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Wang X, Tarahomi M, Sheibani R, Xia C, Wang W. Progresses in lignin, cellulose, starch, chitosan, chitin, alginate, and gum/carbon nanotube (nano)composites for environmental applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 241:124472. [PMID: 37076069 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023]
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Water sources are becoming increasingly scarce, and they are contaminated by industrial, residential, and agricultural waste-derived organic and inorganic contaminants. These contaminants may pollute the air, water, and soil in addition to invading the ecosystem. Because carbon nanotubes (CNTs) can undergo surface modification, they can combine with other substances to create nanocomposites (NCs), including biopolymers, metal nanoparticles, proteins, and metal oxides. Furthermore, biopolymers are significant classes of organic materials that are widely used for various applications. They have drawn attention due to their benefits such as environmental friendliness, availability, biocompatibility, safety, etc. As a result, the synthesis of a composite made of CNT and biopolymers can be very effective for a variety of applications, especially those involving the environment. In this review, we reported environmental applications (including removal of dyes, nitro compounds, hazardous materialsو toxic ions, etc.) of composites made of CNT and biopolymers such as lignin, cellulose, starch, chitosan, chitin, alginate, and gum. Also, the effect of different factors such as the medium pH, the pollutant concentration, temperature, and contact time on the adsorption capacity (AC) and the catalytic activity of the composite in the reduction or degradation of various pollutants has been systematically explained.
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- Xuan Wang
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China
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- Amirkabir University of Technology-Mahshahr Campus, University St., Nahiyeh San'ati, Mahshahr, Khouzestan, Iran
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- Amirkabir University of Technology-Mahshahr Campus, University St., Nahiyeh San'ati, Mahshahr, Khouzestan, Iran.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210037, China
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Ghasemi‐Ghahsareh A, Safaei‐Ghomi J, Oboudatian HS. Ultrasound Probe‐assisted Telescopic One‐pot Synthesis of Spiro[indene‐2,2’‐naphthalene]‐4’‐carbonitrile Derivatives using Fe
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- Aref Ghasemi‐Ghahsareh
- Department of Organic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry University of Kashan Kashan 51167 I. R. Iran
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- Department of Organic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry University of Kashan Kashan 51167 I. R. Iran
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- Department of Organic Chemistry Faculty of Chemistry University of Kashan Kashan 51167 I. R. Iran
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Sensitivity Analysis with the Monte Carlo Method and Prediction of Atenolol Removal Using Modified Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Based on the Response Surface Method: Isotherm and Kinetics Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 2022. [DOI: 10.1155/2022/4613023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Atenolol (ATN) is a β-blocker drug extensively used to treat arrhythmias and high blood pressure. Because the human body cannot metabolize it completely, this drug has been commonly found in many environmental matrices. In the present study, the response surface method (RSM) was used for adsorption prediction of ATN on modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes (M-MWCNTs) by NaOCl and ultrasonic. The sensitivity analysis was done by the Monte Carlo method. Sensitivity analysis was performed to determine the effective parameter by the Monte Carlo simulator. Statistical analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed by using the nonlinear second-order model of RSM. The influential parameters including contact time (min), adsorbent dosage (g/L), pH, and the initial concentration (mg/L) of ATN were investigated, and optimal conditions were determined. Kinetic of ATN adsorption on M-MWCNTs was evaluated using pseudo-first, pseudo-second-order, and intraparticle diffusion models. Equilibrium isotherms for this system were analyzed by the ISOFIT software. As per our result, optimum conditions in the adsorption experiments were pH 7, 60 min of contact time, 0.5 mg/L ATN initial concentration, and 150 mg/L adsorbent dose. In terms of ATN removal efficiency, coefficients of R2 and adjusted R2 were 0.999 and 0.998, respectively. Sensitivity analysis also showed that contact time has the greatest effect on increasing the removal of ATN. Pseudo-first-order (R2 value of 0.99) was the best kinetic model for the adsorption of ATN, and for isotherm, BET (AICC value of 3.27) was the best model that fit the experimental data. According to the obtained results from sensitive analysis, time was the most important parameter, and after that, the adsorbent dose and pH affect positively on ATN removal efficiency. It can be concluded that the modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes can be applied as one of the best adsorbents to remove ATN from the aqueous solution.
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A Facile In Situ Synthesis of Resorcinol-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles and the Fabrication of Agar-Based Functional Nanocomposite Films. JOURNAL OF COMPOSITES SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/jcs6050124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The in situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was performed using resorcinol and agar to produce agar-based antioxidant and antimicrobial films. AgNPs were regularly dispersed on the film matrix, and their presence improved the thermal stability of films. Additionally, the addition of AgNPs slightly increased the agar-based film’s tensile strength (~10%), hydrophobicity (~40%), and water vapor barrier properties (~20%) at 1.5 wt% of AgNP concentration. The resorcinol also imparted UV-barrier and antioxidant activity to the agar-based film. In particular, the agar-based film containing a higher quantity of AgNPs (>1.0 wt%) was highly effective against the foodborne pathogenic bacteria L. monocytogenes and E. coli. Therefore, agar-based composite films with improved physicochemical and functional properties may be promising for active packaging.
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Taguchi L25 (54) Approach for Methylene Blue Removal by Polyethylene Terephthalate Nanofiber-Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Composite. WATER 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/w14081242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A membrane composed of polyethylene terephthalate nanofiber and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (PET NF-MWCNTs) composite is used to adsorb methylene blue (MB) dye from an aqueous solution. Scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction techniques are employed to study the surface properties of the adsorbent. Several parameters affecting dye adsorption (pH, MB dye initial concentration, PET NF-MWCNTs dose, and contact time) are optimized for optimal removal efficiency (R, %) by using the Taguchi L25 (54) Orthogonal Array approach. According to the ANOVA results, pH has the highest contributing percentage at 71.01%, suggesting it has the most significant impact on removal efficiency. The adsorbent dose is the second most affected (12.08%), followed by the MB dye initial concentration of 5.91%, and the least affected is the contact time (1.81%). In addition, experimental findings confirm that the Langmuir isotherm is well-fitted, suggesting a monolayer capping of MB dye on the PET-NF-MWCNT surface with a maximum adsorption capacity of 7.047 mg g−1. Also, the kinetic results are well-suited to the pseudo-second-order model. There is a good agreement between the calculated (qe) and experimental values for the pseudo-second-order kinetic model.
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Tan SX, Andriyana A, Ong HC, Lim S, Pang YL, Ngoh GC. A Comprehensive Review on the Emerging Roles of Nanofillers and Plasticizers towards Sustainable Starch-Based Bioplastic Fabrication. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14040664. [PMID: 35215577 PMCID: PMC8874690 DOI: 10.3390/polym14040664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Petroleum-based plastics are associated with environmental pollution problems owing to their non-biodegradable and toxic properties. In this context, renewable and biodegradable bioplastics possess great potential to replace petroleum-based plastics in mitigating these environmental issues. Fabrication of bioplastic films involves a delicate mixture of the film-forming agent, plasticizer and suitable solvent. The role of the plasticizer is to improve film flexibility, whereas the filler serves as a reinforcement medium. In recent years, much research attention has been shifted toward devising diverse methods for enhancing the performance of bioplastics, particularly in the utilization of environmentally benign nanoparticles to displace the conventional hazardous chemicals. Along this line, this paper presents the emergence of nanofillers and plasticizers utilized in bioplastic fabrication with a focus on starch-based bioplastics. This review paper not only highlights the influencing factors that affect the optical, mechanical and barrier properties of bioplastics, but also revolves around the proposed mechanism of starch-based bioplastic formation, which has rarely been reviewed in the current literature. To complete the review, prospects and challenges in bioplastic fabrication are also highlighted in order to align with the concept of the circular bioplastic economy and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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- Shiou Xuan Tan
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (S.X.T.); (A.A.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia; (S.X.T.); (A.A.)
- Center of Advanced Materials, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Future Technology Research Center, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, 123 University Road, Section 3, Douliou, Yunlin 64002, Taiwan;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kajang 43000, Malaysia;
- Centre of Photonics and Advanced Materials Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kajang 43000, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (S.L.); (G.C.N.)
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kajang 43000, Malaysia;
- Centre of Photonics and Advanced Materials Research, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kajang 43000, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
- Correspondence: (S.L.); (G.C.N.)
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Thermoplastic Starch-Based Composite Reinforced by Conductive Filler Networks: Physical Properties and Electrical Conductivity Changes during Cyclic Deformation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13213819. [PMID: 34771374 PMCID: PMC8587407 DOI: 10.3390/polym13213819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 10/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Conductive polymer composites (CPC) from renewable resources exhibit many interesting characteristics due to their biodegradability and conductivity changes under mechanical, thermal, chemical, or electrical stress. This study is focused on investigating the physical properties of electroconductive thermoplastic starch (TPS)–based composites and changes in electroconductive paths during cyclic deformation. TPS–based composites filled with various carbon black (CB) contents were prepared through melt processing. The electrical conductivity and physicochemical properties of TPS–CB composites, including mechanical properties and rheological behavior, were evaluated. With increasing CB content, the tensile strength and Young’s modulus were found to increase substantially. We found a percolation threshold for the CB loading of approximately 5.5 wt% based on the rheology and electrical conductivity. To observe the changing structure of the conductive CB paths during cyclic deformation, both the electrical conductivity and mechanical properties were recorded in parallel using online measurements. Moreover, the instant electrical conductivity measured online during mechanical deformation of the materials was taken as the parameter indirectly describing the structure of the conductive CB network. The electrical conductivity was found to increase during five runs of repeated cyclic mechanical deformations to constant deformation below strain at break, indicating good recovery of conductive paths and their new formation.
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Effect of Particle Size on the Mechanical Properties of TiO 2-Epoxy Nanocomposites. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14112866. [PMID: 34071833 PMCID: PMC8198106 DOI: 10.3390/ma14112866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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This study investigated the effects of the packing density and particle size distribution of TiO2 nanoparticles on the mechanical properties of TiO2–epoxy nanocomposites (NCs). The uniform dispersion and good interfacial bonding of TiO2 in the epoxy resin resulted in improved mechanical properties with the addition of nanoparticles. Reinforcement nano-TiO2 particles dispersed in deionized water produced by three different ultrasonic dispersion methods were used; the ultrasonication effects were then compared. The nano-TiO2 suspension was added at 0.5–5.0 wt.%, and the mechanical and thermal properties of TiO2–epoxy NCs were compared using a universal testing machine, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The tensile strength of the NCs was improved by the dispersion strengthening effect of the TiO2 nanoparticles, and focused sonication improved the tensile strength the most when nano-TiO2 suspensions with a particle size of 100 nm or smaller were used. Thus, the reinforcing effect of TiO2 nanoparticles on the epoxy resin was observed, and the nano-TiO2 suspension produced by focused sonication showed a more distinct reinforcing effect.
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Gao D, Wang X, Liu H, Dai Y, Sun Y, Zhu X, Han R, Luo C. Preparation of microsphere-added aerogels and exploration of their adsorption properties. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj04398b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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The wastewater from industries contributes largely to water pollution, and its treatment is always complicated, expensive and inefficient.
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- Dandan Gao
- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan 250022
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan 250022
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan 250022
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan 250022
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan 250022
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan 250022
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan 250022
- P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Interfacial Reaction & Sensing Analysis in Universities of Shandong
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
- University of Jinan
- Jinan 250022
- P. R. China
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Šmídová N, Šoltýs A, Hronský V, Olčák D, Popovič Ľ, Chodák I. Aging‐induced structural relaxation in cornstarch plasticized with urea and glycerol. J Appl Polym Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/app.50218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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- Natália Šmídová
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Technical University of Košice Košice Slovakia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Technical University of Košice Košice Slovakia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Technical University of Košice Košice Slovakia
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics Technical University of Košice Košice Slovakia
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- Institute of Metallurgy, Faculty of Materials, Metallurgy and Recycling Technical University of Košice Košice Slovakia
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- Polymer Institute Slovak Academy of Sciences Bratislava Slovakia
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Barra A, Santos JDC, Silva MRF, Nunes C, Ruiz-Hitzky E, Gonçalves I, Yildirim S, Ferreira P, Marques PAAP. Graphene Derivatives in Biopolymer-Based Composites for Food Packaging Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2020; 10:E2077. [PMID: 33096705 PMCID: PMC7589102 DOI: 10.3390/nano10102077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This review aims to showcase the current use of graphene derivatives, graphene-based nanomaterials in particular, in biopolymer-based composites for food packaging applications. A brief introduction regarding the valuable attributes of available and emergent bioplastic materials is made so that their contributions to the packaging field can be understood. Furthermore, their drawbacks are also disclosed to highlight the benefits that graphene derivatives can bring to bio-based formulations, from physicochemical to mechanical, barrier, and functional properties as antioxidant activity or electrical conductivity. The reported improvements in biopolymer-based composites carried out by graphene derivatives in the last three years are discussed, pointing to their potential for innovative food packaging applications such as electrically conductive food packaging.
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- Ana Barra
- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (A.B.); (J.D.C.S.); (M.R.F.S.)
- Department of Chemistry, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (C.N.); (I.G.)
- Materials Science Institute of Madrid, CSIC, c/Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, 28049 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (A.B.); (J.D.C.S.); (M.R.F.S.)
- Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland;
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (A.B.); (J.D.C.S.); (M.R.F.S.)
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (C.N.); (I.G.)
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- Materials Science Institute of Madrid, CSIC, c/Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz 3, 28049 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (C.N.); (I.G.)
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- Institute of Food and Beverage Innovation, Zurich University of Applied Sciences, 8820 Wädenswil, Switzerland;
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- Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (A.B.); (J.D.C.S.); (M.R.F.S.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, TEMA—Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Wu L, Zhang X, Anthony Thorpe J, Li L, Si Y. Mussel-inspired polydopamine functionalized recyclable coconut shell derived carbon nanocomposites for efficient adsorption of methylene blue. JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jscs.2020.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Shah F, Ullah N, Khan RA, Khan AM, Nisar J. Extraction of Lead through Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes and Estimation of the Measurement Uncertainty. ANAL LETT 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2020.1711521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Faheem Shah
- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Turbat, Turbat, Balochistan, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Mallakpour S, Rashidimoghadam S. Preparation, characterization, and in vitro bioactivity study of glutaraldehyde crosslinked chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)/ascorbic acid-MWCNTs bionanocomposites. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 144:389-402. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2018] [Revised: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Domene-López D, Delgado-Marín JJ, García-Quesada JC, Martín-Gullón I, Montalbán MG. Electroconductive starch/multi-walled carbon nanotube films plasticized by 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 229:115545. [PMID: 31826418 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Starch/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) films were prepared by casting using an ionic liquid (1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate, [emim+][Ac-]) as plasticizer for the first time. The effect of the MWCNT content (0.25-5 wt.%, with respect to the sum of starch and plasticizer mass) on thermal, mechanical and electroconductive behavior of the films was studied. Films containing 0.5 wt.% MWCNT showed increases of 327 % in maximum tensile strength, 2484 % in Young's modulus and 82 % in elongation at break. The significant improvements are explained by the good MWCNT dispersion in the matrix and by the effect of [emim+][Ac-] as an efficient plasticizer, which leads to higher extensibility. The MWCNT/[emim+][Ac-] combination have a synergistic effect on film electrical conductivity, increasing a 130% (3 wt.% MWCNT). These films, easily prepared by a "green" process, have potential applications in the packaging industry but also in the field of lithium batteries, fuel cells and dye-sensitized solar cells.
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- D Domene-López
- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain
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- Chemical Engineering Department, University of Alicante, Apartado 99, 03080, Alicante, Spain.
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Rouhi M, Lakouraj MM, Tashakkorian H, Hasantabar V. Novel carbon based bioactive nanocomposites of aniline/indole copolymer for removal of cationic dyes from aqueous solution: kinetics and isotherms. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj02924e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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In this study, a copolymer of aniline and indole P(ANI-co-IN) and its nanocomposites based on graphene oxide (GO) and functional carbon nanotubes (CNT-COOH) were synthesized by heterogeneous emulsion polymerization.
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- Mona Rouhi
- Department of Organic–Polymer Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Mazandaran
- Babolsar
- Iran
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- Department of Organic–Polymer Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Mazandaran
- Babolsar
- Iran
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- Cellular and Molecular Biology Research Center (CMBRC)
- Health Research Institute
- Babol University of Medical Sciences
- Babol
- Iran
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- Department of Organic–Polymer Chemistry
- Faculty of Chemistry
- University of Mazandaran
- Babolsar
- Iran
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Mallakpour S, Rashidimoghadam S. Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Vitamin C-multi walled carbon nanotubes composites and their applications for removal of methylene blue: Advanced comparison between linear and nonlinear forms of adsorption isotherms and kinetics models. POLYMER 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2018.11.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cai W, Hu T, Bakry AM, Zheng Z, Xiao Y, Huang Q. Effect of ultrasound on size, morphology, stability and antioxidant activity of selenium nanoparticles dispersed by a hyperbranched polysaccharide from Lignosus rhinocerotis. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2018; 42:823-831. [PMID: 29429736 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2017.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2017] [Revised: 12/13/2017] [Accepted: 12/14/2017] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The differences between ultrasonic and non-ultrasonic approaches in synthesizing Lignosus rhinocerotis polysaccharide-selenium nanoparticles (LRP-SeNPs) were compared in terms of size, morphology, stability and antioxidant activity by UV-VIS, FT-IR, X-ray diffraction (XRD), dynamic light scattering (DLS), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) with high resolution TEM. Results indicated that the SeNPs were associated with the LRP macromolecules in a physical adsorption pattern without breaking chemical bonds, and the ultrasonic treatment reduced the size of SeNPs, narrowed the size distribution as well as improved the stability. Due to the LRP compact coil structure loosed under ultrasonic cavitation, the SeNPs could be easily diffused into the LRP internal branches instead of gathering on the LRP surface and were well dispersed and eventually stabilized throughout the extended branches. After ultrasound treatment, the SeNPs had a minimum average diameter of ∼50 nm and the LRP-SeNPs could remain homogeneous and translucent for 16 days within 200 nm size. Furthermore, the ultrasound-treated LRP-SeNPs exhibited higher DPPH and ABTS radical-scavenging abilities than those untreated with ultrasound. This difference may be attributed to the reason that ultrasound can reduce the SeNPs size and increase the specific surface area, which provides sufficient active sites to react with the free radicals and suppress the oxidizing reactions. The integrated results demonstrated that ultrasound played a crucial role in the dispersion, size control, stabilization and antioxidant activity of SeNPs.
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- Wenfei Cai
- College of Food Science and Technology and MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Life Sciences and Hubei Collaborative Innovation Center for the Characteristic Resources Exploitation of Dabie Mountains, Huanggang Normal University, Huanggang 438000, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology and MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China; Department of Dairy Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt
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- College of Food Science and Technology and MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology and MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Food Science and Technology and MOE Key Laboratory of Environment Correlative Dietology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
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Kumar A, Kumar K, Ghosh PK, Yadav KL. MWCNT/TiO 2 hybrid nano filler toward high-performance epoxy composite. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2018; 41:37-46. [PMID: 29137763 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2017.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2017] [Revised: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this work, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are decorated by TiO2 nanoparticles and formed a new hybrid structure of filler (MWCNT/TiO2 hybrid filler). The MWCNT/TiO2 hybrid filler is reinforced in epoxy matrix and studied the mechanical and anti-corrosion properties of epoxy. The morphology of newly formed MWCNT/TiO2 hybrid nano filler has been studied using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM) images of tensile fracture surface confirmed the superior dispersion of MWCNT/TiO2 in the epoxy matrix. The resultant MWCNT/TiO2 hybrid-epoxy nanocomposite exhibits superior anti-corrosion and mechanical performance than the nanocomposite produced by loading of only MWCNTs or TiO2 nanoparticles as well as neat epoxy. For example, tensile strength and storage modulus of epoxy increased by 61% and 43% respectively on loading of MWCNT/TiO2 hybrid nano filler. Furthermore, the coating of MWCNT/TiO2 hybrid-epoxy nanocomposite on mild steel reduces the corrosion rate upto 0.87×10-3MPY from 16.81MPY.
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- Arun Kumar
- Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India
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- Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India
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- Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India.
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247667, India
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Abdolmaleki A, Mallakpour S, Azimi F. Microwave and ultrasound-assisted synthesis of poly(vinyl chloride)/riboflavin modified MWCNTs: Examination of thermal, mechanical and morphology properties. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2018; 41:27-36. [PMID: 29137752 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2017.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 09/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This study focused on the preparation and investigation of physicochemical features of new poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) nanocomposites (NCs) including different amounts of carboxylated multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs-COOH) functionalized with riboflavin (RIB). Firstly, to increase the hydrophilicity of MWCNTs, the surface of them was functionalized by incorporating and formation of ester groups with RIB as a low cost and environmentally friendly biomolecule through ultrasound and microwave irradiations. Afterwards, PVC/RIB-MWCNTs NCs were fabricated via the solution casting and ultrasonic dispersion methods. Prepared NCs were examined by X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, field emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron micrograph, and Raman spectroscopy. The PVC/RIB-MWCNTs NCs (12wt%) showed the higher mechanical and thermal behavior as compared to other concentration of MWCNTs.
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- Amir Abdolmaleki
- Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran; Research Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran; College of Pardis, Chemistry Section, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran; Research Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran; College of Pardis, Chemistry Section, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- College of Pardis, Chemistry Section, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Mallakpour S, Abdolmaleki A, Tabebordbar H. Employment of ultrasonic irradiation for production of poly(vinyl pyrrolidone)/modified alpha manganese dioxide nanocomposites: Morphology, thermal and optical characterization. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2018; 41:163-171. [PMID: 29137739 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2017.09.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2017] [Revised: 09/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/21/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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This work explains the production, morphology, and features of novel nanocomposite (NC) established on poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP) as polymer background and modified alpha manganese dioxide (α-MnO2) nanorod (NR) asan efficient filler. At first, one-dimensional α-MnO2 nanorods (NRs) were produced by a hydrothermal technique and then they were amended with stearic acid (SA) by a solvothermal process. In following, the NCs were made by adding different volumes of α-MnO2-SA NR (1, 3 and 5wt%) in the PVP matrix through ultrasonic irradiation as a green, low-cost, fast, and useful technique. Structural and morphological descriptions confirm crystallinity of α-MnO2-SA NRs and showed that NRs have been separately dispersed in PVP matrix with rod-like morphology and diameter of about 40-60nm. The use of modifier and ultrasonic waves is accountable for good homogeneities of NRs. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that thermal permanency of the obtained NCs has grown with increasing the α-MnO2-SA content. Also, the UV-vis absorption of NCs was enhanced with the incorporation of the modified α-MnO2 NR in PVP matrix. The substantial perfections in NCs properties are associated to compatible intermolecular relations between the surface modifying groups of the α-MnO2-SA and PVP chain.
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- Shadpour Mallakpour
- Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran; Research Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran; Research Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Mallakpour S, Nazari HY. The influence of bovine serum albumin-modified silica on the physicochemical properties of poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposites synthesized by ultrasonication technique. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2018; 41:1-10. [PMID: 29137730 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2017.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Revised: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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In this study, for the first time polymeric nanocomposite (NC) films of poly(vinyl alcohol)/SiO2@bovine serum albumin (PVA/SiO2@BSA) were synthesized by solution casting method under facile and fast method of sonication. In this regard, SiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) were modified by BSA, at room temperature by using phosphate buffer and ultrasonic-assisted method. Then, PVA/SiO2@BSA NCs were prepared by insertion of variant amount (3, 6 and 9wt%) of SiO2@BSA into the PVA matrix, under ultrasonic irradiation. The morphological traits of the NCs were surveyed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and field emission scanning electron microscopy. It was detected that NPs incorporation didn't remarkably affect the crystallinity and morphology of the NCs. TEM images indicated that the inserted NPs have good diffusions in the PVA matrix, and their embedment in the matrix significantly upgraded its thermal, optical and mechanical behaviors. The tensile strength showed more than 2-fold increase and the thermal stability exhibited about 37% enhancement that was higher, in comparison with those of the similar NCs. This showed that the prepared NCs can have potential application in food packaging.∗∗∗.
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- Shadpour Mallakpour
- Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran; Research Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran.
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- Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran
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