Research Preprints

Preprints are early versions of research papers made publicly available before formal peer review. They allow for rapid dissemination of research findings and early feedback from the scientific community.

Piezoresistive Graphene-Based Porous Hydrogels for Dual Applications in Wearable Sensing and Environmental Remediation

Authors: Bandara, N. M.; Umaiya, K.; Joyce, M. J.; Gouveia, C. E.; Adamson, D. H.

ChemRxiv • 2025 • DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-qj6t9

Develops multifunctional porous hydrogels combining graphene’s electrical properties with hydrogel versatility for dual sensing and environmental applications.

Flame Resistant Polyurethane PolyHIPEs Stabilized with Graphene

Authors: Chen, F.; McDermott, S. T.; Liyanage, C. D.; Brown, E. E. B.; Mahmoudi, M.; Adamson, D. H.

ChemRxiv • 2025 • DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2025-8smvf

Investigates graphene-stabilized polyurethane foams with enhanced flame resistance properties for safety-critical applications.

Electrically Conducting Porous Hydrogels by a Self-Assembled Percolating Pristine Graphene Network

Authors: Mohammadi Sejoubsari, R.; Xu, T.; Ward, S.; Bandara, N.; Zhang, Z.; Adamson, D. H.

ChemRxiv • 2024 • DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2024-hs69p

Demonstrates creation of electrically conductive hydrogels through self-assembled pristine graphene networks for advanced material applications.

Hexagonal Boron Nitride as a Two-Dimensional Surfactant: Low-Density Flame-Resistant Composites Based on Boron Nitride Exfoliated by an Interface Trapping Technique

Authors: Chapman, C.; Srivastava, D. S.; Ward, S.; Cui, Z.; Adamson, D. H.

ChemRxiv • 2024 • DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2024-lhg07

Explores hexagonal boron nitride as a surfactant for creating lightweight, flame-resistant composite materials using novel interface trapping methods.

Transparent Conductive PEDOT–Graphene Films from Large-Flake Graphite

Authors: McDermott, S.; Ferland, B.; Liu, J.; Abeykoon, P.; Joyce, M.; Shuster, S.; Suib, S.; Adamson, D. H.

ChemRxiv • 2024 • DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2024-rbc36

Develops transparent conductive films combining PEDOT conducting polymers with graphene derived from large-flake graphite for electronic applications.

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We encourage other research groups to consider sharing their work as preprints! By making research available early, we can accelerate scientific progress, receive valuable feedback from the community, and ensure our findings reach a broader audience. Consider submitting your materials science research to ChemRxiv or other preprint servers to join this collaborative effort toward open science.