Effectiveness of Using Polymer Bumpers to Mitigate Earthquake-Induced Pounding between Buildings of Unequal Heights by Jian He, Yu Jiang, Qichao Xue, Chunwei Zhang, Jingcai Zhang

“…Collisions often happen between adjacent buildings without a sufficient gap under seismic loadings. Installing polymer bumpers may decrease the pounding forces between colliding buildings. …”
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Core Cross-linked Star Polymers for Temperature/pH Controlled Delivery of 5-Fluorouracil by Elizabeth Sánchez-Bustos, José M. Cornejo-Bravo, Angel Licea-Claverie

“…RAFT polymerization with cross-linking was used to prepare core cross-linked star polymers bearing temperature sensitive arms. …”
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Material Characterization of High Dielectric Constant Polymer–Ceramic Composite for Embedded Capacitor to RF Application by Yang Rao, Jireh Yue, C. P. Wong

“…Embedded capacitor technology can improve electrical performance and reduce assembly cost compared with traditional discrete capacitor technology. Polymer–ceramic composites have been of great interest as embedded capacitor material because they combine the processability of polymers with the desired electrical properties of ceramics. …”
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Eco-Friendly Approach and Potential Biodegradable Polymer Matrix for WPC Composite Materials in Outdoor Application by Alessia Quitadamo, Valerie Massardier, Marco Valente

“…International Journal of Polymer Science…”
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Changes in Textural Properties of Precalcined Silicas Induced by Adsorption of Some Low Molecular Weight Polymers by A.M. Youssef, Th. El-Nabarawy

“…Polymer adsorption on the precalcined silicas made the contribution of mesopores more prominent, the changes in the textural properties of the silicas depending on the stage at which the polymer was added during the course of silica preparation.…”
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Developing a Suitable Model for Water Uptake for Biodegradable Polymers Using Small Training Sets by Loreto M. Valenzuela, Doyle D. Knight, Joachim Kohn

“…Prediction of the dynamic properties of water uptake across polymer libraries can accelerate polymer selection for a specific application. …”
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The liquid-vapor water generation characteristics of thermo-responsive polymer based on the multi-scale method by Shaochen Tian, Chaoyang Chen, Lei Huang, Xueliang Yao, Anming She, Xing Su

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The Shear Damage Model of the Two-Component Forming Polymer Grouting Material-Bentonite Contact Surface by Hao Zhang, Mingrui Du, Yan Zhao, Liangqiong Chen

“…The newly developed two-component polymer (TFPU) cut-off walls have great application potential in civil engineering for water-seepage prevention. …”
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Syntheses and structures of two coordination polymers formed by Ni(cyclam)2+ cations and sulfate anions by Liudmyla V. Tsymbal, Irina L. Andriichuk, Lucian G. Bahrin, Yaroslaw D. Lampeka

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Energy Absorption and Damage Analysis of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer Spherical Core Sandwich Structures by Venugopal PANDYARAJ, Arunachalam RAJADURAI, Kani KALAICHELVAN

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Preparation and Heavy Metal Ions Chelating Properties of Multifunctional Polymer-Grafted Silica Hybrid Materials by Luciana Sartore, Kamol Dey

“…In this research work, novel hybrid materials based on multifunctional polymers and silica were developed and investigated in view of possible employment as sorbents for removal of heavy metal ions from water in presence of various ions. …”
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Thermal Aging of Asahi SB-1000 Polymer Optical Fibers: Study on the Light Transmission Loss by Laura Helena González Trueba, Varlen Grabski, Larissa Alexandrova, Carla Aguilar Lugo

“…Advances in Polymer Technology…”
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Retracted: Synthesis and Use of Environmentally Friendly Superabsorbent Smart Polymer to Improve the Properties of the Gypsum Soil by Adsorption Science and Technology

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Numerical and Experimental Failure Analysis of Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer-Based Pyrotechnic Separation Device by Mingfa Ren, Fei Weng, Jing Sun, Zhifeng Zhang, Zhiguo Ma, Tong Li

“…With the outstanding mechanical properties, such as high mass-specific strength and modulus, carbon fiber-reinforced polymers (CFRPs) have the potential to replace metal materials in pyrotechnic seperaton devices. …”
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Study of the Kinetics Adsorption of Organic Pollutants on Modified Cellulosic Polymer Using Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy by Djamila Ghemati, Djamel Aliouche

“…Our results indicate formation of a permanent chemical bond between β-cyclodextrin and polymers material. The cellulosic polymers can effectively be modified without significant change in the structural properties. …”
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Numerical Well Testing Interpretation Model and Applications in Crossflow Double-Layer Reservoirs by Polymer Flooding by Haiyang Yu, Hui Guo, Youwei He, Hainan Xu, Lei Li, Tiantian Zhang, Bo Xian, Song Du, Shiqing Cheng

“…Moreover, formation damage caused by polymer flooding can also be evaluated by comparison of the interpreted permeability with initial layered permeability before polymer flooding. …”
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Tribological and Structural Properties of Copper-Coated 3D-Printed Parts from Biodegradable Polymers by Mihaela Feraru (Ilie), Simona-Nicoleta Mazurchevici, Nicoleta-Monica Lohan, Marcelin Benchea, Fabian Cezar Lupu, Dumitru Nedelcu

“…This manuscript highlights the behavior of biodegradable polymers (PLA and HD PLA Green) coated with two distinct bronze alloy powders, Metco 51F-NS (Cu 9.5Al 1.2Fe) and Metco 445 (Cu 9.5Al). …”
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Fluorescent Sensors Based on Organic Polymer-Capped Gold Nanoparticles for the Detection of Cr(VI) in Water by Na Wang, Liangchen Wang, Hong Yang, Tingting Xiong, Shangping Xiao, Jiawen Zhao, Weiping Du

“…“Turn-off” fluorescent sensors for Cr(VI) have been fabricated based on organic polymer-capped gold nanoparticles. The fluorescence intensity, as well as the response behavior of the sensors, is dependent on the pH values of buffer solution and dilution amounts of the sensors. …”
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Efficacy of a Novel Bioactive Glass-Polymer Composite for Enamel Remineralization following Erosive Challenge by Farnoosh Fallahzadeh, Soolmaz Heidari, Farhood Najafi, Maryam Hajihasani, Nooshin Noshiri, Neda F. Nazari

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Ultrasonic, Molecular and Mechanical Testing Diagnostics in Natural Fibre Reinforced, Polymer-Stabilized Earth Blocks by C. Galán-Marín, C. Rivera-Gómez, F. Bradley

“…International Journal of Polymer Science…”
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