Bioplastics

 

Bioplastics

One?step polymerization of polyvinyl alcohol/cashew gum/polypyrrole/copper oxide nanocomposites for high?performance flexible films in optoelectronics
18/11/2024 - The synthesis of PVA/CG/PPy ternary blend with different CuO nanoparticle concentrations significantly increased electrical conductivity, dielectric constant, tensile strength, and thermal stability,...
Workability and Mechanical Properties of PVA Fiber-Limestone Fine Cementitious Composite
19/11/2024 - Cement-based materials are the most widely used building materials and have two main problems: low flexural/tensile strength and low sustainability. To solve these two problems at the same time, the...
Coaxial Electrospinning of PCL-PVA Membranes Loaded with N-Heterocyclic Gold Complex for Antitumoral Applications
21/11/2024 - Coaxial electrospun membranes made of polycaprolactone (PCL) and polyvinylalcohol (PVA) were produced and filled with a promising synthetic gold complex (AuM1) for antitumoral applications. Coaxial...
Effects of Carbon Dots/PVA Film Combined with Radio Frequency Treatment on Storage Quality of Fried Meatballs
17/11/2024 - The combination of carbon dots/polyvinyl alcohol (CDs/PVA) active film and radio frequency (RF) was performed to improve the storage quality of fried meatball samples. The microbicidal effect of RF,...
Development of Antioxidant-Active Sericin–Curcumin-Loaded Sodium Alginate/Polyvinyl Alcohol Films Crosslinked with Calcium Chloride as a Promising Wound Dressing Application
18/11/2024 - Silk sericin (SS) and curcumin (Cur) possess significant antioxidant properties, making them highly beneficial for wound healing applications. This study aimed to develop SS–Cur-loaded...
Lignin–Poly(vinyl alcohol) Compound from Acetalization Synthesis as a Reinforcing Filler for High-Performance Gel-Spun Fibers
13/11/2024 - As a natural macromolecular material, lignin (L) can be used as a filler to enhance the mechanical properties of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA). However, the blending system of L/PVA suffers from the...
Novel Polyvinyl Alcohol: Polyacrylic Acid Nanofiber Composite for Prolonged Release of Capecitabine: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluations of Colon-Targeted Drug Delivery
14/11/2024 - Cancer is a leading cause of death in the world. Recent research studies have mainly focused on available treatments without problems. Recently, advances in nanotechnology have revolutionized the...
Synergistic effect of Ca/Zn main stabilizer and maltitol auxiliary stabilizer on the thermal stability, mechanical properties, and transparency of poly(vinyl chloride)
08/11/2024 - Synthesis and characterization of nanofiber scaffold for biomedical applications.AbstractThe present study aims to fabricate cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) doped poly(vinyl alcohol) polyethylene...
Properties of thermoplastic polyurethane synthesized from bio?based diisocyanate for FDM 3D printing
08/11/2024 - This study addresses the removal of dyes from water by employing hydrogels through an adsorption process. It can minimize water pollution caused by industrial dyes and can provide a healthier...
PVA/AMPS hydrogels: Promising adsorbents for wastewater treatment with high efficiency and reusability
08/11/2024 - The performance of green rigid polyurethane foam based on modified palm oil.AbstractThis study demonstrates a new green rigid polyurethane (PU) based on modified palm oil (MPO) for marine buoy...
Preparation and performance of waterborne polyurethane coatings based on the intumescent flame retardant of boron, phosphorus, and nitrogen
08/11/2024 - Using wearable flexible devices for motion monitoring, encrypted writing, and energy harvesting.AbstractCurrently, flexible electronic devices based on ionic conductive hydrogels are receiving...
Study on the Correlation Between Mechanical Properties, Water Absorption, and Bulk Density of PVA Fiber-Reinforced Cement Matrix Composites
11/11/2024 - Fiber-reinforced cement matrix composites (CMCs) have gained significant attention due to their ability to enhance material properties for use in demanding environments. This study investigated the...
Short jute fiber-reinforced silica aerogel with excellent mechanical properties
30/10/2024 - Abstract Aerogels attract a lot of attention due to their high porosity, high specific surface area, low density, and low thermal conductivity. However, high cost, complex...
Enhancing the high temperature resistance of nanocomposite materials through dimethyl methyl phosphate impregnation?coating treatment
29/10/2024 - In order to enhance the thermal stability of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a modification scheme involving a dimethyl methyl phosphate (DMMP) impregnation?coating treatment was adopted in this article....
Cyclic Performance of Reinforced Concrete Columns Strengthened with Basalt-Fibre-Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (BFRCM)
31/10/2024 - The purpose of this experimental investigation was to confirm whether the Basalt-Fibre-Reinforced Cement Matrix (BFRCM) effectively enhances the cyclic performance of columns made of reinforced...
Monitoring Meat Freshness with Intelligent Colorimetric Labels Containing Red Cabbage Anthocyanins Copigmented with Gelatin and Gallic Acid
29/10/2024 - Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based pH-responsive color indicators were developed using red cabbage anthocyanin (Anth) copigmented with gelatin and gallic acid (GA). The indicator prepared with gelatin and...
Transparent and Flexible Hierarchical Porous Structure of Polyvinyl Alcohol Aerogel: A Microstructure Study
31/10/2024 - Aerogels have gained increasing attention due to their unique properties since their introduction in 1932. Silica aerogel, one of the earliest and most advanced types, is known for its high...
De- and Re-Structuring of Starch to Control the Melt and Solid State Visco-Elasticity as Method for Getting New Multi Component Compounds with Scalable Properties
30/10/2024 - The aim of the article was to design and develop new thermodynamically stable starch-based compounds, with scalable properties, that are melt-processable into finished products by classic or 3D...
Development of Polymer Composite Membrane Electrolytes in Alkaline Zn/MnO2, Al/MnO2, Zinc/Air, and Al/Air Electrochemical Cells
31/10/2024 - This paper reports on the novel composite membrane electrolytes used in Zn/MnO2, Al/MnO2, Al/air, and zinc/air electrochemical devices. The composite membranes were made using poly(vinyl alcohol),...
Synthesis and Characterization of Carboxymethyl Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol Containing Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles as Hydrogel Wound Dressing
25/10/2024 - In the biomedical field, hydrogels are extensively utilized due to their ability to provide mechanical support and create a moist environment for wounds. In this study, nanocomposite hydrogels...
Free?radical emulsion copolymerization of styrene/1?hexene in an autoclave: Synthesis and property evaluation
21/10/2024 - Chitosan (CH)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hybrid nanofibers incorporating lemon, lime, and grapefruit essential oils were developed via electrospinning.The encapsulation improved the thermal stability of...