Hyperbranched Polymer-based Nanocomposites: Synthesis, Progress, and Applications

Novel cardo‐type heat‐resistant polyimides bearing 9H‐xanthene and polymer‐based nanocomposite consisting of NH2‐terminated TiO2: Synthetic strategies, extraction of methylene blue dye, and biological activities

“…9,10 In the recent years, the use of a combination of hyperbranched polymers (HBPs) and nanofillers containing organic-inorganic conjugates has become a noteworthy field to prevent the agglomeration of nanomaterials and to enhance their surface affinity for organic solvent. 11,12 In NPs grafted with HBPs, polymeric chains are held together by direct discrete supramolecular linking sites to improve properties of relevant compound. HBPs are known as dendritic polymers and highly branched macromolecules having a three-dimensional spheroidal framework.…”

“…Their properties include self-regulating behavior, compact structure, super encapsulation proficiency, degree of branching (DB) less than 1.0, non/low entanglement, excellent solvability, and condensed structure. [12][13][14] High-performance polymers as polymer matrices can be ideal support for synthesis of composites. 15,16 As an example of these materials, one can mention aromatic polyimides (PI)s, offering an extensive range of attributes, such as good barrier, non-flammability, transparency, thermal stability, low dielectric constant, high chemical resistance, and radiation resistance.…”

“…HBPs are known as dendritic polymers and highly branched macromolecules having a three‐dimensional spheroidal framework. Their properties include self‐regulating behavior, compact structure, super encapsulation proficiency, degree of branching (DB) less than 1.0, non/low entanglement, excellent solvability, and condensed structure 12–14 …”

Design and fabrication of photoactive imidazole-based poly(ether-imide)s and a polyimide/HBP-modified SiO2 composite: toward high heat-resistance, antimicrobial activity and removal of heavy metal ions

“…The modifying of HBPs NPs can prevent the agglomeration of the nanofiller and increment their surface association for organic solvent and polymer matrices. 9–11 …”

Assessment of Mechanical, Water Barrier and Anti-Microbial Properties of Paper Sheets Loaded with Hyperbranched Polyester/ Graphene Oxide Composite and Effect of FlaxSeed-Gel Coatings

“…The fundamental techniques for their preparation varied between sol-gel processes, in-situ polymerization, melt or solution mixing. [9,10] Combination of HbP and nanomaterials yields materials of versatile properties. These nanocomposites with their novel properties can find applications in many technological fields.…”