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e-Polymers

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e-Polymers is an open access, single-blind peer-reviewed scientific journal. The aim of e-Polymers is to publish, in an ongoing way, pure and applied polymer-science-related original research articles, reviews, and feature articles. It includes synthetic methodologies, characterization, and processing techniques for polymer materials. Reports on interdisciplinary polymer science and on applications of polymers in all areas are welcome.

In 2013 e-Polymers has been transferred from the e-Polymer Foundation to the scientific publisher De Gruyter. Prof. Seema Agarwal and Prof. Andreas Greiner took over as Editors-in-Chief. e-Polymers is dedicated to serve the polymer community and will continue publishing scientific contributions on highest possible standards.

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Volume 23 Issue 1

January 2023

The tribological properties of the sponge gourd outer skin fiber (SGOSF)-reinforced epoxy composites filled with tamarind seed powder were investigated using a pin-on-disc dry sliding wear testing machine. The fiber and filler contents were kept constant (30 and 7.5 wt%). The fibers were treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which increases the bonding strength that has been identified by scanning electron microscope (SEM). A filler content of 7.5 wt% has better hardness due to the embedment of filler with treated fiber and epoxy. Therefore, the SGOSFs/epoxy with 7.5 wt% tamarind filler was chosen for the study of tribological characterization. The lowest specific wear rate of 2.565 × 10 −4 mm 3 ·N m −1 was obtained using the design of expert optimization technique for the control factors such as a load of 44.99 N, a sliding distance of 1,701.39 m, and a sliding velocity of 3.36 m·s −1 using a ramp plot at the desirable level of 1. For the gripping material application, the highest coefficient of friction value of 0.51 was obtained by maintaining the specified input parameters, such as a load of 42.15 N, a sliding distance of 1,874.86 m, and a sliding velocity of 4.99 m·s −1 using a ramp plot at the desirable level of 0.927. SEM images were used to investigate the failure mechanism of the worn surfaces, which substantiates the failure of the pure matrix layer on the surface even at low load, followed by the formation of a rarely breakable adhesive layer.

Bead foams have been widely used for more than 70 years, with expandable polystyrene and expanded polypropylene (EPP) being the main materials. There are different processes for producing bead foams, depending heavily on the material used (e.g., their thermal behavior). EPP is usually produced by a discontinuous stirring autoclave process, which is the main subject of this study. In this process, thermal treatment during the saturation phase leads to the formation of a second melt peak, which is considered an important prerequisite for the subsequent welding process, in which the individual foamed beads are welded into complex shaped parts by applying saturated steam to the beads in a cavity (so-called steam chest molding). To date, EPP is one of the main bead foams used industrially, but other materials such as polylactide and thermoplastic polyurethane can also be processed using the same technique. This review focuses on the important thermal and physical mechanisms during saturation and expansion and the parameters (material and process) that affect them. The process itself provides multiple possibilities to influence thermal behavior (i.e., crystallization) and expansion. Typical properties of resulting bead foams, which are found in many applications, are also considered.

Cancers are complicated sicknesses that happen because of many different things going wrong in cells, and as they get worse, the cells undergo many changes one after another. Nanomedicine is a new way to treat diseases like cancer. Tiny particles called nanoparticles have special properties that can help to treat diseases better than regular treatments. These particles are very small but have a lot of surface area, can carry different drugs, and can be designed to target specific areas. They can move around the body, go into cells, and release drugs slowly. Because of these benefits, nanoparticles could be better for cancer treatment. In this continuous research, we present a simple technique for the quick and single-step synthesis of ZnFe 2 O 4 /cellulose nanocomposites, employing the polymer cellulose. This method is not only cost-effective but also environment friendly. Scanning electron microscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and the ultraviolet-visible (UV) spectrum were all used to examine the morphological, structural, and electrical properties of ZnFe 2 O 4 /cellulose nanocomposites. The nanocomposite derived from UV-DRS exhibits an optical energy bandgap of 1.8 eV. The mechanical strength of the composites gradually increases as ZnFe 2 O 4 is added to the cellulose polymer matrix. These findings propose a straightforward and innovative approach to produce ZnFe 2 O 4 /cellulose nanocomposites that can serve as functional biomaterials. In addition, the ZnFe 2 O 4 /cellulose nanocomposite exhibits decreased antioxidant activity compared to ascorbic acid. ZnFe 2 O 4 /cellulose nanocomposite was found to have an IC 50 of 49.64 g·mL −1 . With an IC 50 value of 55.91 g·mL −1 , the synthesized ZnFe 2 O 4 /cellulose nanocomposites demonstrate significant cytotoxicity in a dose-dependent manner against the lung cancer cell lines A549. In conclusion, nanocomposites are potential materials for usage in biomedical applications due to their affordable production and mild magnetic sensitivity.

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Journal Impact Factor	3.7	2022, Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate, 2023)
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Editor-in-Chief
Seema Agarwal; University of Bayreuth, Germany

Associate Editor
Shaohua Jiang; Nanjing Forestry University, China

Editor
Jian Ji; Zhejiang University, China

Founding Editors
Hartwig Hoecker and Stanislaw Penczek

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Bin Ding, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
Felix Schacher; Friedrich-Schiller-University, Germany
Susanta Banerjee; Indian Institute of Technology, India
Prasad Shastri; University of Freiburg, Germany
Yasuhiko Iwasaki; Kansai University, Japan
Piming Ma; Jiangnan University, China
Stan Slomkowski; Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
Tamer Uyar; Cornell University, USA
Anup Ghosh; Indian Institute of Technology, India
Eyal Zussman; Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Israel

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Type: Journal
Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
First published: January 1, 2001
Publication Frequency: 1 Issue per Year
Audience: Researchers and practitioners interested in all fields of polymer science

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Thermal response of double network hydrogels with varied composition

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Damping performance analysis of carbon black/lead magnesium niobite/epoxy resin composites

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Molecular dynamics simulations of dihydroxylammonium 5,5′-bistetrazole-1,1′-diolate (TKX-50) and TKX-50-based PBXs with four energetic binders

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