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MACROMOLECULAR NANOTECHNOLOGY
46–55

Nanofibers of poly(vinylidene fluoride)/copper nanowire:

Microstructural analysis and dielectric behavior

RJoão Paulo Ferreira Santosa, Aline Bruna da Silvab, Mohammad Arjmandc,

Uttandaraman Sundararajc, Rosario Elida Suman Bretasa
aDepartment of Materials Engineering, Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Rodovia
Washington Luís, Km 235, PO Box 676, São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil
bDepartment of Materials Engineering, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais,

Av. Amazonas 5253, Nova Suiça, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil

cDepartment of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary,

Alberta T2N 1N4, Canada

56–65

Main structural features of graphene materials controlling the

transport properties of epoxy resin-based composites

R. Sánchez-Hidalgoa,b, V. Yuste-Sanchezb, R. Verdejob, C. Blancoa,

M.A. Lopez-Manchadob, R. Menéndeza
aInstituto Nacional del Carbón, INCAR-CSIC, Apartado 73, 33080 Oviedo, Spain
bInstituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSIC, C/Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid,
Spain

77–82

Crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel

microspheres containing dispersed
fenofibrate nanocrystals as an oral
sustained delivery system

Tao Lia, Yun Leia, Miao Guoa, Husheng Yana,b

aKey Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials
(Ministry of Education), Institute of Polymer
Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University,
Tianjin 300071, China
bCollaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science

and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300071, China

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pH-sensitive fluorescent hyaluronic acid nanogels for tumor-targeting

and controlled delivery of doxorubicin and nitric oxide

Eun Bi Kanga, Gi Baek Leea, Insik Inb,c, Sung Young Parka,c

aDepartment of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation,
Chungju 380-702, Republic of Korea
bDepartment of Polymer Science and Engineering, Korea National University of Transportation,

Chungju 380-702, Republic of Korea

cDepartment of IT Convergence, Korea National University of Transportation, Chungju 380-702,

Republic of Korea

211–217

One-step surface modification of graphene

oxide and influence of its particle size on
the properties of graphene oxide/epoxy
resin nanocomposites

Miroslav Huskic´a,b,c, Silvester Bolkac,

Alenka Veseld, Miran Mozetičd,
Alojz Anžlovara, Alen Vizintine, Ema Žagara
aNational Institute of Chemistry, Department of
Polymer Chemistry and Technology,
Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
bCenter of Excellence PoliMaT, Hajdrihova 19,

1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

cFaculty for Polymer Technology, Ozare 19, 2380 Slovenj Gradec,

Slovenia dJožef Stefan Institute, Jamova 39, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

eNational Institute of Chemistry, Department of Materials Chemistry,

Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia

255–261

Fabrication and electric stimuli-response of semiconducting

poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/silica nanocomposite
particles

Dae Eun Park, Yu Zhen Dong, Hyoung Jin Choi

Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Inha University,
Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea
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Tailored electrospun nanofibrous

polycaprolactone/gelatin scaffolds into
an acid hydrolytic solvent system

O. Gil-Castella, J.D. Badiaa,b, A. Ribes-Greusa

aInstitutode Tecnología de Materiales (ITM), Universitat
Politècnica de València, Camino de Vera s/n, 46022
Valencia, Spain
bDepartamentd’Enginyeria Química, Escola Tècnica Superior

d’Enginyeria, Universitat de València, Av. de la Universitat,

s/n, 46100 Burjassot, Spain

341–349

pH-responsive physically and chemically cross-linked

glutamic-acid-based hydrogels and nanogels

Luana Becker Peresa,b, Raul Silva dos Anjosa,

Laura C. Tappertzhofenb, Paulo E. Feusera,
Pedro H.H. de Araújoa, Katharina Landfesterb,
Claudia Sayera, Rafael Muñoz-Espíb,c
aChemical Engineering and Food Engineering Department, Federal
University of Santa Catarina – UFSC, 88040-900, CP 476,
Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
bMax Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 55128

Mainz, Germany
cInstitute of Materials Science (ICMUV), University of Valencia, c/

Catedràtic José Beltrán 2, 46980 Paterna, València, Spain

MACROMOLECULAR NANOTECHNOLOGY: SHORT COMMUNICATION

113–119

Revisiting monomer synthesis and radical ring opening

polymerization of dimethylated MDO towards biodegradable
nanoparticles for enzymes

Jens Gaitzscha, Pascale C. Welscha, Jenny Folinia, Cora-Ann Schoenenbergera,

James C. Andersonb, Wolfgang P. Meiera
aUniversity of Basel, Department of Chemistry, Mattenstrasse 24a – BPR1096,
4058 Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
bUniversity College London, Department of Chemistry, 20 Gordon Street,

London WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom

REGULAR ARTICLES
1–11

Improving the mechanical and thermal properties of

shish-kebab via partial melting and re-crystallization

Dashan Mi, Fengyi Hou, Man Zhou, Jie Zhang

College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer
Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Preparation of acrylic PCM microcapsules with dual

responsivity to temperature and magnetic field changes

Somayeh Lashgaria,b, Ali Reza Mahdaviana, Hassan Arabia,

Veronica Ambrogic,d, Valentina Marturanoc,d
aIran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute, P.O. Box: 14965-115, Tehran, Iran
bNational Petrochemical Company, Petrochemical Research & Technology Company,
P.O. 1435884711, Tehran, Iran
cDepartment of Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering,

University of Naples “Federico II”, P.le Tecchio 80, 80125 Napoli, Italy
dInstitute for Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research

Council of Italy, Via Campi Flegrei 34, 80078 Pozzuoli (NA), Italy

29–36

Mechanical properties of TEMPO-oxidised bacterial

cellulose-amino acid biomaterials

Mahdi Pahlevana, Martti Toivakkaa, Parvez Alama,b

aLaboratory of Paper Coating and Converting, Centre for Functional Materials,
Abo Akademi University, Turku, Finland
bSchool of Engineering, Institute for Materials and Processes,

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

37–45

Dynamic crosslinking of silicone elastomer: Radical

branching controlled by thermo-oxidation under shearing

T. Métivier, E. Beyou, P. Cassagnau

aUnivLyon, University of Lyon 1, Ingénierie des Matériaux Polymères,
CNRS UMR 5223, 15 Bd Latarjet, 69622 Villeurbanne, France

66–76

A multifunctionalization of octafluorocyclopentene under mild conditions

Ranganathan Krishnan, Anbanandam Parthiban

Institute of Chemical and Engineering Sciences, Agency for Science and Technology
and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Singapore
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High alkaline resistance of benzyl-triethylammonium functionalized

anion exchange membranes with different pendants

Niya Ye, Yixin Xu, Dengji Zhang, Yunfei Yang, Jingshuai Yang, Ronghuan He
Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, China

105–112

Decreasing the dielectric constant and water uptake of

co-polyimide films by introducing hydrophobic
cross-linked networks

Ningning Songa, Kaixiang Shia, Huaxuan Yua, Hongyan Yaob,

Tengning Mac, Shiyang Zhua, Yunhe Zhanga, Shaowei Guana
aKey Laboratory of High Performance Plastics, Ministry of Education, National
& Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthesis Technology of High
Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, PR China
bDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore,

Singapore 117574, Singapore

cState Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry,

Jilin University, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun 130012, PR China

120–126

4D printing of shape memory polyurethane via stereolithography

Tingting Zhaoa,b, Ran Yua, Xinpan Lia,b, Bing Chenga, Ying Zhanga,
Xin Yanga, Xiaojuan Zhaoa, Yulei Zhaoa, Wei Huanga,b
aInstitute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, People’s Republic of China
bUniversity of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, People’s Republic of China
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An investigation into the crystalline

morphology transitions in poly-L-lactic
acid (PLLA) under uniaxial deformation
in the quasi-solid-state regime

Kharmen Billimoriaa, Ellen L. Heeleyb,

Nathan Parsonsa, Łukasz Figiela
aInternational Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing
(IINM), WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK
bFaculty of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics,

Open University, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes MK7 6AA, UK

140–150

Totally biodegradable poly(trimethylene carbonate/glycolide-block-L-lac-

tide/glycolide) copolymers: synthesis, characterization and enzyme-catalyz-
ed degradation behavior

Wu Xiaomeng, Chen Xiaoyu, Fan Zhongyong

Department of Materials Science, Fudan University, Shanghai 200433, People’s Republic of China

151–158

Bio-based polymer networks by thiol-ene photopolymerization of

allylated L-glutamic acids and L-tyrosines

Shima Aoyagi, Toshiaki Shimasaki, Naozumi Teramoto,

Mitsuhiro Shibata
Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering,
Chiba Institute of Technology, 2-17-1, Tsudanuma, Narashino, Chiba 275-0016,
Japan
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Ammonium and guanidine carbosilane

dendrimers and dendrons as microbicides

Irene Heredero-Bermejoa, José M. Hernández-Rosa,

Leticia Sánchez-Garcíab, Marek Malyc,
Cristina Verdú-Expósitoa, Juan Soliveria,
F. Javier de la Matab,d, José L. Copa-Patiñoa,
Jorge Pérez-Serranoa, Javier Sánchez-Nievesb,d,
Rafael Gómezb,d
aDepartment of Biomedicina y Biotecnología, Facultad de
Farmacia, Universidad de Alcalá, E-28805 Alcalá de
Henares, Madrid, Spain
bDepartment of Química Orgánica y Química Inorgánica,

Universidad de Alcalá (IRYCIS), Campus Universitario,

Instituto de Investigación Química “Andrés M. del Río”
(IQAR), Universidad de Alcalá, E-28805 Alcalá de Henares,
Madrid, Spain
cFaculty of Science, J. E. Purkinje University, Ceske mladeze

8, 400 96 Usti nad Labem, Czech Republic

dNetworking Research Centre for Bioengineering,

Biomaterials and Nanomedicine (CIBER-BBN), Madrid,

Spain

169–176

4D printed thermally activated self-healing and shape memory

polycaprolactone-based polymers

Marta Invernizzi, Stefano Turri, Marinella Levi, Raffaella Suriano

Department of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering “Giulio Natta”,
Politecnico di Milano, 20133, Italy

177–182

Selective surface modification of TiO2-coated polypropylene by

photodegradation

Monique Seufitellis Curcioa, Maria Cristina Canelab, Walter Ruggeri Waldmanc,

aInstitutoFederal Fluminense – Campus Quissamã, Av. Amilcar Pereira da Silva,
727, Quissamã/RJ, CEP 28735 970, Brazil
bUniversidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense, Laboratório de Ciências Químicas. Av,

Alberto Lamego, 2000, Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ, CEP 28013-602, Brazil

cUniversidade Federal de São Carlos – campus Sorocaba, Rod. SP-264, km 110,

Sorocaba/SP, CEP 18052-780, Brazil

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A reduction-sensitive thermo-responsive
polymer: Synthesis, characterization, and
application in controlled drug release

Li Songa,b, Bao Zhanga, E Jina, Chunsheng Xiaoa, Gao Lia,

Xuesi Chena
aKey Laboratory of Polymer Ecomaterials, Changchun Institute of
Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Changchun
130022, PR China
bGraduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing
100049, PR China

190–201

Influence of PDMS molecular weight on

transparency and mechanical properties
of soft polysiloxane-urea-elastomers for
intraocular lens application

Natascha Riehlea,b, Sibylle Thudec, Tobias Götzd,

Andreas Kandelbauera,b, Solon Thanose,
Günter E.M. Tovarc,d, Günter Lorenza,b
aReutlingen Research Institute, Reutlingen University,
Alteburgstr. 150, 72762 Reutlingen, Germany
bSchool of Applied Chemistry, Reutlingen University,

Alteburgstr. 150, 72762 Reutlingen, Germany

cFraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and

Biotechnology IGB, Nobelstr. 12, 70569 Stuttgart, Germany

dInstitute of Interfacial Process Engineering and Plasma

Technology IGVP, University of Stuttgart, Nobelstr. 12,

70569 Stuttgart, Germany
eInstitute of Experimental Ophthalmology, Münster

University Hospital, Domagkstr. 15, 48149 Münster,

Germany

202–210

Size control of cross-linked carboxy-

functionalized polystyrene particles: Four orders
of magnitude of dimensional versatility

Nina M. Sekeraka, Kristin M. Hutchinsa,b, Binbin Luoc,d,

Jin Gu Kangc,d, Paul V. Braunc,d,b, Qian Chenc,d,a,
Jeffrey S. Moorea,b,d
aDepartment of Chemistry, University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, United States
bThe Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology,

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801,

United States
cDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, University

of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, United States

dFrederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801, United States

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Multi-stimuli-responsive fluorescence of AEE

polyurethane films

Kun Wang, Hao Lu, BeiBei Liu, Jiping Yang

Key Laboratory of Aerospace Advanced Materials and Performance,
Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering,
Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China

248–254

Influence of the molecular structure of

polybinaphthalene on the membrane
separation performance

Mikael Monga Mulundaa,b, Cédric van Goethemb,

Zidan Zhangc, Eric Niesc, Ivo Vankelecomb,
Guy Koeckelberghsa
aLaboratory for Polymer Synthesis, Division of Polymer
Chemistry & Materials, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F,
3001 Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium
bCentre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, KU Leuven,

Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium

cPolymer Chemistry and Materials, KU Leuven,

Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Heverlee (Leuven), Belgium

262–272

Lead (II) removal by poly(N,N-dimethylacrylamide-co-2-hydroxyethyl

methacrylate)

A.L. Ramos-Jacquesa, J.A. Lujan-Montelongob, C. Silva-Cuevasb,

M. Cortez-Valadezc, M. Estevezd, A.R. Hernandez-Martínezd
aGorriones, El Canto, Zibatá, 76269 Querétaro, Mexico
bDepartamento de Química, Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del
Instituto Politécnico Nacional (Cinvestav), Avenida Instituto Politécnico Nacional 2508,
San Pedro Zacatenco, 07360 Ciudad de México, Mexico
cCONACYT: Departamento de Investigación en Física, Universidad de Sonora,

Apdo. Postal 5-88, 83190 Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

dCentro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada (CFATA), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de

México (UNAM), Blvd. Juriquilla 3000, Querétaro, Mexico

282–290

pH-responsive chitosan/alginate polyelectrolyte complex membranes

reinforced by tripolyphosphate

Magdalena Gierszewska, Jadwiga Ostrowska-Czubenko, Ewelina Chrzanowska

Faculty of Chemistry, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Gagarina St. 7, 87-100 Torun,
Poland
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Molecular insights into the mechanisms of

humidity-induced changes on the bulk
performance of model castor oil derived
polyurethane adhesives

Latchmi C. Raghunanana,
Susana Fernandez-Prietob,
Inmaculada Martíneza, Concepción Valenciaa,
M. Carmen Sáncheza, José M. Francoa
aDepartamento de Ingeniería Química, Chemical Process and
Product Technology Research Center (Pro2TecS),
Universidad de Huelva, Campus de El Carmen, Huelva
21071, Spain
bProcter & Gamble, Temselaan 100, 1853 Strombeek Bever,

Belgium

304–313

Microstructured poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)/poly(glycerol

monomethacrylate) interpenetrating network hydrogels:
UVscattering induced accelerated formation and tensile behavior

Zhansaya Sadakbayeva, Miroslava Dušková-Smrčková, Adriana Šturcová,

Jiří Pfleger, Karel Dušek
Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Czech Academy of Sciences,
Heyrovského námestí 2, 162 06 Praha 6, Prague, Czech Republic

314–323

Purification and characterization of a highly viscous polysaccharide

produced by Paenibacillus strain

Haiyang Xu, Jing Li, Lei Wang, Renjie Fu, Rui Cheng, Shiming Wang,
Jianfa Zhang
Center for Molecular Metabolism, Nanjing University of Science & Technology,
200 Xiaolingwei Street, Nanjing 210094, China
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Design of self-dispersible charged-polymer

building blocks for waterborne
polyurethane dispersions

I. Jiménez-Pardoa, P. Suna, R.A.T.M. van Benthema,b,

A.C.C. Estevesa
aLaboratory of Physical Chemistry, Department of Chemical
Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of
Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
bDSM Materials Science Center BV Netherlands, Geleen, The

Netherlands

332–340

Constrained crystallization of poly(L-lactic acid) in thin films

prepared by dip coating

Marylène Vayer, Alain Pineau, Fabienne Warmont, Marjorie Roulet,

Christophe Sinturel
Interfaces, Confinement, Matériaux et Nanostructures (ICMN), CNRS-Université d’Orléans,
UMR 7374, 1b, Rue de la Férollerie, C.S. 40059, 45071 Orléans Cedex 2, France

SHORT COMMUNICATION
12–17

Petal-effect superhydrophobic surface self-assembled from poly(p-phe-

nylene)s

Weibin Baia, Ningshan Laia, Meiqin Guana, Rijin Yaoa, Yanlian Xub,
Jinhuo Lina,b
aCollege of Chemistry and Material Science, Fujian Normal University, Fuzhou 350007,
PR China
bFujian Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials, Fuzhou 350007, PR China

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