPAg pre-solution to hydrogels. The obtained multi-functional OPAg hydrogels exhibited an interconnected microstructure and injectability. In addition, the OPAg pre-solution displayed sprayability, forming an adherent hydrogel layer on human skin upon application. Furthermore, the OPAg hydrogels exhibited strong antimicrobial ability against <i>E. coli</i> and <i>S. aureus</i>, along with favourable DPPH scavenging ability. Cytocompatibility was confirmed by CCK-8 assays and fluorescence imaging with NIH-3T3 cells. Overall, this study developed a multifunctional, sprayable hydrogel with strong potential for use in wound healing.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":183,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Polymer Science","volume":"142 32","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144615487","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yiming Xiong, Yufei Liu, Xuebin Long, Chong Chen, Ya Zhang, Min He, Shuhao Qin
{"title":"A Four-Parameter Fatigue Life Prediction Model for Flexible Polymers: Mechanism and Threshold-Driven Behavior","authors":"Yiming Xiong, Yufei Liu, Xuebin Long, Chong Chen, Ya Zhang, Min He, Shuhao Qin","doi":"10.1002/app.57333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57333","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Strain fatigue critically impacts polymer applications such as bionic skin and wearable devices. However, existing prediction models derived from metallic materials fail to account for the viscoelastic nature of polymers. In this paper, we propose a four-parameter strain-fatigue life prediction model incorporating a fatigue threshold (<i>ε</i><sub>th</sub>) to address the limitations of traditional linear damage accumulation frameworks in capturing the viscoelastic behavior of flexible polymers. Experimental validation across five thermoplastic polymers demonstrates the superior accuracy of the four-parameter model in high-cycle fatigue prediction compared to the Manson–Coffin model. For instance, the proposed model achieved <i>R</i><sup>2</sup> values of 0.98, 0.93, 0.89, and 0.93 in PA6, PC, PE-LLD, and PE-LLD, respectively, which were significantly better than the Manson–Coffin model (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> = 0.95, 0.88, 0.78, and 0.84). The fatigue threshold (<i>ε</i><sub>th</sub>) has been proven to effectively quantify the critical strain limit of irreversible damage accumulation, which is 1.96%, 5.55%, 8.14%, and 9.53% in PA6, PC, PE-LLD, and PE-LLD. This work reveals that plastic deformation below <i>ε</i><sub>th</sub> does not lead to fatigue accumulation, challenging traditional damage accumulation paradigms, and provides a robust framework for predicting the strain fatigue life of flexible polymers, with significant implications for material design and durability assessment.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":183,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Polymer Science","volume":"142 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144666589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interfacial Engineering of Sulfonated Polyethersulfone/ZIF-8 Forward Osmosis Membranes: Applying Sulfonation and Interlayers for Enhanced Desalination Performance","authors":"Saina Akbari, Majid Peyravi","doi":"10.1002/app.57228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57228","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study explores the strategic synthesis of sulfonated polyethersulfone (SPES) with tunable sulfonation degrees to engineer selective interfacial layers (SLs) for thin-film composite (TFC) forward osmosis (FO) membranes. To overcome the persistent trade-off between water permeability and salt rejection in conventional TFC membranes, this work introduces an interlayer engineering strategy utilizing zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticles (ZIF-8 NPs). Unlike traditional approaches that focus solely on membrane surface modification, the integration of ZIF-8 as a nanostructured interlayer addresses interfacial defects and enhances solute screening by leveraging its molecular sieving capabilities and hydrophilicity through the Janus membrane effect. SPES-based membranes exhibited a notable enhancement for water flux from 15.23 to 32.12 L/m<sup>2</sup> h compared to neat polyethersulfone (PES) SLs. Simultaneously, the salt rejection effectively reached 93.9% for SPES/ZIF-8/PA(#2). XRD and FTIR analyses confirmed the crystallinity and chemical integrity of ZIF-8 NPs, while FESEM revealed their uniform dispersion across the SL surface. Notably, the sulfonation process not only enhanced surface porosity but also created a chemically reactive interface for ZIF-8 anchoring, a dual-functionality rarely achieved in prior studies. The findings offer a scalable framework for designing high-performance TFC membranes with hierarchically engineered interfaces, paving the way for next-generation desalination and resource recovery systems.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":183,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Polymer Science","volume":"142 30","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144519655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Felipe D. Barbosa, Lucas H. Staffa, Lidiane C. Costa
{"title":"Recycling of PE/PA/EVOH Multilayer Flexible Packaging Films via Reactive Compatibilization","authors":"Felipe D. Barbosa, Lucas H. Staffa, Lidiane C. Costa","doi":"10.1002/app.57332","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/app.57332","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The recycling of a 7-layer co-extruded blown flexible film composed of polyethylene (LLDPE/LDPE blend), polyamide-6/6.6 (PA), and random copolymer of ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) was assessed via reactive compatibilization using a maleic anhydride grafted polyethylene. Flat monolayer films were obtained from mechanical recycling of the multilayer film using a co-corotating twin screw extruder, with and without the compatibilizer. After that, they were characterized for their morphological, rheological, thermal, and mechanical properties. According to Harkin's spreading coefficient concept, the Relative Interfacial Energy (RIE) approach, and SEM images, a core-shell morphology was revealed, with the dispersed phase consisting of a thin EVOH layer and a PA6/6.6 copolymer core embedded within a continuous LLDPE/LDPE matrix. Adding up to 10 phr of the compatibilizer induced significant changes in the size and distribution of the dispersed phase. Moreover, compatibilized monolayer films exhibited enhanced mechanical properties, such as tensile, puncture, tear propagation strength, and dart drop impact resistance, compared to the uncompatibilized blend. Nonetheless, the compatibilizer presence negatively impacted the film's optical properties, although its clarity remained suitable for flexible packaging applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":183,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Applied Polymer Science","volume":"142 33","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/app.57332","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144666585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}