1. Preparation, characterization and properties of liquid natural rubber with low non-rubber content via photodegradation

   • Suhawati Ibrahim
   • Nadras Othman
   • Nurul Hayati Yusof

   Original Paper 14 February 2020 Pages: 559 - 575

   

2. Bio-based furan coatings: adhesion, mechanical and thermal properties

   • Roghayyeh Marefat Seyedlar
   • Mohammad Imani
   • Seyed Mojtaba Mirabedini

   Original Paper 15 February 2020 Pages: 577 - 599

   

3. Carrying system formula for eugenol encapsulation: glycodendritic polyamine dextran-G2.5, synthesis and in vitro antibacterial activity

   • Celile Demirbilek Bucak
   • Cemil Kürekci
   • Cemile Özdemir Dinç

   Original Paper 17 February 2020 Pages: 601 - 620

   

4. The grafted carbendazim and 2,4,6-tris(dimethylaminomethyl)phenyl group onto polyurethane to improve its antifungal effectiveness and hydrophilicity

   • Yong-Chan Chung
   • Ji Eun Park
   • Byoung Chul Chun

   Original Paper 17 February 2020 Pages: 621 - 642

   

5. Design, synthesis and application of a highly efficient mono-component intumescent flame retardant for non-charring polyethylene composites

   • Jiali Yan
   • Miaojun Xu

   Original Paper 18 February 2020 Pages: 643 - 662

   

6. A comparative study based on molecular structure, spectroscopic, electronic, thermodynamic and NBO analysis of some nitrogen-containing monomers

   • Feride Akman

   Original Paper 18 February 2020 Pages: 663 - 693

   

7. Tailoring surface properties of carbon nanofibers via oxidation and its influence on dental pulp stem cell viability of PCL/CNF composites

   • A. Valadez-González
   • R. Rosales-Ibáñez
   • F. Hernández-Sánchez

   Original Paper 18 February 2020 Pages: 695 - 711

   

8. Soybean protein isolate-based microgels bounding amino acid metal complexes for scavenging superoxide anion radicals

   • Xuemei Li
   • Bin Wang
   • Rongmin Wang

   Original Paper 20 February 2020 Pages: 713 - 728

   

9. Thermal behavior and soil biodegradation for blends of poly(hydroxybutyrate)/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA 60) with 1 mass% NH₄Cl

   • S. H. El-Taweel
   • A. O. Al-Ahmadi

   Original Paper 21 February 2020 Pages: 729 - 751

   

10. Preparation and self-assembly of thermosensitive triblock copolymers with N-isopropylacrylamide and 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane as monomers

    • Jie Wu
    • Wentao Zhai
    • Yueqin Yu

    Original Paper 22 February 2020 Pages: 753 - 768

    

11. Properties and mechanism of EVM–GMA terpolymer elastomer cross-linked by epoxy–anhydride reaction

    • Xingxing Ji
    • Maolin Zhang
    • Xinyan Shi

    Original Paper 22 February 2020 Pages: 769 - 794

    

12. The performance of an efficient polymer and Cloisite 30B derivatives in the adsorption desulfurization process

    • Mehdi Mahmoudian
    • Arezoo Abdali
    • Mojtaba Enayati

    Original Paper 24 February 2020 Pages: 795 - 812

    

13. Impact of the molecular weight on the size of chitosan nanoparticles: characterization and its solid-state application

    • Yedidia Villegas-Peralta
    • Jaime López-Cervantes
    • Ma. A. Correa-Murrieta

    Original Paper 27 February 2020 Pages: 813 - 832

    

14. Thermo-mechanical and antimicrobial properties of natural rubber-based polyurethane nanocomposites for biomedical applications

    • Ekasit Anancharoenwong
    • Wannarat Chueangchayaphan
    • Boonphop Chaisrikhwun

    Original Paper 27 February 2020 Pages: 833 - 848

    

15. Modified cylindrical collectors for improved orientation of electrospun nanofibers

    • Sairish Malik
    • Tanveer Hussain
    • Saeed Ashraf Cheema

    Original Paper 28 February 2020 Pages: 849 - 862

    

16. A comparative investigation on different silane coupling agents modified sericite mica/polyimide composites prepared by in situ polymerization

    • Chunguang Xiao
    • Duxin Li
    • Yi Lin

    Original Paper 02 March 2020 Pages: 863 - 883

    

17. Old corrugated box (OCB)-based cellulose nanofiber-reinforced and citric acid-cross-linked TSP–guar gum composite film

    • Sumit S. Lal
    • Shashank T. Mhaske

    Original Paper 02 March 2020 Pages: 885 - 915

    

18. Formulation and characterization of crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) membranes: effects of the crosslinking agents

    • Fabiana Campos do Nascimento
    • Liz Contino Vianna de Aguiar
    • José Adilson de Castro

    Original Paper 02 March 2020 Pages: 917 - 929

    

19. Application of hard-core Exponential-6 intermolecular potential function to determine the second osmotic virial coefficients of polymer solutions

    • Hamed Peyrovedin
    • Mohammad Khorram
    • Alireza Shariati

    Original Paper 02 March 2020 Pages: 931 - 950

    

20. Sustainable approach: Utilizing modified waste Styrofoam as an eco-friendly catalyst for dual treatment of wastewater

    • Amira E. El-Tabey
    • Amr H. Mady
    • A. A. Ragab

    Original Paper 02 March 2020 Pages: 951 - 963

    

21. Synthesis of regiocontrolled triarylamine-based polymer with a naphthol unit

    • Jinhee Lee
    • Jeyoung Park
    • Sang Youl Kim

    Original Paper 02 March 2020 Pages: 965 - 979

    

22. Impact of acid type and glutaraldehyde crosslinking in the physicochemical and mechanical properties and biodegradability of chitosan films

    • Julia M. Frick Pavoni
    • Nicole Z. dos Santos
    • Isabel C. Tessaro

    Original Paper 02 March 2020 Pages: 981 - 1000

    

23. Comparative gelation of acrylic acid and acrylamide in diacrylate and dimethacrylate crosslinked matrices

    • Saminu M. Magami

    Original Paper 02 March 2020 Pages: 1001 - 1020

    

24. Kinetics and mechanisms of Zn²⁺ release from antimicrobial food packaging based on poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) and zinc oxide nanoparticles

    • Manel Seray
    • Abdelhak Skender
    • Assia Siham Hadj-Hamou

    Original Paper 03 March 2020 Pages: 1021 - 1040

    

25. Design and optimization of an alternative chymotrypsin purification method by adsorption onto non-soluble alginate–carrageenan bed

    • Bosio Bárbara
    • Brassesco María Emilia
    • Woitovich Valetti Nadia

    Original Paper 03 March 2020 Pages: 1041 - 1060

    

26. Preparation and characterization of novel antibacterial blended films based on modified carboxymethyl cellulose/phenolic compounds

    • Engy M. Akl
    • Sawsan Dacrory
    • Asmaa M. Fahim

    Original Paper 03 March 2020 Pages: 1061 - 1085

    

27. Cassava starch: structural modification for development of a bio-adsorber for aqueous pollutants. Characterization and adsorption studies on methylene blue

    • Nancy Alvarado
    • Romina L. Abarca
    • Abel Guarda

    Original Paper 04 March 2020 Pages: 1087 - 1107

    

28. Cadmium(II) ion removal from aqueous solution using chitosan oligosaccharide-based blend

    • E. Radha
    • T. Gomathi
    • S. Sashikala

    Original Paper 04 March 2020 Pages: 1109 - 1132

    

29. Synthesis and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles containing teicoplanin using sol–gel

    • Shafiq Ahmad Kahdestani
    • Mehrnoosh Hasan Shahriari
    • Majid Abdouss

    Original Paper 04 March 2020 Pages: 1133 - 1148

    

30. Synthesis and toxicity profiling of sebacic acid-modified cellulose from unexploited watermelon exocarp

    • Adewale Adewuyi
    • Chiagoziem A. Otuechere
    • Ifewunmi Ajisodun

    Original Paper 05 March 2020 Pages: 1149 - 1173