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Lihao Liu¹, Yiting Huang¹, Dong Wang², Zhongze Gu^1,3,*, Xiaojiang Liu^1,3,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.088046 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: From Bioelectronics to Robotics: Functional Polymeric Materials for Future Interfaces)
Abstract Porous polymers are critical engineering materials whose internal voids endow them with low density, mechanical compliance, and large specific surface areas, making them indispensable for high-performance applications like tissue scaffolds, separation membranes, and energy-absorbing structures. However, conventional pore-forming strategies rely on stochastic mechanisms, failing to achieve continuous porosity gradients or customized geometries. While three-dimensional (3D) printing overcomes these limitations by encoding design-driven macropores, it remains fundamentally constrained by hardware resolution, making the fabrication of submicron features or hierarchical architectures challenging when used alone. To overcome these barriers, hybrid strategies combining 3D printing with physicochemical pore-forming More >

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Jianrui Wang¹, Mahshab Sheraz¹, Rui Wang^1,*, Martin Pipíška², Vladimír Frišták²
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.084908 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Ion- and Molecular-Imprinted Polymers: Design, Fabrication and Functional Applications)
Abstract The selective recovery of lithium and uranium from seawater has attracted growing attention due to their strategic importance in energy storage (lithium) and nuclear power (uranium), as well as the vast yet underutilized marine reserves of these elements. However, their extraction remains highly challenging because of their ultra-low concentrations, the overwhelming abundance of competing ions, and the complexity of seawater chemistry. In this context, ion-imprinted polymers (IIPs) and ion-imprinted hydrogels (IIHs) have emerged as promising platforms owing to their target-specific recognition sites, tunable structures, and potential for selective adsorption in complex aqueous systems. This review… More >

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Nurul Afifah Mohd Kamal Rufadzil¹, Siti Nor Syairah Anis², Sevakumaran Vigneswari^1,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.079186 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Development and Application of Biodegradable Plastics)
Abstract The increasing prevalence of plastic pollution demands strategies for sustainable biodegradable plastic production. Marine bacteria can be found on all continents able to survive in a variety of salinity levels and may be used to biosynthesis polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), which can serve as a bioplastic substitute for conventional petroleum-based plastics. This paper presents a literature review and case study examining marine PHAs-producing microorganisms in the context of a circular bioeconomy and waste management. More specifically, it examines the marine PHA-producing bacteria's ability to utilise varying and renewable carbon substrates for PHA biosynthesis. From prior research studies, More >

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Md Arifuzzaman^1,*, Mohammod Hafizur Rahman², Sayeed Rushd³, Mohammad Anwar Parvez³, Mohammad Rakib Hasan⁴, Md Enamul Hoque⁵
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.089953 - 24 September 2026
Abstract Advanced multifunctional materials, Carbon-Based Polymer Composites (CBPCs) have attracted wide attention due to their excellent mechanical, thermal, electrical and barrier properties. Carbon-Based Reinforcements (CBRs) such as Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), Graphene (GR), Graphene Oxide (GO) and biochar greatly improve the performance of polymer matrices while retaining lightness. The high strength to weight ratio, thermal stability, electrical conductivity and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding property of these composites have given rise to enormous interest in their use in aerospace, automotive, construction, electronics and biomedical applications. This review is grounded in 106 papers published from 2024 to 2026 and… More >

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Yuxuan Qin^1,#, Shouyi Yu^2,#, Yunlong Guo¹, Ang Chu¹, Yilin Liu¹, Qi Ge^2,*, Biao Zhang^1,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.086549 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Shape Memory Polymers)
Abstract 4D printing relies on smart materials capable of controlled deformation upon external stimuli. Existing photocurable shape memory polymers (SMPs) suffer from high viscosity, single (thermal) responsiveness, and insufficient deformability, which limit their applications. Herein, we report a low-viscosity, UV-curable SMP resin composed of tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate, isobornyl acrylate, acryloylmorpholine as monomers and aromatic urethane dimethacrylate as crosslinker (TIA-AUD), with large deformability, tailor-made for digital light processing (DLP)-based 4D printing. We designed and synthesized a high-molecular-weight polyurethane based crosslinker with excellent properties. Through synergistic regulation of multiple reactive diluents to optimize resin performance, the material achieves outstanding… More >

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Zhouqishuo Cai^#, Donghua Liu^#, Yanan Zhao, Zewen Lin, Shumin Lin, Dan Zhong, Hua Bai^*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.085943 - 24 September 2026
Abstract Benzoquinone-derived organic cathodes are gaining prominence in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries owing to their rapid redox kinetics and sustainable origins. However, their practical application is severely limited by the high solubility of benzoquinone species in organic electrolytes, which leads to rapid capacity decay during cycling. Although polymerization can effectively suppress dissolution, the resulting polymers often suffer from poor electronic conductivity and low utilization of redox-active sites. Herein, a p-phenylenediamine-benzoquinone polymer (PPD-BQ) was synthesized and integrated with reduced graphene oxide (RGO) to fabricate self-supported flexible composite films through a simple one-pot strategy. The uniformly distributed polymer layers effectively… More >

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Yanhe Wang¹, Ruiqin Deng², Xinyan Yan^2,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.087727 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Polymer Materials: Multifunctional Design and Sustainable Applications)
Abstract To mitigate the environmental hazards of traditional petroleum thermosets and develop sustainable alternative materials, in this work, Dehydroabietylamine (DHAA), a renewable rosin derivative, was employed as the bio-based raw material to fabricate an environmentally benign vitrimer. Diglycidyl Dehydroabietylamine Epoxy Resin (DGDHAA) was first synthesized using DHAA and epichlorohydrin (ECH). The chemical structure of the synthesized DGDHAA was systematically characterized by FT-IR, ¹³C NMR, and ¹H NMR techniques. Subsequently, a bio-based vitrimer (denoted as DGDHAA/ESO-MNA) was prepared through the epoxy-anhydride curing reaction, with DGDHAA as the matrix, epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) as the toughening modifier, and methyl… More >

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Xiang Li¹, Feng Zhou², Guohui Chang¹, Deng’an Cai¹, Nan Zhang^1,*, Guangming Zhou^1,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.087192 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Structure, Design and Mechanism of Flight Composite Materials)
Abstract Ice accretion on aircraft airfoils poses a serious threat to flight safety by degrading aerodynamic performance and potentially causing premature stall. In airworthiness certification, dry-air flight tests with simulated ice shapes are required, and the structural strength of such artificial ice must be rigorously verified to prevent in-flight detachment. The study investigates both the aerodynamic impact of a typical glaze ice shape on a civil aircraft airfoil and the mechanical behavior of a designed simulated ice structure. Firstly, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations using the k-ω SST turbulence model are conducted for climb/descent (0.2 Ma) and… More >

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Ke Li^1,2,3,4,5,*, Xiaoan Nie^1,2,3,4,5, Jie Chen^1,2,3,4,5
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.084082 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Polymer Materials: Multifunctional Design and Sustainable Applications)
Abstract A novel plasticiser, Dioctyl Oligobutylene Terephthalate (DOOBT), was synthesised via esterification using p-Phthalic acid, 1,4-Butanediol, and 2-Ethyl-1-hexanol. Subsequently, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) films plasticised with DOOBT were prepared for characterisation. The chemical structure and properties of DOOBT and the resulting PVC films were analysed using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), thermogravimetry (TG), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a universal testing machine. The results showed that DOOBT is a polyester compound with an extremely low polymerisation degree. The glass transition temperature (T_g) of DOOBT-plasticized PVC products decreased significantly from 82.13°C… More >

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Yong Qi¹, Jie Cao^2,*, Wanfa Liu³, Shiyuan Liu⁴
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.086582 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advanced Applications of Polymers in Enhanced Oil Recovery)
Abstract The viscosity of polymer solutions often decreases significantly due to shear degradation in near-wellbore zones and chemical/aging degradation during long-term transport, which seriously compromises the efficiency of polymer flooding. In this study, a hydrophobic monomer, hexadecyl dimethyl-5-enhexyl ammonium bromide (HAB), was synthesized. Subsequently, a novel viscosity stabilizer (LC12) was prepared via micellar polymerization of acrylamide and HAB using sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) as a solubilizer. The effect of this stabilizer on a hydrophobic associating polymer (AP-P4) was evaluated. Experimental results revealed that the addition of LC12 accelerated the dissolution rate of the polymer concentrate and More >

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Xitang Lan^1,2,*, Guangqing Zhang¹, Wei Liu¹
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.086935 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Ion- and Molecular-Imprinted Polymers: Design, Fabrication and Functional Applications)
Abstract Addressing challenges such as uncontrolled fracture propagation, significant fluid loss, and rapid post-fracturing conductivity deterioration in unconsolidated sandstone reservoirs, we developed a temporary plugging fracturing system utilizing water-soluble polyester particles. A comprehensive assessment was conducted on its particle size distribution, dissolution/swelling characteristics, suspension stability, degradation behavior, as well as its efficacy in temporary plugging and fluid loss reduction. The findings revealed that the system demonstrated high operational adaptability and temporal responsiveness. The particles maintained robust suspension stability during injection, with >80 mesh particles sustaining up to a 98% suspension rate after 30 min at a… More >

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Ouided Dehas^1,2, Yasmina Biskri^1,2, Laidi Babouri^1,2, S. M. Anas^3,*, Osama Khan^4,*, Fouad Boukhelf^5,*, Aboulkacem Moutie Hamed⁶, Mohammed Benzerara^7,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.084491 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Sustainable Development and Multifunctional Application of Cellulose Composites)
Abstract This study focuses on the reinforcement of thermosetting matrices with lignocellulosic fibers and the limited interfacial compatibility that remains a major obstacle to the structural use of bio-based composites. The effect of chemical surface treatment on the interfacial behavior and macroscopic performance of unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) reinforced with Luffa fibers (LF) is studied in depth. LF was treated with two different chemical treatments: (i) alkaline treatment with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and (ii) a combined NaOH/acetic acid (CH₃COOH) treatment. The structural and morphological characteristics of the LF treated were examined using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)… More >

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Wenxuan Zhang¹, Zhengchuang Zhao¹, Xiaoting Gao¹, Wenning Shen², Ruiqin Deng¹, Zheng Xing¹, Huimin Cheng¹, Xinyan Yan^1,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.087801 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Polymer Materials: Multifunctional Design and Sustainable Applications)
Abstract High bio-based polymer foams face a critical challenge in balancing mechanical robustness with re-processability and environmental sustainability. In this work, a novel bio-based vitrimer foam was fabricated by integrating rigid rosin-derived Bis-glycidyl dehydroabietylamine epoxy resin (DGDHAA) with flexible epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) within a dynamic covalent network. Sodium bicarbonate served as the foaming agent, N,N-dimethylbenzylamine as the foam stabilizer, triethanolamine as the catalyst, and bis(3-aminopropyl) amine (BAPA) as both the curing agent and reactive diluent. The resulting DGDHAA/ESO-BAPA foams exhibited tunable glass transition temperatures (T_g) ranging from 95.88°C to 98.65°C with increasing BAPA content, along with More >

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Abdul Hakim Shah^1,*, Hassan Khan¹, Muneerah Alomar^2,*, Atta ur Rahman¹, Muhammad Hanif³, Salah ud Din⁴, Haseena Riffat¹, Nazir ur Rehman⁵, Munazza Gul¹, Muhammad Danyal Zarin¹, Muhammad Faran¹, Muhammad Wasim¹, Aqib Umar¹
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.082303 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Advances in Functional Polymer Composites: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications)
Abstract Dental caries (or tooth decays) is a common oral disease in early childhood and adults of all ages, which is caused by long-term synergies of acid-producing bacteria and fermentable carbohydrates in the oral environment. The use of existing dental restorative materials (including silver amalgams, light-cured resins, and dental restorative composites) and dental restorative composites (including glass ionomers cement, despite being sealants, releasing fluoride and promoting remineralization) is commercially restricted due to their weak mechanical properties, poor abrasion resistance, low elastic modulus, improper shrinkage, less polishability, brittleness, poor wear resistance tensile strength, aesthetic etc. Therefore, the… More >

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Peiqi Zhang^#, Weifeng Chen^#, Xiaoliang Hao^*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.084020 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Polymer Materials for Tissue Engineering and Cell Encapsulation)
Abstract Health remains a persistent focus of research. Currently, many commonly used synthetic dyes are toxic to some extent. Tartrazine is a common synthetic dye used in the food, pharmaceutical, printing, and dyeing industries. Long-term exposure to this substance or its ingestion may pose significant health risks. In addition, oxidizing agents used in water treatment may threaten environmental and human health if they are not properly controlled. Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is one of the most widely used oxidants and therefore requires effective monitoring. Against this background, this study contributes to the efficient detection of environmentally harmful substances… More >

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Ruoxi Zhang¹, Rongzu Sun¹, Wei Zhou^2,*, Zhen Chen^1,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.087360 - 24 September 2026
Abstract Cellulose-based gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) are promising sustainable candidates for next-generation lithium batteries; however, the relationship between polymer dynamics and ion transport remains insufficiently understood. In this study, cellulose-based GPEs with varying lithium salt concentrations and crosslinking densities were systematically investigated using broadband dielectric spectroscopy, complemented by structural and thermal characterizations. Three dielectric relaxations including a secondary $\beta$ relaxation, a structural $\alpha$ relaxation arising from cooperative segmental motion of the cellulose network, and a slower near-Debye ${\alpha }^{\prime }$ relaxation were identified. Both the $$… More >

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Boxuan Wu¹, Mei-Chun Li^1,2,3,*, Yang Ding¹, Chaozheng Liu⁴
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.086454 - 24 September 2026
Abstract Severe fluid loss in fractured formations remains a critical challenge in drilling operations, often leading to wellbore instability and increased non-productive time. Conventional plugging materials typically suffer from limited size adaptability and insufficient sealing efficiency under high-temperature conditions. To address these challenges, this study developed a plugging agent based on polystyrene microspheres (PSMs) via dispersion polymerization, using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as a dispersant. By tuning the molar ratio of PVP to styrene monomer, PSMs with controllable particle sizes (0.12–1.34 μm) were successfully synthesized. The results indicate that PSMs prepared at a PVP/SM molar ratio of 0.01, More >

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Zheng Li^1,2, Xiaohan Li², Qiang Yin^3,*, Jingkun Xu^1,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.087145 - 24 September 2026
Abstract Global freshwater scarcity has stimulated increasing interest in solar-driven interfacial evaporation for decentralized water purification. However, the development of low-cost evaporators that simultaneously achieve efficient photothermal conversion, continuous water supply, and functional separation of light harvesting and water transport remains a major challenge. Herein, we report a waste-cardboard-derived Janus cylindrical evaporator that integrates spatially separated photothermal conversion and water transport functions through a simple edge-immersion polydopamine (PDA) coating strategy followed by a rolling process. The PDA-coated upper region serves as a broad-band light absorber with a solar absorption exceeding 95% across 250–2500 nm and exhibits More >

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Xingdan Wang^1,#, Lei Yang^1,#, Renmeng Liu¹, Yuheng Du¹, Zhihuan Li¹, Xinyue Zhang¹, Linhao Zhu¹, Ni Ren^2,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.081663 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Polymer Materials for Tissue Engineering and Cell Encapsulation)
Abstract Hepatitis has imposed a substantial burden on human health. Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) drives the inflammatory response by triggering downstream signaling, particularly the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathway. Suppressing NF-κB activation represents a promising therapeutic strategy. PEGNB, a polymeric hydrogel, exhibits significant potential due to its superior cytocompatibility. We developed a controlled-delivery microgel platform by encapsulating Schisandra lignans (SLs) and mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in polyethylene glycol-norbornene (PEGNB) microgels. To mimic an inflammatory hepatic microenvironment in vitro, Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced HepG2 cells were encapsulated in bulk PEGNB hydrogel. The microgel–cell system enabled localized co-delivery of SLs… More >

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Yuanchen Zhang¹, Linfeng Wang^1,2,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.082700 - 24 September 2026
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: From Bioelectronics to Robotics: Functional Polymeric Materials for Future Interfaces)
Abstract Underwater adhesives serve as essential functional materials with extensive applications in underwater robotic operations, submarine pipeline installation and maintenance, maritime defense projects, and marine engineering infrastructure. However, the construction of robust and reliable underwater bonding interfaces is severely constrained by substrate surface hydration layers and limited interfacial interaction strength, which has become a core bottleneck restricting the development of high-performance underwater adhesives. Herein, we use in situ polymerization and particle reinforcement to enhance adhesion strength: An underwater adhesive is prepared by reacting bis(3-aminopropyl)-terminated polydimethylsiloxane with hexamethylene diisocyanate in the presence of Ca(OH)₂, which acts as a precursor… More >

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Lakshmana Rao Bhagavathi^1,*, Sk. Gouse¹, T. Siva², Mohammad Faseeulla Khan^3,*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.088128 - 24 September 2026
Abstract Polyurethane (PU) adhesives are extensively used in wood bonding due to their high reactivity and strong adhesion. However, excessive penetration of the adhesive into the wood substrate often results in non-uniform bondline thickness, which can compromise joint performance. The use of environmentally compatible fillers offers a sustainable approach to address this limitation. In the present study, Tamarindus indica bark powder was used as a natural filler to achieve uniform bondline thickness in PU-bonded joints. Lap-shear joints were produced using untreated and treated bark powders at varying weight fractions, reinforced within a one-component moisture-curing PU adhesive. More >

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Donghai Zhou, Li Huang, Yuye Bai, Xiaoling Zuo, Li Xiang, Zhonglin Cao^*
Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.083304 - 24 September 2026
Abstract Gray mold disease induced by Botrytis cinerea is a devastating fungal infectionthat severely impairs the production of fruits and vegetables, especially strawberries. Conventional chemical fungicides not only cause severe environmental contamination but also readily induce fungicide resistance in Botrytis cinerea. Applying plant-derived natural antimicrobial agents, such as eugenol, as alternatives to chemical fungicides is a pivotal strategy for the development of green agriculture. However, ordinary eugenol emulsion biopesticides suffer from severe drawbacks, including easy leaching, rapid volatilization, and oxidation, which severely limits their effective control against Botrytis cinerea. In this study, an anionic waterborne polyurethane (PEOC-WPU) emulsion was… More >

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Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.092112 - 24 September 2026
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