Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Preparation of Filter Paper from Bamboo and Investigating the Effect of Additives
24/04/2024 -
As air pollution escalates, the need for air filters increases. It is better that the filters used be based on natural fibers, such as non-wood fibers, which cause low damage to the environment....
Impact of Carbon-Based Nanoparticles on Polyvinyl Alcohol Polarizer Features: Photonics Applications
23/04/2024 -
Among different inorganic and organic polarizer elements, thin-film light polarizers occupy a special place because of their flexibility, ease of integration into any optoelectronic circuit, and good...
Development of Light, Strong, and Water-Resistant PVA Composite Aerogels
24/04/2024 -
A significant weakness of many organic and inorganic aerogels is their poor mechanical behaviour, representing a great impediment to their application. For example, polymer aerogels generally have...
Unveiling the Nanoconfinement Effect on Crystallization of Semicrystalline Polymers Using Coarse-Grained Molecular Dynamics Simulations
19/04/2024 -
Semicrystalline polymers under nanoconfinement show distinct structural and thermomechanical properties compared to their bulk counterparts. Despite extensive research on semicrystalline polymers...
High-Performance, Easy-to-Fabricate, Nanocomposite Heater for Life Sciences and Biomedical Applications
20/04/2024 -
Microheaters are used in several applications, including medical diagnostics, synthesis, environmental monitoring, and actuation. Conventional microheaters rely on thin-film electrodes...
Modification of High-Density Polyethylene with a Fibrillar–Porous Structure by Biocompatible Polyvinyl Alcohol via Environmental Crazing
23/04/2024 -
Polymer/polymer nanocomposites based on high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and biocompatible polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were prepared by tensile drawing of HDPE in the PVA solutions via environmental...
Aloe vera Gel–Reinforced Biodegradable Starch–PVA Blends for Sustainable Packaging of Green Chillies
21/04/2024 -
Novel Aloe vera gel–reinforced starch–PVA blend films have been prepared. The role of Aloe vera gel as plasticizer/crosslinker has been explored. The influence of varying concentration of Aloe...
Fabrication and Tuning the Morphological, Structural and Dielectric Characteristics of PVA-PEG-SiO2-Co2O3 Nanocomposite Films for Nanoelectronics and Energy Storage Devices
22/04/2024 -
The goal of this study is to manufacture quaternary nanocomposites from a mixture of two polymers, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and polyethylene glycol (PEG), with two nanomaterials, cobalt trioxide...
PVA/silica hybrid hydrogel with ultra-high strength and toughness
16/04/2024 -
Abstract Due to the good biocompatibility, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels have attracted the attention of many biomaterial researchers. However, the low strength and poor...
Comparative Analysis of Crosslinking Methods and Their Impact on the Physicochemical Properties of SA/PVA Hydrogels
15/04/2024 -
Hydrogels, versatile materials used in various applications such as medicine, possess properties crucial for their specific applications, significantly influenced by their preparation methods. This...
Development of Biphasic Injectable Hydrogels for Meniscus Scaffold from Photocrosslinked Glycidyl Methacrylate-Modified Poly(Vinyl Alcohol)/Glycidyl Methacrylate-Modified Silk Fibroin
14/04/2024 -
The development of a hydrogel material with a modified chemical structure of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and silk fibroin (SF) using glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) (denoted as PVA-g-GMA and SF-g-GMA) is...
Modeling, Fabrication and Characteristics of Novel (PVA-SiC-In2O3) Nanohybrid Structures for Optoelectronic Applications
15/04/2024 -
In this article, new films of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) doped with nanomaterials of silicon carbide (SiC) and indium oxide (In2O3) were prepared as a promising nanocomposites for use in many...
Preparation and characterization of high barrier coating of citric acid crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol and nano-SiO2
09/04/2024 -
AbstractPolyvinyl alcohol (PVA) coating has attracted intense attention due to its biodegradability and high gas barrier properties. However, the high gas barrier properties deteriorate at...
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...
Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)/Carbonized Waste Rubber Biocomposite Films
11/04/2024 -
The technological properties of composite materials (thermal, strength, rheology, electrical and morphology) are very important parameters for high-performance applications. In this study, we aimed...
Enhancing Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanocomposites with Carboxy-Functionalized Graphene: An In-Depth Analysis of Mechanical, Barrier, Electrical, Antibacterial, and Chemical Properties
11/04/2024 -
To enhance the various properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), varying concentrations of carboxy-functionalized graphene (CFG) were employed in the preparation of CFG/PVA nanocomposite films. FTIR and...
Boosting of Structural, Optical, and Dielectric Characteristics of PVA Polymer Using CoO-SiO2 Nanoparticles for Advanced Optoelectronic Applications
08/04/2024 -
The goal of this research is to improve the silicon dioxide (SiO2), cobalt oxide (CoO), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanostructures' structural, optical, and dielectric properties. The casting...
Antibacterial wound dressing with cross?linked electrospun surface from reduced graphene oxide doped polyvinyl alcohol/sodium caseinate blends
05/04/2024 -
In this study, a new biomaterial with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/sodium caseinate (SodCa)/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) structure was developed. Antibacterial effective nanofibers were successfully...
Structure and properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/Al2O3 antifogging coating with self-healing performance
05/04/2024 -
AbstractCondensation of fog droplets on polyethylene (PE) films significantly impairs light transmission of the film. This study introduces a PVA/Al2O3 antifogging coating, applied to PE films...
Advances in Genetic Enhancement of Nutritional Quality of Tropical Maize in West and Central Africa
05/04/2024 -
Micron3 nutrient deficiencies are pervasive in the diets of millions of people in developing countries, calling for effective mitigation measures. The development of biofortified cultivars through...
Performance and Durability of Paints for the Conservation of Historic Façades
05/04/2024 -
This paper analyzes the performance of various types of paints available in the Brazilian market, including PVA, matte acrylic, silicate, and lime paints within the context of their applicability to...
