Water Barrier Research Articles

Evaluation of effect of boric acid on thermoplastic starch: Morphological, mechanical, barrier, and optical properties

AbstractIn this study, starch was modified with different amounts of boric acid, and the degree of substitution of the synthesized compounds at different temperatures and times was determined by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and titration methods. The degrees of substitution in both methods showed similar tendency. Optimum conditions were determined, and thermoplastic starch (TPS) and boric acid (B) films were prepared by casting method using glycerol as plasticizer. The morphological properties of the films were studied by scanning electron microscope‐energy dispersive spectrometry (SEM‐EDS). According to the FTIR results, it was observed that the BO and BOC stretching vibrations increased when the amount of boric acid increased. The tensile strength, water barrier (swelling capacity, solubility, and water vapor permeability), and optical properties of samples were investigated. The swelling capacity, solubility, and water vapor permeability of the films decreased with the addition of 0.5% boric acid to the starch, but the highest tensile strength was achieved. The tensile strength for TPSB0.5% increased compared to control group TPS. In addition, the film showed the highest transparency. Thermoplastic film containing 0.5% boric acid can be used as a packaging material due to its improved mechanical and water barrier.Highlights The thermoplastic starch and boric acid composite were successfully produced. The presence of boric acid was confirmed by energy dispersive spectrometry (EDS). The degree of substitution was determined by two different methods. Transparency increased with the addition of boric acid. Tensile strength improved with boric acid content.

Gallic acid crosslinked peanut protein‐corn starch composite edible films produced at alkaline pH with ultrasound application

AbstractCorn starch and peanut protein blend films were prepared with and without gallic acid addition (0.25%, w/v) at pH 7, 9, and 11 by casting. The ultrasound (160 W, 20 kHz, 10 min) treatment was applied to the film‐forming solutions. This study aimed to develop biopolymer‐based films with gallic acid and to determine the interactions of components at different pHs and with ultrasound. The barrier, optical, mechanical, and thermal properties of films were examined. Moreover, structural characterization of films was conducted by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), x‐ray diffraction, and trinitro benzenesulfonic acid assay to enlighten the crosslinking interactions of gallic acid with biopolymers at different pHs. At neutral pH, gallic acid behaved as plasticizer. By acting as a crosslinker at pH 9, gallic acid provided the lowest moisture content, darker and more opaque appearance, enhanced barrier performance and thermal stability. The crosslinking degrees of gallic acid‐enriched films were 49.1% (pH 7), 77% (pH 9), and 67.4% (pH 11). Additionally, gallic acid increased antioxidant capacity. The ultrasonication adversely affected the film properties by breaking bonds in the film structure. Peanut protein‐corn starch‐gallic acid films under mild alkaline conditions exhibited outstanding thermal stability, mechanical durability, light, and water barrier characteristics, making them appropriate for sustainable food packaging applications.

Suberin deficiency and its effect on the transport physiology of young poplar roots.

The precise functions of suberized apoplastic barriers in root water and nutrient transport physiology have not fully been elucidated. While lots of research has been performed with mutants of Arabidopsis, little to no data are available for mutants of agricultural crop or tree species. By employing a combined set of physiological, histochemical, analytical, and transport physiological methods as well as RNA-sequencing, this study investigated the implications of remarkable CRISPR/Cas9-induced suberization defects in young roots of the economically important gray poplar. While barely affecting overall plant development, contrary to literature-based expectations significant root suberin reductions of up to 80-95% in four independent mutants were shown to not evidently affect the root hydraulic conductivity during non-stress conditions. In addition, subliminal iron deficiency symptoms and increased translocation of a photosynthesis inhibitor as well as NaCl highlight the involvement of suberin in nutrient transport physiology. The multifaceted nature of the root hydraulic conductivity does not allow drawing simplified conclusions such as that the suberin amount must always be correlated with the water transport properties of roots. However, the decreased masking of plasma membrane surface area could facilitate the uptake but also leakage of beneficial and harmful solutes.

Physical and biological characteristics of eco‐friendly films added with Cinnamomum zeylanicum extract for packaging materials

SummaryThe effects of Cinnamomum zeylanicum extract (CZE) at different rations (0%, 1%, 3% and 5%) on gelatin (GL)–polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) blend films were evaluated in relation to the structural, tensile strength, physical, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of the films in this study. The results showed that water barriers of the film samples decreased, but the UV‐blocking property increased and became opaque at the highest GLPVA5 film. The tensile strengths of GLPVA, GLPVA1, GLPVA3 and GLPVA5 films were 1.21, 1.78, 1.62 and 1.95 MPa, respectively. The antimicrobial effect of these films was determined against Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, Salmonella typhimurium and Bacillus cereus according to the parallel stick method. Antioxidant properties of cinnamon extract were investigated using 2,2‐diphenyl‐1‐picryl‐hydrazil (DPPH) methods. The % inhibition of DPPH was found to be 82.00. No antibacterial effect was detected for B.cereus and E. faecalis at 0%, 1%, 3% and 5%. While no activity was observed in 0%, 1% and 3% cinnamon, 7.5 and 3.0 mm zones were detected in S. typhimirium and E. coli, respectively, in 5% cinnamon. The results suggest that the film samples could be used in a potential packaging with antioxidant and antibacterial properties.

Valorization of waste paper sludge as a sustainable source for packaging applications

Paper sludge consists mainly of wet short cellulose fibers that are lost during papermaking and of residual chemicals used in the manufacturing process that remain dissolved in the water. Each ton of paper generates about 40–50 kg of dry sludge, of which 70% is primary sludge. Paper production, which exceeded 400 million tons globally in 2020, generates vast volumes of solid waste. Primary sludge is usually fiber-rich and hence suitable to be recycled back into the papermaking process. However, if the sludge is to be disposed of in landfills, sustainable practices must be developed in order to recover the fibers as they are valuable source for manufacturing high value-added products. This study investigates the valorization of paper sludge discarded by a filter paper manufacturer, with the purpose of producing cellulose acetate films for food packaging. The process involves recovering cellulose fibers from the sludge, purifying them and through acetylation reaction produce cellulose acetate films. FTIR spectra confirmed successful acetylation of fibers and also that acetyl groups reduced the hydrophilicity of cellulose—the contact angle was increased to over 80° from 50° in native cellulose. The films exhibited very good water barrier properties at both 50% and 90% relative humidity (RH).Graphical abstract

Surfactant-Polymer Composition for Selective Water Shut-Off in Production Wells.

Today, a significant part of production wells' stock has a high water cut percentage of 90% and above. Obviously, for this reason, the need to develop new and improved existing technologies for water shut-off in wells increases every year. Physico-chemical methods of water shut-off are based on the application of special reagents and compositions that plug the pathways of water inflow to the well. Depending on the mechanism and specific features of water barrier formation, isolation methods are divided into selective and non-selective. This article investigates the possibility of using hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile as a gel-forming and precipitation-forming reagent for water shut-off technologies in production wells. A surfactant-polymer composition for the isolation of water inflow in production wells in objects with high salinity in formation water, possessing physical and chemical selectivity and providing permeability reduction only in water-saturated intervals, is proposed. The developed composition is the invert emulsion, which makes it possible to carry out treatment at a distance from the well and solve the problem of possible premature gel formation directly in the wellbore. The lowest effective concentration of HPAN in an aqueous solution for use as a gel-forming and sedimentation reagent was determined experimentally (5.0 wt% and more). The interaction of the polymer solution with a chromium crosslinker allows obtaining structured gels in the whole volume of the system. The structure of the gels was evaluated using the Sydansk classifier with the assignment of a letter code from A to J. It was experimentally proved that the structure of the obtained gels depends on the temperature and content of the crosslinking agent in the system; the more crosslinking agent in the composition of the system, the stronger the structure of the resulting gel. The optimal ratio of polymer and crosslinking agent to obtain a strong gel was obtained, which amounted to 5:1 by weight of dry polymer powder. For the HPAN concentration of 5 wt% according to the Sydansk classifier, the gel structure had the code "H"-slightly deformable non-flowing gel. The dependence of the volume of gel sediment obtained because of the interaction with mineralized water on the polymer concentration was studied. It was proved that an increase in the concentration of hydrolyzed polyacrylonitrile in the solution, as well as an increase in the concentration of calcium ions in mineralized water, leads to a larger volume of the resulting gel or precipitate and to the strengthening of the gel structure. The results of rheological studies of the developed composition, as well as experiments on thermal stability, are presented. The results of filtration tests on bulk reservoir models demonstrated the selectivity of the developed composition. The obtained value of the residual resistance factor for the oil-saturated low-permeability model was 1.49 units; the value of the residual resistance factor for the water-saturated high-permeability model was 18.04 units. The ratio of the obtained values of the residual resistance factor, equal to 0.08 (much less than 1), can characterize the developed composition as a selective material for water shut-off in producing wells. Existing technologies for water shut-off based on HPAN do not allow for making a treatment at a distance from the well and require the use of technological solutions to prevent premature gel sedimentation in the well. The developed composition makes it possible to solve the problem of premature gelation. In addition, the composition can form a blocking screen in highly permeable water-saturated zones. The development can be useful for deposits with difficult conditions (high mineralization in reservoir waters, boreholes with a horizontal end, elevated temperatures up to 80 °C).

Combined of plasma-activated water and dielectric barrier discharge atmospheric cold plasma treatment improves the characteristic flavor of Asian sea bass (Lates calcarifer) through facilitating lipid oxidation

To explore the combination effects of plasma-activated water and dielectric barrier discharge (PAW-DBD) cold plasma treatment on the formation of volatile flavor and lipid oxidation in Asian sea bass (ASB), the volatile flavor compounds and lipid profiles were characterized by gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry and LC-MS-based lipidomics analyses. In total, 38 volatile flavor compound types were identified, and the PAW-DBD group showed the most kinds of volatile components with a significant (p < 0.05) higher content in aldehydes, ketones, and alcohols. A total of 1500 lipids was detected in lipidomics analysis, phosphatidylcholine was the most followed by triglyceride. The total saturated fatty acids content in PAW-DBD group increased by 105.02 μg/g, while the total content of unsaturated fatty acids decreased by 275.36 μg/g. It can be concluded that the PAW-DBD processing increased both the types and amounts of the volatile flavor in ASB and promoted lipid oxidation by altering lipid profiles.

Development of acid-free chitosan films in food coating applications: Provolone cheese as a case study

Chitosan has been extensively explored in food coatings. Still, its practical application is largely hampered by its conventional wet processing in acetic acid, whose residuals negatively impact food quality and safety. Here, we propose a new method to formulate chitosan coatings for food applications by avoiding organic acid processing and validate them on a cheese model. The procedure entails modifying a previously reported process based on HCl chitosan treatment and neutralising the resulting gel. The obtained chitosan is solubilised in water using carbonic acid that forms in situ by dissolving carbon dioxide gas. The reversibility of water carbonation allows for easy removal of carbonic acid residues, resulting in acid-free chitosan films and coatings. The performance of the coating was tested against state-of-the-art chitosan-based and polymeric coatings. We preliminarily characterised the films' properties (water stability, barrier, and optical properties). Then, we assessed the performance of the coating on Provolone cheese as a food model (mass transfer and texture profiles over 14 days). The work demonstrated the advantage of the proposed approach in solving some main issues of food quality and safety, paving the way for an effective application of chitosan in future food contact applications.

Berry wax improves the physico-mechanical, thermal, water barrier properties and biodegradable potential of chitosan food packaging film

Chitosan (CT) is extensively applied in developing food packaging films due to its non-toxic, biodegradable, and good film-forming properties. But CT-based single polymer film has issues with poor physico-mechanical, thermal, and light barrier properties. Therefore, this study aimed to incorporate natural berry wax (BYW) at various concentrations (5 %, 10 %, 15 %, 20 %, and 25 %, wt%) into CT to improve the quality characteristics of CT film. The microstructure of the film matrix was effectively proven to be compatible with BYW through the utilization of SEM, XRD, and FTIR spectroscopy. The results demonstrated that the quality parameters of CT/BYW composite film were significantly affected by the increasing concentration of BYW. The integration of BYW with a concentration of 5 % to 20 % to CT substantially improved the film characteristics by reducing moisture content, swelling power, solubility, and water vapor permeability, increasing the film’s opacity, thermal stability, and tensile strength as well as enhancing the biodegradable potential. Furthermore, CT/BYW films showed higher thermal stability and UV and visible light resistance compared to pure CT film. Taken together, the CT film with 20 % berry wax showed the best film characteristics and biodegradable potential, which could be promising for enhancing the shelf-life of various food products.

A novel poly(vinyl alcohol)/silica composite film with “spherical crystal interlocking structure” and its barrier and enhancement mechanism

Using the semi-crystalline poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as the polymer matrix and silica nanoparticles (SNPs) as the reinforcing filler, composite films with excellent water vapor barrier, high tensile strength, visible light transmission and ultraviolet (UV) shielding performances were constructed via a simple heat treatment process, during which the films underwent dehydration cross-linking and isothermal recrystallization to form a "spherical crystal interlocking structure". Both the dosage and average particle size of SNPs significantly affected the barrier property, and the optimal values were 7 wt% and 15 nm, respectively. The heat treatment further improved the water resistance, mechanical strength, and barrier property to a great extent. Moreover, different theoretical models including Guggenheim Anderson de Boer (GAB), Brunauer Emmett and Teller (BET), Hailwood-Horribon (H-H) model, crystallinity model and Fick's law model were successfully used to explain the water vapor barrier mechanism. The water vapor permeability (WVP) of the optimized composite film was reduced to 2.20 × 10−12 g·m/(m2·Pa·s) at 37°C and 65% RH, while the tensile strength was increased up to 116.8 MPa. In addition, the absorption rate of ultraviolet of the film after heat treatment increased from 13% to 92.0%, while the transmittance of visible light remained above 78%.

Improvement of water and gas barrier properties of polycarbonate by the SiOx plasma treatment

The purpose of this research paper was to improve the water and gas barrier properties of polycarbonate (PC) by the deposition of organosilicon thin films through radio-frequency plasma treatment. For optimization, different treatment parameters (namely, the discharge power, the deposition time, and the ratio q between O2 and hexamethyldisiloxane) were varied. The influence of the plasma coating of low thickness (30–308 nm) on the surface and structure properties of PC and on its thermal stability was analyzed. The resistance toward gases (N2, O2, CO2) and water was investigated through permeation measurements. The results have shown that increasing the ratio q from 5 to 12.5 allows obtaining a layer of more inorganic nature and a O/Si ratio close to 2 enhances the PC thermal stability. It has been found that the barrier properties of the treated PC film mainly depend on the morphology of the deposited coating, its homogeneity and the surface wettability. For instance, with q = 7.5 leading to the less hydrophilic and more homogeneous treated surface, the barrier effect significantly increased, as the obtained barrier improvement factor was ∼ 60 % for gases and 24 % for water.

Water resource security evaluation and barrier analysis in Henan Province utilizing the DPSIR framework

Water resource health is one of the necessary conditions for society to achieve sustainable development. Due to the predominant focus of most studies on relatively short time spans, with limited attention to long time series and spatial trends, this study, using various regions of Henan Province as a case study, constructs a water resource security assessment framework based on the DPSIR model encompassing Drivers (D), Pressures (P), State (S), Impact (I), and Response (R) dimensions, with a selection of 19 evaluation indicators. Based on this evaluation index system, the CRITIC-TOPSIS evaluation method is formulated by integrating the CRITIC (Criteria Importance Through Intercriteria Correlation) and TOPSIS (Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) models. This method is employed to assess the degree of water resource security in Henan Province from 2013 to 2022. And the Obstruction Degree Model is introduced to diagnose the water resource security levels in various regions of Henan Province. The assessment results indicate that over the past decade, the overall level of water resource security in various regions of Henan Province has shown an increasing trend. Irrigated area, per capita water resources, water consumption per unit of industrial value added, per acre water consumption for agricultural irrigation, the ratio of river length meeting water quality standards, groundwater supply proportion, and sewage treatment rate are identified as the primary obstacles influencing the water resource security levels in different regions of Henan Province. The research outcomes of this study can serve as theoretical foundations to enhance urban water resource security globally, ultimately facilitating sustainable development.

A biodegradable oxidized starch/carboxymethyl chitosan film coated with pesticide-loaded ZIF-8 for tomato fusarium wilt control

Film mulching is one of the most important methods to control soil-borne diseases. However, the traditional mulch may cause microplastic pollution and soil ecological damage. Herein, a biodegradable film was developed using oxidized starch and carboxymethyl chitosan and incorporated ZIF-8 carrying fludioxonil to sustainably control soil-borne disease. The microstructure, mechanical properties, optical properties, and water barrier properties of the composite films (Flu@ZIF-8-OS/CMCS) were investigated. The results show that Flu@ZIF-8-OS/CMCS had a smooth and uniform surface and excellent light transmittance. The excellent mechanical properties of the films were verified by tensile strength, elongation at break and Young's modulus. Higher contact angle and lower water vapor permeability indicate water retention capacity of the soil was improved through using Flu@ZIF-8-OS/CMCS. Furthermore, the release properties, biological activity, degradability and safety to soil organisms of Flu@ZIF-8-OS/CMCS was determined. The addition of ZIF-8 significantly improved the film's ability to retard the release of Flu, while the Flu@ZIF-8-OS/CMCS has good soil degradability. In vitro antifungal assays and pot experiments demonstrated excellent inhibitory activity against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici. Flu@ZIF-8-OS/CMCS caused only 13.33 % mortality of earthworms within 7 d. This research provides a new approach to reducing microplastic pollution and effectively managing soil-borne diseases.

Experimental study of seepage in levee with transverse structure and water barrier

A quasi-real-scale experiment was conducted to understand seepage in levees with internal transverse structures. The experiment involved fabricating levees with transverse structures in the same location and using the same method as that in sand levee experiments previously conducted to examine the feasibility of the optical-fiber-distributed temperature system. Levees with internal structures are susceptible to internal erosion and piping risks, which necessitates the installation of water barriers to mitigate these issues. However, conventional concrete water barriers require curing time, leading to potential secondary damage from flooding during construction. As a countermeasure, a compounded polypropylene (PP) water barrier was developed, which is easy to construct and cost-effective. The performances of both concrete and compounded PP water barriers were verified and compared. Water pressure changes inside the levees were tracked, and to monitor temperature changes inside the levees and gain a deeper understanding of seepage, distributed optical fiber cables were employed. The experimental results revealed that levees with transverse structures had a higher risk of internal erosion and piping due to seepage compared to those without such structures, and such levees require continuous monitoring. Furthermore, internal temperature measurements demonstrated the effectiveness of water barriers in mitigating seepage and backward erosion piping.

Synthesis and characterization of polysaccharide- and protein-based edible films and application as packaging materials for fresh fish fillets

The rising packaging industry together with global demand for sustainable production has increased the interest in developing biodegradable packaging materials. The aim of the study was to develop edible films based on pectin, gelatin, and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and evaluate their applicability as biodegradable packaging materials for gilthead seabream fillets. Mechanical properties, water barriers, wettability of the films through contact angle measurement, optical, and UV–Vis barrier properties were evaluated for food packaging applications. The effective blend of polysaccharide and protein film-forming solutions was confirmed by the produced films with excellent optical properties, acceptable mechanical properties and adequate barriers to water vapor. The contact angle for pectin based and gelatin based films were higher than 90° indicating the hydrophobic films, while HPMC based films had contact angle lower than 90°. The produced films were tested as alternative and environmentally friendly packaging materials for gilthead seabream fillets during refrigerated storage. All tested packaging conditions resulted in similar shelf-life in packed gilthead seabream fillets (i.e. 7–8 days at 2 °C). The results showed that the developed films may reduce the use of conventional petroleum-based food packaging materials without affecting the shelf-life of fish.

Homogeneous PVA/sodium lignosulfonate mulch films with improved mechanical and UV/water vapor barrier properties

Homogeneous poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/sodium lignosulfonate (SL) mulch films with good water vapor barrier property, excellent mechanical properties and UV barrier properties were prepared. Effects of SL content on PVA/SL films were investigated by SEM, FTIR, XRD and physical properties, including thickness, density, swelling, water hydrolysis UV/water barrier and mechanical properties. The results illustrated that the films were homogenous and compact, avoiding the aggregation of SL. The integration of SL into PVA matrix dramatically enhanced the properties of mechanical property and UV barrier and water barrier property. The PVA/SL films showed lower swelling ratio in various pH media, lower light transmittance and better biodegradability compared with PVA film. The higher SL content was, the lower swelling ratio and light transmittance, and the stronger UV barrier property of PVA/SL films were. The PVA/SL film with 30 wt% SL addition on PVA basis exhibited the best mechanical properties, including tensile strength of 45 MPa, elongation at break of 307.2% and variable Young's modulus. This work showed a meaningful and simple method to prepare biodegradable functional homogenous films for potential applications of agricultural mulch films.

Hormone and transcriptomic analysis revealed that ABA and BR are key factors in the formation of inter‐subgeneric hybridization barrier in water lily

AbstractUnderstanding the process of signal communication between pollen and stigma is of significant importance for plant sexual reproduction. In the case of inter‐subgeneric hybridization in water lily, a pre‐fertilization hybridization barrier exists, the regulatory mechanism of which remains unclear. In this study, we conducted hormone and transcriptome analyses of unpollinated stigmas (Mock), self‐pollinated stigmas (SP), cross‐pollinated stigmas within the same subgenus (CP), and inter‐subgenus cross‐pollination stigmas (ISCP) in water lily to elucidate the formation mechanism of the inter‐subgeneric hybridization barrier. Our results indicated that the lack of abscisic acid (ABA) and brassinolide (BR) in ISCP stigmas are key factors contributing to the formation of the inter‐subgeneric hybridization barrier in water lily. Exogenous application of ABA and BR can help overcome the barrier between inter‐subgeneric water lily crosses. Through transcriptome analysis, we identified nine candidate genes involved in regulating the inter‐subgeneric hybridization barrier in water lily. In addition, we further demonstrated the importance of the NCED2‐mediated ABA synthesis pathway in the pollination process through AS‐ODN technology. Our study confirms that ABA and BR are critical for breaking the inter‐subgeneric hybridization barrier. The identification of the nine candidate genes provides important clues for further research on the hybridization recognition mechanism in water lily.

Investigation of spectroscopic, water barrier and thermal characteristics of ameliorated chitosan membrane

Investigation of spectroscopic, water barrier and thermal characteristics of ameliorated chitosan membrane

Evaluation of physicochemical properties of citric acid crosslinked starch elastomers reinforced with silicon dioxide.

Thermoplastic starch (TPS), derived from renewable resources, offers advantages such as biodegradability and lower production costs compared to petroleum-based plastics. However, its limited mechanical properties pose a challenge for broader applications. This research aims to explore the potential of enhancing the mechanical and barrier properties of TPS films through the incorporation of silicon dioxide as a reinforcement filler and citric acid as a crosslinking agent. By introducing silicon dioxide as a reinforcement filler, the mechanical strength of the TPS films is expected to be improved. Additionally, the incorporation of citric acid as a crosslinking agent is anticipated to enhance the barrier properties of the films. The combination of these additives holds promise for creating TPS films with improved performance, contributing to the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials in various industries. The results reveal that SiO2 improves the stiffness of the films at lower concentrations but causes brittleness at higher concentrations. In contrast, citric acid crosslinked films exhibit improved flexibility and density. Scanning electron microscopy demonstrates the morphological changes in the films, with SiO2 affecting surface roughness and aggregate formation. SiO2 reduces film thickness and transparency, while citric acid enhances water resistance and barrier properties. X-ray diffraction analysis shows a reduction in crystallinity due to the plasticization process. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy highlights chemical changes and antimicrobial activity is observed with citric acid against specific bacteria. The soil burial test reveals that citric acid crosslinked films exhibit slower degradation due to antimicrobial properties. The combination of SiO2 reinforcement and citric acid crosslinking enhances the overall performance of the films, promising sustainable and environmentally friendly materials for various applications.

A study on the materials of smart barrier for selectively blocked TCE and TPH

Many barrier materials are used around industries, construction areas, livestock dump sites, waste landfills, and underground oil storage tanks. In the case of barriers, even if there is no inflow of contaminants, they do not provide selective permeability, develop water barrier properties, and hinder groundwater flow when contaminants encounter groundwater. Recently, contaminated sites that are difficult to resolve with current purification technologies continue to emerge. Pollutants flow into groundwater through the advection and diffusion by leaking. The pollutants introduced in this way cause pollution to the surrounding environment, and various types of severe underground environmental pollution problems occur depending on the type of pollutants leaked. Therefore, using a material that has the property of adsorbing organic contaminants and gelling them is harmless to the environment by penetrating groundwater under normal conditions. It has the property of selectively adsorbing the pollutant and gelling it upon contact with it underground. Therefore, the authors aim to study the applicability of polynorbornene and polyolefin as components of smart barrier materials that make barrier materials impermeable through the adsorption of pollutants, swelling, and coagulation behavior in this study. The components of smart barrier materials include Ottawa sand, organo-bentonite, polynorbornene, and polyolefin. Polynorbornene and polyolefin adsorb only organic pollutants selectively. Before applying polynorbornene and polyolefin to the barrier material, TCLP was performed to evaluate environmental hazards. As a result of heavy metal analysis, it was determined that there was no environmental hazard. The pH results are 7.27 for polynorbornene and 7.31 for polyolefin, indicating that both materials are slightly alkaline. In addition, as a result of testing with TCE (stock solution) and TPH (diesel crude oil) to confirm the swelling effect when in contact with organic pollutants, the efficiency of pollutant adsorption and swelling was found to be high when the ratio of polynorbornene: polyolefin = 6:4. Therefore, when using the material used in this study, it is expected that it can be applied as a component of a smart barrier material that selectively blocks pollutants.