Anirudh Srivastava, Mukul Kumar, Doli Devi, Javed Masood Khan, Sandeep Kumar Singh
{"title":"Investigation of the effect of poly (sodium styrene sulfonate) on sodium glycodeoxycholate and sodium tetradecyl sulfate mixed micelle","authors":"Anirudh Srivastava, Mukul Kumar, Doli Devi, Javed Masood Khan, Sandeep Kumar Singh","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05263-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05263-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The interactions of polyelectrolyte poly (sodium styrene sulfonate or NaPSS) and anionic surfactants, sodium glycodeoxycholate (SGDC) and sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS), as well as their combination (SGDC + STS) at different mole fraction ratios, were investigated using surface tension analysis. In the SGDC + STS binary mixture, when the amount of NaPSS (0.005–0.03%) increased from <span>({alpha }_{{text{SGDC}}})</span> 0.0 to 1.0, increasing the critical micellization concentration (cmc) of the mixtures. The minimum cmc values were found from 0.833 to 1.480 mmol L<sup>−1</sup> in the presence of 0.03% of NaPSS. Clint, Rubingh, Motomura, and Rodenas approaches were used to evaluate the ideal cmc, activity coefficients (<i>f</i><sub>i</sub>), interaction parameter (–<i>β</i>), micellar compositions (<i>x</i>), and ideal micellar composition of (<i>x</i><sup><i>id</i></sup>) of SGDC + STS mixtures. Synergism has been demonstrated by the experimental values of <i>c</i><sub><i>0m</i></sub> being lower than the ideal values in water. Moreover, by adding NaPSS from 0.005 to 0.03%, the synergism interaction was eliminated and antagonism behavior was developed. The standard Gibb’s free energy of micellization (<span>({Delta G}_{m}^{0}))</span> and surface excess (<i>Γ</i>) and surface area per absorbed molecules (<i>A</i><sub>min</sub>) was decreased or increased depending on NaPSS amount in the SGDC + STS mixture with varying <span>({a}_{{text{SGDC}}})</span>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 8","pages":"1247 - 1257"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140933526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Micaela Ferrante, Vera A. Alvarez, Liesel B. Gende, Diego Guerrieri, Eduardo Chuluyan, Jimena S. Gonzalez
{"title":"Polyelectrolyte complexes hydrogels based on chitosan/pectin/NaCl for potentially wound dressing: development, characterization, and evaluation","authors":"Micaela Ferrante, Vera A. Alvarez, Liesel B. Gende, Diego Guerrieri, Eduardo Chuluyan, Jimena S. Gonzalez","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05261-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05261-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this research, hydrogels based on chitosan, pectin, and salt (NaCl) were synthesized through the formation of polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs). The synthesis parameters, including pH, salinity, and polymer concentration, were varied to explore their influence. Weight and texture analysis revealed differences in hydrogel morphology. Swelling behavior studies showed hydrogels synthesized at pH 4 exhibiting higher swelling capacities. Additionally, the presence of salt affected the formation process. Thermal characterization showed a first decomposition step occurring around 180–224 °C. Morphological testing using SEM highlighted differences in pore size and distribution, notably when salt was included in the formulation (pore wall diameter without NaCl, 2.2 ± 1.1 um, with NaCl, 4.7 ± 1.2 um). Physico-chemical tests, including Zeta potential, FTIR, and XRD, provided insights into interactions within the hydrogels: hydrogen bonds and electrostatic interactions. Moreover, antibacterial tests demonstrated efficacy against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, with varying inhibition degrees correlated with NaCl content (halo for <i>E. coli</i> without NaCl, 8 and 10 mm; with NaCl, 10 and 15 mm). Further assessments, including water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) and lidocaine release assays, highlighted hydrogel potential for wound dressing applications, with suitable moisture retention properties and controlled drug release capabilities. The release percentage achieved by the hydrogel with 0.15 M NaCl was higher than without salt (111.1% ± 9.5% and 31.16% ± 15.13%, respectively). Preliminary in vivo wound healing studies showed promising results. Overall, our findings emphasize the tunable properties of these hydrogels and their potential for wound dressings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 8","pages":"1231 - 1245"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140933694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Showkat Ahmad Lone, Ali M. Mahnashi, Waleed Hamali, Hussam Alrabaiah, Anwar Saeed
{"title":"Exploring the role of inclined magnetic field in water-based hybrid nanofluid flow containing copper and alumina nanoparticles over a convectively heated surface: a numerical investigation","authors":"Showkat Ahmad Lone, Ali M. Mahnashi, Waleed Hamali, Hussam Alrabaiah, Anwar Saeed","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05259-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05259-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this analysis, a numerical investigation of hybrid nanofluid flow composed of copper and alumina nanoparticles over an extending sheet is deliberated. The sheet surface is assumed to be heated by considering the convective condition, and there is no mass flow at the sheet surface by assuming the zero flux of mass constraints. The modeled ordinary differential equations, which are obtained by transforming the partial differential equations using suitable similarity variables, are evaluated numerically by adopting the bvp4c scheme. The main theme of this analysis is to investigate the applications of an inclined magnetic field toward the hybrid nanofluid flow over a convectively heated surface. The results obtained from this analysis show that the dragging force at the sheet’s surface has been greatly increased by the magnetic factor and angle of inclination. Additionally, the angle of inclination greatly influenced the heat transfer rate, temperature, and concentration distributions when <i>α</i> = 90<sup>0</sup> as compared to <i>α</i> < 90<sup>0</sup>.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 8","pages":"1219 - 1230"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140886331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Scalable synthesis of ultrasmall hybrid silica colloidal particles through balanced solvophobic interaction and electrostatic repulsion","authors":"Zhongqi Liu, Yan Zhang, Yutao Sang, Zhihong Nie","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05258-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05258-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ultrasmall silica colloid particles (SCPs) show broad applications in various fields, including cosmetics, paint, medicine, and electronics. However, the precise and scalable synthesis of ultrasmall SCPs remains challenging. This study introduces a facile polymer-based strategy for the synthesis of ultrasmall SCPs through the synergistic utilization of solvophobic interactions and electrostatic repulsion. The size of SCPs can be efficiently modulated by the ratio between solvophilic and solvophobic segments within random copolymers. This approach allows for producing SCPs with a diameter of down to 9.6 ± 1.7 nm and a solid content of up to 9.8%. Furthermore, amphiphilic SCPs were obtained by introducing PEO blocks into copolymer templates and modifying with long carbon chain silane coupling agent.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 8","pages":"1209 - 1217"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140886109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shujing Zhou, Haoyun Yu, Yao Li, Chenze Qi, Jinjing Li
{"title":"Preparation and characterization of PLA/PBAT blends toughened by poly(lactic acid-r-malic acid) copolymer","authors":"Shujing Zhou, Haoyun Yu, Yao Li, Chenze Qi, Jinjing Li","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05252-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05252-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>PLA and PBAT blending is of great significance as biodegradable polymers with good properties. However, they are immiscible and form phase separation morphology in their blend; toughening is critical for the blend to obtain better mechanical properties. Copolymer of malic acid and <span>l</span>-lactide (PMLA) with long-chain branched topology is blended with PLA and PBAT, as to enhance the interfacial interactions for a toughened biodegradable polymer blend. The mechanical and thermal properties are investigated of the resultant blend. Together with SEM and positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy analysis, the results show that PMLA is an efficient toughening agent for PLA and PBAT blend. The elongation at break increases more than sixfold and the impact strength increases 87.5% than neat PLA and PBAT blend with 8-to-2 weight fraction ratio. At the same time, the resultant blend still keeps fully biodegradable and shows promoted potential for broader application.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 8","pages":"1201 - 1207"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140800336","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Liu Gao, Dawei Jiang, Zijian Wu, Bo Jiang, Qiang Xu, Miaojun Xu
{"title":"Emerging fabrication of ceramic nanofiber aerogel with the application in high-temperature thermal insulation, environment, and electromagnetic wave absorption","authors":"Liu Gao, Dawei Jiang, Zijian Wu, Bo Jiang, Qiang Xu, Miaojun Xu","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05255-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05255-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ceramic nanofiber aerogels (CNFAs), built from ceramic fiber components, stand out for their multifunctional properties, including low density, low thermal conductivity, high porosity, compressibility, robust chemical stability, and resistance to high temperatures. The continuity of the building blocks overcomes the brittleness of ceramic aerogels and expands their applications, which makes them widely used in the fields of high-temperature thermal insulation, sound insulation, oil-water separation, seawater desalination, air filtration, and electromagnetic wave absorption. Among the current methods for preparing CNFAs, electrostatic spinning is a perfect method for producing reproducible micro-nanofibers. Direct electrostatic spinning combined with freeze casting makes it easy to prepare CNFAs with anisotropic properties, while chemical vapor deposition makes it easy to prepare aerogels with random structures. The method of solution blow spinning has advantages of high fiber productivity and low-voltage electric field relative to electrostatic spinning, and the atomic layer deposition depends on templates to produce films with formulated thickness. This review initially explores the fabrication methods of CNFAs, including electrostatic spinning, freeze casting, chemical vapor deposition, solution blow spinning, and atomic layer deposition. Subsequently, it delves into the novel applications of CNFAs in recent years in the fields of high-temperature thermal insulation, sound insulation, electromagnetic wave absorption, oil-water separation, seawater desalination, and air filtration. Moreover, the advancement of CNFAs with high-temperature thermal insulation, fire resistance, strong flexibility, and tensile properties opens up promising applications in aerospace, personal protective equipment, and flexible wearable devices in the future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 8","pages":"1169 - 1200"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140800323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fabrication and assessment of carboxymethyl guar gum-based sustainable films for packaging application","authors":"Subodh K. Juikar, Sudhir G. Warkar","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05257-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05257-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study aimed towards the fabrication of biodegradable packaging films using carboxymethyl guar gum (CMG) as the base material. Various ratios of glycerol (Gly) as a plasticizer and glutaraldehyde (Glu) as a cross-linker were employed in the synthesis of these biopolymer-based films through the solution casting technique. Comprehensive characterization, such as attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), was conducted. The films were further examined for tensile strength, percent elongation, thickness, solubility in water, gloss, haze, and transparency. The maximum tensile strength of 37.82 MPa, maximum percent elongation of 124.20%, maximum gloss of 25.52% at a 20° angle, maximum haze of 41.93%, maximum transparency of 88.53%, and a minimum water solubility of 60.42% were observed for the developed films. This reveals that CMG-based films hold promising potential as a novel biomaterial for future applications in packaging, such as edible coatings and water-soluble, biodegradable packaging films.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 7","pages":"1137 - 1148"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140664293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhengyu Su, Yoichi Takeda, Daisuke Matsui, Yosuke Toyotake, Mamoru Wakayama
{"title":"Preparation and characterization of a novel amphiphilic nanocarrier based on enzymatic polymerization-derived α-1,3-glucan for efficient quercetin encapsulation","authors":"Zhengyu Su, Yoichi Takeda, Daisuke Matsui, Yosuke Toyotake, Mamoru Wakayama","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05254-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05254-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Biodegradable nanocarriers based on polysaccharide-derived amphiphilic copolymers are promising candidates to enhance drug solubility and stability. This study aimed to design a novel amphiphilic carrier based on enzymatic polymerization-derived exopolysaccharides, α-1,3-glucan. Glycosyltransferase I from <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> was used to synthesize α-1,3-glucan, and the amphiphilic α-1,3-glucan-<i>graft</i>-poly(<i>ε</i>-caprolactone) (Glucan-<i>g</i>-PCL) copolymer was synthesized via a homogeneous ring-opening polymerization (ROP) in ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride. The chemical structures and physical properties of Glucan-<i>g</i>-PCL copolymer were characterized by FT-IR, <sup>1</sup>H NMR, XRD, and TGA. The self-assembly behavior of the amphiphilic α-1,3-glucan derivative was investigated by fluorescence probe. The results showed that Glucan-<i>g</i>-PCL exhibited a low critical aggregation concentration (CAC) and formed core-shell structured nanostructure via self-assembly. Quercetin (Qu), a hydrophobic active component, was successfully encapsulated within the Glucan-<i>g</i>-PCL micelle-like nanostructure, showing efficient encapsulation and dispersion in water. Qu/Glucan-<i>g</i>-PCL micelle-like nanostructure (Qu/M) was characterized by DLS, TEM, FT-IR, and XRD. FT-IR and XRD analyses showed that Qu was present in an amorphous state in the formulation and without any chemical reactions during the sample preparation procedures. In addition, the antioxidant properties of the Qu/M were investigated using the 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method, and significantly improved antioxidant activity was observed for Qu/M compared to Qu/water. The utilization of Glucan-<i>g</i>-PCL nanostructure encapsulation opens up new possibilities for enhancing and expanding the practical applications of quercetin and α-1,3-glucan.</p><h3>Graphic Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 7","pages":"1123 - 1135"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s00396-024-05254-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140800320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thi Mai Viet Ngo, Thi Tu Anh Duong, Thi Hien Lan Nguyen, Thi To Loan Nguyen, Thi Thuy Trang Truong, Tien Duc Pham
{"title":"Adsorption characteristics and mechanisms of ciprofloxacin on polyanion-modified laterite material","authors":"Thi Mai Viet Ngo, Thi Tu Anh Duong, Thi Hien Lan Nguyen, Thi To Loan Nguyen, Thi Thuy Trang Truong, Tien Duc Pham","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05256-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05256-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work, polyanion polystyrene sulfonate modified laterite (PML) was used as an excellent material to remove ciprofloxacin (CFX) in water. The CFX adsorption on PML was affected by factors such as pH, PML dosage, contact time, ionic strength, and operating temperature. Under optimum conditions (pH 5; 150 min; 5 mg/mL, 10 mM NaCl, 25 °C) with an initial CFX concentration of 20 ppm, the maximum removal of CFX using PML reached greater than 96%. Langmuir isotherm model provided the best fit to the experimental results of the CFX adsorption process onto PML with the maximum capacity was 10.51 mg/g. Adsorption kinetics were in good agreement with pseudo-second-order. The ∆<i>H</i><sup>0</sup> value was − 12.090 kJ.mol<sup>−1</sup>, and the ∆<i>G</i><sup>0</sup> value was − 2.345 kJ.mol<sup>−1</sup>, declaring that the CFX adsorption onto PML was a spontaneous process and exothermal. Adsorption mechanisms of CFX on PML were controlled by both electrostatic interaction and non-electrostatic interaction. The adsorption constant in the Temkin model was 1.700 J/mol, and the energy value in Dubinin–Radushkevich model was 2.371 kJ/mol, proving that CFX adsorption on PML is a physical adsorption process. After five recycles, the CFX removal was still higher than 77%, while the CFX removal from wastewater was approximately 96%.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 7","pages":"1109 - 1121"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140625781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparation and temperature resistance mechanism of nanoparticle-enhanced polymer gel","authors":"Mingjia Liu, Jijiang Ge, Guicai Zhang, Meijie Wang, Dengya Chen, Ping Jiang, Haihua Pei, Weixiong Chen, Jiasu Li","doi":"10.1007/s00396-024-05253-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00396-024-05253-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In order to solve the problem of poor stability of HPAM (partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide) gel as a plugging agent at 150 °C, this paper investigates the preparation of a polymer gel strengthened with nano-SiO<sub>2</sub>, exhibiting good thermal stability, using a low-cost, low-hydrolysis anionic polymer. The experimental results indicated that when the gel was prepared with 1 wt% HPAM, 1 wt% water-soluble phenolic resin (WSPR) as a crosslinker, and 1 wt% nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> as a stabilizer, the dehydration rate of the gel was less than 5 wt% after 180 days of aging at 150 °C. In order to identify the stability mechanism of nano-SiO<sub>2</sub>-strengthened polymer gel, we conducted rheological tests, Cryo-SEM analysis, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis on the polymer gel before and after adding nanoparticles. The methods described in the study demonstrate the excellent long-term thermal stability of the polymer gel strengthened with nano-SiO<sub>2</sub> from both chemical bonding and microscopic perspectives. The results of rheological experiments indicated that the addition of nanoparticles improved the yield stress and long-term thermal stability of the gel. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) microstructure analysis confirmed that the addition of nanoparticles resulted in high-density cavities between the microscopic network structures of the gel. This facilitated the trapping of a significant amount of free water and the formation of a stable spatial mechanical support structure, ultimately enhancing the macro-mechanical strength of the gel. Additionally, FTIR and NMR experiments demonstrated that the nanoparticles effectively inhibited the hydrolysis of amide groups to carboxylate, thereby significantly preventing the high-temperature degradation of the gel and maintaining its strength after prolonged aging.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":520,"journal":{"name":"Colloid and Polymer Science","volume":"302 7","pages":"1097 - 1108"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140596939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}