Hussein MEDLEJ

Dr. Hussein MEDLEJ

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Academic Career Length

13Years (2014-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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1 October 2014 in European Polymer Journal
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HMHussein MEDLEJ
Hussein MEDLEJ
ANAli Nourdine
Ali Nourdine
HAHussein Awada
Hussein Awada
MAMamatimin Abbas
Mamatimin Abbas
CDChristine Dagron-Lartigau
Christine Dagron-Lartigau
Lionel FlandinLionel Flandin
Lionel Flandin

1 November 2019 in Carbon
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ZEZeinab El-Moussawi
Zeinab El-Moussawi
ANAli NOURDINE
Ali NOURDINE
HMHussein MEDLEJ
Hussein MEDLEJ
Tayssir HamiehTayssir Hamieh
Tayssir Hamieh
PCPascale CHENEVIER
Pascale CHENEVIER
Lionel FlandinLionel Flandin
Lionel Flandin

11 March 2026 in Journal of Polymer Science
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KCKhaled Chawraba
Khaled Chawraba
HMHussein MEDLEJ
Hussein MEDLEJ
MSMohamad Sakr
Mohamad Sakr
AHAkram Hijazi
Akram Hijazi
Abrar HussainAbrar Hussain
Abrar Hussain
Driven by growing environmental concerns and increasing regulatory pressures, bio‐based polyurethanes (Bio‐PUs) derived from renewable resources such as vegetable oils and lignocellulosic biomass are attracting significant interest as sustainable alternatives. This review critically examines their mechanical performance, with a particular emphasis on fundamental structure–property relationships. The inherent chemistry of bio‐derived polyols and isocyanates, including hydroxyl functionality, molecular weight, and aromatic or aliphatic nature, is a key determinant of tensile strength, elongation, modulus, and toughness. We highlight effective reinforcement strategies utilizing natural fibers, nanomaterials, and hybrid fillers to enhance stiffness, strength, and thermal stability without compromising sustainability. A comparative analysis with petrochemical PUs reveals that certain bio‐based formulations can achieve comparable elasticity, and toughness, and in some cases improved weathering resistance depending on the specific bio‐derived components and formulation strategies. However, challenges remain in consistently achieving the high rigidity, flame resistance, and long‐term durability typical of some petrochemical PU systems. Broader life‐cycle considerations are also discussed, including feedstock variability, cost competitiveness, and end‐of‐life management. Finally, emerging pathways such as non‐isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs), advanced nanocomposites, and digital manufacturing techniques are highlighted as promising strategies to address current limitations and expand the potential application scope of Bio‐PUs, including in structural and biomedical fields.

16 January 2024 in ChemistrySelect
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KCKhaled Chawraba
Khaled Chawraba
HMHussein MEDLEJ
Hussein MEDLEJ
ANAdel Noun
Adel Noun
MSMohamad Sakr
Mohamad Sakr
Joumana ToufailyJoumana Toufaily
Joumana Toufaily
Tayssir HamiehTayssir Hamieh
Tayssir Hamieh

26 February 2024 in Chemistry Africa
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KCKhaled Chawraba
Khaled Chawraba
HMHussein MEDLEJ
Hussein MEDLEJ
Joumana ToufailyJoumana Toufaily
Joumana Toufaily
JLJacques Lalevee
Jacques Lalevee
Tayssir HamiehTayssir Hamieh
Tayssir Hamieh

4 October 2025 in Results in Surfaces and Interfaces
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KCKhaled Chawraba
Khaled Chawraba
MHMalak Hamieh
Malak Hamieh
HMHussein MEDLEJ
Hussein MEDLEJ
Jacques LaleveeJacques Lalevee
Jacques Lalevee
Tayssir HamiehTayssir Hamieh
Tayssir Hamieh
Joumana ToufailyJoumana Toufaily
Joumana Toufaily