Optical properties and photo-isomerization processes of PMMA–BDK–MR nanocomposite thin films doped by silica nanoparticles
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DOI: 10.1007/s00289-020-03273-6
Abstract: A novel nanocomposite thin films based on azo dye methyl red (MR) hosted in polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) incorporated with benzyl dimethyl ketal (BDK) as a photo-initiator and doped with 2.5% and 5% of silica NPs are… read more here.
Keywords: thin films; silica nps; doped silica; pmma bdk ... See more keywords
Insight into the mechanism of nanoparticle induced suppression of interfacial tension
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DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117177
Abstract: Abstract The combined effect of surfactant and nanoparticles on the surface and interfacial tension is of great importance in various industrial processes. This study provides an insight into the combined effect of a non-ionic surfactant… read more here.
Keywords: insight mechanism; non ionic; silica nps; tension ... See more keywords
Viscoelasticity of near-critical silica-polyacrylamide hydrogel nanocomposites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2017.01.013
Abstract: Abstract The sol-gel transition of silica-polyacrylamide hydrogel nanocomposites is studied when approaching the gel point by independently varying the nanoparticle (NP) and chemical crosslinker concentrations. Time-concentration-superposition (TCS) principles are applied to ascertain the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: silica nps; gel point; silica polyacrylamide; hydrogel nanocomposites ... See more keywords
Novel three-dimensional superhydrophobic and strength-enhanced electrospun membranes for long-term membrane distillation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.01.050
Abstract: Abstract The practical applications of membrane distillation (MD) are hindered by the absence of effective membranes with high porosity, sufficient strength, and durable wetting repellency for long term operation. In this study, we developed a… read more here.
Keywords: three dimensional; strength; silica nps; long term ... See more keywords
Size and surface modification of silica nanoparticles affect the severity of lung toxicity by modulating endosomal ROS generation in macrophages
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DOI: 10.1186/s12989-021-00415-0
Abstract: Background As the application of silica nanomaterials continues to expand, increasing chances of its exposure to the human body and potential harm are anticipated. Although the toxicity of silica nanomaterials is assumed to be affected… read more here.
Keywords: silica nps; endosomal ros; silica; surface ... See more keywords