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Advances in Interfacial Compatibility of Polymer Materials
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Advances in Interfacial Compatibility of Polymer Materials

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Physics and Theory".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 7879

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Dr. Wei Wu

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Engineering Center for Superlubricity, Jihua Laboratory, Foshan 528200, China
Interests: polymer composite; dielectric properties; thermal stability; mechanical properties
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Prof. Dr. Bin Yu

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State Key Laboratory of Fire Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
Interests: polymer composites; flame retardancy; bio-inspired materials
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Prof. Dr. Xianwu Cao

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Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
Interests: polymer nanocomposites; polymer processing; polymer blends; dielectric polymers

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Dear Colleagues,

The consumption of polymer materials is ever-increasing in our daily lives and society. Various types of polymers and functional fillers are mixed together to meet high-standard application requirements. The interfacial interaction between polymer matrices and fillers plays a vital role in the mechanical properties, rheological performance, crystallization, and thermal stability of polymer materials. To improve interfacial compatibility, surface modification and functional additives, like silane agents and compatibilizers, have been adopted. The aim of this issue is to collect research papers, communications, and review articles with original contributions to the development, production, testing, and modeling of polymer materials, with a special focus on interfacial compatibility and its effects on the physical and chemical properties of polymer composites. 

Dr. Wei Wu
Prof. Dr. Bin Yu
Prof. Dr. Xianwu Cao
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Keywords

  • interfacial interaction
  • compatibility
  • polymer blends
  • polymer composites
  • functional fillers
  • compatibilizer
  • surface modification

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Rapid Construction of PVA@CDs/SiO2 Fluorescent/Structural Color Dual-Mode Anti-Counterfeiting Labels via Spray-Coating Method
by Wenjuan Liu, Ling Yang, Ting Li, Yuejun Liu, Zengming Tang, Shuyang Hu, Xionggang Wang and Haihu Tan
Polymers 2024, 16(15), 2211; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16152211 - 2 Aug 2024
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A method of sequential spraying of polyvinyl alcohol with carbon quantum dots (PVA@CDs) aqueous suspension and SiO2 aqueous suspension is proposed to rapidly prepare multicolor dual-mode anti-counterfeiting labels. With the optimization of the concentration (15%) of colloidal microspheres in the SiO2 [...] Read more.
A method of sequential spraying of polyvinyl alcohol with carbon quantum dots (PVA@CDs) aqueous suspension and SiO2 aqueous suspension is proposed to rapidly prepare multicolor dual-mode anti-counterfeiting labels. With the optimization of the concentration (15%) of colloidal microspheres in the SiO2 aqueous suspension as well as the spraying process parameters (spray distance of 10 cm, spray duration of 3 s, and assembly temperature of 20 °C), different-sized SiO2 microspheres (168 nm, 228 nm, and 263 nm) were utilized to rapidly assemble red, green, and blue photonic crystals. Furthermore, the tunable fluorescence emission of carbon quantum dots endows the labels with yellow, green, and blue fluorescence. The constructed dual-mode labeling was used to develop an anti-counterfeiting code with dual-channel information storage capabilities and also to create dual-mode multicolor anti-counterfeiting labels on various packaging substrates. This work provides a novel solution for anti-counterfeiting packaging and information storage. Full article
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Pseudo-Eutectic of Isodimorphism to Design Biaxially-Oriented Bio-Based PA56/512 with High Strength, Toughness and Barrier Performances
by Diansong Gan, Yuejun Liu, Tianhui Hu, Shuhong Fan, Lingna Cui, Guangkai Liao, Zhenyan Xie, Xiaoyu Zhu and Kejian Yang
Polymers 2024, 16(8), 1176; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16081176 - 22 Apr 2024
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The biaxially-oriented PA56/512 has excellent mechanical strength, extensibility and water–oxygen barrier properties and has broad application prospects in green packaging, lithium battery diaphragm and medical equipment materials. The correlation between the aggregation structure evolution and macroscopic comprehensive properties of copolymer PA56/512 under biaxial [...] Read more.
The biaxially-oriented PA56/512 has excellent mechanical strength, extensibility and water–oxygen barrier properties and has broad application prospects in green packaging, lithium battery diaphragm and medical equipment materials. The correlation between the aggregation structure evolution and macroscopic comprehensive properties of copolymer PA56/512 under biaxial stretching has been demonstrated in this work. The structure of the random copolymerization sequence was characterized by 13C Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). The typical isodimorphism behavior of the co-crystallization system of PA56/512 and its BOPA-56/512 films was revealed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests. And the aggregation structure, including the hydrogen bond arrangement, crystal structure and crystal morphology of PA56/512 before and after biaxial stretching, was investigated by XRD, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and polarized optical microscopy (POM) tests. Furthermore, the effect of the biaxially-oriented stretching process on the mechanical properties of PA56/512 has been demonstrated. In addition, a deep insight into the influence of the structure on the crystallization process and physical–mechanical performance has been presented. The lowest melting point at a 512 content of 60 mol% is regarded as a “eutectic” point of the isodimorphism system. Due to the high disorder of the structural units in the polymer chain, the transition degree of the folded chain (gauche conformation) is relatively lowest when it is straightened to form an extended chain (trans conformation) during biaxially-oriented stretching, and part of the folded chain can be retained. This explains why biaxially stretched PA56/512 has high strength, outstanding toughness and excellent barrier properties at the pseudo-eutectic point. In this study, using the unique multi-scale aggregation structure characteristics of a heterohomodymite polyamide at the pseudo-eutectic point, combined with the new material design scheme and the idea of biaxial-stretching processing, a new idea for customized design of high-performance multifunctional polyamide synthetic materials is provided. Full article
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Preparation and Characterization of Soluble Dietary Fiber Edible Packaging Films Reinforced by Nanocellulose from Navel Orange Peel Pomace
by Lili Chen, Yincai Wu, Yuntian Guo, Xiaofeng Yan, Wenliang Liu and Si Huang
Polymers 2024, 16(3), 315; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16030315 - 24 Jan 2024
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The packaging problem with petroleum-based synthetic polymers prompts the development of edible packaging films. The high value-added reuse of navel orange peel pomace, which is rich in bioactive compounds, merited more considerations. Herein, nanocellulose (ONCC) and soluble dietary fiber (OSDF) from navel orange [...] Read more.
The packaging problem with petroleum-based synthetic polymers prompts the development of edible packaging films. The high value-added reuse of navel orange peel pomace, which is rich in bioactive compounds, merited more considerations. Herein, nanocellulose (ONCC) and soluble dietary fiber (OSDF) from navel orange peel pomace are firstly used to prepare dietary fiber-based edible packaging films using a simple physical blend method, and the impact of ONCC on the film’s properties is analyzed. Adopting three methods in a step-by-step approach to find the best formula for edible packaging films. The results show that dietary-fiber-based edible packaging films with 4 wt.% ONCC form a network structure, and their crystallinity, maximum pyrolysis temperature, and melting temperature are improved. What’s more, dietary-fiber-based edible packaging films have a wide range of potential uses in edible packaging. Full article
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Large-Scale Fabrication of Tunable Sandwich-Structured Silver Nanowires and Aramid Nanofiber Films for Exceptional Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding
by Xinbo Jiang, Guoqiang Cai, Jiangxiao Song, Yan Zhang, Bin Yu, Shimin Zhai, Kai Chen, Hao Zhang, Yihao Yu and Dongming Qi
Polymers 2024, 16(1), 61; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym16010061 - 23 Dec 2023
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The recent advancements in communication technology have facilitated the widespread deployment of electronic communication equipment globally, resulting in the pervasive presence of electromagnetic pollution. Consequently, there is an urgent necessity to develop a thin, lightweight, efficient, and durable electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material [...] Read more.
The recent advancements in communication technology have facilitated the widespread deployment of electronic communication equipment globally, resulting in the pervasive presence of electromagnetic pollution. Consequently, there is an urgent necessity to develop a thin, lightweight, efficient, and durable electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material capable of withstanding severe environmental conditions. In this paper, we propose an innovative and scalable method for preparing EMI shielding films with a tunable sandwich structure. The film possesses a nylon mesh (NM) backbone, with AgNWs serving as the shielding coating and aramid nanofibers (ANFs) acting as the cladding layer. The prepared film was thin and flexible, with a thickness of only 0.13 mm. AgNWs can easily form a conductive network structure, and when the minimum addition amount was 0.2 mg/cm2, the EMI SE value reached 28.7 dB, effectively shielding 99.884% of electromagnetic waves and thereby meeting the commercial shielding requirement of 20 dB. With an increase in dosage up to 1.0 mg/cm2, the EMI SE value further improved to reach 50.6 dB. The NAAANF film demonstrated remarkable robustness in the face of complex usage environments as a result of the outstanding thermal, acid, and alkali resistance properties of aramid fibers. Such a thin, efficient, and environmentally resistant EMI shielding film provided new ideas for the broad EMI shielding market. Full article
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Recent Progress in the Field of Intrinsic Self-Healing Elastomers
by Wengang Yang, Mengqi Wu, Ting Xu and Mingxiao Deng
Polymers 2023, 15(23), 4596; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15234596 - 1 Dec 2023
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Self-healing elastomers refer to a class of synthetic polymers that possess the unique ability to autonomously repair from internal and external damages. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the field of self-healing elastomers. In particular, intrinsic self-healing elastomers have garnered [...] Read more.
Self-healing elastomers refer to a class of synthetic polymers that possess the unique ability to autonomously repair from internal and external damages. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the field of self-healing elastomers. In particular, intrinsic self-healing elastomers have garnered a great deal of attention. This mini-review outlines recent advancements in the mechanisms, preparation methods, and properties of various intrinsic self-healing elastomers based on non-covalent bond systems, reversible covalent bond systems, and multiple dynamic bond composite systems. We hope that this review will prove valuable to researchers in order to facilitate the development of novel strategies and technologies for preparing high-performance self-healing elastomers for advanced applications. Full article
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