Vol. 65, No. 6, 2023

Polymer Science, Series B

Reviews

(Co)polymerization Reactions with Participation of Cyclic Monomers Catalyzed by Double Metal Cyanide Catalysts

D. A. Pyatakov and I. E. Nifantiev p. 717 abstract

A Review on Biodegradation of Bioplastics in Different Environmental Conditions

Sumaiya Akhlaq, Dhananjay Singh, Nishu Mittal and Mohammed Haris Siddiqui p. 733 abstract

Synthesis

Novel Epoxy-Aryloxy Cyclotriphosphazenes with Reduced Functionality

Yu. V. Bilichenko, Pham Van Thuan, D. V. Onuchin, R. S. Borisov, I. B. Sokol’skaya and V. V. Kireev p. 746 abstract

Polymerization

On the Absence of Gel Effect in Radical Ring-Opening Polymerization of Ketene Acetals

M. Yu. Zaremski, E. E. Aliev, E. V. Pukhanova, N. S. Goulioukina and M. O. Zaitsev p. 755 abstract

Metathesis Polymerization of 5-n-Butyl-2-Norbornene in the Presence of Dimethyl Maleate

V. R. Stepanyants, V. R. Nazemutdinova, V. A. Zhigarev, K. S. Sadovnikov, A. I. Wozniak, A. A. Morontsev and M. V. Bermeshev p. 760 abstract

Modification of Polymers

Synthesis of Novel 5-Toluenesulfonyl- and 5-Methylsulfonylcyclooctene Polymers and Their Cоpolymers with Cyclooctene

O. A. Adzhieva, A. V. Roenko, Yu. I. Denisova, G. A. Shandryuk and Y. V. Kudryavtsev p. 773 abstract

Homogeneous Hydrophobic Modification of Hydroxyethyl Cellulose in Ionic Liquids

Mingwei Du, Shuang Men and Yujuan Jin p. 786 abstract

Preparation and Microwave Curing of Blended Phenolic Epoxy Fibers

Yang Liu, Mingli Jiao, Ning Li, Heng Liu, Longlong Li, Genxing Zhu and Kai Yang p. 792 abstract

Tailoring of Nanophase Structure in Epoxy/Epoxidized Poly(styrene)-b-poly(isoprene)-b-poly(styrene) Blend by Tuning of the Molar Ratio of Styrene Block

C. V. Pious, Poornima Vijayan P., Jesiya Susan George, Nandakumar Kalarikkal and Sabu Thomas p. 803 abstract

Functional Polymers

Thermofrost-Resistant Poly[dimethyl(methylbenzyl)siloxanes]: Synthesis and Properties

E. A. Olenich, V. V. Gorodov, S. A. Milenin, G. V. Cherkaev, D. A. Khanin, M. I. Buzin and A. M. Muzafarov p. 812 abstract

Preparation of Siloxane-Modified DOPO Flame Retardant Sol–Gel and Its Study on Flame Retardant PET Fabrics

Xin Yan, Yihong Wang, Yong Shen, Hong Pan, Lihui Xu and Liming Wang p. 821 abstract

Preparation and Characterization of Crosslinking Polyacrylate Latex Prepared by Soap-Free Emulsion Polymerization

Lijun Chen and Zheqing Gong p. 836 abstract

Reverse Vulcanization of Monomers with Conjugated Bonds Double and Elemental Sulfur for S–S Bond Self-Healing Properties

Wanting Zhao, Qin Su and Ya Lyu p. 842 abstract

Synthesis, DSC Properties, Surface Morphology and the Third-Order Behavior Studies of a Conducting Polymer

Hussain A. Badran, Nadia A. Hussein Al-Assady, Harith A. Hasan, Riyadh Ch. Abul-Hail and Raeed K. Al-Fahed p. 858 abstract

Effect of Morphology on the Electrical Conductivity of Polyaniline as Potential Photocatalyst

Shu-Hui Khor, Michelle Li-Yen Lee, Sook-Wai Phang, Wan Jefrey Basirun and Joon-Ching Juan p. 873 abstract

Synthesis of an Aliphatic Dianhydride Monomer and Its Colourless, Low Dielectric Constant Aliphatic Polyimides

Pradip Kumar Tapaswi p. 881 abstract

A Comparative Study on Optimization of Reaction Conditions towards Synthesis of Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum with Higher Viscosity and Hydroxypropyl Content: A Statistical Approach

Rakhi Tyagi, Pradeep Sharma and Raman Nautiyal p. 893 abstract

Composites

Micro Scratch Behavior Study of Titanium Dioxide and Graphene Nanoplatelets Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites

Shubham, Susmita Naskar and Bankim Chandra Ray p. 902 abstract

Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Unsaturated Polyester Nanoсomposite Incorporating Graphene Oxide, DCPD Maleate and Poly(MMA-BuA)

Mohammad Abdollahi and Behzad Khalili p. 914 abstract

Composites Based on Poly(Diphenylamine-2-carboxylic Acid) and Highly Porous Carbon for Flexible Electrodes of Supercapacitors

L. I. Tkachenko, S. Zh. Ozkan, V. A. Petrov, O. N. Efimov, N. N. Dremova and G. P. Karpacheva p. 925 abstract

Preparation and Properties of Polypropylene Compositions with Binary Carbon Nanofillers

O. M. Palaznik, P. M. Nedorezova, V. G. Shevchenko, V. G. Krasheninnikov, A. N. Klyamkina, T. V. Monakhova, A. A. Gulin and A. A. Arbuzov p. 935 abstract

Modification of Properties of Composites Based on Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene by Creating Two-Layer Coatings with Low Molecular Weight Polyethylene on Filler Particles: Synthesis, Properties, and Application in 3D Printing by Selective Laser Sintering

S. S. Gusarov, O. I. Kudinova, I. A. Maklakova, N. G. Ryvkina, A. A. Gulin, T. A. Ladygina and L. A. Novokshonova p. 946 abstract

Preparation of Nebula-like Polysiloxane/Silica Superhydrophobic Composite Microspheres Controlled by Density Method

Xiaoling Huang, Bodong Wang, Yifan Liu, Le Liu, Wentong Yang, Yan Jiang and Hongwen Zhang p. 955 abstract

Electrical Conductivity and EMI Shielding Efficiency of PPY-PVA-Ni Nanocomposite Films

H. M. Rashmi, M. Revanasiddappa, B. N. Ramakrishna, M. Surekha, D. R. Rangaswamy and S. Yallappa p. 963 abstract

Water-Soluble Hybrid Core–Shell Nanoparticles with Titanium Dioxide Core and Poly(Acrylic Acid) Shell

E. L. Krasnopeeva, G. G. Panova, S. G. Laishevkina, E. Yu. Melenevskaya, N. V. Zakharova, E. N. Vlasova and A. V. Yakimansky p. 974 abstract

Grafting Polybutadiene onto Surfaces of Talcum Powder by Spray-Drying Technology and Modification of EPDM Rubber

Yuxing Wang, Qilai Wang, Suyuan Zhao, Houluo Cong, Yijun Chen, Xianrong Shen and Yixin Xiang p. 980 abstract

Ganoderma Lucidum-Modified Clay Epoxy Coating: Investigation of Thermal, Mechanical, Anticorrosion, and Antimicrobial Properties

Milad Sheydaei, Milad Edraki and Shiva Javanbakht p. 991 abstract