International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering
Volume 11, Issue 1 (2025)
Table of contents
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Surface Modification and Performance Evaluation of Biologically Degummed Lady's Finger Bast Fibers
Abstract: This research aims to investigate the physicomechanical characteristics of biologically degummed lady's finger bast fiber (LFF) and to walk through the entire process of turning LFF into a commercial cellulosic fiber that can be used globally in a variety of textile applications, including carpets, oil and liquid absorption, packaging, basic textile products, coarse ornamental textile products, geo-textiles, and reinforcements in polymer matrix composites. This article describes the application of different …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 Read article
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Sulfur-Based Copolymers: Current Status and NewOpportunities in Synthesis and Product Applications
Abstract: Sulfur-based copolymers are fascinating materials with a wide range of applications. This reviewarticle delves into the synthetic aspects of sulfur copolymers, their characteristics, and theirapplications. Sulfur is a byproduct of refineries, produced in large quantities worldwide. Varioussulfur-based copolymers have been synthesized through inverse vulcanization, catalyst-induced low temperature inverse vulcanization, and polycondensation reactions. Researchers have studied a varietyof monomers, including benzoxazine moieties and sulfur-based systems with allylic or vinylicfunctionalities. The article …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 10–36 Read article
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Novel Process for the Synthesis of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Using Unsaturated Polyvinyl Chloride Resin
Abstract: The present work is related to the process for the synthesis of a reactor made chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) from commercially available thermally treated unsaturated PVC. The synthesis of CPVC is a two-step process. The first step is the controlled thermal treatment of the PVC to generate the unsaturation in the PVC chain. The second step is the chlorination of the thermally treated PVC in presence of an initiator and …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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Studies on Functionalized Nonwoven Polypropylene Fabric for Antibacterial & Antiviral Properties
Abstract: Nonwoven polypropylene (NWPP) fabric is a versatile material used predominantly in medical field for hygiene products and for PPE applications. The application of NWPP is limited in disinfectant area due to lack of antimicrobial properties and its non-polar nature. The coating of antimicrobial agents on NWPP fibre is expected to lower down the intensity of communicable microbial infections. The present study involves the surface functionalization of NWPP fibre via plasma …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–34 Read article
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Nanofibers of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polypropylene (UHMWPP) Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications
Abstract: The nanofibers of ultra-high molecular weight polypropylene (UHMWPP) composite made with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) by electrospinning process. The high-temperature setup developed by hardware modifications in electrospinning machine to perform such experiments. Bilayer composite mat of UHMWPP and PET nanofiber was fabricated by deposition of monolayer of UHMWPP over PET monolayer by electrospining process. The developed composite mat products were characterized by SEM, DSC and other physico-chemical methods. The composite mat …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 35–48 Read article
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Natural Polymers as Substitutes for Gelatine Capsules: A Comprehensive Overview
Abstract: Gelatine capsules are widely used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries for over a century due to their easy-to-swallow nature and their ability to release pharma active ingredients in a controlled manner. However, due to growing concerns over health, ethical issues, and environmental issues associated with the use of animal-derived products, there has been a significant interest towards developing natural, plant-based, and synthetic alternatives to gelatine. This article briefly explores …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 9–13 Read article