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Mondragón-Herrera LI, Vargas-Coronado RF, Carrillo-Escalante H, Cauich-Rodríguez JV, Hernández-Sánchez F, Velasco-Santos C, Avilés F. Mechanical, Thermal, and Physicochemical Properties of Filaments of Poly (Lactic Acid), Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Their Blend for Additive Manufacturing. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1062. [PMID: 38674981 PMCID: PMC11053644 DOI: 10.3390/polym16081062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Polymeric blends are employed in the production of filaments for additive manufacturing to balance mechanical and processability properties. The mechanical and thermal properties of polymeric filaments made of poly (lactic acid) (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), and its blend (PLA-PHA) are investigated herein and correlated to their measured structural and physicochemical properties. PLA exhibits the highest stiffness and tensile strength, but lower toughness. The mechanical properties of the PLA-PHA blend were similar to those of PLA, but with a significantly higher toughness. Despite the lower mechanical properties of neat PHA, incorporating a small amount (12 wt.%) of PHA into PLA significantly enhances toughness (approximately 50%) compared to pure PLA. The synergistic effect is attributed to the spherulitic morphology of blended PHA in PLA, promoting interactions between the amorphous regions of both polymers. Thermal stability is notably improved in the PLA-PHA blend, as determined by thermogravimetric analysis. The blend also exhibits lower cold crystallization and glass transition temperatures as compared to PLA, which is beneficial for additive manufacturing. Following additive manufacturing, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic showed that the three filaments present an increase in C-C and C=O bonds associated with the loss of C-O bonds. The thermal process induces a slight increase in crystallinity in PHA due to chain reorganization. The study provides insights into the thermal and structural changes occurring during the melting process of additive manufacturing.
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- L. Itzkuautli Mondragón-Herrera
- Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A. C., Materials Department, Calle 43 No. 130 x 32 y 34, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo, Mérida 97205, Yucatán, Mexico; (L.I.M.-H.); (R.F.V.-C.); (F.H.-S.)
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- Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A. C., Materials Department, Calle 43 No. 130 x 32 y 34, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo, Mérida 97205, Yucatán, Mexico; (L.I.M.-H.); (R.F.V.-C.); (F.H.-S.)
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- Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A. C., Materials Department, Calle 43 No. 130 x 32 y 34, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo, Mérida 97205, Yucatán, Mexico; (L.I.M.-H.); (R.F.V.-C.); (F.H.-S.)
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- Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A. C., Materials Department, Calle 43 No. 130 x 32 y 34, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo, Mérida 97205, Yucatán, Mexico; (L.I.M.-H.); (R.F.V.-C.); (F.H.-S.)
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- Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A. C., Materials Department, Calle 43 No. 130 x 32 y 34, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo, Mérida 97205, Yucatán, Mexico; (L.I.M.-H.); (R.F.V.-C.); (F.H.-S.)
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- División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Tecnológico Nacional de México Campus Querétaro, Av. Tecnológico s/n, esq. Gral. Mariano Escobedo, Col. Centro Histórico, Santiago de Querétaro 76000, Querétaro, Mexico;
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- Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A. C., Materials Department, Calle 43 No. 130 x 32 y 34, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo, Mérida 97205, Yucatán, Mexico; (L.I.M.-H.); (R.F.V.-C.); (F.H.-S.)
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Shakoor Shar A, Wang N, Chen T, Zhao X, Weng Y. Development of PLA/Lignin Bio-Composites Compatibilized by Ethylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether and Poly (ethylene glycol) Diglycidyl Ether. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4049. [PMID: 37896293 PMCID: PMC10610451 DOI: 10.3390/polym15204049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is a promising green substitute for conventional petroleum-based plastics in a variety of applications. However, the wide application of PLA is still limited by its disadvantages, such as slow crystallization rate, inadequate gas barrier, thermal degradation, etc. In this study, lignin (1, 3, 5 PHR) was incorporated into PLA to improve the thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties of PLA. Two low-viscosity epoxy resins, ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether (EGDE) and poly (ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether (PEGDE), were used as compatibilizers to enhance the performance of the composites. The addition of lignin improved the onset degradation temperature of PLA by up to 15 °C, increased PLA crystallinity, improved PLA tensile strength by approximately 15%, and improved PLA oxygen barrier by up to 58.3%. The addition of EGDE and PEGDE both decreased the glass transition, crystallization, and melting temperatures of the PLA/lignin composites, suggesting their compatabilizing and plasticizing effects, which contributed to improved oxygen barrier properties of the PLA/lignin composites. The developed PLA/lignin composites with improved thermal, mechanical, and gas barrier properties can potentially be used for green packaging applications.
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- Abdul Shakoor Shar
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (A.S.S.); (N.W.); (T.C.)
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (A.S.S.); (N.W.); (T.C.)
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (A.S.S.); (N.W.); (T.C.)
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (A.S.S.); (N.W.); (T.C.)
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China; (A.S.S.); (N.W.); (T.C.)
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation Technology for Hygiene and Safety of Plastics, Beijing 100048, China
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Kiattipornpithak K, Rachtanapun P, Thanakkasaranee S, Jantrawut P, Ruksiriwanich W, Sommano SR, Leksawasdi N, Kittikorn T, Jantanasakulwong K. Bamboo Pulp Toughening Poly (Lactic Acid) Composite Using Reactive Epoxy Resin. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3789. [PMID: 37765643 PMCID: PMC10537309 DOI: 10.3390/polym15183789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/10/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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A novel poly (lactic acid) (PLA) composite with excellent mechanical properties, toughness, thermal stability, and water resistance was developed using a reactive melt-blending technique. PLA was melt mixed with epoxy resin (EPOXY) and bamboo pulp (PULP) to improve its reaction and mechanical properties. FTIR analysis confirmed the successful reaction of the PLA/EPOXY/PULP composites; the epoxy groups of EPOXY reacted with the -COOH groups of PLA and the -OH groups of PULP. The PLA/EPOXY/PULP5 composite showed a high tensile strength (67 MPa) and high toughness of 762 folding cycles, whereas the highest tensile strength was 77 MPa in the PLA/EPOXY5/PULP20 sample. SEM images presented a gap between the PLA and PULP; gap size decreased with the addition of EPOXY. The Tg of the PLA decreased with the EPOXY plasticizer effect, whereas the Tm did not significantly change. PULP induced crystallinity and increased Vicat softening of the PLA/PULP and PLA/EPOXY/PULP composites. The EPOXY reaction of the PLA/PULP composites improved their tensile properties, toughness, thermal stability, and water resistance.
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- Krittameth Kiattipornpithak
- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae-Hea, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (K.K.); (P.R.); (S.T.); (N.L.)
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae-Hea, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (K.K.); (P.R.); (S.T.); (N.L.)
- Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae-Hea, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (K.K.); (P.R.); (S.T.); (N.L.)
- Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
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- Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Muang, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae-Hea, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (K.K.); (P.R.); (S.T.); (N.L.)
- Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
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- Division of Physical Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand;
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- School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Mae-Hea, Mueang, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (K.K.); (P.R.); (S.T.); (N.L.)
- Cluster of Agro Bio-Circular-Green Industry, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand; (P.J.); (W.R.)
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Costa ARDM, Luna CBB, do Nascimento EP, Ferreira EDSB, Costa CDM, de Almeida YMB, Araújo EM. Tailoring PLA/ABS Blends Compatibilized with SEBS-g-MA through Annealing Heat Treatment. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3434. [PMID: 37631490 PMCID: PMC10460045 DOI: 10.3390/polym15163434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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In this work, blends based on poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) compatibilized with maleic anhydride-grafted (SEBS-g-MA) were prepared in a co-rotational twin-screw extruder by varying the concentrations of the compatibilizing agent. The influence of the compatibilizing agent on the morphology, mechanical, thermal, thermomechanical, and rheological properties of the prepared materials was analyzed. The effect of annealing on the properties of the blends was also investigated using injection-molded samples. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) results proved that the increments in crystallinity were an effect of annealing in the PLA/ABS/SEBS-g-MA blends, resonating at higher heat deflection temperatures (HDTs). The impact strength of the PLA/ABS blends compatibilized with 10 wt% SEBS-g-MA was significantly increased when compared to the PLA/ABS blends. However, the hardness and elastic modulus of the blends decreased when compared to neat PLA. The refined morphology shown in the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses corroborated the improved impact strength promoted by SEBS-g-MA. The torque rheometer degradation study also supported the increased compatibility between SEBS-g-MA, PLA, and ABS. The TGA results show that the PLA/ABS and PLA/ABS/SEBS-g-MA blends are more thermally stable than the neat PLA polymer at higher temperatures. The results showed that the ideal composition is the heat-treated PLA/ABS/SEBS-g-MA (60/30/10 wt%), given the high impact strength and HDT results. The results of this work in terms of mechanical improvement with the use of compatibilizers and annealing suggest that the PLA/ABS/SEBS-g-MA system can be used in the production of 3D-printing filaments.
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- Anna Raffaela de Matos Costa
- Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso, 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil; (A.R.d.M.C.); (E.P.d.N.); (E.d.S.B.F.); (E.M.A.)
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- Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso, 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil; (A.R.d.M.C.); (E.P.d.N.); (E.d.S.B.F.); (E.M.A.)
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- Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso, 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil; (A.R.d.M.C.); (E.P.d.N.); (E.d.S.B.F.); (E.M.A.)
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- Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso, 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil; (A.R.d.M.C.); (E.P.d.N.); (E.d.S.B.F.); (E.M.A.)
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- Academic Unit of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso, 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil;
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- Academic Unit of Materials Engineering, Polymer Processing Laboratory, Federal University of Campina Grande, Av. Aprígio Veloso, 882, Bodocongó, Campina Grande 58429-900, PB, Brazil; (A.R.d.M.C.); (E.P.d.N.); (E.d.S.B.F.); (E.M.A.)
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Shi K, Liu G, Sun H, Weng Y. Polylactic Acid/Lignin Composites: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:2807. [PMID: 37447453 DOI: 10.3390/polym15132807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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With the gradual depletion of petroleum resources and the increasing global awareness of environmental protection, biodegradable plastics are receiving more and more attention as a green substitute for traditional petroleum-based plastics. Poly (lactic acid) is considered to be the most promising biodegradable material because of its excellent biodegradability, biocompatibility, and good processability. However, the brittleness and high cost limit its application in more fields. Lignin, as the second largest renewable biopolymer in nature after cellulose, is not only rich in reserves and low in cost, but it also has an excellent UV barrier, antioxidant activity, and rigidity. The molecular structure of lignin contains a large number of functional groups, which are easy to endow with new functions by chemical modification. Currently, lignin is mostly treated as waste in industry, and the value-added utilization is insufficient. The combination of lignin and poly (lactic acid) can on the one hand solve the problems of the high cost of PLA and less efficient utilization of lignin; on the other hand, the utilization of lignocellulosic biomass in compounding with biodegradable synthetic polymers is expected to afford high-performance wholly green polymer composites. This mini-review summarizes the latest research achievements of poly (lactic acid)/lignin composites. Emphasis was put on the influence of lignin on the mechanical properties of its composite with poly (lactic acid), as well as the compatibility of the two components. Future research on these green composites is also prospected.
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- Kang Shi
- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation Technology for Hygiene and Safety of Plastics, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Quality Evaluation Technology for Hygiene and Safety of Plastics, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing 100048, China
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Li R, Feng Y, Gong RH, Soutis C. A Biodegradable Stereo-Complexed Poly (Lactic Acid) Drinking Straw of High Heat Resistance and Performance. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:2438. [PMID: 36984318 PMCID: PMC10056377 DOI: 10.3390/ma16062438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Current biodegradable drinking straws suffer from poor heat resistance and rigidity when wet, causing user dissatisfaction. Here, a fully biodegradable straw formed by stereocomplexation of poly (lactic acid) (SC-PLA) is reported. Because of the unique strong interaction and high density of link chains between stereocomplex crystallites (over 70% crystallinity), SC-PLA straws outperform their counterparts on the market. This coupled with the advantages of simple processing (solution casting and annealing) and relatively low cost (~2.06 cents per straw) makes SC-PLA drinking straws a superior substitute for plastic ones. Commercially available PLLA straws lose almost 60% of their flexural strength when wet compared to less than 5% of the SC-PLA straws proposed in this study.
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Minowa S, Maeda H. Preparation of Hydrogarnet/Poly(Lactic Acid) Composite Adsorbents for Humic Substance Removal. Materials (Basel) 2022; 16:336. [PMID: 36614675 PMCID: PMC9822153 DOI: 10.3390/ma16010336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Humic substances are constituents of organic matter that require removal from water environments because of their adverse ecological and sanitation effects. A mixture of hydrogarnet and poly(lactic acid) dissolved in chloroform was electrospun to prepare a composite as a adsorbent for humic substance removal. Here, humic acid was used as the model substance for evaluating the adsorbent's water remediation efficiency. Despite the hydrogarnet particles being embedded in its poly(lactic acid) fibers, the composites demonstrated a higher humic acid removal ability than the pure poly(lactic acid) sample prepared using an electrospinning process. Pores were introduced to the fiber surfaces of the composite by controlling the relative humidity during electrospinning, thus enhancing their humic acid removal ability (4.6 ± 2.4 mg/g), compared to the composite consisting of the fibers without pores (1.2 ± 0.9 mg/g).
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Zhou Q, Liu X, Lu Y, Dao X, Qiu L. Accelerated Laboratory Weathering of Polypropylene/ Poly (Lactic Acid) Blends. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 15. [PMID: 36616367 DOI: 10.3390/polym15010017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 12/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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To solve the pollution problems that result from polypropylene (PP), suitable biopolymers such as poly (lactic acid) (PLA) were selected to blend with PP. Since PP/PLA blends are often exposed to the natural environment, it is necessary to study the photodegradation behavior of PP/PLA blends. In this paper, PP/PLA blends with different compositions were prepared by extrusion and subjected to the accelerated laboratory weathering equipment. The effects of compatibilizers on the degradation behavior of PP/PLA blends were also studied. The weatherability of PP/PLA blends was studied through weight loss, optical microscope, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results revealed that PP is easy to degrade than PLA during accelerated laboratory weathering. PP/PLA blends are susceptible to the accelerated laboratory weathering process, and PP-rich and PLA-rich blends reduce the weathering resistance. Moreover, the results indicate that the initial degradation temperature, melting temperature, and crystallization temperature decrease after weathering related to the decreased thermal stability of PP/PLA blends. For instance, the initial degradation temperature of PP/PLA8.2 reduces from 332.2 °C to 320.2 °C. Moreover, the compatibilized sample is generally more resistant to weathering conditions than the uncompatibilized one due to the higher compatibility of PP and PLA.
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Sharafi Zamir S, Fathi B, Ajji A, Robert M, Elkoun S. Crystallinity and Gas Permeability of Poly (Lactic Acid)/Starch Nanocrystal Nanocomposite. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14142802. [PMID: 35890578 PMCID: PMC9323136 DOI: 10.3390/polym14142802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The present work seeks to determine the impact of weight percentage (wt%) of grafted starch nanocrystals (g-SNCs) on the oxygen and water vapour permeability of poly (lactic acid), PLA. Changes in the oxygen and water vapour permeability of PLA due to changes in PLA’s crystalline structures and lamellar thickness were quantified. To this end, 3, 5, and 7 wt% of g-SNC nanoparticles were blended with PLA using the solvent casting method in order to study impact of g-SNC nanoparticles on crystallization behaviour, long spacing period, melting behavior, and oxygen and water barrier properties of PLA nanocomposites. This was achieved by wide-angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD), small-angle X-ray diffraction (SAXD), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and oxygen and water vapour permeability machine. The results of the WAXD and SAXD analysis show that the addition of 5 wt% g-SNC in PLA induces α crystal structure at a lower crystallization time, while it significantly increases the α crystal thickness of PLA, in comparison to neat PLA. However, when g-SNC concentrations were altered (i.e., 3 or 7 wt%), the crystallization time was found to increase due to the thermodynamic barrier of crystallization. Finally, the oxygen and water vapour permeability of PLA/SNC-g-LA (5 wt%) nanocomposite film were found to be reduced by ∼70% and ~50%, respectively, when compared to the neat PLA film. This can lead to the development of PLA nanocomposites with high potential for applications in food packaging.
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- Somayeh Sharafi Zamir
- Department of Chemical and Biotechnological Engineering, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada; (B.F.); (M.R.); (S.E.)
- Department of Chemistry, University of McGill, Montreal, QC J1K 2R1, Canada
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-819-588-1095
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- Department of Chemical and Biotechnological Engineering, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada; (B.F.); (M.R.); (S.E.)
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- 3SPack, CREPEC, Chemical Engineering Department, Polytechnique Montreal, Montreal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada;
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- Department of Chemical and Biotechnological Engineering, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada; (B.F.); (M.R.); (S.E.)
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- Department of Chemical and Biotechnological Engineering, University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC J1K 2R1, Canada; (B.F.); (M.R.); (S.E.)
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Aliotta L, Sciara LM, Cinelli P, Canesi I, Lazzeri A. Improvement of the PLA Crystallinity and Heat Distortion Temperature Optimizing the Content of Nucleating Agents and the Injection Molding Cycle Time. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:977. [PMID: 35267797 DOI: 10.3390/polym14050977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Three different commercial nucleating agents (LAK, talc, and calcium carbonate) were added at different weight percentages into poly (lactic acid) (PLA) in order to investigate the mechanical and thermo-mechanical behavior of blends in correlation to injection molding parameters. After as-sessing the best content of each nucleating agent, analyzing isothermal and non-isothermal crys-tallization, two cycle times that can be industrially adopted were selected. Crystallinity highly impacts the flexural modulus, while it improves the heat deflection temperature only when the crystallinity percentage is above 50%; nevertheless, an excessive crystallinity content leads to a decrement of impact resistance. LAK does not appear to be sensitive to cycle time while talc and calcium carbonate proved to be effective if a cycle time of 60 s is adopted. Since the choice of nu-cleating agent is not univocal, the identification of the best nucleating agents is subject to the technical specifications required by the application, accotuing for the most important commercial requirements (productivity, temperature, and impact resistance).
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Hemmatian T, Seo KH, Yanilmaz M, Kim J. The Bacterial Control of Poly (Lactic Acid) Nanofibers Loaded with Plant-Derived Monoterpenoids via Emulsion Electrospinning. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3405. [PMID: 34641220 PMCID: PMC8512816 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Plant-derived monoterpenoids have been shown to possess various biological effects, providing a scientific basis for their potential usage as antibacterial agents. Therefore, considering problems surrounding bacteria's antibacterial resistance, the utilization of natural antimicrobial compounds such as monoterpenoids in different industries has gained much attention. The aim of this study was to fabricate and characterize various concentrations of plant-derived monoterpenoids, geraniol (G) and carvacrol (C), loaded into poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanofibers via emulsion electrospinning. The antibacterial activities of the fabricated nanofibers were evaluated using three types of antibacterial assays (inhibition zone tests, live/dead bacterial cell assays, and antibacterial kinetic growth assays). Among the samples, 10 wt% carvacrol-loaded PLA nanofibers (C10) had the most bactericidal activity, with the widest inhibition zone of 5.26 cm and the highest visible dead bacteria using the inhibition zone test and live/dead bacterial cell assay. In order to quantitatively analyze the antibacterial activities of 5 wt% carvacrol-loaded PLA nanofibers (C5), C10, 5 wt% geraniol-loaded PLA nanofibers (G5), and 10 wt% geraniol-loaded PLA nanofibers (G10) against E. coli and S.epidermidis, growth kinetic curves were analyzed using OD600. For the results, we found that the antibacterial performance was as follows: C10 > C5 > G10 > G5. Overall, carvacrol or geraniol-loaded PLA nanofibers are promising antibacterial materials for improving fiber functionality.
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- Tahmineh Hemmatian
- Advanced Textile R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Ansan 15588, Korea; (T.H.); (K.H.S.)
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- Advanced Textile R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Ansan 15588, Korea; (T.H.); (K.H.S.)
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- Textile Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul 34467, Turkey;
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- Advanced Textile R&D Department, Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), Ansan 15588, Korea; (T.H.); (K.H.S.)
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Júnior AF, Ribeiro CA, Leyva ME, Marques PS, Soares CRJ, Alencar de Queiroz AA. Biophysical properties of electrospun chitosan-grafted poly(lactic acid) nanofibrous scaffolds loaded with chondroitin sulfate and silver nanoparticles. J Biomater Appl 2021; 36:1098-1110. [PMID: 34601887 DOI: 10.1177/08853282211046418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this work was to study the biophysical properties of the chitosan-grafted poly(lactic acid) (CH-g-PLA) nanofibers loaded with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and chondroitin-4-sulfate (C4S). The electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers were manufactured using the electrospinning technique. The microstructure of the CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers was investigated by proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H-NMR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. ATR-FTIR and 1H-NMR confirm the CH grafting successfully by PLA with a substitution degree of 33.4%. The SEM measurement results indicated apparently smooth nanofibers having a diameter range of 340 ± 18 nm with porosity of 89 ± 3.08% and an average pore area of 0.27 μm2. UV-Vis and XRD suggest that silver nanoparticles with the size distribution of 30 nm were successfully incorporated into the electrospun nanofibers. The water contact angle of 12.8 ± 2.7° reveals the hydrophilic nature of the CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers has been improved by C4S. The electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers are found to release ions Ag+ at a concentration level capable of rendering an antimicrobial efficacy. Gram-positive bacteria (S.aureus) were more sensitive to CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S than Gram-negative bacteria (E. coli). The electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers exhibited no cytotoxicity to the L-929 fibroblast cells, suggesting cytocompatibility. Fluorescence microscopy demonstrated that C4S promotes the adhesion and proliferation of fibroblast cells onto electrospun CH-g-PLA:AgNP:C4S nanofibers.
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- Alexandre F Júnior
- Doctorate Post-graduate scholarship in Materials for Engineering/Biomaterials (CAPES), 28094Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), Itajubá, Brazil
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- Doctorate Post-graduate scholarship in Materials for Engineering/Biomaterials (CAPES), 28094Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), Itajubá, Brazil
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- 28094Institute of Physics and Chemistry/Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), Itajubá, Brazil
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- 28094Institute of Natural Resources (IRN)/Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), Itajubá, Brazil
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- Biotechnology Center (CEBIO), 119500Nuclear and Energy Research Institute, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Andrade-Guel M, Cabello-Alvarado C, Romero-Huitzil RL, Rodríguez-Fernández OS, Ávila-Orta CA, Cadenas-Pliego G, Medellín-Banda DI, Gallardo-Vega C, Cepeda-Garza J. Nanocomposite PLA/C20A Nanoclay by Ultrasound-Assisted Melt Extrusion for Adsorption of Uremic Toxins and Methylene Blue Dye. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2021; 11:2477. [PMID: 34684919 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Design of functional materials it is of great importance to address important problems in the areas of health and environment. In the present work, the synthesis and application of poly-meric nanocomposite materials with poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and modified nanoclay (cloisite 20A) with 1,4-diaminobutane dihydrochloride at different reaction times were studied. The concentra-tions of the nanoclays in the PLA matrix were 0.5, 1 and, 5% by weight (wt%). TGA showed that sample C20AM 120 (120 min of treatment) obtained the highest degree of modification considering the weight losses of the analyzed samples. An FT-IR signal at 1443 cm−1 suggests that the organic modifier is intercalated between the galleries of the clay. XRD, SEM and XPS suggest good disper-sion at low concentrations of the nanoclay. Adsorption tests revealed that the highest percentage of removal of uremic toxins and methylene blue was the sample with 5% wt/wt chemically modified nanoclay, suggesting good affinity between the modified nanoclays in the PLA matrix with the nitrogenous compounds.
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Palhares TN, de Menezes LR, Kronemberger GS, Borchio PGDM, Baptista LS, Pereira LDCB, da Silva EO. Production and Characterization of Poly (Lactic Acid)/Nanostructured Carboapatite for 3D Printing of Bioactive Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering. 3D Print Addit Manuf 2021; 8:227-237. [PMID: 36654836 PMCID: PMC9828613 DOI: 10.1089/3dp.2020.0211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Biocompatible scaffolds are porous matrices that are bone substitutes with great potential in tissue regeneration. For this, these scaffolds need to have bioactivity and biodegradability. From this perspective, 3D printing presents itself as one of the techniques with the greatest potential for scaffold manufacturing with porosity and established structure, based on 3D digital modeling. Thus, the objective of the present work was to produce 3D scaffolds from the poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and the nanostructured hydroxyapatite doped with carbonate ions (CHA). For this purpose, filaments were produced via fusion for the fused-filament 3D printing and used to produce scaffolds with 50% porosity in the cubic shape and 0/90°configuration. The dispersive energy spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis demonstrated the presence of CHA in the polymeric matrix, confirming the presence and incorporation into the composite. The thermogravimetric analysis made it possible to determine that the filler concentration incorporated in the matrix was very similar to the proposed percentage, indicating that there were no major losses in the process of obtaining the filaments. It can be assumed that the influence of CHA as a filler presents better mechanical properties up to a certain amount. The biological results point to a great potential for the application of PLA/CHA scaffolds in bone tissue engineering with effective cell adhesion, proliferation, biocompatibility, and no cytotoxicity effects.
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- Thiago Nunes Palhares
- Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano (IMA), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Coordenação de Matéria Condensada, Física Aplicada e Nanociência (COMAN), Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas Físicas, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano (IMA), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Núcleo Multidisciplinar de Pesquisa (Numpex-Bio), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Laboratório de Bioengenharia Tecidual (Labio), Instituto Nacional de Metrologia Qualidade e Tecnologia, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biomedicina Translacional (Biotrans), Unigranrio, Inmetro, UEZO, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Núcleo Multidisciplinar de Pesquisa (Numpex-Bio), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Laboratório de Bioengenharia Tecidual (Labio), Instituto Nacional de Metrologia Qualidade e Tecnologia, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biomedicina Translacional (Biotrans), Unigranrio, Inmetro, UEZO, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Núcleo Multidisciplinar de Pesquisa (Numpex-Bio), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biomedicina Translacional (Biotrans), Unigranrio, Inmetro, UEZO, Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano (IMA), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Velázquez-Contreras F, García-Caldera N, Padilla de la Rosa JD, Martínez-Romero D, Núñez-Delicado E, Gabaldón JA. Effect of PLA Active Packaging Containing Monoterpene-Cyclodextrin Complexes on Berries Preservation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13091399. [PMID: 33925969 PMCID: PMC8123619 DOI: 10.3390/polym13091399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Blackberries and raspberries are highly perishable and fragile products, which limits their shelf life. The effect of biodegradable active packaging of blackberries and raspberries containing 2.5% and 5.0% weight (wt%) of thymol or carvacrol complexed in β-cyclodextrins (β-CDs), successively added to poly (lactic acid) (PLA), and melt-processed by injection molding was evaluated under stored conditions at 4 °C for 21 days, using as reference commercial clamshell and PLA package control samples. Thus, physicochemical, headspace, microbiological, and sensory quality studies were carried out in order to compare the efficacy of the different packages. Concerning weight loss, color, and total phenolic and soluble solids content, significant differences were detected when compared with commercial clamshell packaging. The results show that the PLA packages containing thymol and carvacrol complexes maintained the color, weight, and phenolic content of berries until day 21, with a score up to 45% better compared to commercial clamshell. The headspace analysis detected 101 mg L−1 (ppm) of thymol and 35 ppm of carvacrol on the first day of refrigeration; these concentrations decreased with time. This release mechanism of carvacrol and thymol into the PLA package modified the initial atmosphere composition. After 21 days of storage, the berries had 4.25 degrees of acceptance, without adverse perception of aroma or flavor for both carvacrol and thymol compounds. A general microbial inhibition was observed for yeast and molds, which increased with the concentration of monoterpene in PLA packages, and showed an inhibition of 3.5 log units for PLA packages containing thymol, and of 3 log units for those containing carvacrol. Overall results show that PLA/β-CD-thymol 5.0% packages prolonged raspberries’ and blackberries’ shelf life by one more week at 4 °C, compared with commercial clamshell packaging.
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- Friné Velázquez-Contreras
- Department of Health Sciences, Campus de los Jerónimos, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, No.135 Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain; (F.V.-C.); (E.N.-D.)
- Escuela de Administración de Instituciones (ESDAI), Universidad Panamericana, Álvaro del Portillo 49, Ciudad Granja, Zapopan 45010, Mexico;
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- Escuela de Administración de Instituciones (ESDAI), Universidad Panamericana, Álvaro del Portillo 49, Ciudad Granja, Zapopan 45010, Mexico;
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- Departamento de Tecnología Alimentaria, Centro de Investigación y Asistencia Tecnológica y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ), Marcelino García Barragán 800, Guadalajara 44270, Mexico;
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- Department of Food Technology, University Miguel Hernández, Orihuela, 03312 Alicante, Spain;
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- Department of Health Sciences, Campus de los Jerónimos, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, No.135 Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain; (F.V.-C.); (E.N.-D.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, Campus de los Jerónimos, Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, No.135 Guadalupe, 30107 Murcia, Spain; (F.V.-C.); (E.N.-D.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-968-278-622
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Beltrán FR, Arrieta MP, Moreno E, Gaspar G, Muneta LM, Carrasco-Gallego R, Yáñez S, Hidalgo-Carvajal D, de la Orden MU, Martínez Urreaga J. Evaluation of the Technical Viability of Distributed Mechanical Recycling of PLA 3D Printing Wastes. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:1247. [PMID: 33921369 PMCID: PMC8069463 DOI: 10.3390/polym13081247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2021] [Revised: 04/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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3D printing PLA wastes were recovered from a well-known reference grade and from different sources. The recovered wastes were subjected to an energic washing step and then reprocessed into films by melt-extrusion, followed by compression molding to simulate the industrial processing conditions. The obtained materials were characterized and the optical, structural, thermal and crystallization behavior are reported. The mechanical recycling process leads to an increase of the crystallinity and a decrease of the intrinsic viscosity of the formulations, particularly in the sample based on blends of different 3D-PLA wastes. Moreover, the obtained films were disintegrated under composting conditions in less than one month and it was observed that recycled materials degrade somewhat faster than the starting 3D-PLA filament, as a consequence of the presence of shorter polymer chains. Finally, to increase the molecular weight of the recycled materials, the 3D-PLA wastes were submitted to a solid-state polymerization process at 110, 120, and 130 °C, observing that the recycled 3D-wastes materials based on a well-known reference grade experiences an improvement of the intrinsic viscosity, while that coming from different sources showed no significant changes. Thus, the results show that 3D printing PLA products provides an ideal environment for the implementation of distributed recycling program, in which wastes coming from well-known PLA grades can successfully be processed in films with good overall performance.
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- Freddys R. Beltrán
- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (E.M.); (G.G.); (L.M.M.); (R.C.-G.); (S.Y.); (D.H.-C.); (J.M.U.)
- Grupo de Investigación Polímeros Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), 28012 Madrid, Spain;
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (E.M.); (G.G.); (L.M.M.); (R.C.-G.); (S.Y.); (D.H.-C.); (J.M.U.)
- Grupo de Investigación Polímeros Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), 28012 Madrid, Spain;
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (E.M.); (G.G.); (L.M.M.); (R.C.-G.); (S.Y.); (D.H.-C.); (J.M.U.)
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (E.M.); (G.G.); (L.M.M.); (R.C.-G.); (S.Y.); (D.H.-C.); (J.M.U.)
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (E.M.); (G.G.); (L.M.M.); (R.C.-G.); (S.Y.); (D.H.-C.); (J.M.U.)
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (E.M.); (G.G.); (L.M.M.); (R.C.-G.); (S.Y.); (D.H.-C.); (J.M.U.)
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (E.M.); (G.G.); (L.M.M.); (R.C.-G.); (S.Y.); (D.H.-C.); (J.M.U.)
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (E.M.); (G.G.); (L.M.M.); (R.C.-G.); (S.Y.); (D.H.-C.); (J.M.U.)
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- Grupo de Investigación Polímeros Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), 28012 Madrid, Spain;
- Facultad de Óptica y Optometría, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28037 Madrid, Spain
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- Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (E.M.); (G.G.); (L.M.M.); (R.C.-G.); (S.Y.); (D.H.-C.); (J.M.U.)
- Grupo de Investigación Polímeros Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), 28012 Madrid, Spain;
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Maia-Pinto MOC, Brochado ACB, Teixeira BN, Sartoretto SC, Uzeda MJ, Alves ATNN, Alves GG, Calasans-Maia MD, Thiré RMSM. Biomimetic Mineralization on 3D Printed PLA Scaffolds: On the Response of Human Primary Osteoblasts Spheroids and In Vivo Implantation. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 13:E74. [PMID: 33375451 DOI: 10.3390/polym13010074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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This study aimed to assess the response of 3D printed polylactic acid (PLA) scaffolds biomimetically coated with apatite on human primary osteoblast (HOb) spheroids and evaluate the biological response to its association with Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 (rhBMP-2) in rat calvaria. PLA scaffolds were produced via 3D printing, soaked in simulated body fluid (SBF) solution to promote apatite deposition, and characterized by physical-chemical, morphological, and mechanical properties. PLA-CaP scaffolds with interconnected porous and mechanical properties suitable for bone repairing were produced with reproducibility. The in vitro biological response was assessed with human primary osteoblast spheroids. Increased cell adhesion and the rise of in vitro release of growth factors (Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF), Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF), Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) was observed for PLA-CaP scaffolds, when pre-treated with fetal bovine serum (FBS). This pre-treatment with FBS was done in a way to enhance the adsorption of serum proteins, increasing the number of bioactive sites on the surface of scaffolds, and to partially mimic in vivo interactions. The in vivo analysis was conducted through the implantation of 3D printed PLA scaffolds either alone, coated with apatite (PLA-CaP) or PLA-CaP loaded with rhBMP-2 on critical-sized defects (8 mm) of rat calvaria. PLA-CaP+rhBMP2 presented higher values of newly formed bone (NFB) than other groups at all in vivo experimental periods (p < 0.05), attaining 44.85% of NFB after six months. These findings indicated two new potential candidates as alternatives to autogenous bone grafts for long-term treatment: (i) 3D-printed PLA-CaP scaffold associated with spheroids, since it can reduce the time of repair in situ by expression of biomolecules and growth factors; and (ii) 3D-printed PLA-CaP functionalized rhBMP2 scaffold, a biocompatible, bioactive biomaterial, with osteoconductivity and osteoinductivity.
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Aragón-Gutierrez A, Arrieta MP, López-González M, Fernández-García M, López D. Hybrid Biocomposites Based on Poly(Lactic Acid) and Silica Aerogel for Food Packaging Applications. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:ma13214910. [PMID: 33142903 PMCID: PMC7663595 DOI: 10.3390/ma13214910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Revised: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bionanocomposites based on poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and silica aerogel (SiA) were developed by means of melt extrusion process. PLA-SiA composite films were plasticized with 15 wt.% of acetyl (tributyl citrate) (ATBC) to facilitate the PLA processability as well as to attain flexible polymeric formulations for films for food packaging purposes. Meanwhile, SiA was added in four different proportions (0.5, 1, 3 and 5 wt.%) to evaluate the ability of SiA to improve the thermal, mechanical, and barrier performance of the bionanocomposites. The mechanical performance, thermal stability as well as the barrier properties against different gases (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen) of the bionanocomposites were evaluated. It was observed that the addition of 3 wt.% of SiA to the plasticized PLA-ATBC matrix showed simultaneously an improvement on the thermal stability as well as the mechanical and barrier performance of films. Finally, PLA-SiA film formulations were disintegrated in compost at the lab-scale level. The combination of ATBC and SiA sped up the disintegration of PLA matrix. Thus, the bionanocomposites produced here show great potential as sustainable polymeric formulations with interest in the food packaging sector.
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- Alejandro Aragón-Gutierrez
- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (A.A.-G.); (M.L.-G.); (M.F.-G.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química y del Medio Ambiente, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (ETSII-UPM), Calle José Gutiérrez Abascal 2, 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Grupo de Investigación: Polímeros, Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.P.A.); (D.L.); Tel.: +34-91-067-7301 (M.P.A.); +34-91-562-2900 (D.L.)
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (A.A.-G.); (M.L.-G.); (M.F.-G.)
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (A.A.-G.); (M.L.-G.); (M.F.-G.)
- Interdisciplinary Platform for Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy-Spanish National Council (SusPlast-CSIC), 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Instituto de Ciencia y Tecnología de Polímeros, ICTP-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (A.A.-G.); (M.L.-G.); (M.F.-G.)
- Interdisciplinary Platform for Sustainable Plastics towards a Circular Economy-Spanish National Council (SusPlast-CSIC), 28006 Madrid, Spain
- Correspondence: (M.P.A.); (D.L.); Tel.: +34-91-067-7301 (M.P.A.); +34-91-562-2900 (D.L.)
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Alam AKMM, Ewaldz E, Xiang C, Qu W, Bai X. Tunable Wettability of Biodegradable Multilayer Sandwich-Structured Electrospun Nanofibrous Membranes. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12092092. [PMID: 32942521 PMCID: PMC7569968 DOI: 10.3390/polym12092092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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This research aims to develop multilayer sandwich-structured electrospun nanofiber (ENF) membranes using biodegradable polymers. Hydrophilic regenerated cellulose (RC) and hydrophobic poly (lactic acid) (PLA)-based novel multilayer sandwich-structures were created by electrospinning on various copper collectors, including copper foil and 30-mesh copper gauzes, to modify the surface roughness for tunable wettability. Different collectors yielded various sizes and morphologies of the fabricated ENFs with different levels of surface roughness. Bead-free thicker fibers were collected on foil collectors. The surface roughness of the fine fibers collected on mesh collectors contributed to an increase in hydrophobicity. An RC-based triple-layered structure showed a contact angle of 48.2°, which is comparable to the contact angle of the single-layer cellulosic fabrics (47.0°). The polar shift of RC membranes on the wetting envelope is indicative of the possibility of tuning the wetting behavior by creating multilayer structures. Wettability can be tuned by creating multilayer sandwich structures consisting of RC and PLA. This study provides an important insight into the manipulation of the wetting behavior of polymeric ENFs in multilayer structures for applications including chemical protective clothing.
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- A. K. M. Mashud Alam
- Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA;
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA;
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- Department of Apparel, Events, and Hospitality Management, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-515-294-7515
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; (W.Q.); (X.B.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011, USA; (W.Q.); (X.B.)
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Sonseca A, Madani S, Muñoz-Bonilla A, Fernández-García M, Peponi L, Leonés A, Rodríguez G, Echeverría C, López D. Biodegradable and Antimicrobial PLA-OLA Blends Containing Chitosan-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles with Shape Memory Properties for Potential Medical Applications. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2020; 10:E1065. [PMID: 32486235 DOI: 10.3390/nano10061065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Revised: 05/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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To use shape memory materials based on poly (lactic acid) (PLA) for medical applications is essential to tune their transition temperature (Ttrans) near to the human body temperature. In this study, the combination of lactic acid oligomer (OLA), acting as a plasticizer, together with chitosan-mediated silver nanoparticles (AgCH-NPs) to create PLA matrices is studied to obtain functional shape memory polymers for potential medical applications. PLA/OLA nanocomposites containing different amounts of AgCH-NPs were obtained and profusely characterized relating their structure with their antimicrobial and shape memory performances. Nanocomposites exhibited shape memory responses at the temperature of interest (near physiological one), as well as excellent shape memory responses, shorter recovery times and higher recovery ratios (over 100%) when compared to neat materials. Moreover, antibacterial activity tests confirmed biocidal activity; therefore, these functional polymer nanocomposites with shape memory, degradability and biocidal activity show great potential for soft actuation applications in the medical field.
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Tang Z, Fan F, Fan C, Jiang K, Qin Y. The Performance Changes and Migration Behavior of PLA/Nano-TiO 2 Composite Film by High-Pressure Treatment in Ethanol Solution. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12020471. [PMID: 32085498 PMCID: PMC7077698 DOI: 10.3390/polym12020471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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To study the relationship between performance changes and nanoparticles migration of the composite film at different migration stages, the poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/nano-TiO2 composite film treated by high pressure was immersed in 50% (v/v) ethanol solution for 45 days at 40 °C, and the film characteristics and migration behavior were analyzed. The results showed that the migration of the composite film with the highest loading of nano-TiO2 (20 wt. %) in alcoholic food simulated solution was far less than 10 mg/kg during the 45-day migration process. Although with the increase of migration time, the micro-morphology of composite film became rougher, the crystallinity decreased and the gas permeability increased, but the internal crystal structure of the composite film remained basically unchanged. The PLA/nano-TiO2 composite films treated by high pressure treatment were relatively stable, and had good performance and migration behavior in alcoholic food simulated solution, the nanocomposite film after high pressure treatment could be used to reduce nano-TiO2 particle migration and subsequently reduce human exposure as the packaging film for the packaging of alcoholic food, which provide a theoretical basis for the applications of high pressure treatment of PLA/nano-TiO2 composite films in food packaging material and broaden its application prospects.
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- Zhenya Tang
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China;
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650550, China;
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (C.F.); (K.J.)
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (C.F.); (K.J.)
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (C.F.); (K.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-138-8819-5681
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Ahmad AF, Aziz SA, Obaiys SJ, Zaid MHM, Matori KA, Samikannu K, Aliyu US. Biodegradable Poly (lactic acid)/ Poly (ethylene glycol) Reinforced Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposite Fabrication, Characterization, Properties, and Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12020427. [PMID: 32059368 PMCID: PMC7077650 DOI: 10.3390/polym12020427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2019] [Revised: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 12/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This paper presents the electromagnetic interference properties of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as a novel nano-reinforcement filler in poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) polymer matrix that was prepared via melt blending mode. Plasticization of PLA was first carried out by PEG, which overcomes its brittleness problem, in order to enhance its flexibility. A waveguide adapter technique was used to measure the dielectric properties εr, and S-parameters reflection (S11) and transmission (S21) coefficients. The dielectric properties, microwave attenuation performances, and electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness (EMISE) for all the material under test have been calculated over the full X-Band (8–12 GHz) due to its importance for military and commercial applications. The prepared samples were studied while using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), mechanical properties measurements, as well as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results showed that the dielectric properties increased with increased multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) filler, as well as the shielding effectiveness of the MWCNT/PLA/PEG nanocomposites increased with the increasing of MWCNTs. The highest SE total value was found to be 42.07 dB at 12 GHz for 4 wt.% filler content. It is also observed that the attenuation values of the nanocomposites increased with an increase in MWCNTs loading, as well as the power loss values for all of the samples increased with the increase in MWCNTs loading, except the amount of the transmitted wave through the nanocomposites.
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- Ahmad Fahad Ahmad
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (M.H.M.Z.); (K.A.M.)
- Correspondence: (A.F.A.); (S.A.A.); Tel.: +60-173-370-907 (A.F.A.); +60-122-843-370 (S.A.A.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (M.H.M.Z.); (K.A.M.)
- Correspondence: (A.F.A.); (S.A.A.); Tel.: +60-173-370-907 (A.F.A.); +60-122-843-370 (S.A.A.)
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- School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Putrajaya 62200, Malaysia;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (M.H.M.Z.); (K.A.M.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Malaysia; (M.H.M.Z.); (K.A.M.)
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- Low Dimensional Materials Research Centre, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia;
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State, 0146 Lafia, Nigeria;
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Lu X, Kang B, Shi S. Selective Localization of Carbon Black in Bio-Based Poly (Lactic Acid)/Recycled High-Density Polyethylene Co-Continuous Blends to Design Electrical Conductive Composites with a Low Percolation Threshold. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E1583. [PMID: 31569802 DOI: 10.3390/polym11101583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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The electrically conductive poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE)/carbon black (CB) composites with a fine co-continuous micro structure and selective localization of CB in the HDPE component were fabricated by one-step melt processing via a twin-screw extruder. Micromorphology analysis, electrical conductivity, thermal properties, thermal stability, and mechanical properties were investigated. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images indicate that a co-continuous morphology is formed, and CB is selectively distributed in the HDPE component. With the introduction of CB, the phase size of the PLA component and the HDPE component in PLA/HDPE blends is reduced. In addition, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermos gravimetric analysis (TGA) results show that the introduction of CB promotes the crystallization behavior of the PLA and HDPE components, respectively, and improves the thermal stability of PLA70/30HDPE/CB composites. The electrically conductive percolation threshold of the PLA70/30HDPE/CB composites is around 5.0 wt %, and the electrical conductivity of PLA70/30HDPE/CB composites reaches 1.0 s/cm and 15 s/cm just at the 10 wt % and 15 wt % CB loading, respectively. Further, the tensile and impact tests show that the PLA70/30HDPE/CB composites have good mechanical properties. The excellent electrical conductivity and good mechanical properties offer the potential to broaden the application of PLA/HDPE/CB composites.
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He H, Pang Y, Duan Z, Luo N, Wang Z. The Strengthening and Toughening of Biodegradable Poly (Lactic Acid) Using the SiO 2-PBA Core-Shell Nanoparticle. Materials (Basel) 2019; 12:ma12162510. [PMID: 31394785 PMCID: PMC6720591 DOI: 10.3390/ma12162510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The balance of strengthening and toughening of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) has been an intractable challenge of PLA nanocomposite development for many years. In this paper, core-shell nanoparticles consisting of a silica rigid core and poly (butyl acrylate) (PBA) flexible shell were incorporated to achieve the simultaneous enhancement of the strength and toughness of PLA. The effect of core-shell nanoparticles on the tensile, flexural and Charpy impact properties of PLA nanocomposite were experimentally investigated. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) measurements were performed to investigate the toughening mechanisms of nanocomposites. The experimental results showed that the addition of core-shell nanoparticles can improve the stiffness and strength of PLA. Meanwhile, its elongation at break, tensile toughness and impact resistance were enhanced simultaneously. These observations can be attributed to the cavitation of the flexible shell in core-shell nanoparticles and the resultant shear yielding of the matrix. In addition, a three-dimensional finite element model was also proposed to illustrate the damage processes of core-shell nanoparticle-reinforced polymer composites. It was found that, compared with the experimental performance, the proposed micromechanical model is favorable to illustrate the mechanical behavior of nanocomposites.
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- Hailing He
- College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China
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- College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China
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- Institute of Fluid Physics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang 621900, Sichuan, China
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- College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China
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- College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin 150001, China.
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Iglesias Montes ML, Luzi F, Dominici F, Torre L, Cyras VP, Manfredi LB, Puglia D. Design and Characterization of PLA Bilayer Films Containing Lignin and Cellulose Nanostructures in Combination With Umbelliferone as Active Ingredient. Front Chem 2019; 7:157. [PMID: 30972324 PMCID: PMC6443720 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2019.00157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 03/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) bilayer films, containing cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) or lignin nanoparticles (LNP) and Umbelliferone (UMB) were extruded and successfully layered by thermo-compression starting from monolayer films. Lignocellulosic nanostructures were used in PLA based film as nanofillers at 3 wt.%, while UMB was used as active ingredient (AI) at 15 wt.%. The effects of processing techniques, presence, typology and content of lignocellulosic nanoparticles have been analyzed and thermal, morphological, mechanical and optical characterization of PLA nanocomposites have been made. Furthermore, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) studies evaluated the presence of nanofillers and AI at chemical level. Bilayer formulations showed a good interfacial adhesion and improved stress at break with respect of PLA monolayers, although they were less stretchable and transparent. Data obtained from thermal, colorimetric and transparency investigations underlined that the presence of lignocellulosic nanofillers and AI in PLA monolayer and bilayer films induced relevant alterations in terms of overall color properties and thermal stability, while antioxidant activity of umbelliferone was enhanced by the addition of lignin in produced materials.
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- Magdalena L. Iglesias Montes
- Facultad de Ingeniería, Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, UdR INSTM, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, UdR INSTM, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, UdR INSTM, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ingeniería, Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencia y Tecnología de Materiales, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Mar del Plata, Argentina
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, UdR INSTM, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy
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Liu Y, Wei H, Wang Z, Li Q, Tian N. Simultaneous Enhancement of Strength and Toughness of PLA Induced by Miscibility Variation with PVA. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E1178. [PMID: 30961103 PMCID: PMC6403973 DOI: 10.3390/polym10101178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Revised: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 10/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The mechanical properties of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) nanofibers with 0%, 5%, 10%, and 20% (w/w) poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) were investigated at the macro- and microscale. The macro-mechanical properties for the fiber membrane revealed that both the modulus and fracture strain could be improved by 100% and 70%, respectively, with a PVA content of 5%. The variation in modulus and fracture strain versus the diameter of a single electrospun fiber presented two opposite trends, while simultaneous enhancement was observed when the content of PVA was 5% and 10%. With a diameter of 1 μm, the strength and toughness of the L95V5 and L90V10 fibers were enhanced to over 3 and 2 times that of pure PLA, respectively. The structural evolution of electrospun nanofiber was analyzed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Although PLA and PVA were still miscible in the concentration range used, the latter could crystallize independently after electrospinning. According to the crystallization behavior of the nanofibers, a double network formed by PLA and PVA-one microcrystal/ordered structure and one amorphous structure-is proposed to contribute to the simultaneous enhancement of strength and toughness, which provides a promising method for preparing biodegradable material with high performance.
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- Yanping Liu
- School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- National Centre for International Joint Research of Micro-nano Molding Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- National Centre for International Joint Research of Micro-nano Molding Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450002, China.
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- School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
- National Centre for International Joint Research of Micro-nano Molding Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Space Applied Physics and Chemistry, Shanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, School of Science, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China.
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Chi H, Xue J, Zhang C, Chen H, Li L, Qin Y. High Pressure Treatment for Improving Water Vapour Barrier Properties of Poly(lactic acid)/Ag Nanocomposite Films. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E1011. [PMID: 30960936 PMCID: PMC6403989 DOI: 10.3390/polym10091011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2018] [Revised: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Effects of high pressure treatment (0, 200 and 400 MPa) on water vapour barrier, microstructure, thermal, and mechanical properties of poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/Ag nanocomposite films were investigated. The migration behavior of nano-Ag from the nanocomposite films in the presence of 50% (v/v) ethanol as a food simulant was also studied. The water vapour barrier properties increased as pressure was applied to film-forming solutions. High pressure treatment enhanced the mutual effect between PLA and nanoparticles, leading to a more compact network structure in PLA/Ag nanocomposite films. Furthermore, PLA/Ag nanocomposite films treated by high pressure were significantly affected by microstructure, thermal, and mechanical properties when, compared with untreated samples. High pressure treatment at 200 to 400 MPa significantly (p < 0.05) reduced the migration of nano-Ag from the films. Overall, high pressure treatment on film-forming solutions showed potential in improving the functional properties of nanocomposite films, especially in relation to water vapour barrier properties.
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- Hai Chi
- Institute of Yunnan Food Safety, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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- Institute of Yunnan Food Safety, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China.
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- Institute of Yunnan Food Safety, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China.
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- College of Food Sciences and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Institute of Yunnan Food Safety, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China.
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Rokbani H, Daigle F, Ajji A. Combined Effect of Ultrasound Stimulations and Autoclaving on the Enhancement of Antibacterial Activity of ZnO and SiO₂/ZnO Nanoparticles. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2018; 8:E129. [PMID: 29495334 PMCID: PMC5869620 DOI: 10.3390/nano8030129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2018] [Revised: 02/17/2018] [Accepted: 02/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study investigates the antibacterial activity (ABA) of suspensions of pure ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) and mesoporous silica doped with ZnO (ZnO-UVM7), as well as electrospun nanofibers containing those nanoparticles. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of these two materials were also determined under the same conditions. The results showed a concentration-dependent effect of antibacterial nanoparticles on the viability of Escherichia coli (E. coli). Moreover, the combination of the stimulations and sterilization considerably enhanced the antimicrobial activity (AMA) of the ZnO suspensions. Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) solutions in 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (TFE) were mixed with different contents of nanoparticles and spun into nonwoven mats by the electrospinning process. The morphology of the mats was analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The amount of nanoparticles contained in the mats was determined by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The obtained PLA-based mats showed a fibrous morphology, with an average diameter ranging from 350 to 450 nm, a porosity above 85%, but with the nanoparticles agglomeration on their surface. TGA analysis showed that the loss of ZnO-NPs increased with the increase of ZnO-NPs content in the PLA solutions and reached 79% for 1 wt % of ZnO-NPs, which was mainly due to the aggregation of nanoparticles in solution. The ABA of the obtained PLA mats was evaluated by the dynamic method according to the ASTM standard E2149. The results showed that, above an optimal concentration, the nanoparticle agglomeration reduced the antimicrobial efficiency of PLA mats. These mats have potential features for use as antimicrobial food packaging material.
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- Hajer Rokbani
- 3SPack, CREPEC, Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, P.O. Box 6079, Station Centre-Ville, Montreal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada.
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- Department of Microbiology, Infectiology and Immunology, Pavillon Roger-Gaudry, Université de Montréal, P.O. Box 6128, Station Centre-ville, Montréal, QC H3C 3J7, Canada.
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- 3SPack, CREPEC, Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, P.O. Box 6079, Station Centre-Ville, Montreal, QC H3C 3A7, Canada.
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Wang L, Yuan Y, Mu RJ, Gong J, Ni Y, Hong X, Pang J, Wu C. Mussel-Inspired Fabrication of Konjac Glucomannan/ Poly (Lactic Acid) Cryogels with Enhanced Thermal and Mechanical Properties. Int J Mol Sci 2017; 18:E2714. [PMID: 29258196 PMCID: PMC5751315 DOI: 10.3390/ijms18122714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional nanofibers cryogels (NFCs) with both thermally-tolerant and mechanically-robust properties have potential for wide application in biomedical or food areas; however, creating such NFCs has proven to be extremely challenging. In this study, konjac glucomannan (KGM)/poly (lactic acid) (PLA)-based novel NFCs were prepared by the incorporation of the mussel-inspired protein polydopamine (PDA) via a facile and environmentally-friendly electrospinning and freeze-shaping technique. The obtained KGM/PLA/PDA (KPP) NFCs were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and compressive and tensile test. The results showed that the hierarchical cellular structure and physicochemical properties of KPP NFCs were dependent on the incorporation of PDA content. Moreover, the strong intermolecular hydrogen bond interactions among KGM, PLA and PDA also gave KPP NFCs high thermostability and mechanically-robust properties. Thus, this study developed a simple approach to fabricate multifunctional NFCs with significant potential for biomedical or food application.
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- Lin Wang
- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Food Science, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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Fortunati E, Puglia D, Iannoni A, Terenzi A, Kenny JM, Torre L. Processing Conditions, Thermal and Mechanical Responses of Stretchable Poly (Lactic Acid)/Poly (Butylene Succinate) Films. Materials (Basel) 2017; 10:ma10070809. [PMID: 28773168 PMCID: PMC5551852 DOI: 10.3390/ma10070809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Revised: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) and poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) based films containing two different plasticizers [Acetyl Tributyl Citrate (ATBC) and isosorbide diester (ISE)] at three different contents (15 wt %, 20 wt % and 30 wt %) were produced by extrusion method. Thermal, morphological, mechanical and wettability behavior of produced materials was investigated as a function of plasticizer content. Filmature parameters were also adjusted and optimized for different formulations, in order to obtain similar thickness for different systems. Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) results and evaluation of solubility parameter confirmed that similar miscibility was obtained for ATBC and ISE in PLA, while the two selected plasticizers resulted as not efficient for plasticization of PBS, to the limit that the PBS–30ATBC resulted as not processable. On the basis of these results, isosorbide-based plasticizer was considered a suitable agent for modification of a selected blend (PLA/PBS 80:20) and two mixing approaches were used to identify the role of ISE in the plasticization process: results from mechanical analysis confirmed that both produced PLA–PBS blends (PLA85–ISE15)–PBS20 and (PLA80–PBS20)–ISE15 could guarantee advantages in terms of deformability, with respect to the PLA80–PBS20 reference film, suggesting that the promising use of these stretchable PLA–PBS based films plasticized with isosorbide can provide novel solutions for food packaging applications.
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- Elena Fortunati
- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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- Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, University of Perugia, UdR INSTM, Strada di Pentima 4, 05100 Terni, Italy.
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Chu Z, Zhao T, Li L, Fan J, Qin Y. Characterization of Antimicrobial Poly (Lactic Acid)/Nano-Composite Films with Silver and Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles. Materials (Basel) 2017; 10:E659. [PMID: 28773018 PMCID: PMC5554040 DOI: 10.3390/ma10060659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2017] [Revised: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Antimicrobial active films based on poly (lactic acid) (PLA) were prepared with nano-silver (nano-Ag) and nano-zinc oxide (nano-ZnO) using a solvent volatilizing method. The films were characterized for mechanical, structural, thermal, physical and antimicrobial properties. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images characterized the fracture morphology of the films with different contents of nano-Ag and nano-ZnO. The addition of nanoparticles into the pure PLA film decreased the tensile strength and elasticity modulus and increased the elongation of breaks-in other words, the flexibility and extensibility of these composites improved. According to the results of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), the glass transition temperature of the PLA nano-composite films decreased, and the crystallinity of these films increased; a similar result was apparent from X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The water vapor permeability (WVP) and opacity of the PLA nano-composite films augmented compared with pure PLA film. Incorporation of nanoparticles to the PLA films significantly improved the antimicrobial activity to inhibit the growth of Escherichia coli. The results indicated that PLA films with nanoparticles could be considered a potential environmental-friendly packaging material.
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- Zhuangzhuang Chu
- Institute of Yunnan Food Safety, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China.
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- Institute of Yunnan Food Safety, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China.
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- College of Light Industry and Food Science, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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- Institute of Yunnan Food Safety, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China.
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- Institute of Yunnan Food Safety, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China.
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Su CJ, Tu MG, Wei LJ, Hsu TT, Kao CT, Chen TH, Huang TH. Calcium Silicate/Chitosan-Coated Electrospun Poly (Lactic Acid) Fibers for Bone Tissue Engineering. Materials (Basel) 2017; 10:E501. [PMID: 28772861 PMCID: PMC5459038 DOI: 10.3390/ma10050501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2017] [Revised: 05/02/2017] [Accepted: 05/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Electrospinning technology allows fabrication of nano- or microfibrous fibers with inorganic and organic matrix and it is widely applied in bone tissue engineering as it allows precise control over the shapes and structures of the fibers. Natural bone has an ordered composition of organic fibers with dispersion of inorganic apatite among them. In this study, poly (lactic acid) (PLA) mats were fabricated with electrospinning and coated with chitosan (CH)/calcium silicate (CS) mixer. The microstructure, chemical component, and contact angle of CS/CH-PLA composites were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. In vitro, various CS/CH-coated PLA mats increased the formation of hydroxyapatite on the specimens' surface when soaked in cell cultured medium. During culture, several biological characteristics of the human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) cultured on CS/CH-PLA groups were promoted as compared to those on pure PLA mat. Increased secretion levels of Collagen I and fibronectin were observed in calcium silicate-powder content. Furthermore, with comparison to PLA mats without CS/CH, CS10 and CS15 mats markedly enhanced the proliferation of hMSCs and their osteogenesis properties, which was characterized by osteogenic-related gene expression. These results clearly demonstrated that the biodegradable and electroactive CS/CH-PLA composite mats are an ideal and suitable candidate for bone tissue engineering.
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- Chu-Jung Su
- Antai Medical Care Cooperation, Antai Tian-Sheng Memorial Hospital, Pingtung City 928, Taiwan.
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- School of Dentistry, China Medical University, Taichung City 404, Taiwan.
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- 3D Printing Medical Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung City 404, Taiwan.
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- 3D Printing Medical Research Center, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung City 404, Taiwan.
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- School of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 404, Taiwan.
- Department of Stomatology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 404, Taiwan.
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- Institute of Oral Science, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 404, Taiwan.
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- School of Dentistry, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung City 404, Taiwan.
- Department of Stomatology, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung City 404, Taiwan.
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Yeh CH, Chen YW, Shie MY, Fang HY. Poly(Dopamine)-Assisted Immobilization of Xu Duan on 3D Printed Poly(Lactic Acid) Scaffolds to Up-Regulate Osteogenic and Angiogenic Markers of Bone Marrow Stem Cells. Materials (Basel) 2015; 8:4299-315. [PMID: 28793441 DOI: 10.3390/ma8074299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2015] [Revised: 06/25/2015] [Accepted: 07/08/2015] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Three-dimensional printing is a versatile technique to generate large quantities of a wide variety of shapes and sizes of polymer. The aim of this study is to develop functionalized 3D printed poly(lactic acid) (PLA) scaffolds and use a mussel-inspired surface coating and Xu Duan (XD) immobilization to regulate cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation of human bone-marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs). We prepared PLA scaffolds and coated with polydopamine (PDA). The chemical composition and surface properties of PLA/PDA/XD were characterized by XPS. PLA/PDA/XD controlled hBMSCs’ responses in several ways. Firstly, adhesion and proliferation of hBMSCs cultured on PLA/PDA/XD were significantly enhanced relative to those on PLA. In addition, the focal adhesion kinase (FAK) expression of cells was increased and promoted cell attachment depended on the XD content. In osteogenesis assay, the osteogenesis markers of hBMSCs cultured on PLA/PDA/XD were significantly higher than seen in those cultured on a pure PLA/PDA scaffolds. Moreover, hBMSCs cultured on PLA/PDA/XD showed up-regulation of the ang-1 and vWF proteins associated with angiogenic differentiation. Our results demonstrate that the bio-inspired coating synthetic PLA polymer can be used as a simple technique to render the surfaces of synthetic scaffolds active, thus enabling them to direct the specific responses of hBMSCs.
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Cao L, Duan PG, Wang HR, Li XL, Yuan FL, Fan ZY, Li SM, Dong J. Degradation and osteogenic potential of a novel poly(lactic acid)/nano-sized β-tricalcium phosphate scaffold. Int J Nanomedicine 2012; 7:5881-8. [PMID: 23226019 PMCID: PMC3513910 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s38127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of nano-sized β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) on the biological performance of poly (lactic acid) (PLA) composite scaffolds by using in vitro degradation and an in vivo model of heterotopic bone formation. Nano-sized β-TCP (nβ-TCP) was prepared with a wet grinding method from micro-sized β-TCP (mβ-TCP), and composite scaffolds containing 0, 10, 30, or 50 wt% nβ-TCP or 30 wt% mβ-TCP were generated using a freeze-drying method. Degradation was assessed by monitoring changes in microstructure, pH, weight, and compressive strength over a 26-week period of hydrolysis. Composite scaffolds were processed into blocks, and implanted into muscular pockets of rabbits after loading with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 (rhBMP-2). New bone formation was evaluated based on histological and immunohistochemical analysis 2, 4, and 8 weeks after implantation. The in vitro results indicated that the buffering effect of nβ-TCP was stronger than mβ-TCP, which was positively correlated with the content of nβ-TCP. The in vivo findings demonstrated that nβ-TCP enhanced the osteoconductivity of the scaffolds. Although composite scaffolds containing 30% nβ-TCP exhibited similar osteoconductivity to 50% nβ-TCP, they had better mechanical properties than the 50% nβ-TCP scaffolds. This study supports the potential application of a composite scaffold containing 30% nβ-TCP as a promising scaffold for bone regeneration.
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- Lu Cao
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Shameli K, Ahmad MB, Yunus WMZW, Ibrahim NA, Rahman RA, Jokar M, Darroudi M. Silver/ poly (lactic acid) nanocomposites: preparation, characterization, and antibacterial activity. Int J Nanomedicine 2010; 5:573-9. [PMID: 20856832 PMCID: PMC2939702 DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s12007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 135] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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In this study, antibacterial characteristic of silver/poly (lactic acid) nanocomposite (Ag/PLA-NC) films was investigated, while silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) were synthesized into biodegradable PLA via chemical reduction method in diphase solvent. Silver nitrate and sodium borohydride were respectively used as a silver precursor and reducing agent in the PLA, which acted as a polymeric matrix and stabilizer. Meanwhile, the properties of Ag/PLA-NCs were studied as a function of the Ag-NP weight percentages (8, 16, and 32 wt% respectively), in relation to the use of PLA. The morphology of the Ag/PLA-NC films and the distribution of the Ag-NPs were also characterized. The silver ions released from the Ag/PLA-NC films and their antibacterial activities were scrutinized. The antibacterial activities of the Ag/PLA-NC films were examined against Gram-negative bacteria (Escherichia coli and Vibrio parahaemolyticus) and Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus) by diffusion method using Muller–Hinton agar. The results indicated that Ag/PLA-NC films possessed a strong antibacterial activity with the increase in the percentage of Ag-NPs in the PLA. Thus, Ag/PLA-NC films can be used as an antibacterial scaffold for tissue engineering and medical application.
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- Kamyar Shameli
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Yagi H, Ninomiya F, Funabashi M, Kunioka M. Anaerobic biodegradation tests of poly(lactic acid) under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions using a new evaluation system for methane fermentation in anaerobic sludge. Int J Mol Sci 2009; 10:3824-35. [PMID: 19865521 PMCID: PMC2769157 DOI: 10.3390/ijms10093824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2009] [Revised: 08/27/2009] [Accepted: 08/31/2009] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Anaerobic biodegradation tests of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) powder were done at the thermophilic (55 degrees C) and mesophilic temperature (35 degrees C) under aquatic conditions [total solid concentrations of the used sludge were 2.07% (at 55 degrees C) and 2.24% (at 35 degrees C)] using a newly developed evaluation system. With this system, the evolved biogas is collected in a gas sampling bag at atmospheric pressure. This method is more convenient than using a pressure transducer or inverted graduated cylinder submerged in water. PLA was degraded about 60% in 30 days, about 80% in 40 days and about 90% in 60 days at 55 degrees C. On the other hand, the PLA degradation started in 55 days at 35 degrees C and degradation rate was much slower than at 55 degrees C.
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- Hisaaki Yagi
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Higashi, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
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McCullen SD, Stevens DR, Roberts WA, Clarke LI, Bernacki SH, Gorga RE, Loboa EG. Characterization of electrospun nanocomposite scaffolds and biocompatibility with adipose-derived human mesenchymal stem cells. Int J Nanomedicine 2007; 2:253-63. [PMID: 17722553 PMCID: PMC2673972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Electrospun nanocomposite scaffolds were fabricated by encapsulating multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNT) in poly (lactic acid) (PLA) nanofibers. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) confirmed the fabrication of nanofibers, and transmission electron microscopy identified the alignment and dispersion of MWNT along the axis of the fibers. Tensile testing showed an increase in the tensile modulus for a MWNT loading of 0.25 wt% compared with electrospun nanofibrous mats without MWNT reinforcement. Conductivity measurements indicated that the confined geometry of the fibrous system requires only minute doping to obtain significant enhancements at 0.32 wt%. Adipose-derived human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) were seeded on electrospun scaffolds containing 1 wt% MWNT and 0 wt% MWNT, to determine the efficacy of the scaffolds for cell growth, and the effect of MWNT on hMSC viability and proliferation over two weeks in culture. Staining for live and dead cells and DNA quantification indicated that the hMSCs were alive and proliferating through day 14. SEM images of hMSCs at 14 days showed morphological differences, with hMSCs on PLA well spread and hMSCs on PLA with 1% MWNT closely packed and longitudinally aligned.
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- Seth D McCullen
- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
- Fiber and Polymer Science Program, Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Physics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Physics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Physics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Fiber and Polymer Science Program, Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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