Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Antibacterial and antiviral activities of transparent PVA coating films prepared by using solutions containing eluted ions from rare earth iodates
28/08/2024 -
AbstractAfter powders of three rare earth iodates (Ce(IO3)4, Ce(IO3)3, ?-La(IO3)3) were dispersed in water, the constituent ions were eluted. After filtration, polyvinyl alcohol was dissolved in...
Influence of monomer structure and catalyst concentration on topological transition and dynamic properties of dicarboxylic acid?epoxy vitrimers
31/07/2024 -
Polyvinyl Alcohol was crosslinked with four different dicarboxylic acids, viz. oxalic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid and glutaric acid containing odd and even number of carbon atoms. The...
Synthesis of thienopyrazine? and cyclofluorene–thiophene?based donor–acceptor low?band gap polymers and their application in memory devices
15/07/2024 -
The flexible free standing polyaniline based composite electrodes were fabricated by in?situ polymerization of aniline in the carbon nanotube (CNT)/poly(vinyl alcohol) substrate. The addition of CNT...
A viscoelastic?healing suspension sealing material with a double?network gel structure for improving borehole?sealing performance
03/07/2024 -
Light absorption of imitation polar bear fur structure.AbstractThe crucial point of solar thermal utilization makes solar heat collector gathering much attention. In this study, imitating polar...
Preparation and rheological properties of organic zirconium crosslinked KGM/HPAM gel
27/06/2024 -
Poly(vinyl alcohol)?graphene composites were prepared by using graphene oxide as a surfactant, which resulted in enhanced mechanical, and thermal properties as well as antibacterial...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Design, characterization, and performance evaluation of novel PVA/CS/CNF/MOP TN ionic conductive hydrogels for flexible sensors
02/04/2024 -
Flexible hydrogel polymers with excellent stretchability, high conductivity, and biocompatibility are widely used to prepare flexible sensing devices. However, it remains difficult to simultaneously...
A Novel Method to Enhance the Mechanical Properties of Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Mats: An Experimental and Numerical Investigation
04/04/2024 -
This study addresses the challenge of enhancing the transverse mechanical properties of oriented polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers, which are known for their excellent longitudinal tensile strength,...
Super?Structured Wet?Adhesive Hydrogel with Ultralow Swelling, Ultrahigh Burst Pressure Tolerance, and Anti?Postoperative Adhesion Properties for Tissue Adhesion
14/03/2024 -
Super?structured wet?adhesive hydrogel designed via facile moisture?induced phase separation?solvent exchange and in situ photocuring procedures integrates ultralow swelling, ultrahigh burst pressure...
Nanoclay particles as a stem cell adhesion factor in polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel?based wound dressings
29/02/2024 -
The process of fabrication at a glance.As the primary goal in the wound care intervention is the promotion of rapid wound healing, researchers sought to find a remedy. In this progression course,...
Exploring the Role of Ag Nanoparticle Distribution in Novel pH-Sensitive Nanofibers Containing Hyaluronic Acid for Enhanced Wound Healing with Sustained Curcumin Release
27/02/2024 -
The use of nanofiber patches has received considerable attention as a promising solution for overcoming challenges in drug delivery. In this study, silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were incorporated...
Studies on structural, dielectric and charge transport properties of PVA:LiBr solid polymer electrolyte films
26/02/2024 -
This review focuses on the dielectric properties of fiber? and nanofiller?reinforced polymer composites and films, examining factors like weight ratio, chemical treatment, electric frequency, and...
Photosynthetic nano fibers: Living microalgae packaging into polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers using an electrospinning method
23/02/2024 -
Carboxyl CNT?GO PVA composites.AbstractCarbon nanotube (CNT) polymer composites have broad application prospects in thermal management as electrothermal heaters. Nevertheless, challenge remains in...
Recent advances and challenges in thermal stability of PVA?based film: A review
23/02/2024 -
Food packaging film is being developed using biodegradable polymers to prolong the shelf life of foods and address the environmental damage caused by non?biodegradable plastics. Poly(vinyl alcohol)...
Preparation of PVA/SA-FMB Microspheres and Their Adsorption of Cr(VI) in Aqueous Solution
22/02/2024 -
Biochar, a carbon-dense material known for its substantial specific surface area, remarkable porosity, diversity of functional groups, and cost-effective production, has garnered widespread acclaim...
Splitting Tensile Test of ECC Functional Gradient Concrete with PVA Fiber Admixture
17/02/2024 -
Engineered cementitious composite (ECC) functional gradient concrete has a promising application future, and its mechanical features are piquing the interest of researchers. The impacts of this...
Polyvinyl Alcohol, a Versatile Excipient for Pharmaceutical 3D Printing
14/02/2024 -
Three-dimensional (3D) printing in the pharmaceutical field allows rapid manufacturing of a diverse range of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including personalized items. The application of this...
