{"title":"Molecular dynamics study of the anti-permeability performance of PDMS under tensile stress","authors":"Shilong Cheng, Cheng Zhang, Haolin Dai, Chengji Zheng, Ningbo Liao","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05447-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05447-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is widely used for making flexible waterproof strain sensors, which are often stretched in watery environments. In this study, we used molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to explore the effect of stretching on the anti-permeability of PDMS. The results show that stretching could increase the water permeability of PDMS, however, within a certain simulated time range (250 ps), PDMS can still maintain its waterproofing ability within 30% strain. The interaction energy between water molecules and the PDMS substrate increases with strain. These findings provide insight into the performance of PDMS under mechanical stress in aqueous environments.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 8","pages":"1553 - 1561"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145145519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chunhui Li, Han Bao, Xianhai Liu, Jinfeng Dong, Xuefeng Li
{"title":"Engineering tetraphenylethylene-based amphiphilic copolymers by dynamic covalent approach: Molecular origin from simple to complex aggregates","authors":"Chunhui Li, Han Bao, Xianhai Liu, Jinfeng Dong, Xuefeng Li","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05441-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05441-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Herein, a series of block copolymers poly(<i>N</i>-(2-methacryloylxyethyl) ethyl pyrrolidone)-<i>block</i>-poly(4-(formaldehyde) phenyl methacrylate) (PNMP<sub>136</sub>-<i>b</i>-PBFMA<sub><i>m</i></sub>) were developed as the aldehyde precursors D<sub><i>m</i></sub>. Three kinds of tetraphenylethylene-based dynamic covalent imine copolymers (D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-A) were generated in situ from the aqueous mixtures of D<sub><i>m</i></sub> and amino precursors A including 4-(1,2,2-triphenylvinyl) aniline (TPVA), <i>N</i>-(2-aminoethyl)-3-(4-(1,2,2-triphenylvinyl) phenoxy) propenamide (TPVC<sub>2</sub>A) and <i>N</i>-(2-aminohexyl)-3-(4-(1,2,2-triphenylvinyl) phenoxy) propenamide (TPVC<sub>6</sub>A) at the constant -NH<sub>2</sub>/-CHO molar ratio of 1, resulting in D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVA, D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVC<sub>2</sub>A, and D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVC<sub>6</sub>A, respectively. D<sub><i>m</i></sub> commonly formed spherical micelles in water, and spherical micelles were also formed by D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVA, D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVC<sub>2</sub>A, and D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVC<sub>6</sub>A with <i>m</i> below 135. However, D<sub>194</sub>-TPVA, D<sub>194</sub>-TPVC<sub>2</sub>A, and D<sub>194</sub>-TPVC<sub>6</sub>A preferred to form long and entangled wormlike micelles. This indicates that the morphology of D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-A aggregates is mainly determined by the degree <i>m</i> of polymerization of PBFMA segment in D<sub><i>m</i></sub>. The emulsification of D<sub><i>m</i></sub>, D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVA, D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVC<sub>2</sub>A, and D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVC<sub>6</sub>A micelles in the dodecane/water systems was depended on the compatibility between oil and copolymers. D<sub><i>m</i></sub> and D<sub><i>m</i></sub>-TPVC<sub>6</sub>A micelles with <i>m</i> ranging from 44 to 135 were excellent Pickering emulsifiers, favoring the formation of O/W Pickering emulsions.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 8","pages":"1541 - 1552"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145144986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Great Iruoghene Edo, Winifred Ndudi, Emad Yousif, Tayser Sumer Gaaz, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Splendour Oberhiri Oberhiri, Egwhrudjakpor Goodluck Ufuoma, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar
{"title":"A general review on biopolymers composites","authors":"Great Iruoghene Edo, Winifred Ndudi, Emad Yousif, Tayser Sumer Gaaz, Agatha Ngukuran Jikah, Endurance Fegor Isoje, Ufuoma Augustina Igbuku, Patrick Othuke Akpoghelie, Splendour Oberhiri Oberhiri, Egwhrudjakpor Goodluck Ufuoma, Arthur Efeoghene Athan Essaghah, Dina S. Ahmed, Huzaifa Umar","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05433-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05433-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With the recent turn toward a green and sustainable environment, the adoption of biopolymers and other natural alternatives to synthetic productions have seen a surge. The production of biopolymers composites offer a proposal for attaining an eco-friendly environment where the fossil fuel reliance for the production of everyday products is reduced. Furthermore, the technological innovations of the present day have encouraged and escalated the introduction of biopolymers in diverse industries and soon may level up their utilization in par with the petroleum-derived ones. Of recent, biopolymer composites combine properties of one biopolymer with another to obtain an enhanced complex that exhibits distinctive features. Biopolymer composites are processed through several methods including infiltration, electrospinning methods and in-situ methods and have achieved considerable global attention been currently utilized in biomedical, automotive, food, construction, and medical industries. Although the efficiency of biopolymer composites has not reached that of their petroleum counterparts, their eco-friendliness, biodegradability, and other qualities will inspire their continual investigation and exploitation. This article focuses on biopolymer composites. It discusses their types, techniques of processing, applications in diverse industries, limitations, and future recommendations.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 8","pages":"1451 - 1467"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145144747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thi Minh Hang Tran, Thi Diu Dinh, Thi Hoang Dan Dinh, Thi Phuong Mai Nguyen, Manh Khai Nguyen, Minh Duc Vu, Tien Duc Pham
{"title":"Adsorption characteristics of anionic azo dye Ponceau 4 R in water environment using SiO2-CeO2 nanocomposites: experimental consideration and modeling","authors":"Thi Minh Hang Tran, Thi Diu Dinh, Thi Hoang Dan Dinh, Thi Phuong Mai Nguyen, Manh Khai Nguyen, Minh Duc Vu, Tien Duc Pham","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05442-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05442-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ionic organic dyes are the emerging pollutants that strongly influence to water environment. Adsorption of an anionic dye, Ponceau 4 R on SiO<sub>2</sub>-CeO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites was investigated in the present study. The SiO<sub>2</sub>-CeO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites with nanosilica rice husk were synthesized and examined by XRD, EDX, SEM, FT-IR, and ζ potential. The best conditions for Ponceau 4 R adsorption on SiO<sub>2</sub>-CeO<sub>2</sub> were obtained at pH 4, adsorption time 90 min and 10 mg/mL SiO<sub>2</sub>-CeO<sub>2</sub> dose. The removal efficiencies and the maximum adsorption capacity of Ponceau 4 R using SiO<sub>2</sub>-CeO<sub>2</sub> achieved greater than 99% and 15.63 mg/g, respectively. Adsorption isotherms of Ponceau 4 R and on SiO<sub>2</sub>-CeO<sub>2</sub> increased with increasing ionic strengths that were represented by Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin models. A pseudo-second-order model was applicable to represent the kinetic of Ponceau 4 R adsorption on SiO<sub>2</sub>-CeO<sub>2</sub>. Based on the changes in SiO<sub>2</sub>-CeO<sub>2</sub> charge by zeta potential and vibrational groups by FT-IR, we demonstrate that electrostatic interactions mainly contributed to the Ponceau 4 R adsorption on SiO<sub>2</sub>-CeO<sub>2</sub> surfaces.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 8","pages":"1531 - 1540"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145144748","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ying Wang, YunXia Yang, Daliang Zhu, Hongmei Zhang, Yanqing Wang
{"title":"Preparation, characterization, and anticancer activity evaluation of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide/5-fluorouracil conjugate","authors":"Ying Wang, YunXia Yang, Daliang Zhu, Hongmei Zhang, Yanqing Wang","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05414-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05414-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Polysaccharide-based drug delivery systems have gained significant attention due to their biocompatibility and potential for targeted therapy. In this study, we utilized <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> polysaccharides (GLP) as a macromolecular carrier to synthesize polysaccharide drug conjugates by forming ester bonds with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) derivatives (5-FUAC). This not only improves the solubility and stability of 5-FU but also enhances its targeted delivery to tumor tissues, potentially reducing systemic toxicity. Utilizing <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> polysaccharides (GLP) as a macromolecular carrier, we successfully synthesized GLP-5-FU conjugates by forming ester bonds with 5-fluorouracil derivatives (5-FUAC). These conjugates were then characterized using spectrum analysis technologies. The drug loading capacities of 5-FU in the GLP-5-FU conjugates were found to be approximately 4.7%. Morphological observations revealed that the GLP-5-FU conjugates had a regular spherical shape. In terms of drug release, 5-FU was found to be released faster at pH 6.8 compared to pH 7.4. To investigate the dynamic viscoelastic behavior of GLP and GLP-5-FU conjugates in water, dynamic rheology analysis was conducted. In terms of cytotoxicity, the GLP-5-FU conjugates exhibited greater inhibition of proliferation compared to 5-FU and GLP alone in HeLa, 786-O, and SKOV3 cells. Furthermore, the GLP-5-FU conjugates showed lower cytotoxicity to 293A cells.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 8","pages":"1519 - 1529"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145144344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development, characterization, and in vitro cytotoxicity of resveratrol-loaded lipid polymer hybrid nanocarriers (LPHN) in glioblastoma multiforme cells","authors":"Swati Devendra Raysing, Ashish Prakash Gorle","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05429-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05429-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The current research work aimed to develop, characterize, and assess in vitro cytotoxicity of resveratrol (RSV)-loaded lipid polymer hybrid nanocarriers (LPHN) in glioblastoma multiforme cells. RSV-LPHN was developed by central composite design (CCD). The developed RSV-LPHN were characterized by particle size (PS), polydispersity index (PDI), zeta (ζ) potential, % entrapment efficiency, and in vitro drug release. The surface morphology was studied using SEM and TEM techniques. FTIR, DSC, proton nuclear magnetic resonance (<sup>1</sup>H NMR) study, and X-ray diffraction studies (XRD) were also performed. The EE was found in the range of 62–70%, while PDI was between 0.126 and 0.264 exhibiting a monodispersed nature. Zeta potential was found between −15 and −46 mV. Surface morphology through TEM revealed smoothH needle-like structures of the RSV-LPHN. The optimized formulation exhibited nearly 87% drug release over 24 h revealing excellent sustained release behavior in comparison to pure drug. Excellent drug and excipient compatibility was observed in the FTIR study. DSC and <sup>1</sup>H NMR study revealed proper encapsulation of RSV in the lipidic matrix. XRD study confirmed the amorphous nature of the RSV-LPHN. Cellular uptake studies performed in U87 cells showed uptake of 162.26% from RSV-LPHN to control (99.38%) demonstrating maximum cellular internalization. Different concentrations of RSV showed a high percent of inhibition and anticancer activity against the glioblastoma cancer cell line as compared to 5FU. The present study authenticates the potential of RSV-LPHN for efficient management of glioblastoma multiforme.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 8","pages":"1501 - 1518"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145144384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Israt Jahan, Shampa Saha, Md. Rafikul Islam, Javed Masood Khan, Amjad Islam, Md. Anamul Hoque, Shariff E. Kabir
{"title":"Phase separation of triton X-100 with tetracaine hydrochloride drug: understanding of the effects of potassium electrolytes on the physico-chemical variables and interaction forces","authors":"Israt Jahan, Shampa Saha, Md. Rafikul Islam, Javed Masood Khan, Amjad Islam, Md. Anamul Hoque, Shariff E. Kabir","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05426-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05426-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Present study discloses the investigation of the cloudy formation nature of the mixture of local anesthetic drug tetracaine hydrochloride (TCH) and non-ionic surfactant triton X-100 (TX-100). This investigation was performed in the presence of the potassium electrolytes media (KCl, KBr, K<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>, and K<sub>2</sub>HPO<sub>4</sub>) with the help of cloud point procedure. In the course of the study, it was observed that the cloud point (CP) values varied with the nature and concentrations of K-electrolytes. In the concentration effect of K-electrolytes, the CP values of the TX-100 + TCH mixture followed the trend: <span>({text{CP}}_{text{aq}.text{ KCl}})</span> > <span>({text{CP}}_{text{aq}.text{ KBr}})</span> > <span>({text{CP}}_{text{aq}. {text{K}}_{2}{text{SO}}_{4}})</span>> <span>({text{CP}}_{text{aq}. {text{K}}_{2}{text{HPO}}_{4}})</span> at a specific TCH and TX-100 concentration. The positive values of Gibbs free energy change (<span>({Delta text{G}}_{c}^{o})</span>) were recorded during the phase transformation in the mixture, implying the nonspontaneous process of phase transformation. The magnitudes of <span>(+{Delta text{G}}_{c}^{o})</span> values were reduced with the rise of the concentration of K-electrolytes. The values of enthalpy change (<span>({Delta text{H}}_{c}^{o})</span>) and entropy change (<span>({Delta text{S}}_{c}^{o})</span>) for phase transition of the TX-100 + TCH mixture were exhibited to be negative in the effect of the concentration of K-electrolytes. On the basis of the <span>({Delta text{H}}_{c}^{o})</span> and <span>({Delta text{S}}_{c}^{o})</span> values, it has been suggested that the electrostatic interactions (e.g. hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole), hydrophobic and pi-pi interactions are predominantly working among employed constituents. The information obtained from the current investigation is probably going to be highly beneficial for drug delivery systems as well as pharmaceutical formulations.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 8","pages":"1469 - 1483"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cost-effective phenolic resin gels under high temperature and high salinity conditions: gelation performance, oilfield-ready formulations, and syneresis mechanisms","authors":"Wenhui Wang, Qi Lv, Jijiang Ge, Hongbin Guo, Guicai Zhang, Ping Jiang, Haihua Pei","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05432-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05432-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explored the gelation characteristics of the partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM)/phenolic resin gel system in Bonan oilfield’s high temperature (130 °C) and high salinity (20,348 mg/L, 41,529 mg/L) conditions. Polymer (0.4–1.0 <i>wt</i>%) and crosslinker (0.1–0.4 <i>wt</i>%) dosages were varied, while thiourea and nano-SiO₂ loadings were both fixed at 0.3 <i>wt</i>%. At 20,348 mg/L salinity, gelation took 3–46 h, forming stable medium to strong gels. At 41,529 mg/L, gelation shortened to 3–17 h with medium to strong gels formed, but some gels dehydrated over time, especially for gels with low crosslinker content. Overall, higher salinity sped up gelation, increased short-term strength but decreased long-term stability. Polymer dosage ≥ 0.8 <i>wt</i>% and crosslinker dosage ≥ 0.3 <i>wt</i>% ensured stability under both salinities. The optimized formulation, with a yield stress of 60 Pa and breakthrough pressure gradient over 190 MPa/m under two salinity conditions, shows potential for formation plugging. Cryo-SEM, XPS, and FTIR analyses revealed three synergistic mechanisms governing the syneresis of high-salinity gels. Strategic optimization of crosslinker concentration can enhance gel stability. These findings can guide gel applications in profile control and water shutoff in Bonan oilfield and similar reservoirs.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><p>It represents the creep compliance, yield stress, and the pressure curves in the flooding experiment of the optimized formulation after aging at 130 °C aged for 3 days: <b>a</b> 20,348 mg/L and <b>b</b> 41,529 mg/L.</p>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 8","pages":"1485 - 1499"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145143800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Neelam Mishra-Kadam, Ashwini M. Savle, Mihar S. Shaikh, Kinjal D. Solanki, Ankit B. Shah, Nilesh S. Pandya, Yogesh K. Kadam
{"title":"Nano micelle mediated In-Vitro release kinetics of two Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) class II drugs with varying hydrophobicity","authors":"Neelam Mishra-Kadam, Ashwini M. Savle, Mihar S. Shaikh, Kinjal D. Solanki, Ankit B. Shah, Nilesh S. Pandya, Yogesh K. Kadam","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05430-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05430-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the in-vitro release kinetics of two BCS Class-II hydrophobic drugs, Irbesartan (IRB) and Lamotrigine (LAM), from nano micellar systems composed of Pluronic<sup>®</sup> (P84, F108) and Tetronic<sup>®</sup> (T1307) copolymers. Prior to release studies, drug solubilization efficiency and micelle size were evaluated using UV–Visible spectroscopy and Dynamic Light Scattering, both in the presence and absence of NaCl. Among the tested formulations, Pluronic<sup>®</sup> P84 demonstrated superior solubilization for both drugs, enhancing IRB and LAM solubility by ~ 3.6/2.3 times compared to F108 and ~ 1.6/1.9 times compared to T1307 in 1 M NaCl. Additionally, P84 formed smaller (~ 15 to 16.5 nm), more stable micelles, indicating its potential for effective drug delivery. Drug release profiles were assessed over 24 h and fitted to various kinetic models-zero-order, first-order, Higuchi, Hixson-Crowell and Korsmeyer-Peppas-to elucidate the dominant release mechanisms. For IRB, release from aqueous and 1% P84 micellar systems followed the Hixson-Crowell model (99.8% and 96.7%), indicating surface area-dependent dissolution. Formulations with 1% P84 + 1 M NaCl (87.8%) and 1% T1307 (90.1%) adhered to the Higuchi model, suggesting diffusion-controlled release. The Korsmeyer-Peppas model best described IRB release from 1% T1307 + 1 M NaCl (82.0%), indicating combined diffusion and erosion mechanisms. In contrast, LAM release from all systems followed the Korsmeyer-Peppas model, reflecting a consistent anomalous transport behaviour. Overall, these results demonstrate the significant influence of micellar composition and ionic conditions on solubilization and drug release, providing guidance for the rational design of micellar drug delivery systems.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 7","pages":"1437 - 1450"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145165747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing the thermal conductivity of polymer-bonded explosives via constructing a three-dimensional graphene network","authors":"Jingzhou Chen, Fangfang He, Zhipeng Liu, Weijie Hong, Peng Wang, Guansong He, Wenbin Yang","doi":"10.1007/s00396-025-05428-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-025-05428-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The thermal conductivity of energetic materials significantly affects their safety and environmental adaptability. To enhance the thermal conductivity of polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs), this study used melamine particles (MP) as PBX substitutes, with graphene nanosheets (GNPs) as thermal fillers and fluorinated polymer (F2314) as the binder. The MP@GNPs core–shell structure was initially constructed using the electrostatic self-assembly method. Subsequently, the MP@GNPs/F2314 core–shell structure was fabricated via the water suspension method, and a three-dimensional thermally conductive network was established through hot pressing. At 0.5 wt% GNPs, the composite’s thermal conductivity (<i>k</i>) increased by 79% compared to pure MP. Further validation using HMX-based PBXs showed a 47% improvement (0.5367 W·m<sup>−1</sup>·K<sup>−1</sup>). The temperature gradient and distribution of thermal stress in PBX cylinders under complex thermal variation were evaluated using finite element analysis.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"303 7","pages":"1423 - 1435"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145163642","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}