Superabsorbent polyacrylamide nanocomposite hydrogels with cashew tree gum: Investigation of the effect of laponite on swelling capacity and rheological properties
Jhaemely Gabrielly Vieira da Silva,
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Albert S. Silva,
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Idglan S. de Lima
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et al.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 140487 - 140487
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Absorbent polymer gels: A review on fundamental mechanisms, preparation strategies, and applications
Lifang Ma,
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Di‐Ming Chen,
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Chunjing Tao
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et al.
European Polymer Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 113795 - 113795
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Modification of gelatin hydrogel for soil water retention: Physical blending or chemical combination with humic substance extracted from compost
European Polymer Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 113884 - 113884
Published: March 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Antimicrobial activity and characterization of PVA/CMC hydrogels prepared with essential oil
Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 19, 2025
This
study
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
PVA/CMC
hydrogels,
investigating
their
wettability,
swelling
behavior,
antimicrobial
efficacy,
and
surface
morphology.
Essential
oils,
including
argan,
clove,
aloe
vera,
were
incorporated
via
the
freeze-thaw
method,
significantly
influencing
physicochemical
properties
hydrogels.
The
intrinsic
hydrophobic
nature
essential
oils
played
crucial
role
in
modulating
characteristics,
with
PCO200
series
exhibiting
highest
ratio
due
to
lower
crosslinking
density,
whereas
clove
oil-loaded
hydrogels
demonstrated
lowest
capacity,
indicative
enhanced
hydrophobicity.
Contact
angle
measurements
further
confirmed
this
trend,
PCO135
displaying
recorded
value
(83.20°
±
1.66°)
PCO235
following
closely
(79.86°
1.60°),
underscoring
pronounced
effect
oil
compared
other
formulations.
SEM
revealed
well-defined
macroporous
structure
oil-containing
pore
distribution
morphology
varying
depending
on
type
concentration.
FTIR
spectroscopy
identified
distinct
characteristic
peaks
corresponding
functional
groups
elucidating
molecular
interactions
within
hydrogel
network.
Antimicrobial
highlighted
oil’s
robust
activity,
effects
specific
formulations
against
bacteria
such
as
Klebsiella
pneumonia,
Salmonella
enteritidis,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Methicillin
Resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
.
These
findings
contribute
growing
body
knowledge
hydrogel-based
delivery
systems
highlight
potential
oil-modified
for
wound
dressing
applications
development
Language: Английский
Addition of bioglass particles to flexible polyvinyl alcohol–chitosan hydrogel films strengthens their mechanical properties and osteoblast cell activity
Tzer-Min Lee,
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Ken‐Chung Chen,
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Yu-Chen Lu
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et al.
Emergent Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 20, 2025
Language: Английский
Climate Change and Soil Resilience: A Critical Appraisal on Innovative Techniques for Sustainable Ground Improvement and Ecosystem Protection
Journal of Hazardous Toxic and Radioactive Waste,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
29(4)
Published: May 20, 2025
Language: Английский
Preparation and Characterization of Protein-Based Hydrogel: Cottonseed Protein Grafted with 2-Acrylamido-2-Methylpropanesulfonic Acid (AMPS)
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 9
Published: May 14, 2024
Using
synthetic
polymers
in
the
production
of
superabsorbent
offers
significant
advantages
such
as
low
cost,
extended
service
life,
and
a
high
water
absorption
rate.
However,
concerns
about
environmental
impact
potential
adverse
effects
on
plant
growth
arise
from
degradation
products
these
after
disposal.
In
addition,
handling
can
cause
rashes,
irritations,
even
toxic
shock
syndrome.
To
overcome
issues,
researchers
are
exploring
synthesis
natural
sources.
Cottonseed
protein
is
identified
polymer
for
polymers.
Notably,
there
no
existing
research
hydrogel
using
cottonseed
2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic
acid
(AMPS).
This
study
addresses
this
gap
by
focusing
modifying
(CSP)
through
graft
copolymerization,
utilizing
partially
neutralized
form
(AMPS)
water-based
solution.
N,N-methylene
bisacrylamide
serves
crosslinking
agent,
while
potassium
persulfate
(PPS)
sodium
bisulfite
(SBS)
function
redox
initiators.
The
optimization
conditions
was
achieved
Design
Expert-11
software,
adjusting
AMPS
to
CSP
ratio.
reveals
that
reaches
its
maximum
swelling
capacity
(195.7
g/g)
with
0.03
g
MBA,
0.01
PPS,
SBS,
1wt%
Swelling
properties
were
assessed
under
diverse
pH
conditions,
delved
into
kinetics
(both
pseudo-first-order
model
pseudo-second-order
model)
performance
different
loads.
Grafting
evidence
validated
FTIR
analysis.
uptake
obtained
when
load,
value
around
neutral
(7).
conclusion,
results
indicate
developed
holds
promise
applications
retention,
reducing
loss,
serving
an
environment-friendly,
biocompatible
so
we
use
biomedical
applications.
Language: Английский