Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2022-02-23DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2041031
M. P. M. Akhir, M. @ Mustapha
{"title":"Formulation of Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Film for Agriculture Crop Protection: A Review","authors":"M. P. M. Akhir, M. @ Mustapha","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2041031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2041031","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Recently, the demands of biodegradable plastic for mulching application have vastly increased due to environmental concern, conservation of soil health and ease of residue management after growing season. The raise in demands also reflected by the increased number of studies related to biodegradable plastic mulch in the past 10 years. Biodegradable plastic mulch film has emerged as a promising alternative material for mulching due to ease of installation, offers benefits comparable to polyethylene (PE) mulch film, in situ biodegradation and able to improve soil fertility. This review sheds light on recent advances in different formulations of plastic mulch film. Formulations based on single polymer, polymer blends and polymer composites of biodegradable natural and synthetic polymeric materials particularly for mulching application were discussed. Comprehensive discussions on the performance of different formulations used for mulching material are reviewed in this review article.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"20 1","pages":"890 - 918"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90348709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2022-02-20DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2041032
Youbing Mu, Qian Sun, Bowen Li, X. Wan
{"title":"Advances in the Synthesis and Applications of Mussel-Inspired Polymers","authors":"Youbing Mu, Qian Sun, Bowen Li, X. Wan","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2041032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2041032","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Learning from nature and promoting original design concept is a significant way to develop functional materials with outstanding performance. Even since the discovery of the role of DOPA residues in the strong adhesion ability of mussel foot-byssus proteins (Mfps), numerous efforts have been devoted into the design of mussel-inspired polymers and many outstanding results have been achieved. Herein, this review is aimed to summarize the recent progress in mussel-inspired polymers in the last decade, including further explorations in the structure and functionality of Mfps, the design trend and driving forces for mussel-inspired polymers, and the applications and prospects for functional mussel-inspired polymers. We anticipate that this review can provide some guidance for researchers to explore novel biomimetic materials.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"281 1","pages":"1 - 39"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73076016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2022-01-31DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2033764
Haizheng Zhong, Jianping Deng
{"title":"Organic Polymer-Constructed Chiral Particles: Preparation and Chiral Applications","authors":"Haizheng Zhong, Jianping Deng","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2033764","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2033764","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Chirality and chiral structures are ubiquitous in nature, and play vital and essential roles in organisms. Polymer particles have attracted substantial interest because of their wide and significant practical applications. Combining fascinating chirality and the advantages of polymer particles in one entity will open up a great number of advanced functional chiral particles. In spite of the great advancements made in this field, there are only a few review articles summarizing the studies dealing with the research subject. Thus, the present article summarizes the latest progress made in the field, especially the literature published from 2018 to 2021. This review first summarizes the preparation methods toward organic polymer chiral particles (OPCPs), including precipitation polymerization, emulsion polymerization, dispersion polymerization, suspension polymerization, post chiralization, self-assembly, and others. Typical applications of the chiral polymer particles in research fields associated with chirality are introduced, ranging from asymmetric catalysis, chromatographic separation, enantioselective crystallization, enantioselective adsorption to drug release. The existing challenges in OPCPs are presented; and future perspectives in the related research fields are also proposed.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"13 1","pages":"826 - 859"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73852310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2022-01-31DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2033765
J. Jang, Kambiz Sadeghi, Jongchul Seo
{"title":"Chain-Extending Modification for Value-Added Recycled PET: A Review","authors":"J. Jang, Kambiz Sadeghi, Jongchul Seo","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2033765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2033765","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The global environmental issues caused by plastic incineration are continuously increasing, along with the demand for polyethylene terephthalate (PET)—27 million metric tons of PET was demanded in 2020. Therefore, PET recycling has emerged as the core of the global circular economy. In particular, PET recycling methods are categorized into two pathways: mechanical and chemical recycling, wherein mechanical recycling is more efficient than chemical recycling. However, PET undergoes heat-induced degradations during mechanical recycling such as reduction in molecular weight (MW) and viscosity. Therefore, feasible methods are required to overcome such challenges. This article details the mechanical recycling process of PET using a chain-extending extrusion method. Accordingly, various chain extenders (CEs) were reviewed to identify their effects on recycled PET (rPET) properties and reactive extrusion processes. Moreover, we detailed the recent progress in the reactive extrusion method used for PET recycling based on the effects of various CEs on rPET properties.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"280 1","pages":"860 - 889"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75191864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2022-01-10DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2025601
Carolin Gleissner, Justus Landsiedel, T. Bechtold, T. Pham
{"title":"Surface Activation of High Performance Polymer Fibers: A Review","authors":"Carolin Gleissner, Justus Landsiedel, T. Bechtold, T. Pham","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2025601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2025601","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract High performance polymer fibers, such as polyester, aliphatic and aromatic polyamides, are well established in several technical applications, including personal protection equipment, sport, automotive or aerospace. This is due to their excellent thermal, mechanical and chemical properties. In the emerging field of textile based high performance composites and intelligent textiles, polymer fibers are often utilized in hybrids, i.e., in combination with other materials such as polymer matrices or metal coatings. In such cases, the step of activating or functionalizing the fibers is essential to enhance interface strength in the hybrid systems. This review provides a broad overview on recently applied activation and functionalization techniques on high performance polymer fibers including wet chemical and physicochemical treatments (e.g., hydrolysis, oxidation, complexation, deposition, flame, plasma treatment). The main objective is to review possible modification mechanisms, elaborate the effect of the modification on the fiber properties, and address possible applications of these techniques. The review also includes a comparison of the different techniques, thereby providing a better understanding of their potentials and restrictions. While the techniques differ in terms of versatility, handling, and environmental impact they all can, given the right choice of process parameters, provide well-defined fiber surface properties for the intended application.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"86 1","pages":"757 - 788"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80825919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2022-01-10DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2025602
Jiyoon Jung, Jinsuk Ku, Young Sang Park, C. Ahn, Jung-Hyun Lee, S. Hwang, Albert S. Lee
{"title":"Advances in Ion Conducting Membranes and Binders for High Temperature Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells","authors":"Jiyoon Jung, Jinsuk Ku, Young Sang Park, C. Ahn, Jung-Hyun Lee, S. Hwang, Albert S. Lee","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2025602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2025602","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This review article provides an overview of the latest developments in polymer electrolytes, the ion conducting membrane and ionomeric binder, specially tailored for high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells that operate at temperatures exceeding 100 °C without the assistance of humidification. This particular type of fuel cell have the added advantages of high CO tolerance, enhanced catalytic activity, and system simplification. While high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells utilizing phosphoric acid-doped polybenzimidazole membranes have been extensively investigated and commercialized over the past half century, recent developments in alternative polymeric materials and their synergistic integration with newly applied ionomeric materials have been introduced, warranting a closer look at the chemistry and properties of such materials in conjunction with those developed previously. General background in high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, and as well as developments in various classification of membranes, ionomers, concluding with future challenges and outlook on high temperature polymer electrolyte membrane and ionomer technology is addressed from the vantage point of the membrane electrode assembly.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"62 1","pages":"789 - 825"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91351869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2021-12-28DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2021.2014519
S. Leguizamon, T. F. Scott
{"title":"Mimicking DNA Functions with Abiotic, Sequence-Defined Polymers","authors":"S. Leguizamon, T. F. Scott","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2021.2014519","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2021.2014519","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Advances in synthetic chemistry have enabled abiotic, sequence defined polymers to imitate the structures and functions once exclusive to DNA. Indeed, the vast library of accessible backbones and pendant-group functionalities afford synthetic polymers an advantage over DNA in emerging applications as they can be tailored for stability or performance. Moreover, novel methodologies for sequencing and conjugation have been leveraged to elevate the versatility of discrete macromolecules. This review highlights abiotic, sequence-defined polymers in their capacity to mimic the primary functions of DNA – data storage and retrieval, sequence-specific self-assembly of duplexes, and replication and synthetic templating of new macromolecules.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"1 1","pages":"626 - 651"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2021-12-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88683899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2021-12-17DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2021.2014520
E. Wibowo, Byung‐Dae Park, V. Causin
{"title":"Recent Advances in Urea–Formaldehyde Resins: Converting Crystalline Thermosetting Polymers Back to Amorphous Ones","authors":"E. Wibowo, Byung‐Dae Park, V. Causin","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2021.2014520","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2021.2014520","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Since their first synthesis in 1884, thermosetting and amorphous urea–formaldehyde (UF) resins have mainly been used as wood adhesives yet are known to be responsible for the release of formaldehyde, which contaminates indoor air and causes sick building syndrome. An easy and efficient way of reducing formaldehyde emissions is to synthesize UF resins with a low formaldehyde-to-urea (F/U) molar ratio (∼1.0). However, low molar ratio UF resins become crystalline polymers, as they form hydrogen bonds between linear molecules in the cured state, which inhibits the formation of a proper cross-linked structure and results in poor adhesion strength. Herein, recent advances in converting crystalline UF resins back to amorphous polymers through the blocking of hydrogen bonds are described, which consequently increases their cohesion, leading to a simultaneous improvement in their adhesion properties and formaldehyde emissions. Graphical Abstract","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"45 1","pages":"722 - 756"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2021-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79034538","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2021-12-09DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2021.2012802
Alexis Morinval, L. Avérous
{"title":"Systems Based on Biobased Thermoplastics: From Bioresources to Biodegradable Packaging Applications","authors":"Alexis Morinval, L. Avérous","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2021.2012802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2021.2012802","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract During the last decades, thermoplastic packaging market has rapidly grown thanks to the rapid increase of global consumption, globalization and the unbeatable compromise between properties and large availability of relatively cheap commodity polymers. Recent awareness of the urgency of dealing with environmental concerns has stimulated the R&D on green materials such as biobased and biodegradable polymers, in this case mainly for short-term packaging applications. Main advantages are a lower environmental impact and a controlled end of life by enzymatic degradation till mineralization to resolve the complex equation linked to the waste management. Thus, the aim of this review is to highlight the variety of existing biobased and biodegradable polymers and their corresponding multiphasic systems, in connection with their production, relative properties and applications for packaging.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"81 1","pages":"653 - 721"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2021-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81501163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2021-12-02DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2021.2007121
Kun Liu, Haishun Du, Wei Liu, Huayu Liu, Meng Zhang, Ting Xu, C. Si
{"title":"Cellulose Nanomaterials for Oil Exploration Applications","authors":"Kun Liu, Haishun Du, Wei Liu, Huayu Liu, Meng Zhang, Ting Xu, C. Si","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2021.2007121","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2021.2007121","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract A variety of chemicals are used in various stages of oil exploitation to ensure the normal progress of exploitation and improve the efficiency of oil recovery. However, most of the conventional petroleum-based chemicals are non-biodegradable, which will remain as wastes after applying, leading to serious environmental menace. In recent years, cellulose nanomaterials have attracted extensive interest due to their renewable and biodegradable features, as well as excellent chemical, mechanical, and rheological properties. This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in exploring cellulose nanomaterials for oil exploration applications. Firstly, the preparation and properties of cellulose nanomaterials are briefly introduced. Then, the applications of cellulose nanomaterials in different petroleum exploitation processes, including drilling, cementing, and enhancing oil recovery are systematically discussed. Finally, the perspectives and challenges of cellulose nanomaterials for oil exploration applications are provided. It is expected that cellulose nanomaterials will be developed as promising oilfield chemicals for large scale application. Graphical Abstract The review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in exploring cellulose nanomaterials for oil exploration applications, specifically focuses on their applications in different petroleum exploitation processes, including drilling, cementing, and enhancing oil recovery.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"49 1","pages":"585 - 625"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2021-12-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72880991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}