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Preparation and properties of fluorinated VAc-VeoVa10 latex emulsified with allyl nonyl phenoxy propyl alcohol polyoxyethylene ether ammonium sulphate
Lijun Chen, Wanting Zhao, Zheqing GongThe traditional VeoVa10-VAc copolymer latex, which prepared via the emulsion polymerization of the mixed monomers of VAc and VeoVa10, has the poor water resistance and thermal…
Properties and characterization of cross-linked VAc-VeoVa10 latex emulsified with reactive surfactants
Lijun Chen, Wanting Zhao, Zheqing GongThe traditional vinyl ester of neodecanoic acid-vinyl acetate (VeoVa10-VAc) copolymer latex is a linear structure with poor film formation, thus causing solvent resistance and…
Natural dyeing of khadi cotton using rare earth salts as mordant with annatto extract
Padma S. Vankar, Afreen BegumReplacing conventional mordants by benign mordants, rare earth (RE) salts have been used in the process of natural dyeing with annatto seed extract. The purpose was threefold  
The history of natural dyeing and investigation of the antibacterial activity of Hibiscus sabdariffa L. on woolen fabrics
Yunus Berkli, Ayşegül Zencirkıran, Fazlıhan YılmazNatural dyeing has existed in human life from past to present. Although it lost its importance after the industrial revolution, it has started to make again a name for itself…
Multidimensional stimulation response RTP micron fiber thin film
Junjian Lu, Hongbin Zhong, Fei LuoThe purpose of this research is as follows: DPP-BOH-PVA has been synthesized from 1,1′:3′,1″-terphenyl-5'-boronic acid (DPP-OH) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). The afterglow lifetime…
Preparation of fluorine and silicon modified cationic acrylic resin and its application in cathodic electrodeposition coatings
Zheqing Gong, Lijun ChenFluorinated silicon polymers are expected to be adopted in specific coatings to afford outstanding advantages, such as high chemical and photochemical resistance, low surface…
Comparative analysis on erosion performance of thin coated GFRP laminates in offshore conditions
Amanpreet Singh, Gurmeet Singh, Satish KumarThe purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the erosion performance of coated and uncoated surfaces of glass fibre-reinforced polymers (GFRP) wind turbine blade material using…
Evaluation of the antioxidant potential for three essential oils on the properties of wood pulp paper
Salwa Moustafa Amer Mahmoud, Sayed HemedaThis study aims to determine the efficiency of three types of essential oils (EOs) as antioxidants on wood pulp paper samples: camphor oil, clove oil and lavender oil. Because of…
Experimental study on the use of green antimicrobial and plasticized agents during the lining of oil paintings with gelatinous materials
Souty Adel Nassef Beskhyroun, Mohamed Abdel-AzizThis paper aims to assess the efficiency of emulsified essential oils in glycerol as eco-friendly antimicrobial and plasticized agents added to the biopolymer of gelatin for…
Preparation and properties of organic montmorillonite/SiO2 aerogel/PET composites and their fibers
Shi Xu, Hongyu Gao, Fukang Yang, Ziyue Zhang, Shuolei Wang, Xiaojian Jiang, Yubing DongThe purpose of this study is to improve the mechanical properties, thermal insulation properties and flame retardant properties of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the organic…
Uses of black pigmented CAS glass in conventional ceramic industry: production, impediments to metallization, and startling approaches for color evaluation in ceramic tech-artistry
Nandalal Acharjee, Subhas Ganguly, Prasenjit Biswas, Bidyapati SarangiThe purpose of this study is to develop black pigmented ceramic stoneware bodies that integrate various aspects of material composition and color potential. Recent research has…
Synthesis of imino methyl-etherified amino resin by one-step two-stage catalysis and its application in high solid content coating
Xingbing Yang, Xinye Wang, Wei Li, Tingting Zhang, Mengmeng Yan, Xue FuThis paper aims to study the direct synthesis of imino methyl ether amino resin using commercially available formaldehyde, melamine and methanol through one-step two-stage…
Dyeing kinetics and thermodynamics of mono-chlorotriazine reactive dye in recycled wastewater
Wanxin Li, Fangfang An, Dawu Shu, Zengshuai Lian, Bo Han, Shaolei CaoThis study aims to elucidate the dyeing kinetics and thermodynamic relationships of CI Reactive Red 24 (RR24) on cotton fabrics, achieve the recycling of inorganic salts and water…
Study on the extraction and stability of tea stem pigment
Xuemei Wang, Jixiang He, Yue Ma, Hao Wang, Dehong Ma, Dongdong Zhang, Hudie ZhaoThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the tannase-assisted extraction of tea stem pigment from waste tea stem, after which the stability of the purified pigment was determined…
A facile approach for fabrication functional finishing and coloring cotton fabrics with haematoxylum campechianum L. Bark
Manal El-Zawahry, Hager GamalThis paper aims to focus on the aqueous extraction of natural dye from haematoxylum campechianum L. bark for finishing the bio-mordant cotton fabrics producing value-added…
The multipurpose utilization of inorganic materials in adsorption treatment of wastewater and core-modification of color index pigment red 57:1
Xuening Fei, Yuanyuan Li, Shuai Li, Lingyun Cao, Dajie Xing, Bingyang Cheng, Meitong Li, Hongbin ZhaoThis study aims to realize the multipurpose use of inorganic materials in adsorption treatment of pigment wastewater and preparation of core-modified Color Index Pigment Red 57:1…
Fabrication and properties of photothermal conversion and thermochromic cotton yarn
Aixin Zhang, Wenli Deng, Qiuyang Li, Zilong Song, Guizhen KeThis paper aims to demonstrate that, in line with the emerging trend of multifunctional yarn development, cotton yarn can effectively harness renewable solar energy to achieve…
Differentiation of natural indigo and synthetic indigo in dye powders and their dyed products (yarns and fabrics) by static headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
Qiong Wang, Zeng-Lai Xu, Zhihong ChengThe precise and sensitive methods for authentication and differentiation of natural and synthetic indigo dyes are required for assurance of textile safety and public health. This…
Captivating coloring and antimicrobial properties of tea leaf and eucalyptus bark on jute–cotton union fabric
Md. Raijul Islam, Rois Uddin Mahmud, M. Abdul Jalil, Muhammad Nurul HudaThe purpose of this study was to assess the repercussions of eucalyptus bark and tea leaf extract as natural dyes and antibacterial agents for jute–cotton union fabric.
Synthesis of cottonseed oil water-based alkyd resin and its coating performance
Qiqi Zhang, Weijun Zhen, Quansheng Ou, Yusufu Abulajiang, Gangshan MaThe objective was to investigate the utility of cottonseed oil (CSO) as a raw material for the synthesis of CSO water-based alkyd resin. The synthesis involved the polymerization…
Investigation of using amine and acetylamine functional units on naphthalimide dyes for photovoltaic devices
Mozhgan Hosseinnezhad, Sohrab Nasiri, Venkatramaiah Nutalapati, Kamaladin Gharanjig, Amirmasoud ArabiThe purpose of this paper is to introduce four new organic dyes based on naphthalimide for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).
Arsenic adsorption from aqueous solution using graphene oxide-sodium silicate nanocomposite modified by silver nanoparticles: process modeling by response surface methodology (RSM)
Ali Hassanzadeh, Ebrahim Ghorbani Kalhor, Khalil Farhadi, Jafar AbolhasaniThis study aims to investigate the efficacy of Ag@GO/Na2SiO3 nanocomposite in eliminating As from aqueous solutions. Employing response surface methodology, the research…
Performance enhancement of reactive foam dyeing for cotton fabric through different foaming agents and stabilizers
Nadeem Afraz, Shaheen Sardar, Muhammad Mohsin, Mumtaz Hasan Malik, Khurram Shehzad Akhtar, Muhammad Ilyas TariqIn the textile dyeing industry, the foam dyeing has been recognized as a significantly sustainable alternative for the cotton fabrics. However, this efficient technology undergoes…
Nylon dyeing with reactive dyes by intermittent exposure to microwave irradiations to improve leveling
Mohammad Irfan, Aiqin Gao, Aiqin HouReactive dyes are believed to have great potential for nylon dyeing, but these anionic dyes tend to rush toward the nylon at the beginning of the process, resulting in uneven…
High performance coating formulation using multifunctional monomers and reinforcing functional fillers for protecting metal substrate
Sachin S. Joshi, Vikas J. Patil, Vikas V. GiteEffects of corrosion are very dire and mitigation of corrosion holds prime importance. Protective coatings play major role in preventing corrosion of metals and coating…
A plate containing a central rectangular hole made of PMMA resin and reinforced with graphene particles: low-velocity impact analysis
Bashar Dheyaa Hussein Al-Kasob, Manar Hamid JasimDue to the important and extensive use of graphene in the engineering structures, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the low-velocity impact (LVI) response of a…
Effect of polymerization methods on surface roughness and hardness of commercially available self-curing acrylic resins: a comparative study
Francisco Javier Rojas-Macedo, Bernardo Teutle-Coyotecatl, Rosalía Contreras-Bulnes, Laura Emma Rodríguez-Vilchis, Eric Reyes-Cervantes, Ulises Velazquez-EnriquezThis paper aims to compare the surface roughness and hardness of three commercially available self-curing acrylic resins for dental use, under different polymerization conditions.
Non-invasive measurement of spoilage of packed fish using halochromic sensor
Kesavan Devarayan, Yazhiniyan Palanisamy, Gangeswar Mohan, Anand Theivasigamani, Sabariswaran Kandasamy, Vimaladevi Sekar, Evon Umesh Siluvai John, Monikandon Sukumaran, Ramar Marimuthu, Hema AnjappanThis study aims to develop a pH-functional thin-film sensor for non-invasive measurement of spoilage of packed fish.
Polymer composites with advanced pigments: enhancing properties and applications
Kawaljit Singh RandhawaThis study aims to explore the synthesis, characteristics and utilization of polymer composites integrated with cutting-edge pigments.
On-site colorimetric determination of pH in brackish water aquaculture
Kesavan Devarayan, Deepika Anandakumar Muthurani, Geetha Kannusamy, Anand Theivasigamani, Yazhiniyan Palanisamy, Gangeswar Mohan, Monikandon Sukumaran, Evon Umesh Siluvai John, Ramar Marimuthu, Hema AnjappanThis study aims to describe on-site determination of pH in aquaculture using a portable colorimeter.
Application of ZnAl layered double hydroxides for the formulation of stable and safe cosmetic pigments
Xinrui Wang, Xiaomeng Hu, Xiangnan Feng, Xinyu Han, Qi Liu, Yueqin LiThis study aims to produce composite pigments, including SHS/ZnAl-LDHs, IDS/ZnAl-LDHs and SNND/ZnAl-LDHs, with improved coloration, enhanced photostability and thermostability and…
Prediction of effective parameters for 3D printing of poly lactic acid-carbon fibre composites using intelligent frameworks based on mechanical response
Karthikeyan Marappan, M.P. Jenarthanan, Ghousiya Begum K, Venkatesan MoorthyThis paper aims to find the effective 3D printing process parameters based on mechanical characteristics such as tensile strength and hardness of poly lactic acid (PLA)/carbon…
P(St-BA-MAA)@P GA-Fe3+ photonic crystal composite inks for the construction of noniridescent structured colors on fabric substrates
Zhichuang Qi, Jingshan Chen, Zhangmi Huang, Chunyan Hu, Baojiang LiuThis paper aims to prepare Poly(Styrene-Butyl acrylate-Methacrylic acid) @Poly Gallic acid-Fe3+ photonic crystal composite inks [P(St-BA-MAA)@PGA-Fe3+ PCCI, @ means the PGA-Fe3+…
Facile one-pot synthesis and characterization of castor oil-based acrylate oligomer for UV curable wood coating
Shubham Potdar, Ramanand JagtapFor the sake of sustainable development and environmental preservation, it is crucial to develop UV-curable coatings composed of renewable resources. Castor oil, being both…
Novel nano magnesium oxide modified hybrid emulsion for antimicrobial coating
Tirthankar Jana, Tapan Kumar DharThe purpose of this paper is to develop an inorganic-organic hybrid emulsion polymer using grafted hyperbranched alkyd modified with nanometal oxide and to study the performance…
Pigmented sweetened rose petal crush enriched multi-millet cookies: investigating the physical properties, phytochemistry, molecular and structural transformations
Rajesh Kumar Dubey, Rajan Sharma, Manisha Bhandari, Bhupinder Jhans, Jeevanjot Singh, Hanuman BobadeThis study aims to investigate the use of rose petals rich in bioactive components possessing several health benefits in the form of pigmented sweetened rose petals crush (P SRP…
Multilayer polyester tire cord fabrics reinforced gamma irradiated SBR/devulcanized waste rubber: impact of fabric layers and devulcanization methods
Heba Raslan, Khaled El-Nemr, Magdy Ali, Medhat HassanThis study aims to investigate the influences of polyester fabric layers on the mechanical properties of SBR and devulcanized waste rubber composite materials, as well as the…
Utilization of agro waste activated carbons as carbon black replacement in electron beam irradiated styrene butadiene rubber composites
H Radi, Khaled F. El-Nemr, Salwa M. Elmesallamy, Enas AmdehaThis study aims to prepare activated carbon (AC) and activated biochar (BC) from sugarcane bagasse (SCB) can be used as carbon black (CB) replacement for styrene butadiene rubber…
Preparation of multifunctional polypyrrole hydrogel/Fe3O4/calcium alginate composite aerogel with electromagnetic shielding and fire warning performance
Zhicai Yu, Lili Wang, Yiwei Shao, Yun Liu, Yuhang Zhao, Yi Qin, Yingzi Zhang, Hualing HeThis study aims to fabricate a novel electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding composite aerogel with both thermal insulation and high temperature warning functions.
Study on barrier properties, biodegradability and antimicrobial activity of linear low density polyethylene/starch blends
Emad S. Shafik, Mena Faheem, Marwa El-Sheikh, Amira Abdalla Abdelshafy Mohamed, Seham Samir SolimanThe present work aims to prepare biocomposites blend based on linear low density polyethylene/ starch without using harmful chemicals to improve the adhesion between two phases…
Exploring the utilities of rice straw black liquor (Part X): biomass-derived copper (lignin/silica/fatty acids) complex as a natural antioxidant for EPDM composites (Part V)
Hoda Sabry Sabry Othman, Salwa H. El-Sabbagh, Galal A. NawwarThis study aims to investigate the behavior of the green biomass-derived copper (lignin/silica/fatty acids) complex, copper lignin/silica/fatty acids (Cu-LSF) complex, when…
Macro-micro correlation analysis of rheological characteristics for composite modified asphalt
Shuang Huang, Haitao Zhang, Tengjiang YuThis study aims to investigate the micro mechanism of macro rheological characteristics for composite modified asphalt.Grey relational analysis (GRA) was used to analyze the…
Sodium and potassium ferrocyanide derived Prussian blue pigment
Malav R. Sanghvi, Karan W. Chugh, S.T. MhaskeThis study aims to synthesize Prussian blue {FeIII4[FeII(CN)6]3} pigment by reacting ferric chloride with different ferrocyanides through the same procedure. The influence of the…
Applicability of AgNPs/GO/Na2SiO3 nanocomposite as a charged nanosorbent in the removal of cationic and anionic model dyes from water
Ali Hassanzadeh, Ebrahim Ghorbani-Kalhor, Khalil Farhadi, Jafar AbolhasaniThis study’s aim is to introduce a high-performance sorbent for the removal of both anionic (Congo red; CR) and cationic (methylene blue; MB) dyes from aqueous solutions.
Consolidation materials used with illuminated and non-illuminated paper manuscripts and historical leather bindings: a review
Mostafa Abdel-Hamied, Ahmed A.M. Abdelhafez, Gomaa Abdel-MaksoudThis study aims to focus on the main materials used in consolidation processes of illuminated paper manuscripts and leather binding.
Improving damping characteristics of epoxy by adding copper alloy wastes
Payman Sahbah Ahmed, Ava A.K. Mohammed, Fakhir Aziz Rasul RozhbianyThe purpose of this study is to get benefits from manufacturing harmful wastes is by using them as a reinforcement with epoxy matrix composite materials to improve the damping…
Extraction and characterization of natural dye from leaves of Lannea coromandelica and application on cotton fabric
K.G. Rumesh Samarawickrama, U.G. Samudrika Wijayapala, C.A. Nandana FernandoThe purpose of this study is to extract and characterize a novel natural dye from the leaves of Lannea coromandelica and the extraction with finding ways of dyeing cotton fabric…
Harnessing of carboxy containing starch nanoparticles as an adsorbent for Cd (II) ions and methylene blue from waste water effluent: synthesis, metrological characterization and properties
Khaled Mostafa, Azza El-SanabaryThe novelty addressed here is undertaken by using tailor-made and fully characterized starch nanoparticles (SNPs) having a particle size ranging from 80 to 100 nm with a larger…
A comparative and experimental study to evaluate the use of nanocontainer solutions for removing polymeric coatingsfrom glass artifacts
Rania Abdel Gwad Eloriby, Wael Sabry Mohamed, Hamdy Mohamed MohamedThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of nanocontainer solutions in removing deteriorated and aged polymers commonly used in coating and consolidating…
In-situ synthesis of SiO2 aerogel/polyethylene terephthalate composite slices and their fibers
Fukang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yongjie Yan, YuBing DongPolyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a fiber molding polymer is widely used in aerospace, electrical and electronic, clothing and other fields. The purpose of this study is to…
Superhydrophobic coatings prepared from fluorinated silica nanoparticles and fluororesin: wetability, chemical stability, mechanical durability and water repellency
Pingping Hou, Zheng Qian, Meng Xin Hu, Ji Qi Liu, Jun Zhang, Wei Zhao, Xiao Li, Yong Wang, HongYan Huang, Qian Ping RanThe purpose of this study is to explore the interfacial adhesion between superhydrophobic coatings FC-X (X = 1%, 2%, 3%, 4% and 5%) and the concrete substrate, along with the…
A wide range of modified alkyd resins based on a new source of dicarboxylic acid as a binder for anticorrosive paint
Hossa F. Al-Shareef, Ahmed M. Yousif, Rafaat Eleisawy, Ammar M. Mahmoud, Hamada AbdelwahabThis paper aims to prepare alkyd protective paint by using modified alkyd with 3,6-dichloro benzo[b]thiophene-2-carbonyl glutamic acid (DCBTGA) as a source of dicarboxylic acid…
Enhancing the functional properties and performance of paper via cellulose nanocrystals and funori loaded onto ZnO NPs
Salwa Moustafa Amer Mahmoud, Tarek Hamdy, Mohamed Fares, Wissam Ayman, Shrouk Muhamed, Aya Abdel Khaliq, Lilian SalahThis paper aims to investigate the ability of traditional biopolymers, such as funori or the nanoscale form of cellulose nanocrystals, to consolidate fragile paper and preserve it…
Investigation of process parameters for eco-friendly indigo dyeing of cotton fabric with reducing sugars
Quratulain Mohtashim, Salma Farooq, Fareha AsimThe application of indigo dyes in the denim industries has been criticised due to the introduction of non-renewable oxidation products into the environment. Previous studies have…
Phenoxazine-based fluorescence chemosensor for selective detection of cyanide
Huda A. Al-GhamdiA highly selective cyanide phenoxazine-based fluorescence chemosensor POH was created to detect cyanide (CN) ions.
Innovations in prosthetic foot design enhancing durability, functionality and comfort through PLA composite filament 3D printing
Lara E. Yousif, Mayyadah S. Abed, Aseel B. Al-Zubidi, Kadhim K. ResanThe number of people with special needs, including citizens and military personnel, has increased as a result of terrorist attacks and challenging conditions in Iraq and other…
Advancement in extraction and characterization techniques of natural dyes from dye yielding plants sources: a review
Shilpi AggarwalEveryone is extremely concerned about environmental protection and health safety due to the rise in living standards. Plant-derived natural dyes have garnered much industrial…
Preparation of BiOBr/PVDF photocatalytic membranes for long-term and efficient degradation of organic dyes using phase transition and in situ deposition methods
Dong Chen, Rui Zhang, JiaCheng JiangThis study aims to investigate the morphology and physicochemical properties of BiOBr/Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) composite membranes and the differences in the properties of…
Dyeing of silk with extract from Coreopsis tinctoria
Junling Wu, Longfei Sun, Long LinThis study aims to dye silk with natural pigments extract of Coreopsis tinctoria, by treating the fabrics with appropriate mordant under suitable dyeing conditions, to achieve…
Effect of an amine-aldehyde condensate modifier on the thermal and mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced epoxy composites
Goutam Kumar Jana, Sumit Bera, Ribhu Maity, Tithi Maity, Arjun Mahato, Shibayan Roy, Hemakesh Mohapatra, Bidhan Chandra SamantaThe manufacture of polymer composites with a lower environmental footprint requires incorporation of sustainably sourced components. In addition, the incorporation of novel…
An amperometric sensor based on gamma-irradiated PANI-ZnO-NiO nanocomposite thin films for Escherichia coli detection in water
Huda Abdullah, Norshafadzila Mohammad Naim, Kok Seng Shum, Aidil Abdul Hamid, Mohd Hafiz Dzarfan Othman, Vidhya Selvanathan, Wing Fen Yap, Seri Mastura MustazaRegular monitoring of bacteria, especially Escherichia coli, in wastewater is crucial to ensure the maintenance of public health. Amperometric detection proves to be a fast…
Fabrication of thermal insulation sodium alginate/SiO2 composite aerogel with superior radiative cooling function for firefighting clothing
Qing Jiang, Yuhang Wan, Xiaoqian Li, Xueru Qu, Shengnan Ouyang, Yi Qin, Zhenyu Zhu, Yushu Wang, Hualing He, Zhicai YuThis study aims to evaluate the thermal performance of sodium alginate (SA) aerogel attached to nano SiO2 and its radiative cooling effect on firefighting clothing without…
Comparison of life cycle assessment for wooden pallet and different plastic pallets based on SimaPro
Fenjuan Shao, Qingbin CuiThe study aims to compare and analyze the impact of the commonly used pallets (wooden pallet and plastic pallets), using life cycle assessment (LCA), then provide certain…
Designing an optimised formulation for in situ emulsion polymerization: printing ink production by response surface methodology
Bahareh Babaie, Mohsen Najafi, Maryam AtaeefardToner is a crucial dry colorant composite used in printing based on the electrophotographic process. The quality of printed images is greatly influenced by the toner production…
Preparation and performance of self-healing polymer cement-based waterproof coating with ion chelator
Linghuan Li, Shibin Sun, Ronghua Zhuang, Bing Zhang, Zeyu Li, Jianying YuThis study aims to develop a polymer cement-based waterproof coating with self-healing capability to efficiently and intelligently solve the building leakage caused by cracking of…
Development of protective coating system using natural rubber – acrylic polyol resin for mild steel
Monapriya Naidu Kerinasamy Naidu, Iling Aema Wonnie Ma, Sachin Sharma Ashok Kumar, Vengadaesvaran Balakrishnan, Ramesh Subramaniam, Ramesh KasiThe purpose of this study is to develop a protective coating system on mild steel panel incorporating epoxidized natural rubber with acrylic polyol resin.
Experimental exploration of mechanical behaviour of graphene oxide blend polymer nanocomposites
Manikandaraja G., Pandiyarajan R., Vasanthanathan A., Sabarish S.This study aims to evaluate the development of composites made of epoxy (E) resin with different weight percentages of polypropylene (PP) and graphene oxide (Go) to form…
Sustainable cotton dyeing with reactive dyes in the recycled dyeing wastewater
Dawu Shu, Shaolei Cao, Yan Zhang, Wanxin Li, Bo Han, Fangfang An, Ruining LiuThis paper aims to find a suitable solution to degrade the C.I. Reactive Red 24 (RR24) dyeing wastewater by using sodium persulphate to recycle water and inorganic salts.
Effect of isobornyl acrylate and hexanediol diacrylate on the properties of UV-curable resin developed from suberic acid-derived polyester polyol
Umesh Mahajan, S.T. MhaskeThis study aims to focus on how reactive diluents with mono- and di-functionalities affect the properties of resin formulation developed from bioderived precursors. A hydroxyethyl…
New insights into the role of color extraction from (Aegle Marmelos leaf) using a non-traditional heating source
Nancy Sobh, Nagla Elshemy, Sahar Nassar, Mona AliDue to herbs and plants’ therapeutic properties and simplicity of availability in nature, humans have used them to treat a variety of maladies and diseases since ancient times…
Synthesis of polymer-based antiviral coating using polyethylene glycol (PEG) and acrylic resin as binder
Reasmy Raj, Amirul Syafiq, Vengadaesvaran Balakrishnan, Shakeel Ahmad, Nasrudin Abd Rahim, Pouya Hassandarvish, Sazaly Abu Bakar, A.K. PandeyThis paper aims to fabricate a polymer-based polyethylene glycol (PEG) coating with acrylic resin as a binder that can show antiviral activity against the feline coronavirus…
Synthesis and adsorption performance of temperature-sensitive imprinted composite poly (vinylidene fluoride) resin membranes with chitosan modification for selective separation of ReO4−
Wan Xu, Xinsheng Liu, Huijuan Zhang, Ting Huo, Zhenbin Chen, Yuan SunThis study aims to prepare an imprinted composite membrane with grafted temperature-sensitive blocks for the efficient adsorption and separation of rhenium(Re) from aqueous…
Lignosulfonate and glycidyl ether modified urea formaldehyde wood adhesives for interior particleboard production
Ümran Burcu Alkan, Nilgün Kızılcan, Başak BengüThe purpose of this study is the development of sustainable and low-formaldehyde emission wood adhesive formulations.
An experimental study for using nano-alumina to improving mechanical properties of epoxy resin for assembling glass artifacts
Rania Abdel Gwad Eloriby, Hamdy Mohamed MohamedThis study aims to assess the efficacy of nano-alumina (nano-Al2O3) in improving the performance of epoxy adhesives used to assemble archaeological glass. The conservators face a…
Use of carboxymethyl cellulose, Klucel G, gum Arabic and zinc oxide nanoparticles nanocomposite as strength agents for inked papyrus
Bataa Sayed Mohamed Mazen, Badawi Mohamed Ismail, Rushdya Rabee Ali Hassan, Mahmoud Ali, Wael S. MohamedThe purpose of this study is to detect the effect of some natural cellulosic polymers in their nano forms with the addition of zinc oxide nanoparticles on restoring the lost…
Embedding anatase, rutile, and brookite TiO2 nanoparticles to cotton fabric with epoxy silane and comparison of their effects on photodegradation
Sabiha Sezgin BozokThis study aims to embed anatase, rutile and brookite TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) with different crystal phases into cotton fabrics by epoxy silane and to examine the effect of these…
Green encapsulation of textile dyes using lecithin to increase dyeing performance
Shimaa S.M. Elhadad, Hany Kafafy, Hamada Mashaly, Ahmed Ali El-SayedThe purpose of this study is to use liposome technology in the treatment of fabrics textiles because of its efficient energy saving, reducing time and temperature.
Investigation of the effects of self-crosslinking acrylate with TiO2 nanoparticles on cotton denim fabrics
Sabiha Sezgin BozokTitanium(IV) oxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NP) were deposited to cotton denim fabrics using a self-crosslinking acrylate – a polymer dispersion to extend the lifetime of the products…
Multifunctional finishes on photochromic microcapsule-printed cotton fabrics using titanium oxide nanoparticles
Gobikannan Tamilmani, Venkhatesan D., Santhosh P., Tamilselvan M., Suryappa Jayappa Pawar, Amin Hirenbhai NavinbhaiThis paper aims to study the combination of photochromic microcapsules, which use the ultraviolet (UV) rays for colour changing phenomena, and titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles…
Preparation of polysulfone/sulfonated polysulfone-SiO2 nanofiltration membrane and its performance characterization
Liangbin Chen, Lihong Zhao, Keren Ding, Kaibo Xu, Xianzhe TangThis study aims to optimize the preparation conditions and modify the nanofiltration (NF) membranes to prepare high-performance polysulfone/sulfonated polysulfone composite…
Harnessing the potential of regenerated bamboo knitted fabrics in development of eco-friendly masks
Fareha Asim, Farhana Naeem, Shenela NaqviFace masks are the most recommended precautionary measure since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2 since 2020 and the most useful PPE against this virus and its variants so far. This…
Study on photoluminescence of integrated nano-calcium carbonate (CaCO3) enhanced with dysprosium (Dy) doped calcium borophosphate (CBP) phosphor
Khishn Kumar Kandiah, Vengadaesvaran Balakrishnan, Amirul Syafiq, Nasrudin Abd Rahim, Adarsh Kumar Pandey, Yee Seng Tan, Sanjay J Dhoble, Ramesh Kasi, Ramesh SubramaniamThere is a strong inducement to develop new inorganic materials to substitute the current industrial pigments, which are known for their poor ultraviolet absorbent and low…
Investigation of TiO2 replacement alternatives for water-based paints using styrene butyl acrylate
Seda Aygül, Serkan Yılmazsönmez, Arzu Soyalp, Ayse AytacTitanium dioxide (TiO2) has high opacity, high brightness and whiteness, owing to its high refractive index value. It is mainly used in the coating industry and continuous efforts…
Preparation and dispersion properties of polyacrylate copolymer dispersant
Xia Sun, Jianben Xu, Caili Yu, Faai ZhangThe purpose of this paper is to synthesize a polyacrylate-based dispersant with a determined target molecular weight for oily systems and to determine the optimal dispersant level…
Eco-friendly polyfunctional ceramic pigments: an approach
Guillermo Monrós, Mario Llusar, José Antonio BadenesThe purpose of this study is the synthesis and characterization of a CMYK palette (cyan of Cr-BiVO4, magenta of Pr-CeO2, yellow of Bi-(Ce,Zr)O2 composite and black of YMnO3) as an…
Multiresponse optimization in amylolytic desizing of viscose fabric in the copresence of ferrous ions and an anionic surfactant
Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Aisha Rehman, Faiza Anwar, Naseer AhmadThis study aims to investigate the effect of the copresence of ferrous (Fe2+) ions and sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) on the activity of an amylase enzyme during the desizing of…
Citrate-crosslinked silver nanoparticles impregnation on curcumin-dyed cellulose fabric for potential surgical applications
Saima Habib, Farzana Kishwar, Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Sharjeel AbidThis study aims to present a sustainable approach in the natural dyeing of cellulose fabric followed by nanosilver finishing through a green crosslinker of citric acid for…
Synthesis of monoazo disperse dyes derived from N-(1-phthalimidyl)-naphthalimides and their dyeing properties on polyester fabrics
Ukanah Suleiman Pendo, Kasali Ademola Bello, Mohammed Kabir Yakubu, Abdulraheem Giwa, Umar Salami Ameuru, Ali Reza Harifi-Mood, Azim Ziyaei HalimehjaniThis paper aims to synthesize a novel series of monoazo disperse dyes based on N-(1-phthalimidyl)-naphthalimides by coupling with substitute anilines, naphthylamines and naphthol…
Adsorptive investigation of the anticorrosion properties of natural chrysin on carbon steel in acid–chloride system: combined theoretical and experimental approach
Wilfred Emori, Paul C. Okonkwo, Hitler Louis, Ling Liu, Ernest C. Agwamba, Tomsmith Unimuke, Peter Okafor, Atowon D. Atowon, Anthony Ikechukwu Obike, ChunRu ChengOwing to the toxicity, biodegradability, and cost of most corrosion inhibitors, research attention is now focused on the development of environmentally benign, biodegradable…
Natural and synthetic drugs as eco-friendly and sustainable corrosion inhibitors for metals: a review
Chigoziri N. Njoku, Temple Uzoma Maduoma, Wilfred Emori, Rita Emmanuel Odey, Beshel M. Unimke, Emmanuel Yakubu, Cyril C. Anorondu, Daniel I. Udunwa, Onyinyechi C. Njoku, Kechinyere B. OyohCorrosion is a major concern for many industries that use metals as structural or functional materials, and the use of corrosion inhibitors is a widely accepted strategy to…
Role of intra-ply hybridization and nano reinforcement on crack growth of epoxy
Payman Sahbah AhmedEpoxy resins are widely used in a variety of engineering applications, including composite wind turbine blades used in the renewable energy industry, highly complex structural…
Studying the properties of polypyrrole-montmorillonite polyacrylic-urethane nanocomposite coatings: the role of an eco-friendly ionic liquid
Reza Amini, Pooneh KardarThis paper aims to achieve an anti-corrosive coating via uniform dispersion of nanoclay particles (montmorillonite) and polypyrrole (PPy) as a conductive polymer as well as their…
Improving the properties of gap-filling materials for pottery artifacts with nano silica and nano kaolinite polymeric nanocomposites
Hamdy Mohamed Mohamed, Wael Sabry MohamedThe study aims to assess the efficiency of nanocomposite to improve the properties of gap-filling materials for pottery artifacts.
Preparation of alcohol-resistant ink using polyester resin for thermal transfer ribbon
Yuanhao Yang, Guangyu Chen, Zhuo Luo, Liuqing Huang, Chentong Zhang, Xuetao Luo, Haixiang Luo, Weiwei YuThe purpose of this study is to prepare thermal transfer ribbons with good alcohol resistance.
A state-of-the-art review on advanced ceramic materials: fabrication, characteristics, applications, and wettability
Kawaljit Singh RandhawaThe purpose of this study is to prepare a state-of-the-art review on advanced ceramic materials including their fabrication techniques, characteristics, applications and…
Using nano clay and graphite as low-cost, sustainable adsorbents to remove dye toxins from waste water
Nagla Elshemy, Hamada Mashaly, Shimaa ElhadadThis study aims to observe the coloring efficacy of graphite (G) and nano bentonite clay (BCNPs) on the adsorption of Basic Blue 5 dye from residual dye bath solution.
Glucose-lignin-based phenolic resin: an environmentally friendly low-formaldehyde wood adhesive
Kaiyan Yang, Xiaowu Gong, Lanli Bai, Yun Zhang, Na ZhouThis study aims to prepare a low-formaldehyde and environmentally friendly glucose-lignin-based phenolic resin.
Harnessing of newly tailored poly (acrylonitrile)-starch nanoparticle graft copolymer for copper ion removal via oximation reaction as a calorimetric sensor
Khaled Mostafa, Heba Ameen, Amal El-Ebeisy, Azza El-SanabaryHerein, this study aims to use our recently tailored and fully characterized poly acrylonitrile (AN)-starch nanoparticle graft copolymer having 60.1 graft yield percentage as a…
Corrosion inhibition of aluminium in 0.3 M HCl using starch mucor in potassium iodide as inhibitor
Uchenna Luvia Ezeamaku, Innocent Eze, Nkiru Odimegwu, Angela Nwakaudu, Amarachukwu Okafor, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Ikechukwu Abuchi NnanwubeThe purpose of this study is to investigate starch mucor (SM) in potassium iodide (KI) as corrosion inhibitor of aluminium in hydrochloric acid (HCl) medium.
Synthesis, metrological characterization, and dyeing properties of surface grafted viscose fabric using peroxydisulfate/ferrous II ions redox pair
Khaled Mostafa, Nader Abdelaziz, Azza El-SanabaryThe purpose of this study is to undertake surface graft copolymerization of viscose fabric via altering its fibrous properties by using acrylic acid (AA) as a carboxyl-containing…
Development of imine-azo-dyes derived from vanillin and salicylaldehyde for pH-sensing in smart packaging
Siddhesh Umesh Mestry, Vardhan B. Satalkar, S.T. MhaskeThis study aims to describe the design and synthesis of two novel azo and imine chromophores-based dyes derived from two different aldehydes with intramolecular colour matching…
Synthesis of butylated benzo-amino resin by solid formaldehyde one-step-two-stage method and its application in high solid content coatings
Xingbing Yang, Xinye Wang, Shuang Huang, Xin Liu, Xiang Huang, Ting LeiIn this study, solid formaldehyde, benzoguanamine and butanol were used to synthesize butylated benzo-amino resin by one-step-two-stage method.
Analytical methods for evaluating the state of preservation of a historical manuscript dating back to the 15th century AD in Al-Azhar Library – Egypt
Gomaa Abdel-Maksoud, Hanaa Nasr, Sayed Hussein Samaha, Mahmoud Saad ELdeen KassemThis study aims to evaluate the state of preservation of one of the most famous manuscripts dated back to the 15th century using some analytical techniques to identify the…
Quasiperiodic graph model of rubber elasticity in double-network gels undergoing mechanochemical coupling
Aying Zhang, Ziyu Xing, Haibao LuThe purpose of this paper is to study the mechanochemical effect and self-growth mechanism of double-network (DN) gel and to provide a quasiperiodic model for rubber elasticity.
TiO2/PDMS hybrid system for constructing superhydrophobic surfaces of cotton fabrics with resistance to droplet adhesion
Wei Zhang, Chentao Liu, Jiming Yao, Shuangshuang LiThis study aims to produce a superhydrophobic fabric surface with a layered rough structure and which are resistant to droplet adhesion. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) systems doped…
New nutrients evaluation in Spirulina maxima growth for phycocyanin, carbohydrate, and biochar production
Lucas Ioran Marciano, Guilherme Arantes Pedro, Wallyson Ribeiro dos Santos, Geronimo Virginio Tagliaferro, Fabio Rodolfo Miguel Batista, Daniela Helena Pelegrine GuimarãesThe purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of light intensity and sources of carbon and nitrogen on the cultivation of Spirulina maxima.
Fabrication of CNTs-reinforced poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite film with tailored structural, surface chemical and optical properties
Abdul Lateef, Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Muhammad Aslam, Muhammad Shoaib Ur Rehman, Asma Iftikhar, Abdul ZahirThis study aims to fabricate multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)-mediated polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composite films using the solution casting approach.
Citric-acid anchored silver nano-finishing of commercially dyed denim fabric for potential non toxic antibacterial surgical gowns
Saima Habib, Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Farzana Kishwar, Sharjeel AbidPresent study aimed to nanosilver-treat some commercially dyed denim fabric using an eco-friendly cross-linker of citric acid for possible application in the fabrication of…
Physicochemical characterization of titanium dioxide inks for digital textile printing based on newly developed polyurethane prepolymers
M. Hassanein, M. Abd El Rahm, H. M. Abd El Bary, H. Abd El-WahabThis paper aims to study the physical and chemical characteristics of inkjet titanium dioxide inks for cotton fabric digital printing.
Corrosion resistance of graphene/basalt flake modified waterborne epoxy zinc-rich primer
Xiao Wang, Xuan Liang, Bo Wang, Chang-qing Guo, Shan-gui Zhang, Kai Yang, Shi-ya Shao, Yan Sun, Zheng Guo, Xue-yan Yu, Donghai Zhang, Tai-jiang Gui, Wei Lu, Ming-liang Sun, Rui DingThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of graphene, basalt flakes and their synergy on the corrosion resistance of zinc-rich coatings. As the important heavy-duty…
Preparation of cool composite pigment by the layer-by-layer assembling of phthalocyanine green on the surface of rutile TiO2
Lingyun Cao, Shuaibin Ren, ZhengHao Zhou, Xuening Fei, Changliang HuangThis study aims to fabricate a cool phthalocyanine green/TiO2 composite pigment (PGT) with high near-infrared (NIR) reflectance, good color performance and good heat-shielding…
Synthesis of modified poly(ester-amide) and alkyd resins based on phenolic and Schiff base compounds to study their biological and insecticide activity for surface coating applications
Roma G. Elfadel, Hala M. Refat, H. Abdelwahab, Salem S. Salem, Mohamed A. Awad, M.A.M. Abdel ReheimThis paper aims to investigate the prepared modified alkyd and poly(ester-amide) (PEA) resins as antimicrobial and insecticide binders for surface coating applications.
Hygroscopic analysis and tribo-mechanical characterization of biocompatible PP/PA6/Boron sesquioxide composite
Kawaljit Singh RandhawaThe purpose of this study is to look into the hygroscopic and tribo-mechanical properties of a polypropylene/polyamide-6 (PP/PA6) blend and a PP/PA6/Boron sesquioxide composite.
Isolation and chemistry of plant pigments
Pankaj Naharwal, Mahesh Meena, Charul Somani, Neetu Kumari, Dinesh Kumar YadavThis paper aims to critically review the isolation and chemistry of plant pigments.
Preparation and characterization of PSF/SPSF blended ultrafiltration membranes
Liangbin Chen, Lihong Zhao, Keren DingThis paper aims to improve the permeability and antifouling of polysulfone (PSF) ultrafiltration membranes, the PSF matrix was modified by incorporating sulfonated polysulfone…
Color change kinetics of lac dye as influenced by some food spoilage metabolites: validation for spoilage monitoring of strawberries
Priyanka Sakare, Saroj Kumar GiriThe purpose of this paper was to study the color change kinetics of lac dye in response to aldehydes, carbon dioxide and other food spoilage metabolites for its potential…
Sustainable technique of dyeing bio-degradable polyester using henna extract
Hammama Irfan, Tahreem Beg, Farhana Naeem, Mohammad Irfan, Shenela Naqvi, Yang ShengyuanThe purpose of this study is to highlight the threats related to the utilization of synthetic fibers. Volatile organic compounds, particulates and acid gases are released during…