Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28, P. 879 - 890
Published: Dec. 10, 2023
To
replace
plastics
with
bamboo,
it
is
necessary
to
develop
renewable,
lightweight,
high-strength,
damping,
and
vibration-reducing
bamboo
structural
materials
that
can
be
applied
in
buildings,
transportation,
mechanical
engineering
applications.
Here,
a
low-cost
high-efficiency
top-down
method
was
designed
for
processing
natural
into
lightweight
high-strength
aligned
fiber
composite.
This
composite
used
oriented
fibers
had
their
lignin
hemicellulose
removed,
which
were
as
continuous
reinforcement
materials,
phenolic
resin
the
adhesive,
followed
by
hot
pressing.
A
highly-interwoven
structure
formed
penetration
of
adhesive
combination
strong
hydrogen
bonds
chemical
during
resulted
high
performance
composite,
exhibited
tensile
strength
421.5
MPa,
bending
211.19
an
impact
toughness
26.7
J/cm2,
respectively
2.50,
2.09,
5.7
times
higher
than
those
bamboo.
Due
its
low
density
(1.08
g/cm3)
specific
390
MPa
g−1
cm3,
superior
commonly
such
aluminum
alloy,
steel,
titanium
alloy.
It
also
excellent
damping
vibration
reduction
(with
first
three
ratios
0.75
%,
0.68
1.75
%)
dimensional
stability
24-h
water
absorption
thickness
expansion
rate
7.75
%).
properties
under
wet
conditions,
this
expected
nonrenewable
synthetic
green
sustainable
material.
may
find
applications
drone
wings,
wind
turbine
blades,
automotive
manufacturing.
Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7, P. 100505 - 100505
Published: April 27, 2024
Fatty
acid
esters
being
biodegradable
and
environment
friendly
has
been
a
sought-after
class
of
molecule
for
various
food
grade
applications.
This
work
involves
the
incorporation
fatty
namely
cetyl-caprylate
cetyl-caprate
in
edible
Carboxymethyl
cellulose
-based
films.
The
were
enzymatically
synthesized
by
esterification
caprylic
capric
respectively
with
cetyl
alcohol
at
molar
ratio
1:1,
using
Candida
antarctica
lipase
B
which
was
immobilized
(10%w/w)
65⁰C.Carboxymethyl
films
prepared.
To
it,
glycerol
emulsification,
or
amalgamated.
Film
characterizations
involved
analysis
surface
morphology,
mechanical
properties,
thermal
properties.
It
further
characterized
X-Ray
diffraction
analysis,
water
vapor
permeability,
moisture
uptake.
Barrier
property
carboxymethyl
showed
significant
improvement
due
to
esters.
However,
when
film's
melting
point
measured,
it
seen
that
influenced
properties
more
prominently
than
Thus,
addition
an
optimized
amount
is
required
improved
strength
better
Further,
antimicrobial
well
diffusion
assay
both
established
same,
thereby
recommends
wax
even
more.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(6), P. 1935 - 1951
Published: June 13, 2024
This
review
paper
provides
an
extensive
analysis
of
the
synthesis,
characterization,
and
multifaceted
biological
applications
metal
complexes
nanocomposites
derived
from
a
diverse
array
biopolymeric
ligands.
These
ligands,
including
chitosan,
2-hydroxybenzaldehyde,
4-aminopyridine
imine,
among
others,
have
shown
remarkable
potential
due
to
their
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
functional
versatility.
The
delves
into
various
synthetic
strategies,
conventional
green
synthesis
approaches,
highlights
advanced
characterization
techniques
such
as
spectroscopy,
microscopy,
thermal
analysis,
X-ray
diffraction.
Emphasizing
broad
spectrum
activities
exhibited
by
these
compounds,
covers
antimicrobial,
anticancer,
antioxidant,
enzyme
inhibition,
drug
delivery
applications.
By
synthesizing
current
research
identifying
key
challenges
future
directions,
this
aims
provide
valuable
insights
for
researchers
in
medicinal
chemistry,
materials
science,
biotechnology,
related
fields.
Keywords:
Metal
Complexes,
Nanocomposites,
Synthesis,
Characterization,
Biological
Application.
