[HTML][HTML] Microplastics and disposable face masks as “Trojan Horse” for radionuclides pollution in water bodies–A review with emphasis on the involved interactions

I Ioannidis, V Kinigopoulou, DA Giannakoudakis… - … Chemistry for the …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Recent advances and future perspectives in engineering biodegradable face masks

SSA Athukoralalage, CA Bell, AC Gemmell… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
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 …

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 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 …

Synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles embedded in porous chitosan membrane for photodegradation of organic dyes

ZA Raza, A Mobeen, MSU Rehman, MI Majeed - Polymer Bulletin, 2023 - Springer
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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …