Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Quaternarized cationic poly[(vinyl chloride)?co?(vinyl chloroacetate)] binary copolymer as non?migration antibacterial additive in PVC matrix
28/11/2023 -
Developing new bone tissue engineering strategies is still necessary. This work aims to construct a chitosan?gelatin/hydroxyapatite?based (CG/H) scaffold to support mesenchymal stem cell (MSC). The...
Novel tri-biopolymer thin film with superior antimicrobial efficacy
30/11/2023 -
Abstract This work reports a novel synthesis, characterization, and performance of antimicrobial polymeric thin films utilizing unreported ternary blend of Chitosan, PLA, and PCL....
Effect and Mechanism of Soluble Starch on Bovine Serum Albumin Cold-Set Gel Induced by Microbial Transglutaminase: A Significantly Improved Carrier for Active Substances
29/11/2023 -
Soluble starch (SS) could significantly accelerate the process of bovine serum albumin (BSA) cold-set gelation by glucono-δ-lactone (GDL) and microbial transglutaminase (MTGase)...
Physicochemical Properties of Granular and Gelatinized Lotus Rhizome Starch with Varied Proximate Compositions and Structural Characteristics
30/11/2023 -
As a traditional and popular dietary supplement, lotus rhizome starch (LRS) has health benefits for its many nutritional components and is especially suitable for teenagers and seniors. In this...
Recent Advances in the Use of Green Corrosion Inhibitors to Prevent Chloride-Induced Corrosion in Reinforced Concrete
30/11/2023 -
Inhibitors for the prevention of corrosion in reinforced concrete are chemical substances able to reduce carbon steel reinforcements corrosion without altering the overall properties of concrete....
Recent Advances in Micro- and Nano-Drug Delivery Systems Based on Natural and Synthetic Biomaterials
28/11/2023 -
Polymeric drug delivery technology, which allows for medicinal ingredients to enter a cell more easily, has advanced considerably in recent decades. Innovative medication delivery strategies use...
Biodegradation and Utilization of the Pesticides Glyphosate and Carbofuran by Two Yeast Strains
30/11/2023 -
The widespread use of synthetic pesticides in agricultural practice is associated with the risk of environmental pollution, damage to non-target organisms, and harm to the health of consumers due to...
A review on versatile applications of polyvinyl alcohol thin films, specifically as sensor devices
27/11/2023 -
The PVATFs are employed as sensor devices in various fields, which are briefly reviewed in this paper.Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) thin films (PVATFs) have recently exhibited different applications in...
Microwave-Supported Modulation of Functional Characteristics of Gluten-Free Breads
27/11/2023 -
Currently, the market for gluten-free products is experiencing a significant growth due to, mainly, the increase in the number of gluten-intolerant patients diagnosed and to the merging of a new...
A Study on the Structural and Digestive Properties of Rice Starch–Hydrocolloid Complexes Treated with Heat–Moisture Treatment
24/11/2023 -
Rice starch-hydrophilic colloid complexes (SHCs) were prepared by incorporating xanthan gum and locust bean gum into natural rice starch. Subsequently, they underwent hygrothermal treatment (H-SHC)...
Polycaprolactone-Based Films Incorporated with Birch Tar—Thermal, Physicochemical, Antibacterial, and Biodegradable Properties
24/11/2023 -
We present new polymer materials consisting of polycaprolactone (PCL), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and birch tar (D). PEG was introduced into the polymer matrix in order to obtain a plasticizing...
Microwaves and Ultrasound as Emerging Techniques for Lignocellulosic Materials
25/11/2023 -
Currently, in the context of biorefinery and bioeconomy, lignocellulosic biomass is increasingly used to produce biofuels, biochemicals and other value-added products. Microwaves and ultrasound are...
A Biodegradable Polyester-Based Polymer Electrolyte for Solid-State Lithium Batteries
27/11/2023 -
The low ionic conductivity, narrow electrochemical window, poor interfacial stability with lithium metal, and non-degradability of raw materials are the main problems of solid polymer electrolytes,...
The Effect of Cellulose Nanocrystal-Based Nanofluid on Milling Performance: An Investigation of Dillimax 690T
24/11/2023 -
Machining high-strength structural steels often requires challenging processes. It is essential to improve the machinability of such materials, which are frequently needed in industrial manufacturing...
A Polyelectrolyte Colloidal Brush Based on Cellulose: Perspectives for Future Applications
25/11/2023 -
This feature article is devoted to the evaluation of different techniques for producing colloidal polyelectrolyte brushes (CPEBs) based on cellulose nanofibers modified with grafted polyacrylates....
Improvement of the Ductility of Environmentally Friendly Poly(lactide) Composites with Posidonia oceanica Wastes Plasticized with an Ester of Cinnamic Acid
25/11/2023 -
New composite materials were developed with poly(lactide) (PLA) and Posidonia oceanica fibers through reactive extrusion in the presence of dicumyl peroxide (DCP) and subsequent injection molding....
Nanosilver-Functionalized Hybrid Hydrogels of Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) with Antibacterial Activity for Prevention and Therapy of Infections of Diabetic Chronic Wounds
27/11/2023 -
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are considered one of the most severe chronic complications of diabetes and can lead to amputation in severe cases. In addition, bacterial infections in diabetic chronic...
Biopesticides: a Green Approach Towards Agricultural Pests
-
Abstract Biopesticides are biological products or organisms which are potential candidates for eco-friendly pest management and crop protection over the chemical pesticides. The...
Reductive amination cascades in cell?free and resting whole cell formats for valorization of lignin deconstruction products
21/11/2023 -
Amine containing side chains can confer useful properties to polymers but are not naturally found in lignin monomers. Furthermore, their selective installation can be challenging using traditional...
Polyhydroxyalkanoates and exopolysaccharides: An alternative for valuation of the co?production of microbial biopolymers
20/11/2023 -
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and exopolysaccharides (EPSs) belong to a class of abundant biopolymers produced by various fermenting microorganisms. These biocompounds have high value?added potential...
Photocatalytic oxidation of benzylamine by cadmium?based MOF constructed with flexible carboxylic acid
22/11/2023 -
MOFs (Metal organic frameworks) have diverse structures that present great potential for light capture and light conversion. Therefore, MOFs are widely used in the study of photocatalysis. However,...
