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Preparation of Polymer Composites for Current and Future Applications

A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 August 2022) | Viewed by 3988

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College of Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, 26300 Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia
Interests: polymer; nanomaterials; composites material; green technology; membranes; gas separation; water remediation

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Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, National Research Council of Italy, 80055 Portici, Italy
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Dear Colleagues,

Composite materials have been getting overwhelming attention in recent years. In the past, polymer composites was utilized for the automotive and aerospace industry, but the times have changed. The study of polymer composites for other applications, such as for gas separation, water remediation, production of medical devices and many more, are quite remarkable. The increase in interest in these composite polymer materials could be because of their properties, such as their cost efficiency, multifunctionality, and wide range of applications. It is interesting to see that the addition of polymers in composite materials could greatly affect the performance of a product or process. This Special Issue aims to highlight the preparation process of polymeric composite materials for current and future applications, which include the discussion of how the structural and chemical properties would affect the functionalities of the polymer composites. Thus, authors conducting relevant studies are welcomed to share their latest findings in polymer-based composites, whether from an original study or article reviews for this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. José Miguel Martín Martínez
Dr. Ian Wyman
Dr. Norazlianie Sazali
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Keywords

  • preparation of polymer composites
  • applications of polymer composites
  • composites polymer as filler materials
  • properties of composites materials
  • nanomaterials
  • nanocomposites
  • membrane technology
  • gas separation
  • water remediation
  • natural polymer
  • synthetic polymer

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Recovery Observations from Alkali, Nanoparticles and Polymer Flooding as Combined Processes
by Rafael E. Hincapie, Ante Borovina, Elisabeth Neubauer, Muhammad Tahir, Samhar Saleh, Vladislav Arekhov, Magdalena Biernat and Torsten Clemens
Polymers 2022, 14(3), 603; https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14030603 - 3 Feb 2022
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We have studied wettability alterations through imbibition/flooding and their synergy with interfacial tension (IFT) for alkalis, nanoparticles and polymers. Thus, the total acid number (TAN) of oil may determine the wetting-state of the reservoir and influence recovery and IFT. Data obtained demonstrate how [...] Read more.
We have studied wettability alterations through imbibition/flooding and their synergy with interfacial tension (IFT) for alkalis, nanoparticles and polymers. Thus, the total acid number (TAN) of oil may determine the wetting-state of the reservoir and influence recovery and IFT. Data obtained demonstrate how the oil TAN number (low and high), chemical agent and reservoir mineralogy influence fluid–fluid and rock–fluid interactions. We used a laboratory evaluation workflow that combines complementary assessments such as spontaneous imbibition tests, IFT, contact angle measurements and selected core floods. The workflow evaluates wettability alteration, IFT changes and recovery when injecting alkalis, nanoparticles and polymers, or a combination of them. Dynamics and mechanisms of imbibition were tracked by analyzing the recovery change with the inverse bond number. Three sandstone types (outcrops) were used, which mainly differed in clay content and permeability. Oils with low and high TANs were used, the latter from the potential field pilot 16 TH reservoir in the Matzen field (Austria). We have investigated and identified some of the conditions leading to increases in recovery rates as well as ultimate recovery by the imbibition of alkali, nanoparticle and polymer aqueous phases. This study presents novel data on the synergy of IFT, contact angle Amott imbibition, and core floods for the chemical processes studied. Full article
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