Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(8)
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Alginate,
a
naturally
sourced
bio-polymer
derived
mainly
from
brown
seaweed,
has
gained
incredible
attention
due
to
its
versatile
properties
and
wide
range
of
applications.
This
review
outlines
alginate
regarding
sources,
extraction
methods,
classifications,
critical
characteristics.
The
development
alginate,
focusing
on
application
in
3D
bioprinting
fields
such
as
vascular
tissue
formation,
bone
printing,
cartilage
been
discussed.
Recent
trends
the
different
sectors,
cosmetic
textiles
wastewater
treatment,
wound
dressing,
preparation
intelligent
materials,
have
also
probed.
techniques
used,
benefits,
limitations
form
discussion
each
application.
In
addition,
future
perspectives
are
discussed
by
considering
current
research
with
potential
innovations
that
can
expand
utility.
Particular
is
devoted
promising
role
these
emerging
technologies
hold
promise
for
radical
changes
many
industries
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
unique
physicochemical
properties.
seeks
lay
down
basic
knowledge
synthesizing
state
art
and,
this
way,
brings
out
gaps
might
inspire
further
studies
dynamic
field.
Over
the
past
decade,
nanotechnology
has
gained
considerable
attention
among
academia
and
industry
professionals,
playing
a
pivotal
role
in
advancing
this
sector.
Chemical
functionalization
of
textiles
using
ushered
an
era
advanced
materials
with
superior
properties
functionalities.
This
Review
delves
into
current
progress
future
prospects
rapidly
evolving
field,
focusing
on
key
advancements
such
as
antimicrobial
properties,
UV
protection,
self-cleaning
capabilities,
enhanced
mechanical
strength,
smart
textiles.
provides
comprehensive
overview
15
years
functional
nanotechnology.
Several
types
nanomaterials
based
their
dimensions
functionalities
have
been
discussed
summarized.
Fabrication
techniques
electrospinning,
coating
technologies,
printing
methods
enabled
integration
textiles,
offering
benefits
like
improved
durability,
functionality.
While
brought
about
significant
positive
environmental
impacts
by
enhancing
textile
functionality,
there
are
also
concerns
regarding
potential
adverse
due
to
nanomaterial
leaching.
The
highlights
collaborative
efforts
professionals
developing
mitigation
strategies
exploration
biodegradable
nanomaterials,
which
being
used
address
these
challenges,
reassuring
audience
industry.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 42 - 42
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
The
rapid
developments
in
conductive
polymers
with
flexible
electronics
over
the
past
years
have
generated
noteworthy
attention
among
researchers
and
entrepreneurs.
Conductive
distinctive
capacity
to
conduct
electricity
while
still
maintaining
lightweight,
flexible,
versatile
characteristics
of
polymers.
They
are
crucial
for
creation
or
gadgets
that
can
stretch,
bend,
adapt
different
surfaces
sparked
momentous
interest
electronics,
energy
storage,
sensors,
smart
textiles,
biomedical
applications.
This
review
article
offers
a
comprehensive
overview
recent
advancements
last
15
years,
including
bibliometric
analysis.
properties
summarized.
Additionally,
fabrication
processes
polymer-based
materials
discussed,
vacuum
filtering,
hydrothermal
synthesis,
spray
coating,
electrospinning,
situ
polymerization,
electrochemical
polymerization.
techniques
been
presented
along
their
advantages
limitations.
multifunctional
applications
also
roles
storage
conversion
(e.g.,
supercapacitors,
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs),
sodium-ion
(SIBs)),
as
well
organic
light-emitting
diodes
(OLEDs),
solar
cells
(OSCs),
healthcare
monitoring,
sensors.
Future
scope
associated
challenges
mentioned
further
development
this
field.
Materials Research Innovations,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 8
Published: July 15, 2024
Environmental
concerns
promote
demand
for
biodegradable
packaging
on
a
global
scale.
Jute
fiber
could
be
viable
and
sustainable
alternative
to
pure
synthetic
materials.
In
this
study,
antimicrobial
jute-polyethylene
nonwoven
fabric
is
developed
by
the
heat
press
of
jute
web
polyethylene
pellets.
The
performance
samples
was
evaluated
analyzing
their
morphological,
mechanical,
thermal,
moisture
management,
antibacterial
properties.
SEM
confirmed
homogeneous
interfacial
adhesion
between
jute-polyethylene.
FTIR
spectra
proved
existence
jute,
polyethylene,
peppermint
oil
in
samples.
Mechanical
property
investigated
using
universal
strength
tester
while
tensile
elongation
(%)
were
sufficient.
low
thermal
conductivities
observed
management
unavailability
inner
surface
from
outer
surface.
Furthermore,
exhibited
significant
properties
because
application
essential
oil.
Journal of Industrial Textiles,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
55
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
In
recent
years,
impregnation
of
biomaterial
(wood
veneers)
with
eutectic
phase
change
materials
(PCM)
has
been
investigated
to
increase
the
thermal
capacity
bio-based
materials,
which
significantly
affects
capacity,
especially
in
building
applications
requiring
low
heat.
this
study,
four
were
prepared
using
three
different
fatty
acids
and
impregnated
on
two
wood
veneers
(oak
ash).
The
structural
characterization
mixtures
was
examined
FT-IR,
while
morphological
properties
by
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM).
performance
analyzed
via
differential
calorimetry
(DSC)
their
thermo-mechanical
dynamic
mechanical
analysis
(DMA).
Additionally,
conductivity
(
k
values)
determined.
From
results
obtained,
it
possible
prepare
melting
temperatures
around
30°C
heat
capacities
up
225.5
J/g.
It
also
generally
determined
that
PCM,
from
lauric
acid
palmitic
acid,
have
lower
but
show
higher
storage
loss
modulus
for
coatings
leading
a
balance
between
properties.
ACS Chemical Health & Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(5), P. 404 - 413
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Air
pollution
is
a
rising
global
concern
with
detrimental
effects
on
public
health
and
the
environment.
The
widespread
proliferation
of
PET
bottles
has
reached
alarming
levels,
underscoring
urgent
need
to
recycle
bottle
waste.
Due
very
limited
work
being
conducted
silk
fabric
bottles,
this
approach
addresses
pressing
issue
air
offers
dual
benefit
reducing
waste
conserving
valuable
resources.
In
study,
postconsumer
were
upcycled
fabricate
nanocoated
functional
fabrics
incorporated
green-synthesized
silver
nanoparticles
(AgNPs)
by
an
electrospinning
technique.
morphology
was
observed
using
SEM,
revealing
formation
regular
nanofibers
diameter
ranging
from
204.6
228.7
nm.
PET–Ag
nanocoating
both
sides
(SPA)
one
side
(SP)
had
outstanding
particle
filtration
efficiency
(PFE)
values
97.8
96.4%,
respectively.
Differential
pressure
(DP)
testing,
following
EN14683
standard,
revealed
drops
28.7
Pa
for
SP
29.4
SPA,
which
are
under
accepted
limit.
Furthermore,
mechanical
properties
developed
sample
evaluated
universal
strength
tester,
maximum
force
157.47
N
tensile
57.26
MPa
indicating
its
excellent
characteristics.
antibacterial
SPA
samples
through
agar
disc
diffusion
experiments
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli
bacteria.
zone
inhibition
(ZOI)
measured
these
bacteria
15.3
±
1
12
mm,
respectively,
demonstrating
functionality
fabric.
FTIR
spectra
confirmed
presence
constituent
components
sample.
All
results
highlight
promising
potential
as
next-generation
filter.
