Preparation and Characterization of Gamma Radiation Cured Gelatin-PVA Bio-Blend

2010 ◽  
Vol 123-125 ◽  
pp. 347-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mubarak A. Khan ◽  
Nazia Rahman ◽  
M. Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Thermomechanical Analysis ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Blend Films ◽  
Gelatin Films ◽  
Sem Study ◽  
Gamma Radiation Dose

Gelatin-PVA blend films of different compositions (0%, 5%, 10%, 15% of PVA) were prepared by casting. The tensile strength (TS) and elongation at break (Eb) of the films were studied. The TS and Eb of pure gelatin films were found to be 32 MPa and 3.3% respectively. The films were irradiated under different gamma radiation dose (50 Krad, 100 Krad, 150 Krad, 250 Krad, 500 Krad). 5% PVA containing gelatin films irradiated under 100 Krad gamma radiation showed highest TS of 42 MPa and highest Eb of 4.2%. Thermal property of the films was studied by Thermomechanical analysis (TMA) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). The grafting of PVA onto gelatin is studied by IR. In order to study surface morphology SEM study was undertaken.

Preparation and Characterization of β-glucosidase Films for Stabilization and Handling in Dry Configurations

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 741-747
Author(s):  
Liguang Zhang ◽  
Yanan Shen ◽  
Wenjing Lu ◽  
Lengqiu Guo ◽  
Min Xiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Protein Function ◽  
Protein Stabilization ◽  
Functional Protein ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Gelatin Films ◽  
The Stability ◽  
And Function ◽  
General Method

Background: Although the stability of proteins is of significance to maintain protein function for therapeutical applications, this remains a challenge. Herein, a general method of preserving protein stability and function was developed using gelatin films. Method: Enzymes immobilized onto films composed of gelatin and Ethylene Glycol (EG) were developed to study their ability to stabilize proteins. As a model functional protein, β-glucosidase was selected. The tensile properties, microstructure, and crystallization behavior of the gelatin films were assessed. Result: Our results indicated that film configurations can preserve the activity of β-glucosidase under rigorous conditions (75% relative humidity and 37°C for 47 days). In both control films and films containing 1.8 % β-glucosidase, tensile strength increased with increased EG content, whilst the elongation at break increased initially, then decreased over time. The presence of β-glucosidase had a negligible influence on tensile strength and elongation at break. Scanning electron-microscopy (SEM) revealed that with increasing EG content or decreasing enzyme concentrations, a denser microstructure was observed. Conclusion: In conclusion, the dry film is a promising candidate to maintain protein stabilization and handling. The configuration is convenient and cheap, and thus applicable to protein storage and transportation processes in the future.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of Electrospun Polycaprolactone Blended with Chitosan-Gelatin Complex Nanofibrous Mats

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongfang Qian ◽  
Zhen Zhang ◽  
Laijiu Zheng ◽  
Ruoyuan Song ◽  
Yuping Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Degree Of Crystallinity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Tissue Engineering Scaffolds ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Nanofibrous Scaffolds ◽  
Two Peaks

Design and fabrication of nanofibrous scaffolds should mimic the native extracellular matrix. This study is aimed at investigating electrospinning of polycaprolactone (PCL) blended with chitosan-gelatin complex. The morphologies were observed from scanning electron microscope. As-spun blended mats had thinner fibers than pure PCL. X-ray diffraction was used to analyze the degree of crystallinity. The intensity at two peaks at 2θof 21° and 23.5° gradually decreased with the percentage of chitosan-gelatin complex increasing. Moreover, incorporation of the complex could obviously improve the hydrophilicity of as-spun blended mats. Mechanical properties of as-spun nanofibrous mats were also tested. The elongation at break of fibrous mats increased with the PCL content increasing and the ultimate tensile strength varied with different weight ratios. The as-spun mats had higher tensile strength when the weight ratio of PCL to CS-Gel was 75/25 compared to pure PCL. Both as-spun PCL scaffolds and PCL/CS-Gel scaffolds supported the proliferation of porcine iliac endothelial cells, and PCL/CS-Gel had better cell viability than pure PCL. Therefore, electrospun PCL/Chitosan-gelatin nanofibrous mats with weight ratio of 75/25 have better hydrophilicity mechanical properties, and cell proliferation and thus would be a promising candidate for tissue engineering scaffolds.

scholarly journals THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RECYCLED-PLASTIC PELLETS OBTAINED FROM DISPOSABLE FACE MASK WASTES

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Vienna Saraswaty ◽  
Rossy Choerun Nissa ◽  
Bonita Firdiana ◽  
Akbar Hanif Dawam Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Physicochemical Characterization ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Physicochemical Characteristics ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
The Government ◽  
Plastic Pellets

THE PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF RECYCLED-PLASTIC PELLETS OBTAINED FROM DISPOSABLE FACE MASK WASTES. The government policy to wear a face mask during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased disposable face mask wastes. Thus, to reduce such wastes, it is necessary to evaluate the physicochemical characteristics of disposable face masks wastes before the recycling process and the recycled products. In this study, physicochemical characterization of the 3-ply disposable face masks and the recycled plastic pellets after disinfection using 0.5% v/v sodium hypochlorite were evaluated. A set of parameters including the characterization of surface morphology by a scanning electron microscope (SEM), functional groups properties by a fourier transform infra-red spectroscopy (FT-IR), thermal behavior by a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), tensile strength and elongation at break were evaluated. The surface morphological of each layer 3-ply disposable face mask showed that the layers were composed of non-woven fibers. The FT-IR evaluation revealed that 3-ply disposable face mask was made from a polypropylene. At the same time, the DSC analysis found that the polypropylene was in the form of homopolymer. The SEM analysis showed that the recycled plastic pellets showed a rough and uneven surface. The FT-IR, tensile strength and elongation at break of the recycled plastic pellets showed similarity with a virgin PP type CP442XP and a recycled PP from secondary recycling PP (COPLAST COMPANY). In summary, recycling 3-ply disposable face mask wastes to become plastic pellets is recommended for handling disposable face mask wastes problem.

scholarly journals Effect of Gamma Radiation on the Mechanical Properties of Natural Fabric Reinforced Polyester Composites

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4(136)) ◽  
pp. 88-93
Author(s):  
K.Z.M. Abdul Motaleb ◽  
Md Shariful Islam ◽  
Rimvydas Milašius
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Bending Strength ◽  
Polyester Resin ◽  
Radiation Doses ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Bending Modulus ◽  
Polyester Composites

Two types of composites:(1) pineapple fabric reinforced polyester resin (Pineapple/PR) and (2) jute fabric reinforced polyester resin (Jute/PR) were prepared and the mechanical properties investigated for various gamma radiation doses ranging from 100-500 krad. Properties like tensile strength, Young’s modulus, elongation-at-break, bending strength, bending modulus and impact strength were increased significantly by 19%, 32%, 45%, 32%, 47% and 20%, respectively, at a dose of 300 krad for Pineapple/PR, and by 47%, 49%, 42%, 45%, 52% and 65%, respectively, at a dose of 200 krad for the Jute/PR composite in comparison to the non-irradiated composite. Gamma radiation improved the mechanical properties, but overdoses of radiation even caused a reduction in them.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Polyvinyl Pirrolidone (PVC) /Κ-Carrageenan Hydrogel Prepared by Gamma Radiation Processing As a Function of Dose and PVP Concentration

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erizal Erizal ◽  
Tjahyono Tjahyono ◽  
Dian PP ◽  
Darmawan Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Gamma Radiation ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Chemical Change ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
Water Evaporation ◽  
Radiation Processing ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Gel Fraction ◽  
Radiation Technique

The aim of this research is to prepare a biomaterial to be used in health care. A series of hydrogels based on polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP)/κ-Carrageenan (KC) has been prepared by radiation technique. PVP (5-15%) were mixed with ΚC (2%) and irradiated by gamma rays at the doses from 25 kGy to 35 kGy (dose rate 7 kGy/h) at room temperature. The chemical change of hydrogels was characterized using Fourier Transform infra Red (FTIR). Gel fraction, water absorption and water evaporation were determined gravimetrically. Tensile strength and elongation at break was measured using Instron meter. It was found that with the increase irradiation dose and PVP concentration, the gel fraction and tensile strength of hydrogels increase. In contrast the elongation at break and water absorption of hydrogels decrease. The hydrogel of PVP/KC hydrogel produced by gamma radiation can be considered for wound dressings.

scholarly journals The Utilization of Waste Cooking Oil (WCO) as A Mixture of Polyol Sourcein. The Production of Polyurethane Using Toluene Diisocyanate

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 221-227
Author(s):  
Maulida Lubis ◽  
Mara Bangun Harahap ◽  
Iriany Iriany ◽  
Muhammad Hendra S. Ginting ◽  
Iqbal Navissyah Lazuardi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Impact Strength ◽  
Waste Cooking Oil ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Toluene Diisocyanate ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Cooking Oil ◽  
A Value ◽  
Stirring Time

Cooking oil waste that has been disposed could contamine the environment. However, if it is processed well, it can potentially become a raw material of polyurethane. The aim of this study was to determine the best polyurethane on the tensile strength, impact strength, elongation at break, water absorption, characterization of Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR) and the characterization of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The variables used in this study were ambient process temperature with 440 rpm stirring speed, 1-minute stirring time, the ratio of polyoland WCO was 7:3 (% w/w), and the ratio of Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI) and WCO was 1:1; 1:2; 1:3; 1:4 (% w/w). The results obtained from the analysis of the best tensile strength against the polyurethane synthetic was in the 1:1 ratio of mixed variations between oil and TDI with a value of 0.403 MPa. The best impact strength was in the ratio of mixed variations between oil and TDI with 1:4 (% w/w) with a value of 600.975 J/m2. The best elongation at break against polyurethane foam synthetic was in the 1:3 ratio of mixture variations of oil and TDI with a value of 4.506%.

scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of Biodegradable Composites from Poly (Butylene Succinate-Co-Butylene Adipate) and Taihu Lake Blue Algae

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 096369351702600 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenjing Xia ◽  
Nianqing Zhu ◽  
Zhongbin Ni ◽  
Mingqing Chen
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Taihu Lake ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Melt Blending ◽  
Butylene Succinate ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Biodegradable Composites ◽  
Thermal Stability Of

Biodegradable composites from poly (butylene succinate-co-butylene adipate) (PBSA) and Taihu Lake (Wuxi, China) blue algae were prepared by melt blending. The property and structure of biocomposites were investigated. By adding extra amount of water to blue algae, the formulated blue algae acted as a plastic in the composites during blending, and exhibited a reinforcing effect on the PBSA matrix. With increasing blue algae content, the thermal stability of the composites decreased; the tensile strength at break and elongation at break of the composites reduced, but the Young's modulus of the composites increased. However, the composite with 30% blue algae loading still exhibited good mechanical performance (tensile strength at break of 21.3 MPa, elongation at break of 180%). The fabrication of value-added PBSA/algae composites appeared as an effective approach to reduce the secondary environmental pollution of Taihu blue algae.

Effects of Polyvinylamine and Polyvinyl Alcohol on DOP Migration of PVC Film

2013 ◽  
Vol 411-414 ◽  
pp. 2993-2996
Author(s):  
Yu Pu Deng ◽  
Lin Xue Du ◽  
Xi Hong Li ◽  
Xia Liu ◽  
Hai Jiao Liu
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thermogravimetric Analysis ◽  
Polyvinyl Alcohol ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Migration Rate ◽  
Control Sample ◽  
Mixed Solution ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Pvc Film

The novel packaging was synthesised by coating polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film with Polyvinylamine/Polyvinyl alcohol (PVAm/PVA) mixture which can effectively inhibit the migration of DOP in this paper. The effect of PVAm/PVA mixture on inhibiting DOP migration was detected via extraction tests. The results showed that the novel packaging significantly reduced the migration rate of DOP compared with the control (PVC film). After 24h extracted by hexane 40% PVAm in mixture being coated on PVC had the lowest migration rate (6.20%) among the samples, while 7.60% is the migration rate of control sample. Tensile properties analysis indicated the elongation at break and tensile strength of samples coating PVAm/PVA higher than control sample. The thermogravimetric analysis demonstrated that the PVAm/PVA mixed solution can deduce thermogravimetric rate. Therefore, coating PVC with PVAm/PVA mixture is an effective approach to suppress the migration of DOP.

Gelatin Films and its Pregelatinized Starch Blends: Effect of Plasticizers

2017 ◽  
Vol 751 ◽  
pp. 230-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suchipha Wannaphatchaiyong ◽  
Prapaporn Boonme ◽  
Wiwat Pichayakorn
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Gelatin Solution ◽  
Film Properties ◽  
Polyethylene Glycol 400 ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Gelatin Films ◽  
Gel Film ◽  
Starch Gel ◽  
Pregelatinized Starch ◽  
Starch Blends

This study aimed to develop gelatin (GEL) and gelatin/Alpha starch (GEL/αSt) dissolving films as drug delivery by casting method. Because these films were brittle and lack of elasticity, therefore, glycerin (GLY), propylene glycol (PG) or polyethylene glycol 400 (PEG) in various amounts (5-30 part per hundred of gelatin; phg) was used as plasticizer. It was found that all types and amounts of plasticizer could be blended into gelatin solution and the transparent GEL films were formed, except the GEL/PEG films presented in opaque characteristics. However, 30 phg GLY blended film was too softy. Increasing amount of plasticizer caused a decrease in tensile strength and increase in elongation at break (EAB) of films. These GEL films swelled, dissolved and eroded in 2 hours. The αSt was also blended, and the effects of αSt amounts (5-30 phg) and plasticizer types (at 25 phg) on GEL film properties were studied. The αSt dispersions mixed well in gelatin solution and gave homogenous films. The swelling and erosion of GEL/αSt films in water were faster than those of GEL films. Increasing αSt amount prolonged the swelling time and decreased the degradation rate of GEL/αSt films. The tensile strength of GEL/αSt/GLY films slightly increased when the αSt amount increased but those of PEG and PG blended films were not different. The EAB of all plasticizer blended films decreased when the amount of αSt increased. Either lidociane or lidociane hydrochloride was mixed in GEL/αSt/GLY dissolving films to use as local anesthetic. The morphology, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy confirmed their compatibilities in these films, but Differential Scanning Calorimeter showed some changes that should be further evaluated.

scholarly journals Preparation and Characterization of Conductive Plastics Using Cassava Peel Waste and Addition of CuSO4

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Syahrul Humaidi
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thermal Testing ◽  
Elongation At Break ◽  
Thermal Test ◽  
A Value ◽  
Root Starch ◽  
Starch Composition ◽  
Conductive Plastics ◽  
Cassava Peel

This study investigated the characteristics of a conductive plastic based on root starch and CuSO4 filler. The mixture variation was (95:5)%; (90:10)%; (85:15)%; (80:20)% and (75:25)%. Glycerol is used to change the material as desired (plasticizer) which is called a plasticizer. The method used in the manufacture of this material is melt intercalation. Mechanical testing includes tensile strength (tensile strength) and elongation at break. Thermal testing was done using DTA (Differential Thermal Analysis) and material conductivity testing. The characterization results showed that the optimum starch composition: CuSO4 (75:25)% had a conductivity value of 7.3 x 10-2S.m-1, a thermal test value of 410ºC. The optimum tensile strength value occurs in the composition (80:20)% with a value of 4.606 MPa

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