Characteristics Of Nanocomposite Films Research Articles

Process-structure-property relationships of cellulose nanocrystals derived from Juncus effusus stems on ҡ-carrageenan-based bio-nanocomposite films

This study investigates the potential of Juncus plant fibers as a renewable source for producing cellulose nanocrystals (CNs) to reinforce polymers. Cellulose microfibers (CMFs) were extracted with a 0.43 ± 0.2 μm diameter and 69 % crystallinity through alkaline and bleaching treatments, then subjected to sulfuric acid hydrolysis, yielding four CN types (CN10, CN15, CN20 and CN30) with distinct physico-chemical properties and aspect ratios (47, 55, 57, and 60). The study assessed the influence of cellulose nanocrystals (CNs), incorporated at different weight percentages (3 %, 5 %, and 8 %), on thermal, transparency, and mechanical properties in k-carrageenan (CA) biocomposite films. The results indicate significant enhancements in these characteristics, highlighting good compatibility between CNs and CA matrix. Particularly noteworthy is the observed substantial improvement in tensile strength at an 8 wt% loading, with values of 23.43 ± 0.83 MPa for neat CA, 33.53 ± 0.83 MPa for CA-CN10, 36.67 ± 0.71 MPa for CA-CN15, 37.65 ± 0.56 MPa for CA-CN20, and 39.89 ± 0.77 MPa for CA-CN30 composites. Furthermore, the research explores the connection between the duration of hydrolysis and the properties of cellulose nanocrystals (CNs), unveiling their influence on the characteristics of nanocomposite films. Prolonged hydrolysis enhances CN crystallinity (CrI), aspect ratio, and surface charge content, consequently enhancing mechanical features like strength and flexibility in these films. These findings demonstrate the potential of Juncus plant fibers as a natural and eco-friendly resource for producing CNs that effectively reinforce polymers, making them an attractive option for diverse applications in the field.

Effects of gamma radiation in therapeutic dose on the chemical characteristics of a polycaprolactone/ZnO nanocomposite

In this investigation, the influence of gamma radiation in a therapeutic dose, such as the dose generally administered (on average) in two cycles of radiotherapy treatment, was evaluated for the chemical characteristics of nanocomposite films formed by polycaprolactone (PCL) with oxide nanoparticles of ZnO (ZnO NPs). The PCL nanocomposite films with ZnO NPs (PCL/ZnO NCs) were obtained via solvent casting method, using chloroform as solvent, with ZnO NPs mass contents in relation to polymer masses equal to: 02%; 0.4%; 0.6%; 0.8% and 1.0%. After this step, the films obtained were exposed to gamma radiation in a dose of 140 Gy in the presence of air and at room temperature. The influence of gamma radiation in a therapeutic dose on the chemical characteristics of nanocomposite films obtained through the solvent casting method, was accessed through absorption spectroscopy in the infrared region. Our results indicate that the chemical structure of PCL is preserved after exposure to gamma radiation at 140 Gy.

One-Step Fabrication of Electrochemical Reduced Graphene Oxide-Carboxyl Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Film and Its Use as a Platform for Determination of Clopidogrel Bisulfate

In this work, one-step fabrication of electrochemical reduced graphene oxide-carboxyl functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (ErGO-[Formula: see text]MWCNTs) was successfully presented using potentiostatic method (PM). Characteristics of nanocomposite film were studied by using scanning electron microscopic (SEM) and electrochemical experiments. Furthermore, nanocomposite film of ErGO-[Formula: see text]MWCNTs was presented to develop a sensitive voltammetric sensor for detection of clopidogrel bisulphate (CLP). Electrochemical tests showed that nanocomposite film of ErGO-[Formula: see text]MWCNTs modified electrode can effectively increase currents to the oxidation of CLP due to the large accessible surface area as well as its excellent conductivity. Under optimum conditions, response peak currents were linear related to CLP in the range of [Formula: see text] to [Formula: see text] with a lower detection limits of [Formula: see text] ([Formula: see text]). Moreover, the proposed method exhibited an excellent selectivity, stability, reproducibility and was applied successfully for determination of CLP content in tablet dosage form with acceptable recovery values.

Influence of hydrogenation on magnetoresonance characteristics of nanocomposite (CoFeB)mC100-m films

The influence of hydrogenation on the magnetoresonance characteristics of nanocomposite films during synthesis is studied by the method of ferromagnetic resonance (FMR). It is shown that introduction of hydrogen into the working chamber during the synthesis of film nanogranular structures (CoFeB)mC100-m leads to a change in a resonant field, to increase of the absorption line width, to reduction of anisotropy field in the film plane.

Properties and characteristics of nanocomposite films from tilapia skin gelatin incorporated with ethanolic extract from coconut husk.

Impacts of ethanolic extract from coconut husk (EECH) at 0-0.4% (w/w, on protein basis) on properties of films from tilapia skin gelatin and gelatin/Cloisite Na(+) nanocomposite films were investigated. Young's Modulus, tensile strength and elongation at break of both films decreased with addition of EECH (P < 0.05). The lowest water vapour permeability (WVP) was obtained for gelatin film containing 0.05% EECH (w/w) (P < 0.05). Nevertheless, the nanocomposite film showed the lowest WVP when incorporated with 0.4% EECH (w/w) (P < 0.05). Generally, L*- value (lightness) decreased and a*- value (redness) of films increased (P < 0.05) with increasing levels of EECH, regardless of nanoclay incorporation. Transparency of both films generally decreased as the level of EECH increased (P < 0.05). Intercalated or exfoliated structure of nanocomposite films was revealed by wide angle X-ray diffraction (WAXD) analysis. Based on scanning electron microscopic (SEM) analysis, the rougher surface was found when EECH was added. EECH had varying impact on thermal stability of films as revealed by thermogravimetric (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetric (DSC) analyses. Thus, the incorporation of EECH determined the properties of both gelatin film and nanocomposite film in which the improved water vapour barrier property could be obtained.

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