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Materials

MXene/silk fibroin strengthened PVA?based eutectogel with excellent self?healing ability and environmental adaptability: Design, synthesis, and sensing application
28/03/2024 - In order to solve typical problems of instability in a variety of environments, lack of self?healing ability and poor mechanical properties of traditional hydrogel materials, herein, a superelastic...
Effect of alkali?treated Putranjiva roxburghii seed shell filler on physico?chemical, thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties of polyvinyl alcohol?based biofilms
27/03/2024 - Processing and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol?based biofilms.Biopolymers and bio?fillers derived from natural, organic, and abundant resources have garnered more responsiveness owing to their...
Electrospun MoS2-CNTs-PVA/PVA Hybrid Separator for High-Performance Li/FeS2 Batteries
27/03/2024 - As a promising candidate for high-energy-density rechargeable lithium metal batteries, Li/FeS2 batteries still suffer from the large volume change and severe shuttle effect of lithium polysulfides...
Three-Dimensional-Printed GelMA-KerMA Composite Patches as an Innovative Platform for Potential Tissue Engineering of Tympanic Membrane Perforations
23/03/2024 - Tympanic membrane (TM) perforations, primarily induced by middle ear infections, the introduction of foreign objects into the ear, and acoustic trauma, lead to hearing abnormalities and ear...
Simultaneous Formation of Polyhydroxyurethanes and Multicomponent Semi-IPN Hydrogels
22/03/2024 - This study introduces an efficient strategy for synthesizing polyhydroxyurethane-based multicomponent hydrogels with enhanced rheological properties. In a single-step process, 3D materials composed...
Pectin From Fruit Peel Waste: A Sustainable Source for Production of Active Packaging Films
21/03/2024 - Composite film prepared using PVA, pectin form passion and lime peel had excellent mechanical, optical, thermal and bioactive properties. This film was used to pack strawberries and plums during...
Cellulose Extraction From Green Algae, Ulva Ohnoi, and Its Application to PVA?Based Antibacterial Composite Films Incorporated With Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles
21/03/2024 - Cellulose was extracted from green algae (Ulva ohnoi) by various chemical treatments. Extracted cellulose was blended with polyvinyl alcohol to prepare composite films. ZnO?NP was further added to...
Preparation and Photothermal Antimicrobial Performance of Triple Linkage Hydrogels
19/03/2024 - Often, bacterial infections delay the rate of healing of traumatic wounds, making it critical to improve antimicrobial efficiency. In this paper, titanium nanotubes (TNT) with good antimicrobial and...
Effect of PVA Fiber on the Mechanical Properties of Seawater Coral Sand Engineered Cementitious Composites
21/03/2024 - The physical and mechanical characteristics of seawater coral sand engineered cementitious composites (SCECC) were examined through uniaxial compression, three-point bending, and splitting tensile...
Synthesis and characterization of foams generated via gel state frontal polymerization
15/03/2024 - Conversion of PVA to crosslinked PVA nanofibers for microplastics removal from water.AbstractThis study presents the development of an innovative nanofibrous membrane to remove microplastics (MPs)...
Poly(O?Toluidine)?polyvinylpyrrolidone copolymer submerged MgFe2O4/CS?OXSWCNTs nanocomposite for removal of acid red dye from aqueous solutions
17/03/2024 - W/Bi?PVA?PVP based composites for gamma?ray and neutron shielding application.AbstractIn this paper, the gamma and neutron shielding behavior of chemically bonded high atomic number (Z), tungsten...
Augmenting the Efficacy of a Polyvinyl Alcohol Selective Layer Coated on Polyvinylidene Fluoride Support Membranes with Kaolinite Introduction for Improved Pervaporation Dehydration of Epichlorohydrin/Isopropanol/Water Ternary Systems
18/03/2024 - Composite membranes with a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) selective layer composed of well-dispersed hydrophilic kaolinite particles coated on a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) support were developed. They...
Stretch?Induced Conductivity Enhancement in Highly Conductive and Tough Hydrogels
14/03/2024 - Highly conductive and tough hydrogels composed of liquid metal (LM), silver nanowires (AgNWs), and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) are constructed. The stretch?induced orientations of AgNWs, deformable LM,...
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...
Modification and Development of the Structural, Morphological and Dielectric Characteristics of Polyvinyl Alcohol Incorporated with Cerium Dioxide / Silicon Carbide Nanoparticles for Nanodielectric and Nanoelectronic Applications
08/03/2024 - The objective of this study is to improve the electrical properties of nanostructures made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), silicon carbide (SiC), and cerium dioxide (CeO2) so that they may be used in...
Viability Study of Serra da Estrela Dog Wool to Produce Green Composites
06/03/2024 - The environmental emergency has alerted consumers and industries to choose products derived from renewable sources over petroleum derivatives. Natural fibers of plant origin for reinforcing composite...
Development of Sustainable and Active Food Packaging Materials Composed by Chitosan, Polyvinyl Alcohol and Quercetin Functionalized Layered Clay
07/03/2024 - In order to solve the problems of insufficient active functions (antibacterial and antioxidant activities) and the poor degradability of traditional plastic packaging materials, biodegradable...
Highly Thermally Conductive Triple-Level Ordered CNT/PVA Nanofibrous Films
07/03/2024 - The escalating thermal power density in electronic devices necessitates advanced thermal management technologies. Polymer-based materials, prized for their electrical insulation, flexibility, light...
Gold Nanoparticles-Incorporated Electrospun Nanofibrous Membrane for Optical Biosensing Applications: An Experimental and Computational Approach
01/03/2024 - Paper-based biosensing platforms are the leading area of research today. In this work, a platform for biosensing applications with improved detection capability has been prepared using gold...
Enhancing heat dissipation in polyurethane sheets through the incorporation of freeze?dried aluminum nitride nanofiber
03/03/2024 - Three dimentional structure and hot pressing improve the thermal conductivity of PU/AlN nanofibers both in plane and thickness direction.Inspired by a three?dimensional (3D) structure, we demonstrate...
Cryostructuring of Polymeric Systems: 67 Properties and Microstructure of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Cryogels Formed in the Presence of Phenol or Bis-Phenols Introduced into the Aqueous Polymeric Solutions Prior to Their Freeze–Thaw Processing
01/03/2024 - Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) physical cryogels that contained the additives of o-, m-, and p-bis-phenols or phenol were prepared, and their physico-chemical characteristics and macroporous morphology...