Yu Xue, Longzhen Wang, Xiangdong Wang, Hongfu Zhou, Yafeng Deng
{"title":"A Novel Method for Preparing Microcellular PBAT/GNPs Foam with High Volume Expansion Ratio: Effect of Vacuum Foaming","authors":"Yu Xue, Longzhen Wang, Xiangdong Wang, Hongfu Zhou, Yafeng Deng","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03384-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03384-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) foam is a green and promising candidate to replace traditional oil-based polymer foam in the fields of buffer packaging, sporting goods and biomedicine, because of its admirable toughness, good resilience properties and excellent biodegradability. Herein, a novel methodology using the combination of autoclave foaming and vacuum foaming was reported to prepare chain-extended PBAT (CPBAT)/graphene nanosheets (GNPs) microcellular foams with high volume expansion ratio (<i>VER</i>). Compared with that prepared by single autoclave foaming, PBAT microcellular foams prepared by the combination of autoclave foaming and vacuum foaming possessed a higher <i>VER</i> up to 7.60, which had an increase of 324.58%. GNPs were used for the achievement of the filling modification of PBAT, which increased the cell density and compression properties of PBAT foams. When GNPs content were 2 phr, the compressive strength of CPBAT/GNPs2 foam reached 0.82 MPa. Above all, this research will provide a new facile approach to prepare biodegradable microcellular polymer foams with high <i>VER</i>.</p>","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142214732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Omid Alavi, Hamid Babavalian, Fatemeh Shakeri, Mohammad Sadegh Hashemzadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Nemati
{"title":"Synthesis and Evaluation of the Anticancer Effects of Iron Oxide-Chitosan Magnetic Nanoparticles Loaded Atorvastatin on the Invasion and Tumorigenicity of C6 Cell Line in Glioblastoma Animal Model","authors":"Omid Alavi, Hamid Babavalian, Fatemeh Shakeri, Mohammad Sadegh Hashemzadeh, Mohammad Mehdi Nemati","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03386-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03386-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the most vascularized and invasive solid tumors because it constantly needs to be vascularized due to the production of angiogenic factors, including vascular endothelial growth factor and epidermal growth factor. As a result, scientists are searching for complementary, alternative, or even combination medicines with fewer adverse effects and high efficacy. One type of statin that is effective in treating some forms of cardiovascular disease is Atorvastatin, which is also recognized as a suitable therapeutic option for inhibiting the growth of angiogenesis and coronary vessel pathogenesis. In the current research, we synthesized and characterized magnetic Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>–chitosan nanoparticles loaded with Atorvastatin (ch/Fe/ATV), and we evaluated their anti-tumor efficiency in-vivo as well as their anti-proliferative, apoptotic, and the cell cycle arrest effects on the C6 glioma cell line in-vitro. In C6 cells, it was discovered that ch/Fe/ATV was useful in inducing ROS, apoptosis-induced cell death, and suppression of proliferation. During the in-vivo stage of the study, it was shown that ch/Fe/ATV could effectively reduce tumor development and improve the survival rate of animal models of GBM. qRT-PCR findings in this study demonstrate that ch/Fe/ATV may down-regulate anti-apoptotic factors including Bcl-2, VEGF, and BDNF, which are critical factors in tumor growth, and up-regulate apoptotic factors such as BAX, Caspase 3, and p53. Additionally, we discovered that applying a magnet to the tumor site helped increase the amount of ATV doses delivered to the tumor using ch/Fe/ATV nanoparticles.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142214972","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nano-armored Wheat: Enhancing Heat Stress Resilience and Yield via Zinc–Salicylic Acid–Chitosan Bionanoconjugates","authors":"Narender Mohan, Ajay Pal, Vinod Saharan","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03383-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03383-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p>After the application of Zn–SA–chitosan bionanoconjugates (BNCs), the physio-biochemical responses of two wheat varieties WH-1124 (heat resistant) and WH-542 (heat sensitive) under terminal heat stress(THS) were assessed in the current study. Zn (Zinc) and SA (Salicylic acid) were slowly released by BNCs to maintain nutrient availability for plants.Application of BNCs enhanced wheat production by enhancing seedling emergence, seed vigour index, and cellular redox homeostasis through antioxidant status regulation, enhanced photosynthetic rate, and cellular and osmotic stability which are essential for stress resistance and plant growth. BNCs (0.01–0.16% w/v) administration at booting and anthesis stages fabricated cellular homeostasis by reducing oxidative damage by suppressing malondialdehyde (MDA), and hydrogen peroxide (H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) restoring proline, and its metabolizing enzymes in flag leaf. Comparing control plants treated with, BNCs (0.08%) considerably slowed the loss of carotenoid and chlorophyll levels in both wheat cultivars. Furthermore, foliar treatment of BNCs boosted the activities of superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase, glutathione reductase, and glutathione peroxidase in both flag leaf and developing grains on exposure of late sown wheat to THS. BNCs (0.08%) not only promoted early maturity but also significantly slowed the plant height reduction from 12.6% in the control group to just 8.7%. Similarly, the reduction in spike length with awns, and grain yield per pot was controlled to just 5.5% from 7.9% in control.Early emergence, vigorous germination, and early flowering by BNCs synergistically helped the wheat plant in mitigating THS and giving better productivity by providing enough time for grain filling.</p>","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142214735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy M. Yousefi, Gary E. Wnek, Hector Gomez Jimenez, Hossein Ghassemi, Jing Zhang
{"title":"Investigating the Effects of Temperature, Azodicarbonamide, Boron Nitride, and Multilayer Film/Foam Coextrusion on the Properties of a Poly(Hydroxyalkanoate)/Poly(Lactic acid) Blend","authors":"Amy M. Yousefi, Gary E. Wnek, Hector Gomez Jimenez, Hossein Ghassemi, Jing Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03310-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03310-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Poly(hydroxyalkanoates) (PHAs) are emerging as sustainable materials in packaging and medical device industries. Nevertheless, the high cost and the need to improve the mechanical properties have limited their widespread use. Blending with other bio-based polymers, such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA), has been proposed in previous studies. This study investigates the effects of temperature, azodicarbonamide (AZ, foaming agent), boron nitride (BN, filler), and multilayer film/foam coextrusion on the properties of a blend containing an amorphous PHA and PLA. The effect of twin-screw micro-compounder temperature (185 °C & 205 °C) and BN concentrations of 1, 2, 3, 5, and 10 wt% (185 °C) on the properties of the PHA/PLA blend were investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and tensile testing. Design of experiments (DoE) was used to find the optimal concentrations of AZ and BN (205 °C) using JMP® software. The response surface analysis predicted an optimal design based on the target response levels (modulus, tensile strength, strain at break, and toughness). This formulation was prepared and characterized using DSC, TGA, tensile, and melt flow index (MFI) measurements. Finally, this formulation was processed via film/foam coextrusion and examined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and density measurements. This study demonstrated that AZ and BN can be used to manipulate the mechanical properties and crystallinity of PHA/PLA blends, while reducing the overall material cost via density reduction (20–21% for the optimal formulation). Furthermore, reducing the concentration of AZ using the I-optimal design in this study could alleviate the toxicity concerns for food packaging.</p>","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142214731","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zoran Petrović, Jasna Djonlagić, Jian Hong, Milica Lovrić Vuković, Ian Ilavsky, Brian G. Bush, Fan Zhang, Zoran Petrovic
{"title":"Structure Development in Cross-Linked, Soybean Oil-based Waterborne Polyurethanes","authors":"Zoran Petrović, Jasna Djonlagić, Jian Hong, Milica Lovrić Vuković, Ian Ilavsky, Brian G. Bush, Fan Zhang, Zoran Petrovic","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03368-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03368-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Development of waterborne polyurethanes (WPU) using bio-based sources represents a step towards sustainable materials science and industry. We synthesized bio-based cationic water-dispersed crosslinked polyurethanes from high oleic soybean oil (HOSO) polyol, isophorone diisocyanate, and methyldiethanol amine, with varying ionic group contents after neutralization with acetic acid. Our primary objective was to analyze how crosslinking affects the dispersion process and film properties in multifunctional systems. The synthesis-structure-property relationship is elucidated through comprehensive analyses of the products at different stages of the synthesis. The dispersion of the WPU particles in water must occur prior to gelation during the final preparation, leading to incomplete conversion and the formation of imperfect networks. Insight into the synthesis process and polymer structure was gained by simulating polymer network parameters. Morphological analyses using synchrotron-based X-ray scattering and atomic force microscopy revealed a hierarchical structure within the WPU films. Importantly, all the films prepared in this study, without using coalescence agents, have low water absorption and high water contact angles, demonstrating their potential for textile and leather coatings and other applications.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142214738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ghadah M. Al-Senani, Amal Abdelfatah, Omayma F. Abdel-Gawad, Mashael N. Alshabanat, Mohamed Shaban, Azza Al-Ghamdi, Fatma Mohamed
{"title":"Polyaminophenol/Glycerol–Silver Nanohybrids: Synthesis, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity","authors":"Ghadah M. Al-Senani, Amal Abdelfatah, Omayma F. Abdel-Gawad, Mashael N. Alshabanat, Mohamed Shaban, Azza Al-Ghamdi, Fatma Mohamed","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03331-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03331-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p> This study presents an innovative method to tackle water-related health issues by leveraging the antibacterial properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) conjugated with poly aminophenol-glycerol (PoAP)-G. The unique structural and morphological properties and antimicrobial workability of these hybrids are further improved by optimizing the doping level of AgNPs. (PoAP)-G and AgNPs are co-precipitated to form innovative (PoAP)-G/AgNPs hybrids with varying ratios (1:1, 1:1.5, and 1:2). Comprehensive examinations employing a range of analytical instruments reveal that the (PoAP)-G/AgNPs composite develops a wrinkled layer structure, resulting in a hollow morphology. This configuration amplifies its germicidal efficacy, rendering it potent against diverse microbial strains. A pivotal finding of the investigation is that the (PoAP)-G/AgNPs composite with a 1:2 ratio exhibits the most diminutive particle size (83.16 nm), and the utmost negative zeta potential (− 35.4 mV). Additionally, it demonstrates superior antimicrobial performance, as evidenced by considerable inhibition zones against various microorganisms, including <i>Aspergillus fumigatus</i>, <i>Candida albicans</i> ATCC 10231, <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> ATCC 6303, <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> ATCC 29213, <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> ATCC 27853, and <i>Escherichia coli</i> ATCC 25922. This hybrid material demonstrates the minimal minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values, signifying its pronounced efficacy in curbing microbial virulence. The findings of this study have significant implications for public health advancements and the global crusade for clean water accessibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142214733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhanced Antifouling and Cleaning Efficiency of PLA Membranes Through Incorporation of Thermosensitive PNIPAM on Montmorillonite","authors":"Elham Shokri, Elham Effati, Kosar Behmaram","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03372-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03372-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141927318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hydrogel-Based Photocatalysts: Applications in Environmental Remediation and Energy Conversion","authors":"Wei Gao, Ming Zhong, Bitao Su","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03379-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03379-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141927313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Iron Monodentate Ligand Substituted Calcium Cross-Linking Gel Beads and Mechanism to Enhance Phosphate Adsorption","authors":"Tunan Yin, Yan Lei, Wei Zhang, TingTing Huo, Peixin Liu, Qiang Huang, Tendai Terence Manjoro, Faqing Dong","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03364-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03364-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Modified adsorption of gel materials has received wide attention, but enhancing the efficiency and rate of phosphate adsorption by gel materials still needs further exploration. In this study, Fe(III) was doped into sodium alginate-based gel beads to analyze the principle of its action in enhancing the adsorption performance of the gel beads by revealing the role of Fe(III) cross-linking. Meanwhile, the adsorption mechanism of phosphate removal was explored. The addition of Fe(III) displaces part of the cross-linking between Ca(II) and sodium alginate, forming a solid monodentate covalent coordination structure with the carboxyl group of sodium alginate. 2% iron doping concentration forms better lattice support and pore structure so that its specific surface area increases and has abundant adsorption sites. Compared with the gel beads without iron, the gel beads with 2% iron realize a 4-fold increase in phosphate adsorption. With a high adsorption efficiency, the adsorption reaction can reach equilibrium in 2 h. The adsorption is mainly monolayer chemisorption, and the maximum adsorption capacity can reach 84.08 mgPO<sub>4</sub><sup>3−</sup>-P/g. Compared with calcium alginate, iron salts are preferentially and rapidly adsorbed to phosphate, followed by the formation of modified phosphates and iron hydrogen phosphate salts and the formation of the corresponding iron salts. The modified gel materials can remove phosphate efficiently in water treatment and provide a reference for the preparation of gel polymerization materials and phosphate adsorption studies.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141934267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Deepu A. Gopakumar, Aloshy Baby, Ajith Mathew, Avinash R Pai, Jishana Basheer, Bastien Seantier, Jinu Jacob George
{"title":"Functional Melamine-Formaldehyde Cross-linked Cellulose Nanofiber Based Aerogels with Excellent Flame Retardancy for Thermal-Acoustic Insulation Applications","authors":"Deepu A. Gopakumar, Aloshy Baby, Ajith Mathew, Avinash R Pai, Jishana Basheer, Bastien Seantier, Jinu Jacob George","doi":"10.1007/s10924-024-03367-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-024-03367-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biodegradable aerogels possessing flexibility and high strength are appealing for applications in construction, acoustic and thermal insulation. However, their susceptibility to flammability presents a significant challenge. Enhancing the flame retardancy of these aerogels has been a prominent focus of research, with the widespread use of inorganic fillers and layered materials for this purpose. In the current study, our objective is to fabricate cellulose nanofiber aerogels characterized by low density, exceptional flame retardancy, high mechanical properties, and thermal insulation. This is achieved through the cross-linking of melamine and formaldehyde under aqueous conditions using an eco-friendly freeze-drying process, followed by post-curing. The resulting aerogels demonstrate flexibility, effective sound absorption within the mid-frequency range, and outstanding flame retardancy (Limiting Oxygen Index ∼33%) with a non-flammable behaviour. The thermal conductivity of the fabricated melamine formaldehyde-modified cellulose nanofiber (MF-CNF) aerogels was 0.064 ± 0.014 W/m.K. MF-CNF aerogels exhibited a Time to Ignition (TTI) of 489 s, whereas pristine CNF aerogels only have 3 s. This improvement was attributed to the concurrent reductions in both the Peak Heat Release Rate (PHRR) and Fire Growth Rate (FIGRA) of MF-CNF aerogels. The straightforward melamine formaldehyde modification of CNF aerogels enhances their mechanical strength as well as fire resistance. These sustainable multifunctional aerogels hold great potential for a variety of real-life applications in the realm of buildings and its structures for ensuring fire safety and sound insulation.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Graphical Abstract</h3>","PeriodicalId":659,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Polymers and the Environment","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141934328","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}