Circular Economy
Circular Economy
Three-Dimensional Printing of Multifunctional Composites: Fabrication, Applications, and Biodegradability Assessment
06/12/2023 -
Additive manufacturing, with its wide range of printable materials, and ability to minimize material usage, reduce labor costs, and minimize waste, has sparked a growing enthusiasm among researchers...
The influence of polycaprolactone content on the surface properties of polyurethane networks
02/12/2023 -
Pro?oxidants promote biodegradation and disintegration.AbstractBiodegradable polymers are gaining momentum to resolve the globally acknowledged plastic waste problem. Understanding, characterizing,...
Biodegradation of N-fertilizer loaded on cellulose nanofibres to assess their potential use as a controlled-release fertilizer
02/12/2023 -
Abstract Cellulose nanofibres (CNF) have emerged as advanced systems for controlled, smart delivery of N-fertilizer owing to their surface modification properties. However, to...
Chitosan–Polyvinyl Alcohol Nanocomposites for Regenerative Therapy
01/12/2023 -
Tissue accidents provide numerous pathways for pathogens to invade and flourish, causing additional harm to the host tissue while impeding its natural healing and regeneration. Essential oils (EOs)...
Assessment of Hydrothermal Treatment Effects on Coir Fibers for Incorporation into Polyurethane Matrix Biocomposites Derived from Castor Oil
04/12/2023 -
The incorporation of natural lignocellulosic fibers as reinforcements in polymer composites has witnessed significant growth due to their biodegradability, cost-effectiveness, and mechanical...
A Reactive Transport Model Considering the Bioavailability of PAHs Based on Lagrangian Reactive Particle-Tracking Method
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Bioavailability is one of the important concepts affecting bioremediation of PAHs-contaminated site but often ignored in reaction transport models, resulting in failure of site repair prediction and...
Advances in the Effects of Iron-Based Materials on Antibiotics and Resistance Genes in Anaerobic Digestion: Mechanisms, Applications, and Development Prospects
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Metal materials are widely used in the degradation of pollutants, especially for the degradation of some refractory organics in sewage. A large and growing body of researchers has investigated the...
Fully biodegradable self-healing hydrogel prepared based on poly(aspartic acid) and pectin for drug delivery and anti-tumor therapy
28/11/2023 -
Abstract With biocompatibility and biodegradability, self-healing hydrogels prepared from biopolymers show great advantages in bioengineering and bioscience as drug delivery...
Organic Amendment for Disinfecting Soil Alters the Metabolites in Spinacia oleracea
30/11/2023 -
Solar radiation and the incorporation of compost into soil is a practice for disinfecting soil that could have some other effects on spinach cultivation. The quality of spinach leaves after two types...
Bacteria and Yeasts Isolated from the Environment in Biodegradation of PS and PVC Microplastics: Screening and Treatment Optimization
29/11/2023 -
Biodegradation is the most environmentally friendly and, at the same time, economically acceptable approach to removing various pollutants from the environment. However, its efficiency in removing...
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) Blends with Poly(caprolactone) and Poly(lactic acid): A Comparative Study
29/11/2023 -
Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hidroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is a biodegradable polymer, which is a potential substitute for plastics made from fossil resources. Due to its practical interest in the field of...
Enhanced Solubilization and Biodegradation of HMW-PAHs in Water with a Pseudomonas mosselii-Released Biosurfactant
29/11/2023 -
The treatment and reuse of wastewater are crucial for the effective utilization and protection of global water resources. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), as one of the most common organic...
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...
Development of (polyvinylpyrrolidone/chitsoan/citric acid)/(zinc oxide?nanoparticles) bionanocomposite films and their applications in biodegradation and antimicrobial activity
29/11/2023 -
Demonstration photos of by (a) cherry tomato as control, (b) cherry tomato coated by (PVP/CS/PCA)/(ZnO?NPs?0), (c) cherry tomato coated by (PVP/CS/CS)/(ZnO?NPs?0.6) and (d) cherry tomato coated by...
Microbial consortia degrade several widely used organic UV filters, but a number of hydrophobic filters remain recalcitrant to biodegradation
27/11/2023 -
Organic UV filters are important ingredients in many personal care products, including sunscreens. Evaluating the biodegradability of organic UV filters is key to estimate their recalcitrance and...
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...
Organogels for Low-Polar Organic Solvents: Potential Applications on Cultural Heritage Materials
25/11/2023 -
Traditional cleaning methods for removing undesired substances from artworks often involve the use of toxic volatile solvents, raising concerns about human health and environmental impact. Over time,...
Molecularly imprinted nanoparticles as drug carriers to the brain
22/11/2023 -
Abstract Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) have a high potential for use as drug delivery carriers. These materials exhibit beneficial properties such as stability, low...
Degradation Characteristics of Cellulose Acetate in Different Aqueous Conditions
23/11/2023 -
Cellulose acetate (CA) is widely used in cigarette filters and packaging films, but due to its acetylation, it is difficult to degrade in the natural environment, and the problem of pollution has...
Properties of Stereocomplex PLA for Melt Spinning
23/11/2023 -
Fibers made from biopolymers are one solution for conserving both resources and the environment. However, these fibers currently have limited strengths, which limit their use for textile...
