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Delgado-Orti C, Navas-Martos FJ, Rodríguez-Liébana JA, La Rubia MD, Jurado-Contreras S. Development of PLA-Waste Paper Biocomposites with High Cellulose Content. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:2000. [PMID: 39065317 PMCID: PMC11280784 DOI: 10.3390/polym16142000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2024] [Revised: 07/10/2024] [Accepted: 07/11/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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In this study, the integration of paper industry waste with high cellulose content into biocomposites of polylactic acid (PLA), a widely used biobased polymer material, was investigated. The PLA/waste biocomposite samples (0-25 wt.%) were manufactured using the extrusion and injection moulding techniques. The mechanical test results showed improvements in terms of tensile properties and a decrease in impact strength as the percentage of residue increased. The melting temperature decreased, and the crystallinity increased in all biocomposites according to the Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) analysis. Water absorption increased proportionally with the percentage of residue, attributed to the higher cellulose content in the biocomposites, determined by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) fracture analysis demonstrated effective reinforcement-matrix cohesion, supporting the previously observed behaviour of the analysed materials. This work highlights the potential of using waste from the paper industry as reinforcement in PLA matrices, opening new perspectives for sustainable applications in the framework of the manufacture of composite materials.
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Affiliation(s)
- Concepción Delgado-Orti
- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Campus Las Lagunillas, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Andaltec Technological Centre, Ampliación Polígono Industrial Cañada de la Fuente, C/Vilches 34, 23600 Martos, Spain
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- Andaltec Technological Centre, Ampliación Polígono Industrial Cañada de la Fuente, C/Vilches 34, 23600 Martos, Spain
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- Department of Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, Campus Las Lagunillas, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
- University Institute for Research in Olive Grove and Olive Oil (INUO), Campus Las Lagunillas, University of Jaén, 23071 Jaén, Spain
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- Andaltec Technological Centre, Ampliación Polígono Industrial Cañada de la Fuente, C/Vilches 34, 23600 Martos, Spain
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Deng B, Chen J, Li S, Liu J, Zhou Z, Qin Z, Wang H, Su M, Li L, Bai Z. An antibacterial packaging film based on amylose starch with quaternary ammonium salt chitosan and its application for meat preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129706. [PMID: 38272422 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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A new generation of food packaging films is gradually replacing traditional plastic packaging films because of their biodegradability, safety, and some functional properties such as anti-bacterial and oxidant resistance. In the present work, an antibacterial packing film based on amylose starch and 2-hydroxypropyl-trimethylammonium chloride chitosan (HTCC) was prepared for meat preservation. The interfacial bonding mechanism between amylose, HTCC, and glutaraldehyde (GA) was determined experimentally and through molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. The macromolecular chains of amylose starch and HTCC became entangled via inter-molecular H-bonds and then cross-linked with GA via the Schiff base reaction. The interaction of amylose starch and HTCC improved the mechanical properties of the amylose films. Compared with the amylose films, the tensile strength and elongation at break of the optimal HTCC/amylose films reached to 16.13 MPa (an increase of 206.65 %) and 53.86 % (an increase of 109.49 %). The HTCC/amylose films were found to provide obvious bacteriostatic performance, a relatively low cytotoxicity, the lower transmittance in the UV region, and thus the ability to enhance the preservation of fresh meat. These excellent characteristics therefore suggest that HTCC/amylose films might be promising candidates for application in antibacterial food packaging films.
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- Bin Deng
- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Protected Agriculture Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, China; School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Protected Agriculture Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, China; School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Protected Agriculture Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, China; School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Protected Agriculture Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Veterinary Immunology & Engineering, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Science, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Protected Agriculture Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, China
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- School of Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China.
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- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Protected Agriculture Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, China.
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- Institute of Agricultural Facilities and Equipment, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Protected Agriculture Engineering in the Middle and Lower Reaches of Yangtze River, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Nanjing, China.
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Novel Immobilized Biocatalysts Based on Cysteine Proteases Bound to 2-(4-Acetamido-2-sulfanilamide) Chitosan and Research on Their Structural Features. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14153223. [PMID: 35956736 PMCID: PMC9370924 DOI: 10.3390/polym14153223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Briefly, 2-(4-Acetamido-2-sulfanilamide) chitosan, which is a chitosan water-soluble derivative, with molecular weights of 200, 350, and 600 kDa, was successfully synthesized. The immobilization of ficin, papain, and bromelain was carried out by complexation with these polymers. The interaction mechanism of 2-(4-acetamido-2-sulfanilamide) chitosan with bromelain, ficin, and papain was studied using FTIR spectroscopy. It was found that the hydroxy, thionyl, and amino groups of 2-(4-acetamido-2-sulfanilamide) chitosan were involved in the complexation process. Molecular docking research showed that all amino acid residues of the active site of papain formed hydrogen bonds with the immobilization matrix, while only two catalytically valuable amino acid residues took part in the H-bond formation for bromelain and ficin. The spectral and in silico data were in good agreement with the catalytic activity evaluation data. Immobilized papain was more active compared to the other immobilized proteases. Moreover, the total and specific proteolytic activity of papain immobilized on the carrier with a molecular weight of 350 kDa were higher compared to the native one due to the hyperactivation. The optimal ratio of protein content (mg × g −1 of carrier), total activity (U × mL−1 of solution), and specific activity (U × mg−1 of protein) was determined for the enzymes immobilized on 2-(4-acetamido-2-sulfanilamide) chitosan with a molecular weight of 350 kDa.
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Hafez IT, Biskos G. New method for the protection and restoration of calcareous cultural heritage stones by polyelectrolytes and hydroxyapatite nanocrystals. J Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 604:604-615. [PMID: 34280758 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2021.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We have investigated the feasibility of a new two-step protocol for the restoration of marbles. The process employs a polyelectrolyte multilayer film that enhances the chemical affinity between the treated stone and restorative material (hydroxyapatite nanocrystals), through functionalization, while at the same time it attributes an acid resistant property to the resulting system. Surface functionalization and material deposition is achieved through spraying; a simple and versatile application method suitable for objects of various sizes and geometries. Polyelectrolyte (polyethylenimine and polyacrylic acid) deposition was examined through Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and tested through contact angle, water absorption and dissolution experiments. The hydroxyapatite nanocrystals were studied by ATR-FTIR, z-potential, AFM and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and characterized via contact angle and color alteration measurements. Our results show that the polyelectrolyte multilayer was stable in an aqueous environment with increased acid resistance (up to 46% decrease in mass weight loss when compared with untreated samples) and decreased water absorption (up to 39%). Color measurements of the outer hydroxyapatite layer showed a minimal color alteration for one type of the tested substrates showing low color difference values (ΔΕ* < 5). The results suggest that the proposed method holds great potential for marble restoration as it attributes multi-functionality and is easy to apply.
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- Iosif T Hafez
- Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Center, The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia 2121, Cyprus; Climate and Atmosphere Research Center, The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia 2121, Cyprus.
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- Climate and Atmosphere Research Center, The Cyprus Institute, Nicosia 2121, Cyprus; Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, Delft 2628 CN, the Netherlands
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