Biocomposites Based on Agar and Cellulose Nanofibers Prepared from Carrot Slag

2021 ◽  
Vol 889 ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Yeng Fong Shih ◽  
Wei Sheng Su
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Biodegradable Composite ◽  
Biocomposite Films ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Reinforcing Agent ◽  
Ft Ir

In this study, the effect of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) prepared from carrot slag on the properties of agar biocomposite films is investigated. The composite film was characterized by ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), tensile test, fourier transforms infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and Transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The transmittance, mechanical properties and chemical structure of the composite film containing different CNF content (0.1, 0.3 and 0.5 phr based on agar) were studied. The UV-Vis showed that the transmittance of the film was decreased with increasing content of CNF. The FT-IR spectrum showed that the generation of hydrogen bonds leads to good interface bonding between Agar and CNF. Moreover, the performance of the bionanocomposite was improved by the addition of CNF. The composite containing 0.3 phr CNF results in a maximum tensile strength of 25.97 MPa. However, the tensile strength of the 0.5 phr CNF containing one is reduced to 24.42 MPa due to the agglomeration of CNF. The TEM shows that the diameter of CNF is 2.5 nm and the length is 18.20 nm. The usage of CNF obtained from carrot slag can not only recycle the waste from food industry, but also can be used as a reinforcing agent for preparing biodegradable composite film. It has potential uses in the development of biodegradable food packaging materials and biomedical applications.

Study on Modified Rapeseed Oil/Montmorillonite Nanocomposites

2010 ◽  
Vol 123-125 ◽  
pp. 1291-1294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bin Lü ◽  
Jian Zhong Ma ◽  
Dang Ge Gao ◽  
Lei Hong
Keyword(s):  
Rapeseed Oil ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Emulsifying Properties ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Layer Spacing ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Better Than

Modified rapeseed oil(MRO) was prepared by using rapeseed oil, ethylene diamine and acrylic acid as the raw materials. Modified rapeseed oil/montmorillonite(MRO/MMT) nanocomposite was prepared by using modified rapeseed oil and montmorillonite. The emulsifying properties of MRO and MRO/MMT were determined respectively. Fourier transforms infrared spectrometry (FT-IR) and Transmission Electron microscope (TEM) results showed that MRO/MMT was prepared successfully. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed that modified rapeseed oil could smoothly enter the interlayer of montmorillonite, and modified the montmorillonite; with an increase in the amount of montmorillonite, the layer spacing of montmorillonite in the MRO/MMT lower after the first increase. The results of emulsifying properties indicated that emulsifying properties of MRO/MMT was better than MRO.

Nanocellulose as a new sustainable material for various applications: a review

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (109) ◽  
pp. 49-64
Author(s):  
F. Fahma ◽  
I. Febiyanti ◽  
N. Lisdayana ◽  
I.W. Arnata ◽  
D. Sartika
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Polar Polymers ◽  
Hydrophilic Nature ◽  
Composite Field ◽  
Reinforcing Agent ◽  
Tissue Scaffolding ◽  
Application Fields ◽  
And Control

Purpose: This paper presents a comprehensive review of nanocellulose and its application in several applications, including composites, biomedical, and food packaging fields. Design/methodology/approach: General explanations about cellulose and nanocellulose have been described. Different types of nanocellulose (cellulose nanofibers, cellulose nanocrystals, bacterial nanocellulose) as well as their isolation processes (mechanical process, chemical process) have been reviewed. Several surface modifications have been explained to improve the dispersion of nanocellulose in non-polar polymers. The possible utilization of nanocellulose in composites, biomedical, and food packaging fields have also been analysed. Findings: This review presents three application fields at once, namely composites, biomedical, and food packaging fields. In the composite field, nanocellulose can be used as a reinforcing agent which increases the mehcnical properties such as tensile strength and toughness, and thermal stability of the final composites. In the biomedical field, nanocellulose is reinforced into hydrogel or composites which will be produced as tissue scaffolding, wound dressing, etc. It is found that the addition of nanocellulose can extend and control the drug release. While in the packaging field, nanocellulose is added into a biopolymer to improve the barrier properties and decrease the water and oxygen vapor transmission rates. Research limitations/implications: Nanocellulose has a hydrophilic nature, thus making it agglomerated and difficult to disperse in most non-polar polymers. Therefore, certain surface modification of nanocellulose are required prior to the preparation of composites or hydrogels.Practical implications: Further research regarding the toxicity of nanocellulose needs to be investigated, especially when applying it in the biomedical and food packaging fields. Originality/value: This review presents three application fields at once, namely composites, biomedical, and food packaging fields.

scholarly journals Development and Characterization of a Biodegradable Colored Film Based on Starch and Chitosan by Using Acacia Catechu

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-130
Author(s):  
FB Quader ◽  
RA Khan ◽  
MA Islam ◽  
S Saha ◽  
KN Sharmin
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Composite Film ◽  
Thermo Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Chitosan Film ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Gravimetric Analysis ◽  
Good Thermal Stability ◽  
Biodegradable Composite ◽  
Acacia Catechu

Green technology like biodegradable films using natural polymer is an obvious need of today. Attempt of this experiment was aimed at development and characterization of a biodegradable colored film based on starch and chitosan by using Acacia catechu. Chitosan reinforced starch based biodegradable composite film was prepared by casting. The chitosan content in the films was varied from 20-80 % (w/w). Tensile strength (TS) was improved significantly with the addition of chitosan but the elongation at break (EB %) of the composite decreased. With the addition of the Acacia catechu, tensile strength of the composites improved more. The acacia content of the film was varied from 0.05-0.2(w/w). The good thermal stability of this prepared film was confirmed by thermo-gravimetric analysis. Structural characterization was done by Fourier transform infrared radiation spectroscopy. Surface morphology of the composite film was examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM) which suggested sufficient homogenization of starch, chitosan and Acacia catechu. Water uptake was found lower for final composites in the comparison to starch/chitosan and chitosan film. The satisfactory rate of degradation in the soil is expected that the final composite film within less than 6 months. The developed films intended to use as the alternative of synthetic non biodegradable colored packaging films.J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 8(2): 123-130 2015

Preparation and Characterization of NiO Nanoparticles through Thermal Decomposition of Bis(glycinato)Nickel(II)dihydrate

2012 ◽  
Vol 601 ◽  
pp. 21-25
Author(s):  
Wei Yi Dan ◽  
Jian Fen Li ◽  
Xiang Chen Tu ◽  
Kui Le Jia
Keyword(s):  
Reaction Time ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Infrared Spectrometry ◽  
Nio Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Fine Crystal ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Mean Size ◽  
Ft Ir

NiO nanoparticles were successfully prepared by decomposing the predecessor bis(glycinato)nickel(II)dihydrate in the presence of oleylamine and triphenylphosphine (TPP), and different approaches including Fourier transforms infrared spectrometry(FT-IR), X-ray diffraction(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) were used to characterize the NiO nanoparticles. Meanwhile, the effects of TPP concentration and reaction time on the size and yield of NiO nanoparticles derived from precursors were thoroughly investigated in this paper. The analysis results indicated that the prepared NiO nanoparticles were found spherical in shape and demonstrated weak agglomeration. They had generally high purity and a fine crystal phase of cubic syngony. Furthermore, the effects of the TPP concentration and reaction time on the size and yield of NiO nanoparticles are very crucial, higher concentration of TPP would results in reduction of both the mean size and yield of NiO particles. However both yields and particles size of NiO nanoparticles continuously increased as increasing reaction time, after more than 60 minutes, the size and yield of NiO nanoparticles kept hardly change.

scholarly journals Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanofibers fromGigantochloa scortechiniias a Reinforcement Material

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chaturbhuj K. Saurabh ◽  
Asniza Mustapha ◽  
M. Mohd. Masri ◽  
A. F. Owolabi ◽  
M. I. Syakir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibers ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Isolation And Characterization ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Reinforcement Material ◽  
Bamboo Fibers ◽  
Ft Ir

Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) were isolated fromGigantochloa scortechiniibamboo fibers using sulphuric acid hydrolysis. This method was compared with pulping and bleaching process for bamboo fiber. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis were used to determine the properties of CNF. Structural analysis by FT-IR showed that lignin and hemicelluloses were effectively removed from pulp, bleached fibers, and CNF. It was found that CNF exhibited uniform and smooth morphological structures, with fiber diameter ranges from 5 to 10 nm. The percentage of crystallinity was significantly increased from raw fibers to cellulose nanofibers, microfibrillated, along with significant improvement in thermal stability. Further, obtained CNF were used as reinforcement material in epoxy based nanocomposites where tensile strength, flexural strength, and modulus of nanocomposites improved with the addition of CNF loading concentration ranges from 0 to 0.7%.

scholarly journals Role of Zingiber Officinale Essential Oil- Chitosan Based Biopolymer Film For Bioactive Packaging

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sawsan A. Al-Hilifi ◽  
Rawdah M. Al-Ali
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Zingiber Officinale ◽  
Differential Scanning Calorimetric ◽  
Hydroxyl Groups ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Biopolymer Film

Abstract The recent interest in bio-packing at field of food become trending in the development of antimicrobial coatings. The focus of this study was to assess the potential application of zingiber officinale essential oil (GEO) in chitosan films (CHf). The data indicated that there were significant differences(p < 0.05) in the chemical composition of the samples.Forty-seven active compounds of the essential oil were identified from the rhizomes of ginger, which were identified byGC-MS. Fourier transforms infrared spectra (FT-IR) confirmed that an interaction between the hydroxyl groups of the phenolic compounds of the essential oil and the amide groups of polymer matrix. As shown the appearance of peaks at wavenumbers 1639cm-1 and 1558cm-1 Furthermore, X-ray diffraction results suggested a lower crystallintiyin CHf due to GEO effect. Differential Scanning Calorimetric (DSC) analysis revealed that CHf possessed high thermal stability, especially when different concentrations of GEO added. The bioactive CHf showed distinct activity against both positive and negative gram bacteria. They are Staphylococcus aurous, Bacillus subtillis, Streptococcus Sp. Escherichia coli, Salmonella Sp. Pseudomonas erugiosa. This results provides a comprehensive insight on the importance of films incorporated with EOs of interest in food packaging.

scholarly journals Synthesis of silk sericin stabilized silver (Ag-Ser) nanoparticles using Tollens’ method and investigation of its colloidal stability

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mert Saraçoğlu ◽  
Begüm Bacınoğlu ◽  
Sıddıka Mertdinç ◽  
Servet Timur
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Colloidal Stability ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Production Method ◽  
Face Centered Cubic ◽  
Ag Nps ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Amine Complex ◽  
Face Centered

Abstract In this study, sericin extracted from Bombyx mori silk cocoons was integrated into the well-known Tollens’ method for synthesizing Ag-NPs. Sericin successfully acted as a stabilizer while silver amine complex [Ag(NH3)2]+ was reduced by maltose. As a result, silver nanoparticles with high stability are formed. Possible functional groups related to the stabilization of NPs were investigated by Fourier-transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Ag-Ser NPs were characterized by using particle size measurements based on dynamic light scattering (DLS) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). According to the characterization investigations, Ag-Ser NPs have characteristic (111) face-centered cubic (FFC) plane and were spherical in shape with a narrow size distribution of 20.23 ±6.25 nm. Overall, the sericin-modified Tollens’ method for synthesizing Ag-NPs offers a simple and non-toxic production method to form nanoparticles. Colloidal stability of nanoparticles displays an essential role since their enhanced nano-properties can be diminished by an increase in size due to aggregation and agglomeration. Therefore, the effect of pH on particle stability was investigated through the surface charge of Ag-Ser NPs that was measured using a Zeta-potential analyzer. Results obtained from this study may extend the applicability of silver nanoparticles in biotechnological researches and a potential synthesis route for the application of Ag-Ser NPs as aseptic and therapeutic usages.

FACILE SYNTHESIS OF HYDROXYLAPATITE NANOSTRUCTURES WITH VARIOUS MORPHOLOGIES

NANO ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 04 (03) ◽  
pp. 165-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
XIAO-JUN HU ◽  
JIN-KU LIU ◽  
XIAO-YAN QIN ◽  
JIA HUANG ◽  
YI YI
Keyword(s):  
Crystal Engineering ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Solution Approach ◽  
Engineering Research ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ft Ir ◽  
Fourier Transforms Infrared Spectroscopy

The hydroxylapatite nanostructures with different morphologies have been synthesized by a facile solution approach. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) technologies, and Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The control mechanism of the hydroxylapatite with various morphologies nanostructures was investigated. Some practical experimental conclusions could be obtained, which were expected to have potential values in crystal engineering research and practical applications.

scholarly journals Mechanical and Thermal Stability Properties of Modified Rice Straw Fiber Blend with Polycaprolactone Composite

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roshanak Khandanlou ◽  
Mansor B. Ahmad ◽  
Kamyar Shameli ◽  
Mohd Zobir Hussein ◽  
Norhazlin Zainuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Rice Straw ◽  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Tensile Modulus ◽  
Physical Interaction ◽  
Mechanical And Thermal Properties ◽  
Sem Micrograph ◽  
Ft Ir

The goal of this study was to investigate the effect of modified rice straw (ORS) on the mechanical and thermal properties of modified rice straw/polycaprolactone composites (ORS/PCL-Cs). The composites (Cs) of polycaprolactone (PCL) with ORS were successfully synthesized using the solution-casting method. The RS modified with octadecylamine (ODA) as an organic modifier. The prepared composites were characterized by using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and mechanical properties were investigated. Composites of ORS/PCL showed superior mechanical properties due to greater compatibility of ORS with PCL. The XRD results showed that the intensity of the peaks decreased with the increase of ORS content from 1.0 to 7.0 wt.% in comparison with PCL peaks. Tensile measurement showed an increase in tensile modulus but a decrease in tensile strength and elongation at break as the ORS contents are increased from 1.0 to 7.0 wt.%; on the other hand, tensile strength was improved with the addition of 5.0 wt.% of ORS. Thermal stability was decreased with the increase of ORS contents. SEM micrograph indicated good dispersion of ORS into the matrix, and FT-IR spectroscopy showed that the interaction between PCL and ORS is physical interaction.

Synthesis and Characterization of GO-Chit-Ni Nanocomposite as a Recoverable Nanocatalyst for Reducing Nitroarenes in Water

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 523-531
Author(s):  
Mosayeb Sarvestani ◽  
Roya Azadi
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transforms ◽  
Considerable Change ◽  
Environmentally Benign ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ir Transmission ◽  
Aryl Amines ◽  
Ft Ir

In the present study, nickel nanoparticles (Ni-NPs) immobilized on graphene oxide-chitosan (GO-Chit-Ni) have been synthesized and characterized as a catalyst for reduction of nitroarenes in water. For this purpose, GO has been functionalized with chitosan (GO-Chit). Then, Ni-NPs were immobilized on the surface of GO-Chit using a simple method. The GO-Chi-Ni nanocomposites were characterized using Fourier Transforms Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-Ray Diffraction Measurements (XRD), and Atomic Adsorption Spectrometry (AAS). The GO-Chi-Ni nanoparticles demonstrated appropriate catalytic activity in reducing nitroarenes to aryl amines in the existence of sodium borohydride (NaBH4) aqueous solution as a hydrogen source at 80oC. This catalytic system applies environmentally benign water as a solvent that is cheap, easily accessible, non-toxic, non-volatile, non-flammable and thermally stable. This type of catalyst can be applied several times with no considerable change in its performance.

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