Year 2017

• The Influence of Calcium Glycerophosphate (GPCa) Modifier on Physicochemical, Mechanical, and Biological Performance of Polyurethanes Applicable as Biomaterials for Bone Tissue Scaffolds Fabrication

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  • J. Kucińska-Lipka
  • I. Carayon (formerly: I. Gubańska)
  • M. Kostrzewa
  • D. Włodarczyk
  • J. Karczewski
  • H. Janik

  - Polymers - Year 2017

  In this paper we describe the synthesis of poly(ester ether urethane)s (PEEURs) by using selected raw materials to reach a biocompatible polyurethane (PU) for biomedical applications. PEEURs were synthesized by using aliphatic 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), α,ω-dihydroxy(ethylene-butylene adipate) (Polios), 1,4-butanediol (BDO) as a chain extender and calcium glycerolphosphate salt (GPCa) as...

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Year 2016

• Chemical modifications of graphene and their influence on properties of polyurethane composites: a review

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  • D. Włodarczyk
  • M. Urban
  • M. Strankowski

  - PHYSICA SCRIPTA - Year 2016

  Polyurethane composites are materials of great interest nowadays due to their wide range of available forms and applications in industry. Controlling and achieving unique properties via matrix modifications and addition of various specific nanofillers seems be one of the key elements to success. The purpose of this work is to briefly present some examples of graphene nanoderivatives, their syntheses, properties and influence on...

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• Polyurethane Nanocomposites Containing Reduced Graphene Oxide, FTIR, Raman, and XRD Studies

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  • M. Strankowski
  • D. Włodarczyk
  • Ł. Piszczyk
  • J. Strankowska

  - Journal of Spectroscopy - Year 2016

  Recently, graphene and other graphene-based materials have become an essential part of composite science and technology. Their unique properties are not only restricted to graphene but also shared with derivative compounds like graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, functionalized graphene, and so forth. One of the most structurally important materials, graphene oxide (GO), is prepared by the oxidation of graphite. Though removal...

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• Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Microporous Polyurethanes Modified with Reduced Graphene Oxide

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  • M. Strankowski
  • D. Włodarczyk
  • Ł. Piszczyk
  • J. Strankowska

  - International Journal of Polymer Science - Year 2016

  Microporous polyurethanes (MPU) were modified by adding 0.25%–1.25 wt% of reduced graphene oxide (RGO). The materials were prepared without solvent via in situ polymerization. From a technological point of view, it is very important to obtain functional materials by using reacting compounds only. The thermal characteristics of obtained MPU were investigated using TGA, DSC, and DMA techniques. In comparison to nonmodified microporous...

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