Polymer ReviewsPub Date : 2022-05-15DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2059673
Jui-Chi Lin, P. Liatsis, P. Alexandridis
{"title":"Flexible and Stretchable Electrically Conductive Polymer Materials for Physical Sensing Applications","authors":"Jui-Chi Lin, P. Liatsis, P. Alexandridis","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2059673","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2059673","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Advances in stretchable and flexible sensors are responding to the emerging demand of wearable and portable smart electronics. A core component of these electronics are tactile sensing devices which detect external stimuli and obtain in-time information from the surroundings. A fusion of electronics, physics and materials science, tactile sensors have great potential in robots, biomedicine, flexible interactive devices, and several other applications. By integrating with a flexible polymer matrix conductive materials (nanometals, carbon nanomaterials, conducting polymers, etc.), which are either embedded in the matrix or surface-coated or sandwiched between films, the resulting conductive polymer-based composites are promising for flexible tactile sensors. This review summarizes recent advances across different types of tactile sensors, including piezoresistive, capacitive, piezoelectric, and triboelectric. Examples are highlighted on how the combination of new materials, unique structure designs, and novel fabrication methods can advance the progress of tactile sensors. Enhanced sensing performance and mechanical properties can be realized by integrating nanomaterials into polymer substrates. This review provides guidelines for further selection of polymer-based materials and design of tactile sensors.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"18 1","pages":"67 - 126"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82173178","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 : 2022-05-09DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2067868
P. Kianfar, R. Bongiovanni, B. Améduri, A. Vitale
{"title":"Electrospinning of Fluorinated Polymers: Current State of the Art on Processes and Applications","authors":"P. Kianfar, R. Bongiovanni, B. Améduri, A. Vitale","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2067868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2067868","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Electrospinning is a unique and versatile technique to produce fine submicrometric fibers and nanofibrous membranes from polymer solution or melt. In the last decade, fluorinated polymers (particularly polyvinylidene fluoride, PVDF, VDF copolymers and polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE) have attracted significant attention in electrospinning processes. Fluoropolymers are extraordinary specialty materials characterized by outstanding properties, such as high chemical resistance, high thermostability, low surface energy, and electroactivity. Interestingly, electrospinning can further maximize their properties, thus allowing to fabricate advanced and fascinating nanostructured materials. Electrospun fluoropolymers show a tremendous potential for exciting applications in several areas, from filtration to environmental and energy fields (e.g. Li-ion batteries), chemical and biological sensing, electroactive applications, superhydrophobic coatings, textile and sport wear, and biomedical applications. This review presents the recent advances in the use of the wide family of fluoropolymers in electrospinning, describing the processes for the preparation of the fibrous materials, their properties, and their applications in several fields.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"59 1","pages":"127 - 199"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74124215","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 : 2022-05-04DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2067867
Srilakshmi Prabhu, S. G Bubbly, S. B. Gudennavar
{"title":"X-Ray and γ-Ray Shielding Efficiency of Polymer Composites: Choice of Fillers, Effect of Loading and Filler Size, Photon Energy and Multifunctionality","authors":"Srilakshmi Prabhu, S. G Bubbly, S. B. Gudennavar","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2067867","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2067867","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Use of X-rays and γ-rays have become inevitable in medical sectors like radiology, interventional cardiology and diagnostic imaging, radiation physics laboratories, nuclear reactors and accelerator facilities. As radiation exposures above permitted levels pose potential risk to personnel working in close proximity to these facilities, protective measures aimed at reducing the exposure for safeguarding against harmful effects of ionizing radiations are essential. Traditionally, lead and lead based materials have been used as efficient radiation shielding materials owing to the high atomic number and high density of lead. Presently, use of lead is discouraged due to its heavy weight, toxicity and long-term effects on the environment. Consequently, the last two decades have seen research on light weight and cost-effective polymer composites with appropriate additives, having good workability, high specific strength, thermo-chemical stability and radiation shielding efficacy, gaining momentum. This article gives an overview of the state-of-the-art polymer composites reinforced with different fillers studied for their use as effective radiation shields. Here, we summarize the recent advancement and current trends in polymer composites-based radiation shields highlighting the different approaches adopted, choice of polymer/fillers, shielding effectiveness in terms of either linear and/or mass attenuation coefficients, for those who venture into radiation research and development.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"7 1","pages":"246 - 288"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78891842","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 : 2022-04-26DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2065299
Qianhui Liu, M. Urban
{"title":"Stimulus-Responsive Macromolecules in Polymeric Coatings","authors":"Qianhui Liu, M. Urban","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2065299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2065299","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Continuous interests in stimuli-responsive macromolecules significantly impacted new developments in polymeric coatings. Responsiveness to bacterial attacks, ice or fog formation, anti-fouling properties, autonomous self-cleaning and self-healing, or drug delivery systems, are just a few examples of modern functions of macromolecules and other components utilized in polymeric coatings. These autonomous responses to various external stimuli combined with the suitable protection and appearance are particularly attractive functions. This review outlines recent advances in the development of novel stimulus-responsive polymeric coatings in the context of current and future trends. A combination of stimuli-responsiveness, protection and durability, appearance, and other “smart” functions make polymeric coatings particularly attractive as integral components of future engineered systems. This review consists of four sections, (1) stimulus-responsive protection, (2) stimulus-responsive appearance, (3) smart functions, and (4) future trends and opportunities. The purpose of this monograph is not to list all stimuli and responsiveness utilized in polymeric coatings, but address favorable and unpropitious, in our view, scientific advances and technological opportunities in the development of a new generations of “smart” coatings that still maintain traditional functions of protection and appearance.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"46 1","pages":"289 - 323"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86353402","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 : 2022-03-18DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2052897
H. Vahabi, F. Laoutid, K. Formela, M. Saeb, P. Dubois
{"title":"Flame-Retardant Polymer Materials Developed by Reactive Extrusion: Present Status and Future Perspectives","authors":"H. Vahabi, F. Laoutid, K. Formela, M. Saeb, P. Dubois","doi":"10.1080/15583724.2022.2052897","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/15583724.2022.2052897","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract The development of flame retardant polymer materials has two roots, one in materials design, and the other in materials processing. Over recent decades, different types and classes of flame retardant polymer materials have been commercialized to meet safety requirements in the construction, automotive, and coatings industries. In the vast majority of cases, the design and fabrication of new materials presenting low fire hazards could be obtained through the incorporation of one, two or more flame retardants with similar or different natures into polymers. Nevertheless, the presence of these new phases, often used at high loading levels, usually impact the polymer’s other functional properties, such as mechanical, aging and transparency. These limitations could be partially or totally overcome using reactive extrusion, which is a promising process for developing new polymers or modifying the chemical structure of existing ones. Amongst other possibilities, reactive extrusion can be used for enhancing the fire behavior of existing polymers or for the synthesis of new ones presenting inherent flame retardant properties. In recent years, several new flame retardant polymers have been developed by reactive extrusion, but these developments have not been systematically described with regard to their technical circumstances, properties, and commercial potential. This short review attempts to overview and classify the available reports on the development of flame-retardant polymeric materials through reactive extrusion processes.","PeriodicalId":20326,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Reviews","volume":"59 1","pages":"919 - 949"},"PeriodicalIF":13.1,"publicationDate":"2022-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75924388","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 : 2022-02-23DOI: 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}