Bioplastics
Bioplastics
A Bioactive Degradable Composite Bone Cement Based on Calcium Sulfate and Magnesium Polyphosphate
18/04/2024 -
Calcium sulfate bone cement (CSC) is extensively used as a bone repair material due to its ability to self-solidify, degradability, and osteogenic ability. However, the fast degradation, low...
Influence of Interface Modification on the Moisture Absorption and Thermal Resistance of Ramie Fiber/Degradable Epoxy Composites
12/04/2024 -
Natural fiber/degradable epoxy composites have received much attention for their advantages of low carbon emissions, low environmental pollution, and utilization of renewable resources. However, the...
Sustainable harnessing of waste polycarbonate for synthesizing activated furans to generate Stenhouse adducts on polymer surface
09/04/2024 -
Plastics are versatile materials, offering lightweight, durable, and affordable solutions across various industries. However, their non?degradable nature poses challenges by end of their life. This...
Release and Degradation Mechanism of Modified Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Double-Layer Coated Controlled-Release Phosphate Fertilizer
10/04/2024 -
This study aims to improve the slow-release performance of a film material for a controlled-release fertilizer (CRF) while enhancing its biodegradability. A water-based biodegradable polymer material...
Room temperature phosphorescence from natural, organic emitters and their application in industrially compostable programmable luminescent tags
06/04/2024 -
Organic semiconductors provide the potential of biodegradable technologies, but prototypes do only rarely exist. We present transparent, ultrathin programmable luminescent tags for minimalistic yet...
Polymers as candidates for broad?spectrum antivirals—in vitro inhibition of Zika virus with sodium polyanethole sulfonate
04/04/2024 -
Zika virus (ZIKV), belonging to the family of flaviviruses, is an emerging mosquito?borne pathogen causing microcephaly and other congenital abnormalities in newborns as well as various neurologic...
Composting of recovered rock wool from hydroponics for the production of soil amendment
04/04/2024 -
Due to its fibrous structure and high water holding capacity, rock mineral wool (RMW) has boosted the development of hydroponics. Consequently, the amount of waste RMW has also increased...
Photothermal Mineralization of Polyolefin Microplastics via TiO2 Hierarchical Porous Layer?Based Semiwetting Air?Plastic?Solid Interfaces
30/03/2024 -
Photo?mineralization of microplastics under mild conditions has emerged as a promising solution to plastic waste disposal. However, the inadequate contact between oxygen, water?insoluble polyolefin...
Nonwoven Reinforced Photocurable Poly(glycerol sebacate)-Based Hydrogels
22/03/2024 -
Implantable hydrogels should ideally possess mechanical properties matched to the surrounding tissues to enable adequate mechanical function while regeneration occurs. This can be challenging,...
Aquatic biodegradation of poly(?-hydroxybutyrate) in polylactic acid and maleic anhydride blended fibers
18/03/2024 -
Abstract In this study PLA and PHB were melt-blended with/without maleic anhydride (MA) as a compatibilizer and melt-spun into a monofilament. The aquatic biodegradation of...
Rapid stress relaxation and degradable aromatic disulfide vitrimer for recyclable carbon fiber reinforced composite
04/03/2024 -
Abstract Carbon fiber thermoset composites pose significant challenges due to their inability to be reprocessed and the difficulties in recycling carbon fibers. Vitrimer...
Vanillin-based degradable thermosets with superior dielectric properties via regulation of imine cross-linked structure
27/02/2024 -
Abstract Developing cross-linked polymers with both low dielectric constant and degradability for microelectronics and sustainability remains a challenge. Herein, a new...
Intermediate product control in cascade reaction for one?pot production of ??caprolactone by Escherichia coli
25/02/2024 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay Summary??Caprolactone is an organic chemical compound, which is mostly used as a monomer to synthesize valuable biodegradable polymer in composite materials and drug...
Study on mechanical properties of vacuum?infused glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic methacrylic resin composites
23/02/2024 -
Vacuum injection molding and mechanical properties of composites.In recent years, the growing environmental awareness has prompted increased attention towards the substitution of nonrecyclable...
Ring?opening polymerization of l?lactide in the presence of ??hydroxy???butyrolactone
21/02/2024 -
Among the polymer families, aliphatic polyesters stand out from this category thanks to their degradable and biocompatible properties. In particular, the ??lactones differ from other lactones by...
Characterization of hFOB 1.19 Cell Line for Studying Zn-Based Degradable Metallic Biomaterials
16/02/2024 -
In vitro testing is the first important step in the development of new biomaterials. The human fetal osteoblast cell line hFOB 1.19 is a very promising cell model; however, there are vast...
Tuning the properties of polycaprolactone-based fibers by using polyethylene oxide / polycaprolactone block copolymers
12/02/2024 -
Abstract Biocompatible polymers bearing hydrolyzable groups such as polyesters are a source of raw materials to prepare common and specific materials, due to their degradability...
Mechanical and Degradation Behavior of Zinc?Based Biodegradable Metal Foams
02/02/2024 -
Zinc has the potential to be used as the material of biodegradable orthopedical implants. Zinc foams are prepared with different densities, and compressed as cast and after 4?weeks of immersion in...
Nanostructured Poly-l-lactide and Polyglycerol Adipate Carriers for the Encapsulation of Usnic Acid: A Promising Approach for Hepatoprotection
03/02/2024 -
The present study investigates the utilization of nanoparticles based on poly-l-lactide (PLLA) and polyglycerol adipate (PGA), alone and blended, for the encapsulation of usnic acid (UA), a potent...
Responsively Degradable Nanoarmor?Assisted Super Resistance and Stable Colonization of Probiotics for Enhanced Inflammation?Targeted Delivery
26/01/2024 -
A superior armored probiotic (EcN@PC–Fe/HA) with an inflammation?targeting capacity is developed to enhance the efficacy and timely action of bacterial therapy against inflammatory bowel disease....
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23/01/2024 -
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