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{"title":"RETRACTION: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Properties of Novel Bioactive Poly(xanthoneamide-triazole-ethersulfone) and Its Multifunctional Nanocomposite with Polyaniline","authors":"Advances in Polymer Technology","doi":"10.1155/adv/9862978","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/9862978","url":null,"abstract":"<p>RETRACTION: V. Hasantabar, M.M. Lakouraj, E.N. Zare, and M. Mohseni, “Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Properties of Novel Bioactive Poly(xanthoneamide-triazole-ethersulfone) and Its Multifunctional Nanocomposite with Polyaniline,” <i>Advances in Polymer Technology</i> 36, no. 3 (2017): 265–396. https://doi.org/10.1002/adv.21609.</p><p>The above article, published online on 27 October 2015 in Wiley Online Library (http://wileyonlinelibrary.com), has been retracted following the agreement of the Journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Duoduo Liang; and John Wiley &amp; Sons Ltd.</p><p>The retraction has been agreed following an investigation of the concerns flagged by a third party relating to the similarity of the XRD data for the Fe₃O₄, PANI, and PXT nanoparticles in Figure 5 to XRD data for the same samples in Figure 5 of their other published article [<span>1</span>].</p><p>The authors were contacted to respond to the above concerns, however the response was not deemed sufficient to address them. As a result of the investigation, the data and conclusions of this article are considered unreliable, and the article is therefore retracted.</p><p>The authors disagree with this retraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/9862978","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149206014","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Processing–Structure–Property Relationships in Keratin Films Prepared by Solution Casting and Compression Molding","authors":"Mahamad Yousif,&nbsp;Eoin Cunningham,&nbsp;Beatrice Smyth,&nbsp;Ife Bolaji","doi":"10.1155/adv/3651907","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/3651907","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Feather keratin represents a promising renewable feedstock for biopolymer films; however, its broader application has been limited by inadequate mechanical strength and barrier performance. In this study, the effects of sulfitolysis extraction conditions, crosslinker type and concentration, and processing method on the mechanical, barrier, and optical properties of keratin films were systematically investigated. Reducing sodium dodecyl sulfate concentration during extraction significantly enhanced film tensile strength, with improvements of up to 282%. Films plasticized with 20 wt% glycerol exhibited high flexibility, achieving elongation at break values exceeding 100% and reaching up to 133% when crosslinked with 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether (BDDE). Crosslinking with 10% formaldehyde or 10% BDDE reduced film solubility by ~80% and produced the highest tensile strength (4.28 MPa) while maintaining high ductility (86% elongation at break). Optimized keratin films demonstrated excellent oxygen-barrier performance, with oxygen permeability values of 13–16.6 × 10⁻⁶ cc·mm·m⁻²·day⁻¹·Pa⁻¹, comparable to polyethylene terephthalate and polyamide-6. Water vapor permeability remained below 2 × 10⁻³ g·mm·m⁻²·day⁻¹·Pa⁻¹, outperforming most keratin-based films reported in the literature. All films exhibited outstanding UV-blocking capability, with less than 0.4% transmittance in the 200–300 nm range. Comparative analysis revealed that solution-cast films displayed superior tensile properties and water resistance, whereas compression-molded films offered improved visual transparency. Overall, this work demonstrates that targeted control of extraction chemistry, crosslinking strategy, and processing route enables substantial performance enhancements in keratin films, advancing their potential as biobased packaging materials; however, further work is required to ensure compliance with food-contact safety regulations.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/3651907","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149048308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparation and Investigation of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Reactive Polyurethane Hot-Melt Adhesives","authors":"Javad Barzouei,&nbsp;Gholam Hossein Zohuri,&nbsp;Mohammad Nourmohammadi,&nbsp;Zahra Pourakbar","doi":"10.1155/adv/6930345","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/6930345","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Due to their perceived environmentally friendly, solvent-free nature and reaction with moisture in the air, curing when applied to the desired substrate, reactive polyurethane hot-melt adhesives (RPUHMAs) are widely used. An RPUHMA was prepared, and its physical and mechanical properties were investigated. A silica nanoparticle (0–0.6 w%) was added to improve its mechanical properties. The synthesis and structural evaluation of the RPUHMA were confirmed using the attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) technique. To investigate its physical and mechanical properties, lap shear strength, tensile strength, elongation at break, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and water contact angle were determined. Morphology of the adhesive was studied using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). Addition of the fumed silica nanoparticles (up to 0.4 w%) improved its lap shear strength (from 4.17 to 5.08 MPa), reduced its curing time (from 10 days to 7 days), reduced its water contact angle (from 85.17° to 60.24°), and slightly increased its thermal resistance (to 475°C). The behavior could be due to the uniform and favorable distribution of the nanoparticles within the polymer matrix.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/6930345","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149048306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Annealing on Mechanical Behavior of Additively Manufactured Structures: A Large-Scale Experimental Evaluation and Error-Based Conditional Multiobjective Optimization","authors":"Reza Ale Ali,&nbsp;Hamid Reza Karimi,&nbsp;Rafil M. Laftah","doi":"10.1155/adv/8259872","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/8259872","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Annealing is a heat-treatment process that enhances polymers by relieving internal stresses, increasing ductility, and modifying the microstructure. This is particularly valuable in additively manufactured structures, where layer-by-layer deposition introduces residual stresses and heterogeneities. This study investigates how annealing scenarios affect the mechanical strength of additively manufactured polylactic acid (PLA) structures with various patterns (triangle, hexagon, gyroid, grid 0°/90°, and grid ± 45°) and infill densities (25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%). In this context, the tensile and compressive behaviors were examined. To address data variability, the coefficient of variation (COV) was used as a measure of consistency, and three regression–optimization scenarios were developed. Multivariable regression models incorporating linear, quadratic, and interaction terms were fitted, achieving high predictive performance, with <i>R</i>² values up to 97% and pred<i>R</i>² exceeding 95% for strength-related responses. Energy and ductility-related parameters exhibited higher variability but showed substantial improvements in model predictability after data filtering. Multi-response optimization using desirability functions identified optimal processing conditions for the targeted performance. The global optimization scenario that simultaneously maximized strength, energy absorption, and ductility yielded an optimal configuration with 100% infill density, a gyroid pattern, and an annealing temperature of 100–180°C, yielding predicted values with a composite desirability of 0.48–0.97.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/8259872","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149047938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Thermal Stability and Thermomechanical Properties of Clay–Chitosan Ecofriendly Composites for Building Applications","authors":"Rachid Et-Tanteny,&nbsp;Mabrouk Benhamou,&nbsp;Bouchta El Amrani,&nbsp;Imad Manssouri,&nbsp;Karim El Khadiri","doi":"10.1155/adv/1629057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/1629057","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Enhancing building energy efficiency remains a critical challenge, in which high-performance thermal insulation plays a key role. In this context, this study focuses on the development and characterization of clay–chitosan composites incorporating varying chitosan loadings (4, 8, 12, 16, and 20 wt%). To this end, the thermal degradation behavior was investigated using thermogravimetric (TG) analysis and mathematically modeled to quantify mass retention as a function of temperature and polymer content. As a result, three main degradation stages—dehydration, polymer degradation, and final decomposition—were associated with specific interaction mechanisms between chitosan and the clay matrix, which in turn govern the overall thermal stability of the composites. Notably, optimal thermal stability was observed at a chitosan content of 16 wt%. To further assess their suitability for building applications, unfired bricks were fabricated in accordance with ASTM C216 specifications. Moreover, a combined experimental and modeling approach provided detailed insight into their thermal performance. In particular, the composite containing 12 wt% of chitosan was identified as the optimal compromise between insulation performance and microstructural integrity, with a thermal conductivity of 0.337 ± 0.014 W/m·K and a specific heat capacity of 0.933 ± 0.014 kJ/kg·K. Overall, these findings highlight the potential of clay–chitosan composites as sustainable and innovative materials capable of significantly improving energy efficiency in construction.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/1629057","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149047923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toward Semi-Conductive Polyethylene/Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer Blends Filled With Carbon Black: Correlation With Microstructure","authors":"Hossein Kondoli,&nbsp;Mehdi Entezam","doi":"10.1155/adv/3356381","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/3356381","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Polyethylene (PE)/ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) blends filled with carbon black (CB) is widely desired to fabricate semi-conductive systems, especially as a shielding layer that discharges electrical charges and uniforms the electric field in medium and high voltage cables. Addressing key challenges in formulating PE/EVA/CB blends influencing microstructure and thus performance, the present research comprehensively investigates the effect of CB content (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 wt.%) and blend composition on the electrical and thermo-mechanical properties. The microstructure of the blend systems was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in relation to linear viscoelastic rheological assessments. Rheological studies revealed the formation of an incomplete network between CB particles in the blend systems, where they exhibited semi-conductive electrical properties. This was observed for the 50/50 blend sample, which displayed a co-continuous morphology, with CB content in the range of 10–15 wt.%, while other blend systems differing in blend morphology or CB microstructure were either insulating or conductive. In contrast to the PE phase, the crystallinity characteristics of the EVA phase were affected by a significant amount of CB (15 wt.%). CB served as a reinforcement for the tensile mechanical properties, and this impact was somewhat more pronounced in blends with higher amounts of EVA.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/3356381","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148994223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Kinetic Analysis of Lactic Acid Release From Polylactic Acid (PLA) Films in Aqueous, Ethanolic, and Acidic Media","authors":"Kiattichai Wadaugsorn,&nbsp;Cholthicha Moyadee,&nbsp;Kunnipa Suktong,&nbsp;Amporn Sane","doi":"10.1155/adv/4188919","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/4188919","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigated the migration kinetics of lactic acid from polylactic acid (PLA) films into three food simulants—10% ethanol, 3% acetic acid, and 95% ethanol—at 20, 40, and 60°C. Lactic acid was quantified using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and migration data were fitted using Fick’s second law to estimate diffusion and partition coefficients. At 20°C, 95% ethanol exhibited the highest migration, indicating greater release of lactic acid from the PLA matrix. At elevated temperatures (40–60°C), migration increased in 10% ethanol and 3% acetic acid, with hydrolytic degradation becoming more pronounced at 60°C, particularly in the acidic simulant. In contrast, 95% ethanol showed distinct migration behavior, likely due to the combined effects of ethyl lactate formation and changes in the thermal and crystalline properties of PLA. The diffusion model showed good agreement with experimental data, describing time-dependent migration and equilibrium behavior. However, deviations at elevated temperatures in aqueous and acidic media indicated non-Fickian behavior associated with PLA degradation. All migration levels remained well below the regulatory limit of 10 mg/dm². These findings highlight the importance of environmental conditions in PLA-based packaging and provide a predictive framework for assessing migration behavior in food contact applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/4188919","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148994007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mechanical Performance Controlled by Deposition During 3D Printing of Advanced Semi-crystalline PEEK/PEI Blends: Diffusion-Limited Versus Nucleation-Limited Mechanisms","authors":"Eiméar O’Donnell,&nbsp;Frances Hasson,&nbsp;Adrian Boyd,&nbsp;Krzysztof Rodzeń","doi":"10.1155/adv/5515516","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/5515516","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates the influence of blending polyether ether ketone (PEEK) with amorphous polyetherimide (PEI) across 11 compositions to modulate crystallisation behaviour, thermal stability and mechanical performance during fused filament fabrication (FFF). Using an open-chamber printer, the effects of PEI content on crystallisation suppression, segmental diffusion and molecular mobility were systematically examined through an integrated characterisation approach, including differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and tensile testing. The findings demonstrate that high-performance additive manufacturing (AM) can be achieved via diffusion-limited mechanisms, with optimised processing conditions enabling ductile performance for the selected composition, PEEK60PEI40, which exhibited a tensile modulus of 1749.7 ± 54.8 MPa, ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 109.4 ± 3.9 MPa and strain at break of 15.3 ± 3.7%. Results from nine compositions clearly indicate that theoretical nucleation-limited deposition is not suitable for AM. Furthermore, the study highlights that optimisation of 3D-printed parts can be realised only through precise control of the top-layer temperature during printing. The temperature must facilitate the formation of a physical network of entangled polymer chains between the previously deposited layer and the newly extruded material. This process ensures strong interlayer bonding and enhances the mechanical performance of the printed part while preserving its ductility. This has been demonstrated for neat matrices and composites, and now this approach is being extended to polymer blends.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/5515516","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148943208","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Poly(amidoamine) Dendrimer Surface Functionalization for Antifouling Thin-Film Composite Forward Osmosis Membranes","authors":"Pegah Asadifard,&nbsp;Parastoo Saeedi,&nbsp;Somaye Akbari","doi":"10.1155/adv/9881459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/9881459","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Second-generation poly(amidoamine) dendrimer (PAMAM G2) 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 w/v% covalently grafted onto commercial membranes as thin-film composites (TFCs) of polyamide was used to modify the surface of commercial TFC polyamide to increase the forward osmosis (FO) performance. The attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy (increasing amide peak intensities) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) (appearance of C─N peak and increase of O/N ratio) confirmed successful grafting. Measurements of contact angle showed that there was an increase in hydrophilicity to a maximum of 1 w/v% PAMAM with a slight increase to 2 w/v% as a result of intermolecular hydrogen bonding of terminal amine groups. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and AFM results indicated that the TFC-2% PAMAM membrane had more smoother surfaces and a much lower roughness (<i>R</i>_a had reduced to 40.9 nm). The TFC-2% PAMAM membrane demonstrated the best balance between water flux (6.5 + 0.8 LMH versus 5.5 + 0.9 LMH with pristine TFC for draw and feed respectively) and reverse salt flux (0.33 + 0.3 gMH versus 0.051 + 0.08 g/L), as well as in the case of FO test with a draw solution of 1 M sodium chloride (NaCl) and deionized (DI) water feed. Reverse osmosis (RO) mode intrinsic property measurements demonstrated that the modified membrane had a higher salt rejection (99.12% vs. 98.22) and a lower B/A ratio (0.187 vs. 0.381 bar) and lower dilutive internal concentration polarization (ICP; <i>K</i> = 0.237 vs. 0.323 LMH⁻¹). The test of antifouling using 200 mg/L bovine serum albumin (BSA) showed better fouling resistance where the flux recovery ratio (FRR) improved to 83.6% (pristine) and 90.7% (TFC-2% PAMAM) due to increased surface hydrophilicity and smoothness which developed a strong hydration layer. The findings indicate that surface grafting using 2 w/v% PAMAM G2 is an easy yet very useful method to enhance the ability to enhance water flux, salt rejection, and antifouling characteristics of TFC membranes when used in the FO desalination and reuse of water processes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/9881459","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148942769","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Starch-Based Biofilms From Manihot esculenta Reinforced With Rhecktophyllum camerunense (RC) Fibers: Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Characterization","authors":"Jonas Peequeur Essome Mbang,&nbsp;Pierre Marcel Anicet Noah,&nbsp;Laurent Libog,&nbsp;Michel Mbere Taoga,&nbsp;Anne-Marie Ndzie Bidima II,&nbsp;Fabien Betene Ebanda","doi":"10.1155/adv/7444627","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/adv/7444627","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The use of natural resources for the production of biodegradable packaging is currently the focus of extensive scientific research aimed at providing a sustainable alternative to petrochemical-derived plastics. In this context, this study investigates a biocomposite film using <i>Manihot esculenta</i> starch (MS) as the matrix, reinforced with <i>Rhecktophyllum camerunense</i> (RC) fibers. The RC fibers were extracted via stagnant water retting for 12 days. The composites were fabricated using the solution casting method, with MS as the matrix, glycerol as the plasticizer, and RC fibers (mesh size ≤ 0.30 mm) as reinforcement. Three fiber content levels were studied (3, 6, and 9 wt% relative to the dry starch weight). The glycerol-to-starch and water-to-starch mass ratios were set at 30 wt% and 2000 wt%, respectively. The composites’ physical, chemical, and mechanical properties were characterized according to standardized protocols. The results revealed comparable chemical structures across all formulations. Notably, the composite containing 3 wt% RC fibers (ARC3) demonstrated optimal strength and flexibility, with a tensile strength of 19.99 MPa, a Young’s modulus of 395.25 MPa, and an elongation at break of 47%, making it the most balanced in terms of mechanical performance. Consequently, the ARC3 formulation is recommended for biodegradable packaging applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7372,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Polymer Technology","volume":"2026 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2026-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1155/adv/7444627","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148942736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}