Statistical method for testing the neutral mutation hypothesis by DNA polymorphism.

A review was presented to demonstrate a historical description of the synthesis of light-emitting conjugated polymers for applications in electroluminescent devices. Electroluminescence (EL) was first reported in poly(para-phenylene vinylene) (PPV) in 1990 and researchers continued to make significant efforts to develop conjugated materials as the active units in light-emitting devices (LED) to be used in display applications. Conjugated oligomers were used as luminescent materials and as models for conjugated polymers in the review. Oligomers were used to demonstrate a structure and property relationship to determine a key polymer property or to demonstrate a technique that was to be applied to polymers. The review focused on demonstrating the way polymer structures were made and the way their properties were controlled by intelligent and rational and synthetic design.

Synthesis of Light-Emitting Conjugated Polymers for Applications in Electroluminescent Devices

Polymer blends and composites from renewable resources

Transparent conductors as solar energy materials: A panoramic review

Biodegradable composites based on lignocellulosic fibers—An overview

Oils, and Polysaccharides Alessandro Gandini,*,†,‡ Talita M. Lacerda,†,‡ Antonio J. F. Carvalho,‡ and Eliane Trovatti†,‡ †Saõ Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of Saõ Paulo, Avenida Trabalhador Saõ-carlense 400, CEP 13566-590, Saõ Carlos, Saõ Paulo, Brazil ‡Department of Materials Engineering, Saõ Carlos School of Engineering, University of Saõ Paulo, Avenida Joaõ Dagnone 1100, CEP 13563-120, Saõ Carlos, Saõ Paulo, Brazil

Progress of Polymers from Renewable Resources: Furans, Vegetable Oils, and Polysaccharides

The effect of plasticizers on thermoplastic starch compositions obtained by melt processing

Natural fiber-reinforced thermoplastic starch composites obtained by melt processing

Thermoplastic starch/natural rubber blends

Furan-modified poly(butadiene) prepared by the thiol-ene click reaction is crosslinked with bismaleimides through the Diels-Alder reaction, giving rise to a novel recyclable elastomer. This is possible because of the thermal reversibility of the adducts responsible for the formation of the network. The use of this strategy provides the possibility to produce recyclable tires.

Antonio J. F. Carvalho

Papers

Progress of Polymers from Renewable Resources: Furans, Vegetable Oils, and Polysaccharides

The effect of plasticizers on thermoplastic starch compositions obtained by melt processing

Natural fiber-reinforced thermoplastic starch composites obtained by melt processing

Thermoplastic starch/natural rubber blends

Recycling Tires? Reversible Crosslinking of Poly(butadiene)