About the Journal
Journal of Polymer Materials is published quarterly (4 issues per year), which covers broadly most of the important and fundamental areas of Polymer Science and Technology. It reports reviews on current topics and original research results on synthesis of monomers and polymers, polymer analysis, characterization and testing, properties of polymers, structure-property relation, polymer processing and fabrication, and polymer applications. Research and development activities on functional polymers, polymer blends and alloys, composites and nanocomposites, paints and surface coatings, rubbers and elastomeric materials, and adhesives are also published.
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Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE): 2023 Impact Factor 0.3; EBSCO; ProQuest; Genamics (JournalSeek); Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS); National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS); Indian Citation Index.
Starting from 2024, Journal of Polymer Materials (JPM) has been published by Tech Science Press.
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Extraction and Detailed Physico-Chemical Characterization of Lignocellulosic Fibers Derived from Lonchocarpus cyanescens
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.2, pp. 55-68, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.055397
Abstract The present study focused on extraction of Lonchocarpus cyanescens (L. cyanescens) fiber (LCF) and the physico-chemical properties of the obtained fiber. The fiber was extracted by manual and traditional rating methods, treated with sodium hydroxide, and characterized to determine its performance properties. The chemical composition of cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin was determined according to the acid detergent, neutral detergent, and Klason methods, respectively. The results show significant quantities of cellulose (33%), hemicellulose (30%), and lignin (24%) in the studied fibers. LCF exhibited a porous multicellular and poly lamellate network structure (FE-SEM) with a crystallinity index of 56.5%. More >
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Synthesis and Characterization of CMC-Wrapped ZnONPs at Different Calcination Temperatures for Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye under Sunlight
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.2, pp. 69-86, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.052695
Abstract This study aims to synthesize, characterize, and evaluate the photocatalytic efficiency of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) wrapped ZnONPs for the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under sunlight and also focuses on the effect of varying calcination temperatures on crystallite size of the synthesized ZnONPs@CMC. It focuses on developing biopolymer (CMC) wrapped ZnO nanoparticles (ZnONPs@CMC) at different calcination temperatures. ZnONPs@CMC are synthesized using zinc acetate dihydrate as a precursor under alkaline conditions, followed by adding capping agent CMC at various calcination temperatures ranging from 250°C to 650°C. The nanomaterials are characterized by UV-Vis, FTIR, and powder… More >
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Synthesis and Characterization of Photothermal Responded Chitosan/Nanodiamond-Based Composite Beads with Enhanced Control Release Properties
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.2, pp. 87-103, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.054660
Abstract In this research, we developed a novel photo-stimulation-responsive composite sphere with a semi-interpenetrating polymer network (semi-IPN) structure, synthesized via an alkali gel method, to enhance the efficiency of agrochemicals. Chitosan (CS) serves as the structural matrix and protective shell, with a loading capacity for the plant growth hormone indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) of up to 41.73 μg/mg, effectively controlling the abrupt release of auxin. The incorporation of photothermal detonation nanodiamond (DND) and the photosensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAm) endows the spheres with the ability to respond to light and temperature stimuli, achieving intelligent control over IBA release. Characterization… More >
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Investigation of the Damping Abilities of Sheep Wool Reinforced Expanded Polystyrene Core Layer Composites at Different Energies
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.1, pp. 1-14, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.052279
Abstract In this study, natural fiber reinforced polymer foam core layered composites were produced for the automotive industry. Sheep wool was used as natural fiber. Polymer foam with a single layer XPS foam structure was used as the core material. XPS foams and fibers are bonded to the upper and lower sides of the foams with the help of resin. Samples were produced with one and two layers on both sides, with a total of two and four layers. Production was carried out using the vacuum bagging method using the manual laying method. After the production More >
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Rheological Investigation on a Polypropylene/Low Density Polyethylene Blending Melt
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.1, pp. 45-54, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.053021
Abstract Polymer blending with co-continuous morphology has garnered the interest of many researchers, but corresponding rheological models are rarely presented. In this study, the dynamic rheological behavior of a blend of polypropylene (PP) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in the ratio of 50/50 wt% is investigated, and a rheological model suggested by Yu et al. is used to fit the dynamic modulus. The rheological measurement shows that at low frequency, pure PP has higher complex viscosity and dynamic modulus than LDPE. SEM images reveal that the morphology among the 40/60 and 60/40 blends is non-dispersive. The fitting… More >
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Mini Review on PEDOT:PSS as a Conducting Material in Energy Harvesting and Storage Devices Applications
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.1-2, pp. 1-17, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.1-2.1
Abstract Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate (PEDOT:PSS), one of the conducting
polymers, is widely used as a conducting material in various applications. PEDOT:PSS
possesses high electrical conductivity, optical transparency in visible light range, good chemical
and physical stability in ambient state, etc. Furthermore, PEDOT:PSS offers the advantages of
flexibility and possibility of solution-based process, which makes it suitable for use in flexible
electronic devices. In this mini review, the applications of PEDOT:PSS as a conductive parts in
energy harvesting and storage technologies are discussed and summarized. More >
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Enhanced Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Styrene Butadiene Rubber Nanocomposites with Graphene Platelet Nano-powder
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 141-156, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.2
Abstract Nanocomposites are very important materials because it imparts superior properties than other
composites with low level of filler loading. Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is a non-polar rubber
which acts as an insulator and has low electrical conductivity. Graphene platelet nano-powder
from 0.1 to 1.25 phr level is incorporated into SBR rubber in order to improve the electrical
properties. Comparative studies on electrical and mechanical properties of styrene butadiene
rubber with graphene platelet nano-powder (GPN) by varying the filler content are made. The
incorporation of Graphene platelet nano-powder increases the electrical conductivity in styrene
butadiene rubber. More >
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Mathematical Modelling and Simulations of Active Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 125-139, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.1
Abstract A one dimensional isothermal model is proposed by modelling the kinetics of methanol transport
at anode flow channel (AFC), membrane and cathode catalyst layer of direct methanol fuel cell
(DMFC). Analytical model is proposed to predict methanol cross-over rate through the electrolyte
membrane and cell performance. The model presented in this paper considered methanol diffusion
and electrochemical oxidation at the anode and cathode channels. The analytical solution of
the proposed model was simulated in a MATLAB environment to obtain the polarization curve
and leakage current. The effect of methanol concentration on cell voltage and leakage More >
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Optimizing Hybrid Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Bars Design: A Machine Learning Approach
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.41, No.1, pp. 15-44, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2024.053859
Abstract Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars are gaining popularity as an alternative to steel reinforcement due to their advantages such as corrosion resistance and high strength-to-weight ratio. However, FRP has a lower modulus of elasticity compared to steel. Therefore, special attention is required in structural design to address deflection related issues and ensure ductile failure. This research explores the use of machine learning algorithms such as gene expression programming (GEP) to develop a simple and effective equation for predicting the elastic modulus of hybrid fiber-reinforced polymer (HFPR) bars. A comprehensive database of 125 experimental results of HFPR… More >
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Chitosan/PVA Films and Silver Nanoparticle Impregnated Nanofibrous Dressings for Evaluation of their Wound Healing Efficacy in Wistar Albino Rat Model
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 285-303, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.10
Abstract The exoskeleton of marine shrimp contains a natural, biocompatible polymer chitin, which is
dumped as a waste. The study proposes the sustainable single-pot-extraction of chitosan from
the waste and its use in the fabrication of wound-dressings, and thus leverage its piezoelectric,
antioxidant, hypoglycaemic and medicinal properties in wound-healing. The Fourier transform
infrared spectrum revealed that marine chitosan contains functional groups with N-O, O-H, and
CO stretching. Scanning electron micrographs demonstrated the spherical and mesoporous
structures of the extracted chitosan. X-ray diffraction analysis showed a semi-crystalline phase
of chitosan particles with a mean size of 28.9… More >
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Investigation of Polypyrrole and Polypyrrolepolyethyleneimine as Adsorbents for Methyl Orange Dye Adsorption
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 165-189, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.4
Abstract The present study has explored the adsorption properties of polypyrrole-based adsorbents
(polypyrrole and polypyrrole-polyethyleneimine composite) as novel conducting polymers in
adsorbing methyl orange (MO) (an anionic dye) effectively from aqueous solution. The adsorption
characteristics of the prepared polymer-based adsorbents were characterized by BET, FTIR,
FESEM, and XRD methods. The effectiveness of PPy-based adsorbents for MO dye adsorption
was examined using the batch adsorption method. Different parameters were changed during
the adsorption process, including contact time, solution pH, and adsorbent dosage. The highest
BET surface area of the PPy-PEI composite was found to be 11.85 m2
/g,… More >
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Application of Machine Learning For Prediction Dental Material Wear
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 305-316, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.11
Abstract Resin composites are commonly applied as the material for dental restoration. Wear of these
materials is a major issue. In this study specimens made of dental composite materials were
subjected to an in-vitro test in a pin-on-disc tribometer. Four different dental composite materials
applied in the experiment were soaked in a solution of chewing tobacco for certain days before
being removed and put through a wear test. Subsequently, four different machine learning (ML)
algorithms (AdaBoost, CatBoost, Gradient Boosting, Random Forest) were implemented for
developing models for the prediction of wear of dental materials. AdaBoost, CatBoost, More >
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REVIEW
A Review on Auxetic Polymeric Materials: Synthetic Methodology, Characterization and their Applications
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.40, No.3-4, pp. 227-269, 2023, DOI:10.32381/JPM.2023.40.3-4.8
Abstract Over the last three decades, there has been considerable interest in the captivating mechanical
properties displayed by auxetic materials, highlighting the advantages stemming from their
distinct negative Poisson's ratio. The negative Poisson's ratio observed in auxetic polymeric
materials is a result of the distinctive geometries of their unit cells. These unit cells, encompassing
structures such as chiral, re-entrant, and rotating rigid configurations, are carefully engineered
to collectively generate the desired auxetic behaviour. This comprehensive review article explores
the field of auxetic polymeric materials, offering a detailed exploration of their geometries,
fabrication methods, mechanical properties, and More >
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