Materiales
Materiales
Ionic Liquid and Binary Solvent Assisted Preparation of Silk Fibroin and Polyethylene Glycol Film: Structural and Mechanical Properties
11/04/2025 -
ABSTRACTSilk fibroin (SF), a biodegradable and biocompatible material with excellent mechanical properties, is widely utilized in food packaging and medical applications. However, regenerated SF is...
Adhesives with Debonding‐On‐Demand Capability: Leveraging Responsive Microcapsules for Mechanically‐Induced Debonding
03/03/2025 -
Debondable adhesives hold promise for advancing sustainable bonding solutions, yet their adoption is often constrained by synthetic challenges that limit practicality and scalability. This study...
Comprehensive Review on Bio-Based Treatments for Polyvinyl Chloride Plastic
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Abstract Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics are widespread around the globe, and each year, thousands of tons of PVC end up in the environment in the form of...
Fabrication and Characterization of Agar‐ and Seaweed‐Derived Biomembrane Films for Biomedical and Other Applications
10/12/2024 -
ABSTRACTThis study focused on seaweed‐based biomembrane development. The physical, mechanical, thermal, and biological properties of the fabricated films with different combinations of materials,...
High moisture permeable cellulose diacetate films by reactive polyethylene glycol plasticizers
21/11/2024 -
Abstract Intrinsic moisture permeability of bio-based polymer cellulose diacetate (CDA) is not sufficient for some requirements. Herein, isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) modified...
POMOPLA2: A Bio?Based Material Solution Valorizing Tomato By?Products for Circular Packaging Applications
14/11/2024 -
ABSTRACTThe depletion of fossil resources, increasing packaging pollution, and stricter regulations require the development of sustainable alternative materials. This study presents POMOPLA2, a fully...
Biodegradable Food Packaging Films Using a Combination of Hemicellulose and Cellulose Derivatives
14/11/2024 -
This study aims to develop biodegradable films by combining hemicellulose B (HB) with methylcellulose (MC) and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) at two mass ratios, HB/MC 90/10 and HB/CMC 60/40. The...
Recycling of puffed polystyrene beads waste as a low?cost antifouling ultrafiltration membrane for water purification
11/11/2024 -
Repurposing puffed polystyrene beads waste as a UF membrane with high cleaning performance.Currently, plastic waste, limited water resources, and water contamination are challenges of universal...
Challenges of analytical methods for the characterization of microsamples from David Alfaro Siqueiros mural painting
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This study presents the analysis of seven microsamples from Untitled Mural 3, painted by David Alfaro Siqueiros between 1964 and 1972. The mural has never been restored, therefore preserving the...
Biobased ternary composites for food packaging: influence of natural plasticizers and starch on polylactic acid performance
07/11/2024 -
Abstract Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable thermoplastic that has emerged as a suitable replacement of petroleum-derived polymers commonly used in packaging. In this study,...
New Materials from the Integral Milk Kefir Grain Biomass and the Purified Kefiran: The Role of Glycerol Content on the Film’s Properties
05/11/2024 -
Microbial exopolymers are gaining attention as sources for the development of biodegradable materials. Milk kefir, a fermented dairy product produced by a symbiotic community of microorganisms,...
Experimental Study on DEP Degradation in Water by Double Grounded Electrode DBD Reactor
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In recent years, due to the rapid development of industrialisation, plasticisers can be commonly detected in the aqueous environment, and diethyl phthalate (DEP), as an o-phenyl plasticiser, is an...
Nanoencapsulation of creatine: Unlocking hydrophilic bioactive potential through double emulsification by solvent diffusion
28/10/2024 -
Production process and characterization of films from polylactic acid and thermoplastic cassava starch plasticized with isosorbide and glycerol.AbstractBiodegradable blends of polylactic acid (PLA)...
The Flammability and Thermal Stability of Filling Epoxy Foam Plastics for Construction Purposes
29/10/2024 -
An effective type of polymer heat-insulating material (foams) based on reactive oligomers is casting epoxy foams with high technological and operational parameters. However, polyepoxide foams are...
Optimizing Thermoplastic Starch Film with Heteroscedastic Gaussian Processes in Bayesian Experimental Design Framework
31/10/2024 -
The development of thermoplastic starch (TPS) films is crucial for fabricating sustainable and compostable plastics with desirable mechanical properties. However, traditional design of experiments...
New Antimicrobial Materials Based on Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride for Urinary Catheters: Preparation and Testing
29/10/2024 -
Given the constant increased number of nosocomial infections in hospitals, especially associated with prolonged usage of inserted medical devices, our work aims to ameliorate clinical experience and...
Impact of Buriti Oil from Mauritia flexuosa Palm Tree on the Rheological, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene for Improved Sustainability
29/10/2024 -
Recent advancements highlight the utilization of vegetable oils as additives in polymeric materials, particularly for replacing conventional plasticizers. Buriti oil (BO), extracted from the...
Enhanced piezoelectric and electrodeformation properties of PVDF films fabricated by roll to roll process
21/10/2024 -
Effective Cadmium Separation and Purification Using Ultrafiltration and Polymer Inclusion Membrane Techniques.AbstractUltrafiltration polymer inclusion membranes (UPIMs) have become increasingly...
Curing kinetics of block copolymerization thermoset polyurethane by non?isothermal DSC method
21/10/2024 -
A high?efficiency fully biobased biodegradable plasticizer was synthesized to improve the flexibility poly(vinyl chloride).AbstractDeveloping bio?based plasticizers not only aids in the reduction of...
Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymeric Materials for a Circular Economy
28/10/2024 -
Nowadays, plastic contamination worldwide is a concerning reality that can be addressed with appropriate society education as well as looking for innovative polymeric alternatives based on the reuse...
Mechanical and Thermal Characteristics of Films from Glycerol Mixed Emulsified Carnauba Wax/Polyvinyl Alcohol
28/10/2024 -
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-based films have drawn significant attention owing to their potential applications in various industries. The application of wax to PVA films enhanced their resistance to...
