Materiales avanzados
Materiales avanzados
Characterization of Biodegradable Polymers for Porous Structure: Further Steps toward Sustainable Plastics
19/04/2024 -
Plastic pollution poses a significant environmental challenge, necessitating the investigation of bioplastics with reduced end-of-life impact. This study systematically characterizes four promising...
Exploring the substrate spectrum of phylogenetically distinct bacterial polyesterases
09/04/2024 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryOver the last years, utilization of enzymes in degradation of polymers has emerged as an environmentally friendly asset in tackling the pressing challenges of...
Driving Factors in Carbon Emission Reduction in Prefabricated Building Supply Chains Based on Structural Equation Modelling
10/04/2024 -
As one of the development paths of construction industrialization, prefabricated buildings (PBs) are an important means for China’s construction industry to achieve the...
The Characterization of a Biodegradable Mg Alloy after Powder Bed Fusion with Laser Beam/Metal Processing for Custom Shaped Implants
06/04/2024 -
A new Mg-Zn-Zr-Ca alloy in a powder state, intended to be used for custom shaped implants, was obtained via a mechanical alloying method from pure elemental powder. Further, the obtained powder alloy...
Comprehensive study of antimicrobial polycaprolactone/clay nanocomposite films: Preparation, characterization, properties and degradation in simulated body fluid
05/04/2024 -
SEM images of PCL/clay nanocomposite films before and after degradation in PBS buffer at 37°C for 45 days.Even though the biodegradability of polycaprolactone (PCL) and its nanocomposites is lower...
Enhanced Corrosion Resistance and Mechanical Durability of the Composite PLGA/CaP/Ti Scaffolds for Orthopedic Implants
15/03/2024 -
In addressing the challenge of enhancing orthopedic implants, 3D porous calcium phosphate (CaP) coatings on titanium (Ti) substrates modified with poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) were proposed....
Chitosan-Caffeic Acid Antibacterial Coating for PDMS Surfaces: A Sustained Moxifloxacin Release and Prolonged Coating Adhesion
28/02/2024 -
Central venous catheters (CVCs) are largely used to administer chemotherapy, hemodialysis, and other treatments. Mostly made of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), these medical devices present an intrinsic...
Chitosan/Virgin Coconut Oil-Based Emulsions Doped with Photosensitive Curcumin Loaded Capsules: A Functional Carrier to Topical Treatment
27/02/2024 -
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in developing smart drug delivery systems based on natural resources combined with stimulus-sensitive elements. This trend aims to formulate...
Mechanical Properties and Degradation Rate of Poly(sorbitol adipate-co-dioladipate) Copolymers Obtained with a Catalyst-Free Melt Polycondensation Method
11/02/2024 -
A new family of polyester-based copolymers—poly(sorbitol adipate-co-ethylene glycol adipate) (PSAEG), poly(sorbitol adipate-co-1,4 butane diol adipate) (PSABD), and poly (sorbitol...
Novel Materials as Exogenous Carbon Sources for Denitrifying Biofilters
24/12/2023 -
The problem of wastewater discharged from facilities for soilless plant cultivation is a worldwide problem. So, there is a strong need to find a simple, maintenance-free technological solution. Such...
Hybrid Polymer–Inorganic Materials with Hyaluronic Acid as Controlled Antibiotic Release Systems
22/12/2023 -
In recent years, significant developments have taken place in scientific fields such as tissue and materials engineering, which allow for the development of new, intelligent biomaterials. An example...
Application of Biopolymers as Sustainable Cladding Materials: A Review
19/12/2023 -
The application of biopolymer materials in cladding presents a promising avenue for enhancing building sustainability, while addressing the limitations of conventional synthetic polymers. Cladding...
‘Spider-like’ POSS in NIPU webs: enhanced thermal stability and unique swelling behavior
02/12/2023 -
Abstract PEO-based non-isocyanate polyhydroxyurethane (NIPU, PHU) networks physically modified with octa(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyldimethylsiloxy)POSS (8OHPOSS) were synthesized...
Petal-like Patterning of Polylactide/Poly (Butylene Succinate) Thin Films Induced by Phase Separation
20/11/2023 -
Biodegradable plastics are attracting attention as a solution to the problems caused by plastic waste. Among biodegradable plastics, polylactide (PLA) and poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) are...
Influence of Drying Technique on Physicochemical Properties of Synthetic Hydroxyapatite and Its Potential Use as a Drug Carrier
27/09/2023 -
Naturally occurring hydroxyapatite (HA) is the mineral phase of bone tissue. It is characterized by its bioactivity toward stimulating bone cells to proliferate and thus form new apatite layers. For...
Palladium–Copper Bimetallic Aerogel as New Modifier for Highly Sensitive Determination of Bisphenol A in Real Samples
05/09/2023 -
In this study, a bimetallic palladium–copper aerogel was synthesized and used for modification of a graphite paste electrode (Pd-Cu/GPE), allowing the sensitive determination of...
Bioactive and Biodegradable Polycaprolactone-Based Nanocomposite for Bone Repair Applications
31/08/2023 -
This study investigated the relationship between the structure and mechanical properties of polycaprolactone (PCL) nanocomposites reinforced with baghdadite, a newly introduced bioactive agent. The...
Reactive Blending of Modified Thermoplastic Starch Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Poly(butylene succinate) Blending with Epoxy Compatibilizer
21/08/2023 -
Biodegradable starch-based polymers were developed by melt-blending modified thermoplastic starch (MTPS) with poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) blended with epoxy resin (Er). A modified thermoplastic...
Melt and solution processability of poly(butylene succinate?dilinoleic succinate) copolymers modified with poly(ethylene glycol) using 3D printing and electrospinning
13/08/2023 -
Fabrication of complex structures usually requires a combination of different advanced manufacturing techniques at different length scales. In this work, we discuss the structure?properties...
Spectro-Electrochemical Properties of A New Non-Enzymatic Modified Working Electrode Used for Histamine Assessment in the Diagnosis of Food Poisoning
31/07/2023 -
We successfully prepared a non-enzymatic sensor based on a graphene-thiophene composite for histamine detection. The self-assembling properties of the thiophene onto Au support and the high...
Laser-Induced Fabrication of Micro-Optics on Bioresorbable Calcium Phosphate Glass for Implantable Devices
23/05/2023 -
In this study, a single-step nanosecond laser-induced generation of micro-optical features is demonstrated on an antibacterial bioresorbable Cu-doped calcium phosphate glass. The inverse Marangoni...
