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{"title":"Development of sustainable and high-performance polymer composite rebar using vegetable waste biochar and areca fiber as reinforcement materials for green construction","authors":"R. Nandha Kumar,&nbsp;G. Parthipan","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05459-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05459-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study explores the mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties of environmentally friendly polymer composite rebar, created using locally discarded vegetable waste biochar and areca fiber. The material underwent various characterization following ASTM standards in order to evaluate its suitability for construction applications. The integration of biochar and areca fiber aims to improve both the sustainability and performance of the composite rebar. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images were analyzed to offer insights into the material's microstructure and morphology behind the performance change. From rebar composite ‘C,’ with 2 wt% biochar and 40% areca fibers, superior load-bearing capacity was observed with a tensile strength of 58 MPa, flexural strength of 99 MPa, and compression strength of 75 MPa, indicating enhanced mechanical performance. In contrast, rebar composite ‘E’ exhibited notable shore-D hardness of 81 due to excessive biochar content, enhancing material rigidity. The increased biochar content positively influenced the thermal conductivity of the composite rebar material, with the collaborative effect of areca fibers and biochar particles enhancing overall thermal performance. Consequently, rebar composite ‘E’ displayed a thermal conductivity value of 0.544 W/mK. Water absorption behavior in the rebar composites was influenced by 1 µm-sized biochar particles, rendering them hydrophobic. Despite the natural hydrophilic nature of areca fibers, the biochar content intensified hydrophobic behavior. Rebar composite ‘E,’ with 8 wt% biochar, exhibited minimal water absorption at 0.0009. In the three-point bending strength analysis of beams constructed with rebar composites, ‘C’ rebar-made beams demonstrated robust bending strength at 29.6 MPa. This heightened strength is attributed to the structural strength inherent in the ‘C’ rebar composite, enabling effective resistance and absorption of applied loads. Therefore, this overall characterization provides valuable insights into the performance of the eco-friendly polymer composite rebar, establishing their potential for sustainable construction practices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"16057 - 16075"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142222354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimization of homogeneity/heterogeneity of the polymer solutions","authors":"Subrata Mahata,&nbsp;Mojammel H. Mondal","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05456-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05456-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The dependency of molecular weight of polymer solutions at different concentrations has been studied using the Dynamic light scattering method. The correlation data were collected at two scattering angles 175° and 90° along with the 1 M NaCl solutions. Analysis shows the existence of two modes, namely, fast and slow, for all the solutions. Analyses of angle dependent study quantify the existence of homogeneity and heterogeneity in the solutions which results from the fact that when the separation of β value between aqueous and 1 M NaCl is very low, 1 M NaCl has almost no effect on the change in the hydrodynamic layer compared to the higher separation value of β when the same effect of 1 M NaCl was significantly observed. Further, analysis of correlation data suggests that with the increase in molecular weight and concentration of the polymer solutions, the homogeneity of the solutions increases decreasing its existing heterogeneity. These aspects of polymeric solutions are more prominently observed and further verified by comparing the results of aqueous and 1 M NaCl solutions. Interestingly, our result also shows an optimization method of homogeneity and heterogeneity by tuning molecular weight and concentrations in both aqueous and 1 M NaCl solutions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"16043 - 16056"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142222366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Eco-friendly electrodeposition sensing of hydrogen peroxide based on Co@Ag/PPy bimetallic nanohybrid","authors":"Leila Lamiri,&nbsp;Ouafia Belgherbi,&nbsp;Assia Tounsi,&nbsp;Mamoun Fellah,&nbsp;Chibani Atef,&nbsp;Abdelfetteh Sayah,&nbsp;Noureddine Boumaza,&nbsp;Samah Boudour,&nbsp;Khemliche Hamza,&nbsp;Mohammad Alam Saeed,&nbsp;Pavel. V. Avramov,&nbsp;Gamal A. El-Hiti","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05457-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05457-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) has practical applications in healthcare, food security, and environmental protection. The current study has been focused on creating H₂O₂ sensors using a bimetallic composition of polypyrrole/Cobalt-silver on indium tin oxide (ITO) through electrochemical fabrication. Composite hybrid materials comprising Co@Ag/PPy/ITO were successfully synthesized using chronoamperometry and pulsed electrodeposition techniques. The obtained electrode (Co@Ag/PPy/ITO) was studied using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ultraviolet–visible, and cyclic voltammetry techniques. The energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and SEM revealed that silver and cobalt nanoparticles were distributed on the PPy surface, forming fern-like structures. A detailed investigation of the electrochemical properties of the bimetallic composition was conducted using cyclic voltammetry (CV), chronoamperometry, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The amperometric method and CV were used to carry out the electrochemical detection of H₂O₂. The non-enzymatic H₂O₂ sensor exhibited an enhanced amperometry response, showing a higher sensitivity of 3.664 mA mM⁻¹ cm⁻² within a linear range spanning 0.12–2.36 mM. Notably, the sensor achieved a low detection limit of 1.985 μM (S/N = 3). Additionally, the nanocomposite hybrids demonstrated superior stability, repeatability, and reproducibility, making this sensor suitable for long-term use.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"16021 - 16042"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142222355","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Obtaining PCL/tea tree oil particles with antimicrobial capacity and high cytocompatibility","authors":"Izabel Jales Ferreira,&nbsp;Livia Rodrigues de Menezes,&nbsp;Maria Inês Bruno Tavares","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05455-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05455-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Essential oils are a vast class of compounds that have many interesting therapeutical properties. In this sense, tea tree oil (TTO) stands out for its antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antihyperproliferative potential. However, the low stability and solubility of these compounds can limit their therapeutical capacity, making it necessary to adopt a strategy to overcome this mishap. In that regard, nanoencapsulation can be highlighted as a promising maneuver capable of protecting the active and increasing its solubility in water, promoting greater compatibility and bioavailability. Based on the above, the main objective of this study was to evaluate polycaprolactone/Pluronic F-127 PCL/F-127 polymeric nanoparticles loaded with 10–30% w/w TTO obtained via nanoprecipitation. The obtained particles were evaluated by atomic force microscopy and UV–Vis spectroscopy to determine retention efficiency and obtain the release profile (with the evaluation of release models), time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance, antimicrobial activity, and cytotoxicity in fibroblasts and epithelial cells. The obtained results show the formation of particles of spherical-type morphology particles with smooth surfaces and particle sizes around 400 nm, with retention efficiencies between 60 and 70% and sustained release profile for up to about 6 or 7 h and compatible with the Higuchi model. Regarding the antimicrobial activity of the systems, it was observed that TTO presents antimicrobial activity against the evaluated strains (<i>S. aureus, C.albicans</i>, and <i>E.coli</i>) and that the encapsulation process can increase the activity against the strain of E. coli. Finally, the cytocompatibility analyses showed that the NNPs obtained are not cytotoxic to the cell lines evaluated.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"15995 - 16020"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142222367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advanced rubbery polymeric hydrogel for waste water remediation","authors":"Faten Ismail Abou El Fadl","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05452-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05452-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study displays the preparation and characterization of cross-linked rubbery hydrogel by applying gamma radiation as a fast and clean tool for industrial application. Rubbery Gel polymer was synthesized through radiation copolymerization between hydrophilic acrylamide (AAM) copolymerized with natural rubber latex at different monomer concentrations (80, 70, and 50% v/v) by using gamma radiation in order to prepare a cross-linked network between PAM and NRL (PAAM/NRL) with controllable hydrophilicity and good mechanical properties. The effect of AAM/NRL compositions and irradiation dose on the gel fraction, swelling isotherm and diffusional characteristics fully studied. The formed rubbery hydrogel with suitable swelling properties examined for the ability of adsorption of heavy metals from their aqueous solutions. Different parameters such as initial metal concentration, pH, temperature and adsorbent dosage are applied for the evaluation of the adsorption ability of the rubbery hydrogel for various toxic metals (Cu²⁺, Co²⁺, and Ni²⁺). The results of metal uptake showed that increasing temperature has an effective impact on the metal uptake for various types of metals tested as increasing temperature increases the rubber chains flexibility within the PAAM/NRL rubbery hydrogel. The desorption of adsorbed metal ions from the PAAM/NRL hydrogel was completed in a desorption mediums of HCL (2 and 0.5 M) and at temperature of 70 °C after 90 min.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"15975 - 15993"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141919266","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sappan wood extraction for intelligent gelatin packaging films: a review on implementing green packaging solutions","authors":"Pranav P. Ajith,&nbsp;Omar Bashir,&nbsp;Kulwinder Kaur,&nbsp;Tawheed Amin,&nbsp;Rafeeya Shams,&nbsp;Kshirod Kumar Dash","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05444-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05444-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Intelligent packaging (IP) is an enhanced version of traditional packaging systems, providing improved functionality. This technology enhances the communication of food packages with consumers by effectively indicating the shelf life, condition of food inside the package, and history of the product. This could increase the convenience of consumers and upgrade the product's safety. The IP system usually consists of an indicator system that gives an idea about the freshness of the product to the consumers. This color-changing indicator can be derived from natural sources such as fruits and vegetables, which contain pigments like anthocyanins, betalains, and curcumins. Sappan wood (<i>Caesalpinia sappan </i>L.) is a notable source of anthocyanin compounds, such as brazilin. The extract of Sappan wood, which could be extracted by various methods ranging from the traditional boiling method to the novel ultrasonic method, could be incorporated into a packaging film made from a biodegradable material like gelatin. The inclusion of this extract turns the normal gelatin film into a pH-dependent color-indicating film. The film changes color in response to pH shifts, which typically occur during food spoilage. Gelatin serves as a strong and compatible matrix for creating smart packaging films due to its solubility and compatibility with various natural extracts. By utilizing this underused resource, a smart packaging film can be developed, contributing valuable innovation to packaging technology.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"15349 - 15393"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141920497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Characterization of polyester composite developed using silane-treated rubber seed cellulose toughened acrylonitrile butadiene styrene honey comb core and sunn hemp fiber","authors":"G. Mahendran,&nbsp;M. Mageswari,&nbsp;Ismail Kakaravada,&nbsp;Pothamsetty Kasi V. Rao","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05427-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05427-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, a silane-treated sunn hemp fiber in a polyester resin and rubber seed husk cellulose toughened Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene honeycomb core were used to create a high-toughness, sudden energy-absorbing, environmentally sustainable composite. Materials include polyester resin, sunn hemp fiber, silane-treated cellulose derived from rubber seed husks, and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide as a catalyst. Using a fused deposition modeling printer, the honeycomb structure is manufactured. The composite materials were created by hand layup and post-cured for 48 h at 120 °C. The cured composites were then characterized in compliance with the American Society for Testing and Materials guidelines. The incorporation of 30% sunn hemp fiber and 10% ABS considerably improves the composites’ fatigue behavior, impact resistance, and mechanical properties. According to the results, the composite containing 4.0 phr of silane-treated cellulose is noteworthy for achieving maximum values of 5.8 J for Izod impact, 209 MPa for flexural strength, 7.7 GPa for tensile strength, and 8.24 GPa for flexural modulus. In a comparable way, the composite RAC5 with a 4.0 phr cellulose content generated a maximum fatigue count of 27,841 for 25% of UTS throughout its fatigue cycles. Significant improvements were observed in the thermal stability, with the decomposition temperatures rising as high as 541 °C. The inclusion of reinforcements treated with silane resulted in improved bonding with polyester resin, as confirmed by the SEM study. According to the study’s findings, these composites, which are distinguished by their excellent performance, low weight, and durability, have prospective uses in the automotive, sports, construction, and UAV industries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"15955 - 15973"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141926105","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Polystyrene nanofibers containing ZIF-8 and ZnO nanoparticles as an effective fibrous respiratory mask filter for rejection of air pollutions","authors":"Mansoureh Mahdavi Zafarghandi,&nbsp;Ahmad Akbari,&nbsp;Mehdi Mahmoudian","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05449-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05449-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, modification of regular masks using composite nanofibers containing porous nanostructures has been considered in order to increase their efficiency in dealing with new threats. For this purpose, polystyrene was used as a low-cost polymer to prepare nanofibers and modify the surface of the respirator mask. ZIF-8 nanostructures with different sizes (14, 23, 65,144, and 265 nm) and zinc oxide nanoparticles, with an approximate size of 36 nm, were added to polymer nanofibers.2-methyl imidazole and Zn(NO₃)₂ were used to synthesize nanostructures. Two different methods (injection and stabilization) were used to incorporate nanostructures into fibers. The percentage of ZIF-8 and ZnO nanostructures were 0.5 and 2 wt% respects to polystyrene, respectively. Synthesis reactions and preparation of fibrous filters were carried out at ambient temperature. FESEM, FTIR, EDAX, TGA, and XRD techniques were used to identify the prepared nanoparticles and fibers. To evaluate the performance of the modified filters, their efficiency in removing suspended particles below 2.5 microns as well as CO₂, SO₂ and NO₂ gases was surveyed. The results showed that ZIF nanoparticles with arbitrary sizes have been synthesized and successfully stabilized on the surface of nanofibers. Modifying the surface of the commercial mask by electrospinning method resulted in forming a fibrous layer with an approximate diameter of 700 nm and the presence of stabilized nanostructures in both methods was confirmed using FESEM images. Adding the nanofibers to the surface of the filter significantly increased their efficiency in removing suspended particles and toxic gases. The optimized modified filter contained ZIF-8 with14nm dimension and could remove sub-micron particles, CO₂, NO₂, and SO₂ gases by 99, 91, 87, and 86%, respectively, making it as effective as commercially available N-95 masks. Moreover, it was observed that the incorporation of nanostructures by the stabilization method was more effective in improving the filtering efficiency of the fibrous mask.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"15931 - 15954"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141945239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigating the rheological behavior of Poloxamer–chitosan thermogel for in situ drug delivery of doxorubicin in breast cancer treatment: designed by response surface method (RSM)","authors":"Mehdi Mehrazin,&nbsp;Azadeh Asefnejad,&nbsp;Seyed Rasoul Mousavi,&nbsp;Farid Naeimi,&nbsp;Hossein Ali Khonakdar","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05446-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05446-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This research investigates the rheological behavior of the Poloxamer–chitosan thermogel system for the release of doxorubicin, which is a chemotherapy agent. To design the experiment, the response surface method was used to optimize the formula and investigate the mutual effects of the variables on the rheological properties of the system. In this experimental design, Poloxamer as a thermogel matrix (15–20%) and chitosan biopolymer as an additive (0.1–0.3%) were used and the pH of the test environment was determined in the range of 2.0–7.5. The results showed that the rheological behavior of the Poloxamer–chitosan combination has the best fit according to the Herschel–Bulkley model with a correlation coefficient of 100%. Also, adding chitosan to Poloxamer decreased the gelation temperature and gelation time. The results showed that the concentration of Poloxamer and chitosan as well as system temperature have a significant effect on the rheological behavior of thermogel. The optimized formula showed favorable rheological properties including high viscosity and appropriate degradation rate. The study showed the sustained release of the drug in the in vitro environment of the thermogel system during 144 h. The kinetics of the drug's release were also studied based on zero-order, first-order, Higuchi, and Korsmeyer–Peppas models. It was found that the Higuchi (<i>R</i>² = 0.9888) and Korsmeyer–Peppas (<i>R</i>² = 0.9851) models are the best models for the prediction of release kinetics of doxorubicin. Therefore, the design of the Poloxamer–chitosan thermogel system has the potential to be used as an in situ drug delivery system for doxorubicin.\u0000</p></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"15899 - 15930"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141945240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nano-oxides of metal particles imbedded polyethersulfone films: morphology, structural and mechanical studies","authors":"Tehreem Fatima,&nbsp;Amina Afzal,&nbsp;Mubashar Ali,&nbsp;Umber Kalsoom,&nbsp;Mohamed A. Habila","doi":"10.1007/s00289-024-05450-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00289-024-05450-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This research paper investigates the impact of loading nano-oxides of zinc and copper metal particles into a polyethersulfone (PES) matrix to enhance its structural and mechanical responses. The co-precipitation method was adopted for the synthesis of metallic oxides consisting of zinc and copper. The presence of strain in metallic oxide NPs illustrated in metallic oxide-loaded PES films arises due to the interaction between NPs and PES. As a result of NPs and PES interactions, the particle size of PES has also been increased in PES blended films. Furthermore, we observed that the mechanical properties of PES-loaded films have been improved as the tensile strength was increased from 2.63 to 5.65 MPa, Young’s modulus was enhanced from 8.92 to 10.02 MPa by adding ZnO NPs, whereas the more prominent increase in mechanical properties has been noticed in case of CuO NPs loaded PES blended films. The present work suggested that the loading of nano-oxides in PES enhances the mechanical strength of PES, which may significantly contribute to the field of mechanical engineering as oil level indicators, part for miking machines, and automatic beverage dispensers and pumps. Employing solution casting methodology synthesized metallic oxide NPs were loaded in PES to prepare their blended films. Three major functional groups such as sulfone, benzene, and ether are present in PES, and metal–oxygen vibrational groups have been identified in all prepared polymeric composites by FTIR spectroscopy. The electron microscopy (FESEM) reveals that the oxides of zinc appeared in rod-like structures, copper oxide adopted spherical and rhombus shapes, whereas the composite blended sheets appeared smooth.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":737,"journal":{"name":"Polymer Bulletin","volume":"81 17","pages":"15883 - 15898"},"PeriodicalIF":3.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141945195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}