Journal of Polymer Engineering,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2025
Abstract
A
novel
class
of
eco-friendly
natural
Eucommia
rubber
(ER)/natural
(NR)
foam
composites
with
tunable
shape
memory
and
oil
adsorption
capabilities
has
been
successfully
developed
through
optimized
vulcanization-foaming
integration
technology.
This
study
utilized
comprehensive
characterization
techniques
such
as
universal
testing
machine
measurements,
scanning
electron
microscopy,
complementary
analytical
methods
to
systematically
evaluate
the
foamed
composites’
mechanical
properties,
behavior,
absorption
characteristics.
Through
these
advanced
approaches,
we
elucidated
precise
influence
foaming
agent
H
concentration
on
both
macroscopic
performance
microstructural
evolution
composites.
When
increasing
content,
cellular
morphology
exhibited
substantial
expansion.
structural
transformation
was
accompanied
by
a
marked
density
reduction
from
0.52
g/cm
3
0.18
,
concurrently
driving
corresponding
decline
in
tensile
strength
11.1
MPa
4.3
MPa.
Beyond
fundamental
property
variations,
manifested
distinctive
functional
characteristics
including
notable
effects
temperature-responsive
capabilities.
Particularly
noteworthy
precisely
performance,
which
could
be
strategically
modulated
controlled
physical
state
transitions
under
thermal
stimuli.
responsiveness
establishes
promising
potential
for
intelligent
material
applications
requiring
adaptive
oil–water
separation
functionality.
Journal of Polymer Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
ABSTRACT
The
discovery
of
novel
thermoset
shape
memory
polymers
(TSMPs)
for
additive
manufacturing
can
be
accelerated
through
the
use
a
deep‐generative
algorithm,
minimizing
need
laborious
traditional
laboratory
experiments.
This
study
is
first
to
introduce
an
innovative
approach
that
uses
deep
generative
learning
model,
namely
conditional
variational
autoencoder
(CVAE),
discover
TSMPs
with
lower
glass
transition
temperature
()
and
high
recovery
stress
values
().
In
this
study,
specific
chemical
groups,
such
as
epoxy,
amine,
thiol,
vinyl,
are
integrated
constraints
generate
while
preserving
essential
reaction
properties.
To
address
challenges
posed
by
small
dataset,
CVAE
model
used
graph‐extracted
features.
Unlike
previous
studies
focused
on
single‐polymer
systems,
research
extends
two‐monomer
samples,
discovering
22
TSMPs.
has
practical
implications
in
manufacturing,
biomedical
devices,
aerospace,
robotics
samples
from
limited
data.
Journal of Functional Biomaterials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16(5), С. 158 - 158
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2025
This
article
explores
the
transformative
advances
in
soft
machines,
where
biology,
materials
science,
and
engineering
have
converged.
We
discuss
remarkable
adaptability
versatility
of
whose
designs
draw
inspiration
from
nature’s
elegant
solutions.
From
intricate
movements
octopus
tentacles
to
resilience
an
elephant’s
trunk,
nature
provides
a
wealth
for
designing
robots
capable
navigating
complex
environments
with
grace
efficiency.
Central
this
advancement
is
ongoing
research
into
bioinspired
materials,
which
serve
as
building
blocks
creating
machines
lifelike
behaviors
adaptive
capabilities.
By
fostering
collaboration
innovation,
we
can
unlock
new
possibilities
shaping
future
seamlessly
integrate
interact
natural
world,
offering
solutions
humanity’s
most
pressing
challenges.
Journal of Polymer Engineering,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июнь 5, 2025
Abstract
A
novel
class
of
eco-friendly
natural
Eucommia
rubber
(ER)/natural
(NR)
foam
composites
with
tunable
shape
memory
and
oil
adsorption
capabilities
has
been
successfully
developed
through
optimized
vulcanization-foaming
integration
technology.
This
study
utilized
comprehensive
characterization
techniques
such
as
universal
testing
machine
measurements,
scanning
electron
microscopy,
complementary
analytical
methods
to
systematically
evaluate
the
foamed
composites’
mechanical
properties,
behavior,
absorption
characteristics.
Through
these
advanced
approaches,
we
elucidated
precise
influence
foaming
agent
H
concentration
on
both
macroscopic
performance
microstructural
evolution
composites.
When
increasing
content,
cellular
morphology
exhibited
substantial
expansion.
structural
transformation
was
accompanied
by
a
marked
density
reduction
from
0.52
g/cm
3
0.18
,
concurrently
driving
corresponding
decline
in
tensile
strength
11.1
MPa
4.3
MPa.
Beyond
fundamental
property
variations,
manifested
distinctive
functional
characteristics
including
notable
effects
temperature-responsive
capabilities.
Particularly
noteworthy
precisely
performance,
which
could
be
strategically
modulated
controlled
physical
state
transitions
under
thermal
stimuli.
responsiveness
establishes
promising
potential
for
intelligent
material
applications
requiring
adaptive
oil–water
separation
functionality.
