Polymer International

Papers
(The median citation count of Polymer International is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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Achieving bottle‐grade poly(ethylene terephthalate)‐like properties from blends of bottle‐grade and thermoform‐grade poly(ethylene terephthalate)111
Overview of the challenges and current solutions in organic and hybrid coatings for historical monuments and architecture96
Performance of novolac resin‐ and resole resin‐based carbon/carbon composites in relation to their fabrication conditions59
Asking our early career researchers to envision the future58
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Itaconic‐acid‐based superabsorbent polymer with high gel strength and biocompatibility52
Development of a freshness indicator packaging system using cold atmospheric plasma on LLDPEPVA with Laponite–anthocyanin biohybrid46
Fabrication and characterization of human finger ridge‐inspired soft elastomeric pressure sensor with liquid metal‐embedded microchannels42
Electrochemical behavior of non‐functionalized and sulfonated melanins at different pH values41
A highly stretchable and conductive polydimethylsiloxane/nickel‐coated graphite composite prepared by a facile sedimentation method by adjusting interface effects39
Super‐ductile and stiff PBAT/PLA biodegradable composites balanced with random PMMA‐co‐GMA copolymer as compatibilizer35
Nurturing inclusivity: removing obstacles and valuing perspectives34
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Self‐assembly of triblock copolymers in the slits of neutral plates to form porous membranes and the pore size distribution: dissipative particle dynamics simulation33
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Hypervalent iodine‐based initiators and efficient chain transfer agents for the synthesis of branched polymers from crosslinkers26
Synthesis and characterization of tough colorless poly(amide‐imide)s containing cyclohexanedicarbonyl chloride with different trans:cis ratios26
Fabrication of air‐conditioning tussah silk with capric–stearic eutectic mixture for effective energy storage and thermal‐regulatory applications23
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Investigations of the improved performances of silicone rubber in the presence of black titanium22
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Highly rigid and functional poly(benzimidazole sulfone)s from 5,6‐dimethoxy‐1,3‐dihydro‐2H‐benzo[d]imidazol‐2‐one monomer21
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Exploring the effect ofTiO2and ionic liquid on the dielectric properties of polyurethane and polyaniline blend nanocomposites20
Enhancement in the impact and torsional properties of 3D‐printed biocompatible poly(lactic acid) locking bone plates: sustainable integration into healthcare applications20
Enhanced adhesion and electrochemical performance of Si anodes with gum arabic grafted poly(acrylic acid) as a water‐soluble binder20
Mass spectrometry approaches to natural and synthetic melanin characterization20
Cationic bottlebrush brush polymers via sequential SI‐ROMP and SI‐ARGET‐ATRP20
Behavior of melt electrospinning/blowing for polypropylene fiber fabrication19
A selectivity‐enhanced colloidal crystal array for ribavirin sensing based on the synergistic effect of covalent and non‐covalent interactions19
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Synthesis, characterization and application of soluble fully conjugated polyazomethine from di‐ or trifunctional monomers19
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Plastic glut down a microbial gut17
N‐type silk fibroin/TiO2 nanocomposite transparent films: electrical and optical properties16
Investigation of initiator metal efficiency in the ring‐opening polymerization of lactones: an experimental and computational study16
Preparation and anticorrosion performance of nano polyaniline/polyurethane interpenetrating network composite coating15
Trans‐1,4‐stereospecific copolymerization of isoprene and butadiene catalyzed by TiCl4/MgCl2 Ziegler–Natta catalyst: III Effect of alkylal15
Tailoring high mechanical performances of self‐healable poly(vinyl alcohol)‐based elastomers via judicious grafting of side chains15
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Intelligent gels – artificial soft tissue for the next era14
Achieving performance‐advantaged polydicyclopentadiene via sequential ring‐opening metathesis polymerization and radical reaction14
Designing supramolecular polymers with nucleation and growth processes14
The effect of hybrid thermal fillers on thermal conductivity of carbon fiber reinforced polybutylene terephthalate composites13
Detailed analysis of termination kinetics in radical polymerization13
Biocompatible hydrogels comprised of collagen, chitosan and polyurethane with potential applications for wound healing and controlled drug release13
Preparation and properties of PC/PCTG blends with excellent optical properties and solvent resistance13
Core–shell electrospun fiber architecture used as a nanoreactor to synthesize conjugated polymers13
Crosslinked network solid polymer electrolyte with self‐healing ability and high stability for lithium metal battery13
Calcium hydroxyapatite powders functionalized with xanthan gum and pectin biopolymers: synthesis, characterization and adsorption efficiency toward methylene blue12
Novel biocomposite from polyamide 11 and jute fibres: the significance of fibre modification with SiO2 nanoparticles12
Tribological and mechanical endowments of polyoxymethylene by liquid‐phase exfoliated graphene nanofiller12
Recent advances of silk‐fibroin‐based hydrogel in the field of antibacterial application12
Fe(II)ion‐imprinted copolymer gels − smart materials for Fe(II)/Fe(III) speciation in surface waters12
Synthesis of castor oil‐based polyols applicable in acrylated polyurethane coating with improved mechanical properties11
Self‐assembly of surfactin‐like polymer in solution by the dissipative particle dynamics method11
An investigation of the microstructure and tribological behavior of polyether ether ketone composites fabricated by extrusion‐based additive manufacturing11
Non‐destructive modification of cellulose‐based fabrics in aqueous phase for flame‐retardant epoxy composite11
Porous polyamide 6/carbon black composite as an effective electromagnetic interference shield11
What does the seawater desalination industry need from polymer scientists?11
Special Issue: Enabling Research in Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging11
Fabrication of polylactide composites with silver nanoparticles by sputtering deposition and their antimicrobial and antiviral applications11
Preparation of biodegradable poly(lactic acid)/poly[(butylene diglycolate)‐co‐furandicarboxylate] blends with excellent toughness and gas barrier performance10
Synthesis, structural, optical and electrical characterization of Y2O3/poly(ethylene glycol)–poly(vinyl chloride) based nanocomposite solid polymer electrol10
A machine learning approach for the design of hyperbranched polymeric dispersing agents based on aliphatic polyesters for radiation‐curable inks10
Development of temperature‐responsive polymeric gels with physical crosslinking due to intermolecular ???????? interactions10
Recent progress of elastomer–silica nanocomposites toward green tires: simulation and experiment10
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Influence of crosslinker on the properties of terpene‐based poly(high internal phase emulsion)s9
Multifunctional hydrogels for sustainable energy and environment9
Crosslinked electrospun composite membranes of poly(vinyl alcohol) and poly(vinyl chloride): tunable mechanical properties, porosity and performance9
Computationally aided design of single‐ion‐conducting block copolymer electrolytes to boost lithium‐ion conductivity9
Study on the mechanical and thermal properties of aramid fibre reinforced with sawdust particulates in an epoxy matrix composite: a novel material for structural applications9
Local analysis of crystalline phases and properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) electrospun composites with BaTiO3 nanorods9
Functionalized carbon nanotube and carbon nanodot modified multiblock poly(arylene ether ketone sulfone) copolymer as proton exchange composite membranes for fuel cell applications9
Investigations of flexible cycloalkyl substituents on pyridine‐imine based nickel(II)‐ and palladium(II)‐catalyzed ethylene oligomerization9
Incorporation of garlic (Allium sativum) essential oil into cellulose acetate films: effect on the preservation of sliced cooked ham9
Synthesis, properties and applications of well‐designed hybrid polymers based on polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane9
Tuning of PEDOT:PSS synthesis via multiple doping for enhanced electrical conductivity9
Vinyl‐functionalized polyborosiloxane for improving mechanical and flame‐retardancy performances of silicone rubber foam composites9
Glycerol‐modified poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(ethylene glycol) self‐healing hydrogel for artificial cartilage9
Synthetic copolymers with natural product side‐chain pendents9
Immiscible PHB/PBS and PHB/PBSA blends: morphology, phase composition and modelling of elastic modulus9
Conjugated microporous polymers for task‐specific photocatalysis8
Photothermal superhydrophobic anti‐icing coatings based on modified polypyrrole for cement concrete8
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Fabrication and surface characterization of a novel approach for membrane electrode assembly using Nafion/PPy electrochemically coated with copper, nickel and silver8
Mono‐filler and bi‐filler composites based on thermoplastic polyurethane, carbon fibers and carbon nanotubes with improved physicomechanical and engineering properties8
Improvement of the acoustic and mechanical properties of sponge ethylene propylene diene rubber/carbon nanotube composites crosslinked by subsequent sulfur and electron beam irradiation8
Effect of sodium 2‐acrylamido‐2‐methylpropanesulfonate on the structure and properties of thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol copolymers8
Functional surfaces by plasma grafting of itaconic acid onto polypropylene mesh: synthesis and structural investigations8
Insights into electrospun polymeric nanofiber mats: an innovative dressing for wound healing applications8
Modified guaiacol‐based benzoxazines for optical, aggregation‐induced emission and corrosion‐resistant coating applications8
Current advances in polyurethane biodegradation8
Polyurethane‐layered double hydroxide nanocomposite foam: in situ synthesis by reaction injection molding and characterization8
Synthesis and comparison of cationic polymers for structural effects of backbones and grafted side chains on their DNA transfection for efficient gene delivery8
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New insights into transreaction mechanism between poly (ethylene terephthalate) and bisphenol A polycarbonate in melt8
Living and controlled reversible‐activation polymerization (RAP) on the way to reversible‐deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP)8
Thermo‐mechanical properties of epoxy composites filled with inorganic particulate fillers for robust solder mask application7
Methods and challenges in the detection of microplastics and nanoplastics: a mini‐review7
Reactive melt‐grafting of maleic anhydride onto olefin block copolymer toward high‐performance polar polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer7
Designing acrylic latexes for pressure‐sensitive adhesives: a review7
Poly(lactic acid) synthesized from non‐food biomass feedstocks with tin‐loaded ZA molecular sieve catalysts by direct melt polycondensation7
Preparation and evaluation of various formulation effects of the second emulsion on the shape and release profile of propranolol HCl from ethyl cellulose microparticle blends7
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Poly(2‐oxazoline)s: a comprehensive overview of polymer structures and their physical properties—an update7
A review on sustainable properties of plant fiber‐reinforced polymer composites: characteristics and properties7
Preparation of porous PTFE/C composite foam and its application in gravity‐driven oil–water separation7
Bioplastic: an eco‐friendly alternative to non‐biodegradable plastic7
Influence of biochar and carbon black on natural rubber mixture properties7
Polyurethane foam materials and their industrial applications7
Inorganic–organic polymer networks derived from a cyclic siloxane tetrafunctional glycidyl ether resin7
Bilobalide molecularly imprinted polymers prepared using MWCNTs/ZIF‐67 composite as supporter for solid‐phase extraction of bilobalide from real samples7
Highly heat‐resistant branched silicon‐containing arylacetylene resins with low curing temperature7
Polymer‐based neuromorphic devices: resistive switches and organic electrochemical transistors6
Influence of CeO2as dispersoid in blend poly(styrene‐co‐methylmethacrylate) as electrolyte for lithium‐ion battery6
Comprehensive performance of polycarbonate films doped with Tb(III) and Eu(III) complexes6
The effect of nanoclay filler addition on the foaming and mechanical properties of polypropylene6
The aggregation behavior and structure of blends of κ‐carrageenan and ε‐polylysine hydrochloride6
Fabrication and characterization of PZT/PVDF composite films for force sensor applications6
Characterization and study of the vulcanization characteristics of ultra‐cold‐resistant reactive chlorinated acrylic rubber prepared by emulsion polymerization6
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Influence of volatile solvents and mixing ratios of binary solvent systems on morphology and performance of electrospun poly(vinylidene fluoride) nanofibers6
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Use of a Luffa cylindrica/polypyrrole composite for removing dyes from aqueous media6
Dynamics and morphology of self‐assembly behavior of polymer‐grafted nanoparticles: a dissipative particle dynamics simulation study6
Imidazolium zwitterion‐based protic ionic liquids: from monomers to polymer membranes6
Construction of nanoaggregates from amphiphilic supramolecules containing barbiturate and Hamilton wedge units6
Predicting the glass transition temperature and solubility parameter between rubber/silica and rubber/resins via all‐atom molecular dynamics simulation6
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Designing of molecularly imprinted polymer with carboxylic acid functionality for chiral separation of (±)‐3,4‐methylenedioxymethamphetamine6
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Review: Syntheses of poly(lactic acid)s and their block copolymers for drug delivery applications5
Reinforcing behavior of reclaimed rubber filled natural rubber composites5
Influence of synthesis conditions and raw materials on the properties of N‐chlorosulfonamides immobilized on granular styrene–divinylbenzene polymer carriers5
Assessment of chitosan:gum tragacanth cryogels for tissue engineering applications5
MXene–CF synergy to improve tribological properties of epoxy resin/carboxyl‐terminated butadiene acrylonitrile5
Experimental study on the mechanical evolution for waste tire rubber powder‐modified asphalt and its mixture considering the temperature characteristics in seasonal freezing regions5
A mini‐review of microstructural control during composite fiber spinning5
Optimization of physical and mechanical properties of PC/ABS/PMMA blends by mixture design approach5
Modification of eggshell membrane to impart biospecific properties5
Mussel‐inspired polymer materials derived from nonphytogenic and phytogenic catechol derivatives and their applications5
Preparation of polyhydroxyalkanoate nanocomposites for biomedical applications5
Diverse reactivity of maleimides in polymer science and beyond5
Special issue: PAEKing ahead into the 21st century5
Utilisation of nanocellulose from cassava peels in polymer electrolyte membrane fabrication5
Research on stick–slip behavior and tribological properties of ethylene–propylene diene monomer under various wear velocity conditions5
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Molecularly imprinted two‐dimensional photonic crystal hydrogel sensor for the detection of gatifloxacin5
Preparation of a starch derivative bearing chloroaniline groups and the evaluation of its hemolytic, cytotoxic and antibacterial activities5
In situ alkali‐free growth of octahedral Ag2O nanoparticles by bacterial cellulose for efficient antibacterial application5
Fine‐tuning in‐plane interdomain spacing of polystyrene‐b‐poly(ethene‐co‐butadiene)‐b‐polystyrene triblock copolymer adding monodisperse polystyrene5
It's not just a phase: shaping the future of 3D photoprinted polymers with polymerization‐induced phase separation5
Biodegradable polymer films: processability, technological properties and their viability for flexible packaging applications5
Design, characterization and evaluation of homogeneous oxidized sodium alginate/polyacrylamide–gelatin composite hydrogels constructed via interpenetrating network technology5
Fabrication of electroactive poly(γ‐glutamic acid) coating for improving corrosion resistance and cytocompatibility of magnesium alloy5
Sustainable biomaterials for tissue engineering: electrospun polycaprolactone fibers enriched with freshwater snail calcium carbonate and waste human hair keratin4
Triazine‐based mesoporous organic polymers as palladium supports: physicochemical properties, porosity and catalytic performance in Suzuki coupling reaction4
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Well‐dispersed poly(ether‐ether‐ketone)/multi‐walled carbon nanotube nanocomposites prepared via a simple solution mixing approach4
Photo‐mediated metal‐free atom transfer radical polymerization: recent advances in organocatalysts and perfection towards polymer synthesis4
Study on mechanical, thermal and morphology behaviour of sisal/bentonite nanoclay reinforced cardanol biopolymer composites4
Basic physicochemical processes governing self‐healable polymers4
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A new route to produce chitosan derivatives: nucleophilic vinylic substitution with ethoxymethylenemalononitrile4
The role of alkoxysilanes in propylene polymerization catalysis. A study of model Ti(Oi‐C3H7)4‐Al(C2H5)24
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Silicone‐containing polyurea elastomer possessing main‐chain boron–oxygen bonds with delayed stress relaxation and improved adhesive properties4
Self‐assembly of side‐chain liquid crystalline block copolymers to anisotropic polymeric nanoparticles4
Facile preparation and characterization of low‐gloss waterborne polyurethane coatings using amine‐based chain extenders4
In situ‐induced epiphytic crystallization of MC PA6 by self‐assembled nucleator and reinforcing effect4
UV–thermal‐cured cycloaliphatic epoxy composites with enhanced mechanical properties via Ca2+‐modified nanocrystalline cellulose4
A thermoplastic polyurethane/rare earth composite film with adjustable fluorescence colors and optimal low‐temperature flexibility4
Approaching new biomaterials: copolymerization characteristics of vinyl esters with norbornenes, allyl esters and allyl ethers4
Special issue: polymer science and engineering of elastomers stretching elastomers to their limits4
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Transport of penetrants in polymeric materials4
P/N/Si‐containing synergistic flame retardants endowing lignin‐based epoxy resin with good flame retardancy, mechanical properties and heat resistance4
Investigate Performance of ATGF nanocomposite based on guar gum polymer for adsorption of Congo Red dye and alpha lipoic acid drug from wastewater: study kinetics and simulation4
Improved electrical actuation and dielectric strength of rubber composites with polydopamine noncovalent and silane covalent modification of carbon nanotube4
A close look at polymer degree of crystallinity versus polymer crystalline quality4
Improved toughening diamine‐based polybenzoxazines constructed by controllable curing in polyhexahydrotriazine interpenetrating polymer networks4
Thermal stability and non‐isothermal kinetics of poly(ethyl cyanoacrylate) nanofibers4
Special issue: self‐assembly and bioapplications4
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Formation and reinforcing effect of epitaxial oriented crystallization of polyethylene induced by self‐assembly nucleating agent under stress4
Improvement of the self‐assembly of low χABA triblock copolymers with the addition of an ionic liquid3
Tri‐layered alginate/poly(????‐caprolactone) electrospun scaffold for cardiac tissue engineering3
Enhancing flame retardancy of poly(lactic acid) with a novel fully biobased flame retardant synthesized from phytic acid and cytosine3
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Designing magnetic catalysts based on gold nanoparticles supported by ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid functionalized amino‐modified poly(N‐isopropyl acrylamide) for reduction of nit3
Experimental evaluation of physicomechanical, tribological and optimality circumstances for Corchorus olitorius particle‐based composites3
Impact of silanization on the characterization of Corchorus olitorius particle‐based composites for sustainable applications3
Nurturing a global choir of perspective3
Improving the interface of carbon‐fibre‐reinforced poly(ether‐ether‐ketone) composites with fibre surface coating: a review3
Synthesis and testing of latex properties of copolymers of ethyl or butyl acrylate with methyl or butyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid3
Alkene polymerization reactions with catalysts based on acetylacetonate complexes of vanadium and titanium: effect of cocatalyst3
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Special issue: polymers for defense3
Silk fibroin/chitosan hydrogel with antibacterial, hemostatic and sustained drug‐release activities3
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Improving processability and mechanical properties of epoxy resins with biobased flame retardants3
In situ reaction of modified cellulose nanocrystals in shape memory polyacrylamide/gelatin composite hydrogel with enhanced performance3
Design and preparation of polytetrafluoroethylene/carbon (PTFE/C) composite membrane‐equivalent foam for gravity‐driven emulsion separation3
Synthesis and characterization of novel electrospun nanofibers based on taro starch: influence of solvent and isolation agent on morphology and diameter3
Additive manufacturing of high‐performance engineering polymers: present and future3
Layer‐by‐layer preparation of electromagnetic NH2‐SiO2/polypyrrole/Ni nanocomposites, characterization and their electrochemical properties3
Polyaryletherketone in energy conversion and storage devices – a highly tailorable material with versatile properties3
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Preparation and aggregate structure of polyacrylonitrile and microcrystalline cellulose hygroscopic thermal composite fibers3
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Epoxidized natural rubber‐graft‐acrylonitrile (ENR‐g‐ACN)‐based solid polymer electrolytes for energy storage application3
Crosslinking effects on high‐oleic soybean oil‐based anionic polyurethane dispersions3
Tunable electrical resistance of polyaniline and its correlation to morphological properties and surface functional groups3
Degradation of silicone‐based materials as a driving force for recyclability3
Maleimide‐styrene‐butadiene terpolymers: acrylonitrile‐butadiene‐styrene inspired photopolymers for additive manufacturing3
Anti‐tumoural activity of 3D printed fluorohydroxyapatite–polylactic acid scaffolds combined with graphene oxide and doxorubicin3
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A simple route to prepare supramolecular block copolymers using telechelic polystyrene/polydimethylsiloxane pairs3
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Wet chemical synthesis of nanohydroxyapatite within poly(sodium sulfonated butylene fumarate‐co‐acrylic acid) as bone scaffold: effects of sulfonate and carboxylic acid groups2
Post‐consumer recycled high density polyethylene/polypropylene blend with improved overall performance through modification by impact polypropylene copolymer: morphology, properties and fracture resis2
Miscibility, crystallization and mechanical properties of poly[(3‐hydroxybutyrate)‐co‐(4‐hydroxyvalerate)]/poly(propylene carbonate)/poly(vinyl acetate) ternary blends2
Low‐fuel‐permeation thermoplastic vulcanizates prepared from mutually miscible fluoroelastomer and poly(vinylidene fluoride–hexafluoropropylene)2
Regenerated cellulose fabricated from oil palm biomass integrated with bismuth ferrite for methyl orange degradation2
Iron tailings/ammonium polyphosphate system in rigid polyurethane foam composites to enhance fire safety: a novel strategy for utilization of metallurgical solid waste2
Temperature effect on tension formation in styrene–divinylbenzene copolymers2
Reinventing the wheel: the importance of knowing the literature2
Thermal decomposition analysis and combustion mechanism investigation of biomass‐based polyurethane2
Poly(ether ketone ketone)/hollow silica filler substrates and application for sixth generation communication2
Investigating the relationship between natural frequency and residual strength and stiffness of cross‐ply laminate under cyclic loading2
Synthesis and electrical characterization of poly[(linoleic acid)‐g‐(styrene)‐g‐(ε‐caprolactone)] graft copolymers as gate insulator for OFET devices2
Green polymer‐based materials as promising therapeutical agents for non‐communicable diseases2
A citric acid/cysteine based bioadditive for plasticization and enhancing UV shielding of poly(vinyl chloride)2
A ternary biocomposite based on modified fish scale collagen and ginsenoside Rb1: preparation, properties and bioactivities2
Preparation, characterization and pork preservation of antibacterial chitosan composite film based on ethyl p‐methoxycinnamate isolated from Kaempferia galanga L.2
Amidinothiourea‐linked covalent organic framework for the adsorption of heavy metal ions2
Synthesis of a silicon‐containing cyclotriphosphazene derivative for flame‐retardant modification of epoxy resin2
Special issue: visionary polymer research for a better world. The professor R.G. ‘Dick’ Jones commemorative issue2
Reaction‐induced morphology control in block copolymers2
Synthesis and photoluminescence properties of fluorine‐containing poly(phenylene vinylene) bearing hexafluorocyclopentene‐fused phenanthrene unit2
3D printing of hybrid solid–liquid structures2
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