Additive manufacturing of antibacterial PLA-ZnO nanocomposites: Benefits, limitations and open challenges

WJ Chong, S Shen, Y Li, A Trinchi, D Pejak… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
Polymeric biomaterials such as polylactic acid (PLA) play a prominent role in the
advancement of biomedical additive manufacturing (AM). PLA offers indeed a very …

Biodegradable PLA-ZnO nanocomposite biomaterials with antibacterial properties, tissue engineering viability, and enhanced biocompatibility

WJ Chong, S Shen, Y Li, A Trinchi, DP Simunec… - Smart Materials in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a well-known biomaterial on account of its biocompatibility and
biodegradability. Zinc oxide (ZnO) nanofillers may endow PLA with advantageous …

Fabrication, characterization, and potential application of modified sawdust sorbents for efficient removal of heavy metal ions and anionic dye from aqueous solutions

NA Ibrahim, FHH Abdellatif, MS Hasanin… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present research focuses on developing highly efficient, low-cost, and eco-friendly bio-
sorbents based on lingo-cellulosic materials in oak wood sawdust waste. Sawdust was …

Shape-controlled synthesis of zinc nanostructures mediating macromolecules for biomedical applications

SM Mousavi, G Behbudi, A Gholami… - Biomaterials …, 2022 - spj.science.org
Zinc nanostructures (ZnONSs) have attracted much attention due to their morphological,
physicochemical, and electrical properties, which were entailed for various biomedical …

An overview of the recent advances in flame retarded poly (lactic acid)

L Baochai, AA Bakar… - Polymers for Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is derived from crops, and has a broad application prospect
in electronics and electrical, automotive industries due to its biodegradability and good …

Essential characteristics improvement of metallic nanoparticles loaded carbohydrate polymeric films-A review

Y Zena, S Periyasamy, M Tesfaye, Z Tumsa… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Petroleum-based films have contributed immensely to various environmental issues.
Developing green-based films from carbohydrate polymers is crucial for addressing the …

Utilization and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals decorated with silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles for removal of lead ion from wastewater

AA Badawy, AF Ghanem, MA Yassin… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Several studies have been reported in order to utilize cellulosic based sorbents for lead
decontamination from wastewater. However, the research still undergoes so that a highly …

Synthesis of a lignin/zinc oxide hybrid nanoparticles system and its application by nano-priming in maize

D Del Buono, F Luzi, C Tolisano, D Puglia… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnologies are attracting attention in various scientific fields for their technological
and application potential, including their use as bio-activators and nanocarriers in …

Development and optimization of sustainable and functional food packaging using false banana (Enset) fiber and zinc-oxide (ZnO) nanoparticle-reinforced polylactic …

BK Dejene, AD Gudayu, MA Abtew - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
In a global context marked by food insecurity, it is essential for food science and packaging
technology researchers and stakeholders to ensure the availability of safe and adaptable …

A bio-plastic composite film based on nanocrystalline cellulose-zinc oxide reinforced poly (lactic acid) with enhanced UV-shielding effect and antibacterial activity for …

S Boopasiri, P Sae-Oui, N Roamcharern… - Food Packaging and …, 2023 - Elsevier
This work reports the properties of composite films based on biodegradable poly (lactic
acid)(PLA) incorporated with nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and nanocrystalline cellulose …