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A novel approach to selectively modify narrow sub-areas of metallic nanostructures adjacent to plasmonic hotspots, where strong electromagnetic field amplification occurs upon localized surface plasmon (LSP) excitation, is reported. In contrast to plasmon-driven polymerization, it relies on plasmonically enhanced…
Elin Dypvik Sødahl, Julian Walker, Kristian Berland
Plastic ionic molecular crystals are a novel class of materials that have attracted recent interest due to the discovery of ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties together with an orientationally disordered mesophase with high plasticity. Despite the growing interest, little is known about the mechanisms that…
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This work aims to elucidate the influence of filler particle size on the rheological behaviour, as well as the micro- and macromechanical properties, of polymer-ceramic composites. For this investigation, two widely utilised biodegradable polymers, polylactide (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCL), were selected as the…
Caleb Reese, Grant Musgrave, Anna Huber, Eden Yau + 1 more
Many thermoplastic polymers exhibit outstanding ductility by combining strength and large deformations. These large deformations are irreversible — known as plastic deformation. Elastomers are capable of large, reversible deformation — known as elastic deformation — but have low strength. To this end, we developed…
Agathe Mouren, Eric Pollet, Luc Avérous
Plasticizers are essential to the polymer industry to (i) facilitate the processing and (ii) modify the mechanical and thermal performance of polymer materials. The need to reduce the environmental impact and toxicity of plasticizers means that viable alternatives to phthalates must be found. This has become a major…
Murari Singh, Zachary M. Sherman, Delia J. Milliron, Thomas M. Truskett
Gel assemblies of functional nanoparticles, reversibly associated into percolating networks using bifunctional linking molecules, offer promise as versatile materials platforms. Molecular linkers can be customized to template interparticle spacing and modify colloidal network attributes, enabling design for…