Impregnated
decorative
paper
is
an
important
and
high-value
wood-based
panel
material.
However,
traditional
melamine–urea–formaldehyde
impregnated
(MUFP)
suffers
from
formaldehyde
emission
brittleness.
Therefore,
it
crucial
to
develop
high-performance,
formaldehyde-free,
flexible
as
alternative
MUFP.
Here,
a
layer-by-layer
self-assembly
strategy
adopted
prepare
formaldehyde-free
polyamide
epichlorohydrin
(PAE)/poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA)/melamine
(MA)
(PMPP).
The
first
PAE
resin
layer
acts
wet
strength
agent,
while
the
second
PVA/MA
toughening
forming
dual
network
structure
through
chemical
hydrogen
bonding.
Due
unique
self-assembled
dual-network
structure,
elongation
at
break
work
of
fracture
PMPP
4.4%
265.50
mJ,
respectively.
These
values
are
nine-
eight-times
higher
than
those
MUFP,
respectively,
demonstrating
excellent
toughness
PMPP.
Additionally,
subjected
water
activation
hot
pressing,
its
surface
properties
meet
GB/T15102–2017
Chinese
national
standard.
In
addition,
only
0.01
mg/L,
which
meets
environmental
standards
China's
GB/T
28995–2022
(≤1.5
mg/L),
Europe's
EN
717–1
(≤0.5
Japan's
JAS
234:2003
(<0.3
mg/L).
Thus,
this
offers
novel
approach
achieve
paper.
BMC Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Antibiotic
resistance
is
a
growing
global
threat
due
to
antibiotic
overuse
and
limited
treatment
options.
Multidrug-resistant
bacteria,
like
Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli,
increase
infection
complexity
mortality.
This
study
explores
nanocomposite
films
of
ZIF-8
nanoparticles
Doxycycline
(Dox)
enhance
antibacterial
efficacy.
In
this
study,
composed
chitosan
(CS)
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG),
incorporating
zeolitic
imidazolate
framework-8
(ZIF-8)
DOX,
were
developed.
These
characterized
by
their
morphological,
mechanical,
antibacterial,
drug-release
properties.
Antibacterial
efficacy
was
evaluated
using
disk
diffusion,
broth
microdilution,
checkerboard
assay
methods
determine
MICs
potential
synergistic
effects.
The
demonstrated
flexibility,
semi-transparency,
yellowish-brown
hue,
with
containing
being
thicker
(79
±
0.2
μm)
than
those
without
(54
0.5
μm).
tensile
strength
enhanced
the
incorporation
ZIF-8,
peaking
at
53.12
MPa
for
CS-PEG-G-10%
DOX-4%
film.
XRD
analysis
confirmed
crystallinity
distinct
peaks
observed
each
material.
drug
release
studies
revealed
an
initial
burst
followed
sustained
release,
higher
rates
in
acidic
environments
compared
neutral
alkaline
media.
film
significantly
activity,
achieving
lowest
MIC
values,
particularly
against
S.
(22.5
mm
inhibition
zone)
E.
coli
(14
zone).
Additionally,
notable
effect
between
DOX
FICI
values
below
0.5.
exhibits
optimal
properties,
positioning
it
as
strong
candidate
developing
effective
treatments
multidrug-resistant
pathogens.
Polymer Engineering and Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Abstract
Antibacterial
fabrics
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
bacterial
infection‐related
public
safety
problems.
However,
the
challenge
of
creating
textiles
with
efficient
and
durable
antibacterial
properties
remains
significant.
In
this
study,
an
eco‐friendly
calcination
technique
was
applied
synthesize
a
nanostructured
CuO@ZIF‐8
agent.
The
resulting
material
exhibits
both
performance.
Polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
used
as
fiber
matrix,
PET/CuO@ZIF‐8
fibers
were
produced
using
melt
spinning
technology.
results
indicate
that
is
well
dispersed
within
PET
which
promotes
crystallization
during
cooling
process.
With
99.9%
maximum
bactericidal
rate
against
E.
coli
S.
aureus
,
altered
polyester
demonstrated
strong
activity.
Furthermore,
modified
exhibited
excellent
wash
resistance,
maintaining
rates
93.7%
92.6%
after
50
washes.
This
work
presents
fresh
method
for
producing
fibers.
Highlights
Eco‐friendly
synthesizes
incorporated
via
well‐dispersed
in
PET,
promoting
crystallization.
exhibit
