Zinc Oxide Nano‐Spicules on Polylactic Acid for Super‐Hydrophilic and Bactericidal Surfaces
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202100844
Abstract: The artificial construction of nature‐mimic inorganic–organic heterostructures is an emerging technological interest for protective surface applications. Mimicking the spikiness of sea urchin spicules for their protective function, here, the synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanometer‐scale… read more here.
Keywords: polylactic acid; super hydrophilic; nano; nano spicules ... See more keywords
Theoretical and experimental determination of scaling factors in electron dosimetry for 3D‐printed polylactic acid
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.12790
Abstract: PURPOSE Plastic phantoms are commonly used in daily routine for dosimetric tasks in radiation therapy. Although water is the reference medium according to the dosimetric protocols, measurements with nonwater phantoms are easier to be performed.… read more here.
Keywords: experimental determination; determination scaling; theoretical experimental; polylactic acid ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of cellulose nanofibers/polylactic acid composites coated with ethanolic extract of propolis
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.23554
Abstract: This work has focused on developing cellulose nanofibers (CNFs)/polylactic acid (PLA) coated with ethanolic extract of propolis (EEP). First, the chemical composition of EEP was studied in order to determine the major compounds. Composites were… read more here.
Keywords: cellulose nanofibers; coated ethanolic; ethanolic extract; antibacterial activity ... See more keywords
Comparison between calcium carbonate and β‐tricalcium phosphate as additives of 3D printed scaffolds with polylactic acid matrix
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DOI: 10.1002/term.2990
Abstract: In this study, polylactic acid (PLA)‐based composite scaffolds with calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and beta‐tricalcium phosphate (β‐TCP) were obtained by 3D printing. These structures were evaluated as potential 3D structures for bone tissue regeneration. Morphological, mechanical,… read more here.
Keywords: polylactic acid; calcium carbonate; tricalcium phosphate;
Comparative studies of thermo-mechanical and morphological properties of polylactic acid/fumed silica/clay (1.28E) and polylactic acid/fumed silica/clay (1.34TCN) nanocomposites
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DOI: 10.1007/s00289-017-2025-z
Abstract: In this study, nanocomposites were prepared using polylactic acid (PLA), fumed silica (fsi) and nanoclay through solution-intercalation film-casting technique. Thermo-mechanical and morphological properties of developed nanocomposites were successively characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis,… read more here.
Keywords: clay 28e; fumed silica; polylactic acid; clay ... See more keywords
Characterization and analyses of degradable composites made with needle-punched jute nonwoven and polylactic acid (PLA) membrane
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DOI: 10.1007/s10570-020-03204-8
Abstract: Fiber reinforced composite materials can be seen everywhere in our daily life. The development speed of thermoplastic composites has gradually surpassed that of thermosetting materials because of their low density, recyclability and high production efficiency.… read more here.
Keywords: acid pla; pla; jute; polylactic acid ... See more keywords
Low-temperature plasma treatment of polylactic acid and PLA/HA composite material
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DOI: 10.1007/s10853-019-03693-4
Abstract: Investigations of the surface physicochemical properties of polylactic acid and polylactic acid/hydroxyapatite composite in a 70/30 ratio modified by atmospheric pressure low-temperature glow discharge argon plasma with the pulse duration of 1 μs and 5 μs and… read more here.
Keywords: polylactic acid; acid; low temperature; plasma treatment ... See more keywords
Soybean Oil Based Polylactic Acid Membranes: Synthesis and Degradation Characteristics
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DOI: 10.1007/s10924-017-1032-3
Abstract: Controlling the degradation parameters is one of the main challenges of preparing appropriate biomaterials for biomedical applications. In this study, the effect of soybean oil inclusion on hydrolytic degradation of polylactic acid (PLA) was investigated… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; weight loss; polylactic acid; soybean oil ... See more keywords
A Combined Thermochemical and Microbial Process for Recycling Polylactic Acid Polymer to Optically Pure l-Lactic Acid for Reuse
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DOI: 10.1007/s10924-020-01710-1
Abstract: Polylactic acid polymer (PLA) produced from renewable resources can be recycled at the end of life to constituent monomer, optically pure lactic acid (LA), by a combination of chemical and biological processes. Efficient application of… read more here.
Keywords: pla; polylactic acid; hydrolysis; acid polymer ... See more keywords
Acoustical characteristics of ultralight polylactic acid foams fabricated via solution phase inversion
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DOI: 10.1007/s10934-019-00775-1
Abstract: The acoustic properties of highly porous polylactic acid (PLA) foams with very low densities (as low as 0.12 g/cm3) are evaluated using an impedance tube. PLA foams with a mesoporous or a combined meso/macroporous morphology exhibiting… read more here.
Keywords: phase; characteristics ultralight; polylactic acid; acoustical characteristics ... See more keywords
Quality Control of Nano-food Packing Material for Grapes (Vitis vinifera) Based on ZnO and Polylactic Acid (PLA) biofilm
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DOI: 10.1007/s13369-021-05361-9
Abstract: Nano-food packaging, the emergence of latest technology based on nanomaterials, created enormous trust to the synthesis of novel packaging incorporated by zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) in polylactic acid (PLA) polymer. The morphology and structure of… read more here.
Keywords: vitis vinifera; zno nps; pla; polylactic acid ... See more keywords