Novel antimicrobial bioplastic based on PLA-chitosan by addition of TiO2 and ZnO
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DOI: 10.1007/s40201-021-00614-z
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to develop antimicrobial bioplastics based on Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) with the addition of chitosan-ZnO, and chitosan-TiO2 to improve antimicrobial properties. For the preparation of the bioplastics, PLA with… read more here.
Keywords: tio2; pla chitosan; addition; zno ... See more keywords
Preparation and characterization of multilayer films composed of chitosan, sodium alginate and carboxymethyl chitosan-ZnO nanoparticles.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.01.022
Abstract: To deal with serious environmental pollution resulting from plastic packaging materials, biodegradable films using chitosan (CS) are gaining considerable increase gradually. However, chitosan films lack important properties to meet the preserved demands. This study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: carboxymethyl chitosan; zno; chitosan zno; sodium alginate ... See more keywords
The chitosan/ZnO bio-nanocomposites with selective antibacterial efficiency
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DOI: 10.1557/s43578-020-00011-6
Abstract: Chitosan/ZnO (CS/ZnO) nanocomposite materials have recently attracted intensive research interest because of their combined ZnO bactericidal activity and good biological compatibility of CS. In this study, ZnO NPs were synthesized via a green process using… read more here.
Keywords: nanocomposite materials; zno bio; nanocomposites selective; bio nanocomposites ... See more keywords
Immobilization of Catalase on Chitosan/ZnO and Chitosan/ZnO/Fe2O3 Nanocomposites: A Comparative Study
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DOI: 10.3390/catal11070820
Abstract: The strong catalytic performance, eco-friendly reaction systems, and selectivity of enzyme-based biocatalysts are extremely interesting. Immobilization has been shown to be a good way to improve enzyme stability and recyclability. Chitosan-incorporated metal oxides, among other… read more here.
Keywords: zno fe2o3; catalase; chitosan zno; immobilized enzyme ... See more keywords
Chitosan-ZnO Nanocomposites Assessed by Dielectric, Mechanical, and Piezoelectric Properties
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DOI: 10.3390/polym12091991
Abstract: The aim of this work is to structurally characterize chitosan-zinc oxide nanoparticles (CS-ZnO NPs) films in a wide range of NPs concentration (0–20 wt.%). Dielectric, conductivity, mechanical, and piezoelectric properties are assessed by using thermogravimetry,… read more here.
Keywords: zno nanocomposites; zno nps; mechanical piezoelectric; piezoelectric properties ... See more keywords