Fabrication and Characterization of Polyethylene Nanocomposite Films Containing Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanoparticles Synthesized by a Cost-Effective and Safe Method

Zabihi, Erfan; Majidi, Hoomaan Joz; Pasarvi, Sina Kazemi; Shahrampour, Dina; Goudarzi, Alireza; Khomeiri, Morteza; Hajiabdolrasouli, Mehdi; Babaei, Amir

doi:10.1080/00222348.2018.1507157

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“…In the past decades, diverse techniques have been developed to promote the performance of polymers 19‐24 . Literature survey reveals that incorporating nanoparticles into polymers is one of the most effective methods to address these concerns 13,22,25‐27 …”

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Tuning polylactic acid scaffolds for tissue engineering purposes by incorporating graphene oxide‐chitosan nano‐hybrids

Majidi

Babaei

Kazemi‐Pasarvi

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Polymers for Advanced Techs

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The main goal of this study was to take an effective approach to promote polylactic acid (PLA) bio‐applications. In this regard, graphene oxide (GO) and spherical structure of GO‐chitosan nano‐hybrids (GO‐CS) were successfully synthesized and characterized using transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, Fourier‐transform infrared, UV–Vis, and elemental analyses. Thereafter, PLA scaffolds containing 1 wt% and 2 wt% of synthesized nanomaterials were fabricated through the solvent casting/particulate leaching procedure. Then, the biodegradability, cell adhesion, and bio‐safety properties of the prepared scaffolds were investigated. The results of bio‐degradation analyses demonstrated that the used nanomaterials prevented PLA from rapid and excessive degradation. The cell viability and contact angle results revealed that the surface hydrophilicity of PLA scaffolds was noticeably enhanced using both GO and GO‐CS nanoparticles. Although scaffolds containing GO represented a more hydrophilic surface, their cell viability reduced as a consequence of GO cytotoxicity. It was also revealed that incorporation of GO‐CS nano‐hybrids into PLA scaffold tuned the cell viability through facilitating cell adhesion, growth, and proliferation processes.

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Tuning polylactic acid scaffolds for tissue engineering purposes by incorporating graphene oxide‐chitosan nano‐hybrids

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Babaei

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“…As a result, some researchers have investigated the various properties of PLA/PP blend containing different nanomaterials . Zinc oxide (ZnO) is one of nanomaterials with appealing properties such as biocompatibility, UV‐absorbing, and antibacterial activity . Recently, a number of researchers have tried to inspect the effect of addition of ZnO on the properties of PLA/PP blend.…”

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“…[28][29][30] Zinc oxide (ZnO) is one of nanomaterials with appealing properties such as biocompatibility, UV-absorbing, and antibacterial activity. 27,31 Recently, a number of researchers have tried to inspect the effect of addition of ZnO on the properties of PLA/PP blend. For example, Murariu et al developed nanocomposites by melt mixing two different grades of PLA with 3 wt% pure ZnO and silane-modified one and investigated the optimum circumstances for fabrication of high-performance PLA/ZnO nanocomposites [25].…”

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ZnO nanoparticles as chain elasticity reducer and structural elasticity enhancer: Correlating the degradating role and localization of ZnO with the morphological and mechanical properties of PLA/PP/ZnO nanocomposite

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The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles on the morphological, mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of PLA/PP blend. In this regard, nanocomposites containing 1, 3, and 5 wt% of ZnO nanoparticles were prepared by melt mixing. In addition, three different mixing procedures were adopted to study their effects on the microstructure of nanocomposites. The rheological behaviors demonstrated a higher elasticity and less compatibility for two phases in the case of nanocomposites containing nanoparticles in harmony with the morphological observations. Accordingly, it was correlated to the elasticity originating from the interphase, anticipated coalescence of dispersed particles as a result of degradation of PLA chains triggered by ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO‐NPs) and also agglomeration of ZnO‐NPs depending on the content of nanoparticles and chosen mixing procedure. It was also found that mixing method puts a remarkable influence on the microstructure and rheological behavior of nanocomposites. Results of mechanical characterizations and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) also confirmed the degradation induced by ZnO nanoparticles.

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“…[ 17 ] The findings obtained by Zabihi et al (2018) also demonstrated that with increasing ZnO NPs, the tensile modulus of the fabricated PE/ZnO nanocomposite films was increased, while the tensile strength was decreased. [ 23 ] Based on polymer UV degradation assessment, Wee et al (2018) investigated the weathering degradation resistance of PP and lactic composite. The results indicated that degradation increased elastic modulus and the tensile strength.…”

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High‐density polyethylene/zinc oxide nanocomposite with antibacterial and anti‐UV radiation properties to reduce evaporation from free surface waters

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Climate change, through rising temperatures, higher evaporation rates, and changes in rainfall, can significantly affect the availability of water resources. Evaporation losses from open‐air reservoirs can exacerbate the problem of water scarcity, making it difficult to conserve water. Accordingly, this research aimed to develop nano‐reinforced floating covers to reduce evaporation from free water surfaces. For this purpose, high‐density polyethylene (HDPE), and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles, via melt‐blending procedures, were used to fabricate the nanocomposites. The morphological, mechanical, antibacterial, and photo‐degradation responses of HDPE/ZnO nanocomposites were assessed, and the physicochemical parameters of water samples were also examined to ensure that nanocomposites did not negatively affect water quality. The results indicated that adding 1 wt% nanofiller increased the tensile strength, while flexural strength values were modestly improved by increasing nanofillers up to 10 wt%. The irradiated nanocomposites generally displayed significant enhancement not only in the tensile strength but also in the flexural strength. Meanwhile, the addition of ZnO to HDPE had no adverse effects on water quality, though contributing to the antibacterial performance of the specimens over the neat polymer. To conclude, the fabricated nanocomposite with 1 wt% ZnO could be proposed as a promising candidate to reduce evaporation losses from free water surfaces, especially in arid and semi‐arid areas.

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Fabrication and Characterization of Polyethylene Nanocomposite Films Containing Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanoparticles Synthesized by a Cost-Effective and Safe Method

Cited by 15 publications

References 37 publications

Tuning polylactic acid scaffolds for tissue engineering purposes by incorporating graphene oxide‐chitosan nano‐hybrids

Tuning polylactic acid scaffolds for tissue engineering purposes by incorporating graphene oxide‐chitosan nano‐hybrids

ZnO nanoparticles as chain elasticity reducer and structural elasticity enhancer: Correlating the degradating role and localization of ZnO with the morphological and mechanical properties of PLA/PP/ZnO nanocomposite

High‐density polyethylene/zinc oxide nanocomposite with antibacterial and anti‐UV radiation properties to reduce evaporation from free surface waters

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