[HTML][HTML] Microplastics and disposable face masks as “Trojan Horse” for radionuclides pollution in water bodies–A review with emphasis on the involved interactions
This review article focuses on the interaction of radionuclides (americium-241, uranium-232,
radium-226, neptunium-237, cesium-137, iodine-125, strontium-90, thorium-234, and …
radium-226, neptunium-237, cesium-137, iodine-125, strontium-90, thorium-234, and …
Recent advances and future perspectives in engineering biodegradable face masks
The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and airborne particulate matter pollution have
caused a surge in the consumption of face masks in recent years. Typically, face masks are …
caused a surge in the consumption of face masks in recent years. Typically, face masks are …
Improvements of thermal and mechanical properties of achira starch/chitosan/clay nanocomposite films
RY Aguirre-Loredo, A Fonseca-García, HL Calambas… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Thermoplastic biofilms were developed from achira starch, chitosan and nanoclays using
the solvent-casting method. To obtain the filmogenic solutions, different sonication times (0 …
the solvent-casting method. To obtain the filmogenic solutions, different sonication times (0 …
The potential of starch-chitosan blends with poloxamer for the preparation of microparticles by spray-drying
JE Barranco-García, C Caicedo, EJ Jiménez-Regalado… - Particuology, 2024 - Elsevier
Using biopolymers as wall materials in spray drying poses challenges, particularly in
attaining flowability and thermal stability among their physicochemical properties. This paper …
attaining flowability and thermal stability among their physicochemical properties. This paper …
Synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles embedded in porous chitosan membrane for photodegradation of organic dyes
Dye-contaminated water from industry is hazardous to human and aquatic lives. Membrane
technology is considered a viable approach to resolve the issue. Herein, copper oxide …
technology is considered a viable approach to resolve the issue. Herein, copper oxide …
Enhancing post-harvest quality of tomato fruits with chitosan oligosaccharide-zinc oxide nanocomposites: A study on biocompatibility, quality improvement, and …
Y Li, L Zheng, G Mustafa, Z Shao, H Liu, Y Li, Y Wang… - Food Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, a new composite with combination of chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) and zinc
oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), termed Chitosan Oligosaccharide-Zinc Oxide …
oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), termed Chitosan Oligosaccharide-Zinc Oxide …
Endowing versatility and antibacterial ability to composite coating via a spraying strategy
S He, W Liu, H Zheng, R Guo, N Liu, Z Mo - Ceramics International, 2023 - Elsevier
Study on polyphenylene sulfide coating with superhydrophobic and anti-corrosion has been
made a significant enhancement, yet few of them have been applied to antibacterial …
made a significant enhancement, yet few of them have been applied to antibacterial …
Incorporation of ZnO/Ag-ZnO nanoparticles into a cotton fiber by the LbL method for Self-Cleaning applications
AFY Matsushita, JRV Nascimento, JMA Leite… - Journal of Molecular …, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper reports the ZnO particles synthesis and characterization stabilized in poly-(
diallyldimethylammonium chloride) polymer (ZnO-PDDA). By means of the TEM images …
diallyldimethylammonium chloride) polymer (ZnO-PDDA). By means of the TEM images …
Modification of melt-blown polypropylene filters with spent green tea-mediated green synthesis of nanosilver for antibacterial activities and air purification
N Srikhao, P Kasemsiri, N Srichiangsa… - Research on Chemical …, 2024 - Springer
Air pollution containing microorganisms presents a significant risk to human health. It is
crucial to create air filters that are highly efficient for air purification and conducive to human …
crucial to create air filters that are highly efficient for air purification and conducive to human …
Fabrication of antimicrobial nanocomposite mat using Lokta fiber
GM Aryal, K Kandel, N Sharma, Y Acharya… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
Lignocellulose biomass is being used in a wide range of applications including packaging
materials, biofuels, paper, and cardboard. In Nepal, the biomass obtained from Lokta …
materials, biofuels, paper, and cardboard. In Nepal, the biomass obtained from Lokta …