Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Solar Biomass Reforming and Hydrogen Production with Earth?Abundant Si?Based Photocatalysts
05/06/2023 -
Efficient, stable, and non?toxic photocatalysts for biomass photo?reforming, which can simultaneously produce hydrogen and valuable chemicals under mild conditions, have garnered great attention. In...
Statistical optimization, characterization and effect of process variables on cotton stalk pellets using tractor drive pelleting machine
05/06/2023 -
In present study, the development, production, characterization and economic analysis of pellets made from cotton stalk in a tractor PTO-based pelleting machine are investigated. The cotton stalk...
Green deep?UV photoresist based on chitosan for microelectronics
03/06/2023 -
Spherical phenol?formaldehyde resin (PF) beads were prepared by a two?stage suspension polymerization reaction from phenol?liquefied wood. The average diameter of spherical PF beads decreased with...
Engineered polysaccharide alpha?1,3?glucan in highly filled thermoplastic polyurethane systems
01/06/2023 -
AbstractA thorough assessment of gelation progress requires real?time recording of biopolymer kinetics. In this study, an in situ investigation with a customized parallel?plate rheometric setup...
A Sensor for Electrochemical pH Monitoring Based on Laser-Induced Graphene Modified with Polyfolate
02/06/2023 -
A laser-induced graphene (LIG) modified with chitosan (Chit) and conducting polymer polyfolate (PFA) was used as a base to develop a flat and flexible pH sensor. LIGs were formed using two different...
Development of Sensitive Electrochemical Sensor Based on Chitosan/MWCNTs-AuPtPd Nanocomposites for Detection of Bisphenol A
03/06/2023 -
An electrochemical sensor based on AuPtPd trimetallic nanoparticles functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes coupled with chitosan modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE/CS/MWCNTs-AuPtPd) was...
Improved Loading Capacity and Viability of Probiotics Encapsulated in Alginate Hydrogel Beads by In Situ Cultivation Method
03/06/2023 -
The objective of this research was to encapsulate probiotics by alginate hydrogel beads based on an in situ cultivation method and investigate the influences on the cell loading capacity, surface and...
Sorghum Flour Features Related to Dry Heat Treatment and Milling
02/06/2023 -
Heat treatment of sorghum kernels has the potential to improve their nutritional properties. The goal of this study was to assess the impact of dry heat treatment at two temperatures (121 and 140...
The Effects of Synbiotics on Dextran-Sodium-Sulfate-Induced Acute Colitis: The Impact of Chitosan Oligosaccharides on Endogenous/Exogenous Lactiplantibacillus plantarum
02/06/2023 -
In this work, Lactiplantibacillus plantarum (L. plantarum) isolated from mice feces (LP-M) and pickles (LP-P) were chosen as the endogenous and exogenous L. plantarum, respectively, which were...
Effects of the Molecular Structure of Starch in Foods on Human Health
04/06/2023 -
Starch provides approximately half of humans’ food energy, and its structural features influence human health. The most important structural feature is the chain length distribution...
Fabrication of Cellulose Acetate-Based Proton Exchange Membrane with Sulfonated SiO2 and Plasticizers for Microbial Fuel Cell Applications
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Developing a hybrid composite polymer membrane with desired functional and intrinsic properties has gained significant consideration in the fabrication of proton exchange membranes for microbial fuel...
Catechol-Based Porous Organic Polymers for Effective Removal of Phenolic Pollutants from Water
02/06/2023 -
Phenolic pollutants released from industrial activities seriously damage natural freshwater resources, and their elimination or reduction to safe levels is an urgent challenge. In this study, three...
Thiol-Surface-Engineered Cellulose Nanocrystals in Favor of Copper Ion Uptake
02/06/2023 -
Cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer on earth, has recently gained attention for a large spectrum of applications. At a nanoscale, nanocelluloses (mainly involving cellulose nanocrystals or...
Evaluating the Effect of Iron(III) in the Preparation of a Conductive Porous Composite Using a Biomass Waste-Based Starch Template
02/06/2023 -
In this work, the effect of iron(III) in the preparation of a conductive porous composite using a biomass waste-based starch template was evaluated. Biopolymers are obtained from natural sources, for...
Argon Plasma Jet-Treated Poly (Vinyl Alcohol)/Chitosan and PEG 400 Plus Mangifera indica Leaf Extract for Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes: In Vitro Study
02/06/2023 -
The wound-healing process can be disrupted at any stage due to various internal and external factors. The inflammatory stage of the process plays a vital role in determining the outcome of the wound....
Stability Studies, Biodegradation Tests, and Mechanical Properties of Sodium Alginate and Gellan Gum Beads Containing Surfactant
02/06/2023 -
The excessive presence of single-use plastics is rapidly degrading our natural environment on a global scale due to their inherent resistance to decomposition. Wet wipes used for personal or...
Characterization of Synthetic Polymer Coated with Biopolymer Layer with Natural Orange Peel Extract Aimed for Food Packaging
02/06/2023 -
This research was aimed to make biolayer coatings enriched with orange peel essential oil (OPEO) on synthetic laminate, oriented poly(ethylene-terephthalate)/polypropylene (PET-O/PP). Coating...
Production of Hemicellulose Sugars Combined with the Alkaline Extraction Lignin Increased the Hydro-Depolymerization of Cellulose from Corn Cob
02/06/2023 -
Hydro-depolymerization is a novel method for converting agricultural waste into eco-friendly and promising products. Due to the complex structure and composition of corn cob (CC), a three-step...
Mechanical and thermal characteristics of steam?exploded silane grafted Kigelia Pinnata fruit (KPF) fiber reinforced vinyl ester polymer composites
01/06/2023 -
Mechanical characterization of KPF?reinforced vinyl ester compositeThe cellulose?rich Kigelia pinnata aqueous fruit (KPF) fiber is a valuable natural biomass and has drawn attention as a renewable...
Fabrication of pectin biopolymer?based biocompatible freestanding electrodes for supercapacitor applications
02/06/2023 -
Implantable energy storage devices that are soft, flexible, biocompatible, and biodegradable are the focus of current bio?instrumentation research. Polymer gel?based electrodes for energy storage...
One?pot preparation of tough, anti?swelling, antibacterial and conductive multiple?crosslinked hydrogels assisted by phytic acid and ferric trichloride
29/05/2023 -
AbstractThis paper investigates thermo?mechanical, chemical, and morphological characteristics of alkali pretreated and enzyme treated Areca catechu tree peduncle fibers (ACTPFs) for probable...
