International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering
IJPSE V-11 I-01 2025
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…