Article
Acoustics
K. A. Cherednichenko, A. R. Sayfutdinova, A. Kraynov, B. Anikushin, V. Ignatiev, M. I. Rubtsova, S. A. Konstantinova, D. G. Shchukin, V. A. Vinokurov
Summary: A new method for the synthesis of nanofibrillar cellulose/polystyrene composite is proposed, which involves ultrasonic treatment of styrene emulsion in cellulose-water solution. This method eliminates the need for additional heating and significantly reduces the synthesis time compared to previous methods. Comprehensive analysis indicates that the mechanical, physical, and biodegradable properties of the composite obtained by the ultrasonic method are comparable to those obtained by the conventional thermal method.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Reyhaneh Laghaei, Seyyed Mahdi Hejazi, Hossein Fashandi, Saleh Akbarzadeh, Samira Shaghaghi, Alireza Shamaei-Kashani, Bijan Jahanara, Elaheh Shahsavari
Summary: Triaxial E-glass fabric/CNCs/epoxy composites were fabricated using the vacuum-assisted resin infusion procedure. The effects of mixing medium and CNC concentration on the mechanical properties of the composites were evaluated. Incorporation of CNCs enhanced the fracture toughness and energy absorption during fracture of the composites.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Beenish Khanzada, Bushra Mirza, Aman Ullah
Summary: An increased demand for eco-friendly bio-degradable food packaging material is arising to control the worldwide environmental crises. Bio-nanocomposite films were synthesized using chitosan matrix, glycerol plasticizer, and different plant extracts. Nanofillers, nano-keratin and cellulose nanocrystals, were added to strengthen the chitosan. The combination of both nano fillers and extracts exhibited a synergistic effect, enhancing the thermo-mechanical and barrier properties of the bio-nanocomposite films for improved shelf life of packaged food.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mengchen Zhao, Shuji Fujisawa, Tsuguyuki Saito
Summary: We report the basic sheet properties of divalent phosphorylated cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) with different phosphorus contents and counterion types. The counterion exchange from sodium ions to calcium or aluminum ions greatly enhances all examined sheet properties of CNF sheets. The phosphorus content only has significant influences on conditioned tensile and fire-retardant properties. Compared to CNF sheets with monovalent carboxy groups, CNF sheets with divalent phosphate groups are superior in terms of wet tensile properties and fire-retardant properties.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dingfeng Xu, Shennan Wang, Lars A. Berglund, Qi Zhou
Summary: The study investigates the impact of ionic interactions between differently charged nanofibers and montmorillonite nanoplatelets on the performance of nanocomposite materials. Results show that nanocomposites with different structures exhibit variations in mechanical properties and flame retardant performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas, Humaira Alias Aisyah, Abu Hassan Nordin, Norzita Ngadi, Mohamed Yusoff Mohd Zuhri, Muhammad Rizal Muhammad Asyraf, Salit Mohd Sapuan, Edi Syams Zainudin, Shubham Sharma, Hairul Abral, Mochamad Asrofi, Edi Syafri, Nasmi Herlina Sari, Mazlan Rafidah, Sharifah Zarina Syed Zakaria, Muhammad Rizal Razman, Nuriah Abd Majid, Zuliskandar Ramli, Ashraf Azmi, Sneh Punia Bangar, Rushdan Ibrahim
Summary: This review article focuses on the use of green composites from natural fibers, particularly chitosan, in the development of biodegradable materials. Natural fiber composites have numerous advantages such as durability, low cost, low weight, high specific strength, environmental friendliness, and biodegradability. Chitosan, a natural fiber, can be processed into various forms and has been found to possess high thermal stability and good physical and chemical properties. Chitosan-based green composites have wide applicability in industries such as biomedicine, cosmetology, papermaking, wastewater treatment, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
Article
Polymer Science
Sofia Marquez-Bravo, Ingo Doench, Pamela Molina, Flor Estefany Bentley, Arnaud Kamdem Tamo, Renaud Passieux, Francisco Lossada, Laurent David, Anayancy Osorio-Madrazo
Summary: High mechanical performance spun bionanocomposite fibers of chitosan (CHI) filled with cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were achieved through gel spinning, leading to improved crystallinity and mechanical properties. Increasing the CNF content up to 0.4 wt% in the CHI solution significantly enhanced Young's modulus and tensile strength of the fibers, while further increases in CNF content slightly impacted mechanical parameters due to potential disruption of the CHI matrix hydrogel network. Overall, the addition of 0.4 wt% CNFs into 4 wt% CHI formulations showed optimal compatibility and interface, resulting in bionanocomposite fibers with outstanding mechanical properties.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Alireza Saatchi, Ahmad Razaghian Arani, Amirhossein Moghanian, Masoud Mozafari
Summary: The study found that increasing the Ce-BG/CH (w/w) ratio up to 20% significantly improved the swelling degree and mechanical properties of the scaffolds, but exceeding this ratio reduced the beneficial effects of Ce-BG.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Donggeun Lee, Jinhan Cho, Jeong Gon Son, Bongjun Yeom
Summary: This study prepared aligned aramid nanofiber/poly(vinyl alcohol) (ANF/PVA) nanocomposites with a nanofiller volume fraction of 48%, showing improvements in mechanical strength and stiffness due to effective stress transfer between aligned ANFs and PVA. The damping properties varied depending on different dissipation modes activated and loading angles relative to the nanofiber alignment direction, leading to viscoelastic properties exceeding conventional limits. Deepening the understanding of anisotropic dynamic mechanical responses is crucial for designing aligned nanocomposite materials for mechanical and electronic applications.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xingli Zhang, Zhiyue Chen, Liyan Lu, Jiankai Wang
Summary: This study constructs a cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs)-graphene layered structure with covalent linkages and investigates its mechanical properties through molecular dynamics simulations. The results indicate that the covalent bond content and van der Waals force interactions play crucial roles in interfacial adhesion and load transfer of composite materials.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Longfei Yin, Fengwei Yin, Dan Huang, Weilong Zheng, Lan Li, Yongqian Fu
Summary: With the development of modern industry, the priority now lies in replacing ordinary plastic products with environmentally friendly antibacterial materials. In this study, a degradable composite membrane of cellulose/glycerin/chitosan (CGC) was prepared, showing improved antibacterial properties. The research offers a low-cost and green method for preparing antibacterial film.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Pei Chen, Fengwei Xie, Tony McNally
Summary: Blending chitosan with MMT nanoplatelets enhanced mechanical properties and hydrophobicity, while blending with SPT nanoneedles had a less significant impact. In the chitosan/SP system, MMT disrupted biopolymer chain interactions, leading to reduced mechanical properties, while SPT enhanced mechanical properties due to better dispersion.
POLYMER INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ali Mohammadpour-Haratbar, Yasser Zare, Nima Gharib, Kyong Yop Rhee
Summary: In this study, a simple model is proposed to predict the Young's modulus of polymer composites containing cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). The model is validated by experimental results and shows good agreement with measured values. Various factors such as interphase thickness, volume fraction of interphase regions, densities of polymer matrix and CNC, and CNC size are investigated for their effects on the Young's modulus. Thinner CNCs and thicker interphase contribute to higher modulus, while the volume fraction of interphase regions has the least influence on the nanocomposite modulus.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Galina N. Gubanova, Valentina A. Petrova, Svetlana V. Kononova, Elena N. Popova, Valentina E. Smirnova, Alexander N. Bugrov, Vera V. Klechkovskaya, Yury A. Skorik
Summary: This study investigated the thermal and structural properties of multilayer composites based on chitosan and different polyanions. The results showed that the type of polyanion used influenced the thermal degradation and crystallization behavior of the composite materials. Strong acid salts as counterions to chitosan led to strong interactions between layers, while weak polyacid salts resulted in weaker PEC formation.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hartati Hartati, Subaer Subaer, Hasri Hasri, Teguh Wibawa, Hasriana Hasriana
Summary: The objective of this study is to synthesize and characterize Fe3O4@Chitosan-AgNP nanocomposites and determine their antibacterial activity. The successful synthesis of the nanocomposites was demonstrated, followed by their characterization. The results show the formation of Fe3O4@Chitosan-AgNP nanocomposites and their antibacterial activity.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Dong Xiang, Lei Wang, Qingquan Zhang, Biqiong Chen, Yuntao Li, Eileen Harkin-Jones
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Oana M. Istrate, Biqiong Chen
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xing Su, Biqiong Chen
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Sungkwon Yoon, Biqiong Chen
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Wei Li, Wenxing Song, Biqiong Chen, Stephen J. Matcher
JOURNAL OF BIOPHOTONICS
(2019)
Article
Polymer Science
Merve Gultekinoglu, Sukru Orturk, Biqiong Chen, Mohan Edirisinghe, Kezban Ulubayram
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Zaid G. Mohammadsalih, Beverley J. Inkson, Biqiong Chen
Summary: In this study, nanocomposites of polystyrene (PS) and graphene oxide (GO) were prepared using solution blending method, and the effect of different mixing periods on the structure and properties of the PS/GO nanocomposites was investigated. The results showed that controlling the mixing time could achieve excellent dispersion of nano-sheets, enhancing the thermal and thermomechanical properties of the composites.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Ehssan Al-Bermany, Biqiong Chen
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption behavior of polymers on graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets by preparing a series of PEG/GO nanohybrids with different experimental parameters. The results show that the adsorption amount of PEG onto GO is influenced by factors such as mixing time, molecular weight, mixing ratio, and washing procedure. Additionally, the adsorption onto GO reduces the crystallinity of PEGs.
POLYMER INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yeyen Nurhamiyah, Gavin Irvine, Efrosyni Themistou, Biqiong Chen
Summary: A new fully biobased polyamide TPE with medium hardness shows promising performance in various applications, such as engineering and healthcare. The elastomer is synthesized using environmentally friendly materials and exhibits good resilience, impact resistance, and high tensile strength.
MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yeyen Nurhamiyah, Sungkwon Yoon, Biqiong Chen
Summary: Novel wholly biobased nanocomposites prepared from polyamide 36,36 thermoplastic elastomer and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) show improved mechanical properties and hardness, making them potential alternatives for existing rubbers with low or medium hardness.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Y. Wen, B. Chen
Summary: A new bio-based polyester elastomer (PEE) was synthesized without the use of any solvent or toxic additive. It exhibits excellent resilience and self-healing behavior at ambient temperature. The mechanical properties of PEE were improved by incorporating PPD-reduced GO, but the self-healing efficiency was reduced. This renewable elastomer has potential in various applications.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Yeyen Nurhamiyah, Biqiong Chen
Summary: The search for alternatives to fossil fuel-based polymers has received significant attention in recent decades. PA4,36, a biobased polyamide elastomer, is synthesized through a simple polycondensation process. The addition of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) affects the thermal properties and mechanical properties of the elastomer. The biobased elastomer and its CNC nanocomposites show potential as alternatives to medium hardness fossil fuel-based elastomers.
MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Ehssan Al-Bermany, Biqiong Chen
Summary: The influence of polymer functional groups on their adsorption behavior onto graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets was investigated. The interfacial interaction between the polymer and GO was confirmed by spectroscopy and diffraction analysis. Polymer/GO hybrids with polar functional groups showed enhanced adsorption compared to those without polar functional groups.
MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mehmet Onur Aydogdu, Esra Altun, Etelka Chung, Guogang Ren, Shervanthi Homer-Vanniasinkam, Biqiong Chen, Mohan Edirisinghe
Summary: The recent coronavirus pandemic has posed a global threat, with efforts focused on vaccine development and virus transmission control. This review summarizes coronavirus viability on surfaces and the use of chemical disinfectants for deactivation, aiming to assist in effective prevention of COVID-19 transmission.
JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Adriana Sierra-Romero, Biqiong Chen
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Xinyao Zhu, Yifan Liu, Jing Ye, Wei Xu, Xuexia Zhao, Tianyan Liu
Summary: This study reveals the adverse effect of acid on dentin in terms of degradation of its fracture toughness. The peritubular dentin plays a significant role in enhancing the dentin's fracture resistance capability. The findings highlight the importance of structural integrity for dentin.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Priya Ranganathan, Vijayakumari Sugumaran, Bargavi Purushothaman, Ajay Rakkesh Rajendran, Balakumar Subramanian
Summary: The study aims to design and fabricate an ultra-easier multi-functional biomedical polymeric scaffold loaded with unique equimolar Ca:P phasic bioactive glass material. The results showed that the G:BG (1:2) ratio is the more appropriate composition for enhanced bio-mineralization and higher surface area. The scaffold can induce mitogenesis in osteoblast cells for hard tissue regeneration and rapid collagen secretion in fibroblast cells for soft tissue regeneration.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Ziad Guerfi, Oum keltoum Kribaa, Hanane Djouama
Summary: Hydroxyapatite, a biocompatible and bioactive ceramic material, has been widely studied in fields such as orthopedics and plastic surgery. The use of computational tools, especially density functional theory, has become increasingly important in research. In this study, Hydroxyapatite was synthesized using the double decomposition method and quantum mechanical computations were performed using density functional theory. The experimental and computational results confirmed the successful synthesis of Hydroxyapatite and showed good agreement in spectroscopic characterizations.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Sally AbdulHussain Kadhum, Nassier A. Nassir
Summary: In this research, porous composites were successfully prepared and reinforced for bone scaffold applications. The functional groups, pore structure, and composition distribution of the materials were characterized using techniques such as FTIR, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Veronika Geiger, Felicitas Mayinger, Moritz Hoffmann, Marcel Reymus, Bogna Stawarczyk
Summary: The study investigated the mechanical properties of four additively manufactured denture base resins in different measurement environments, and found that the measurement environment impacts the strength and fracture toughness of the materials.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Junxiao Wang, Amatjan Sawut, Rena Simayi, Huijun Song, Xueying Jiao
Summary: The development of cost-effective and eco-friendly conductive hydrogels with excellent mechanical properties, self-healing capabilities, and non-toxicity is of great significance in the field of biosensors.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yijun Zhou, Lisa Ho, Ayan Samanta, Philip Procter, Cecilia Persson
Summary: In this study, soft, non-setting biomaterials based on Hyalectin gels and different morphological parameters of hydroxyapatite (HA) particles were evaluated as potential augmentation materials for orthopaedic implant fixation. The results showed that constructs reinforced with irregularly shaped nano-HA particles and spherically shaped micro-HA particles had significantly higher pull-out force compared to the control group.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mehdi Jahandardoost, Donald Ricci, Abbas S. Milani, Mohsen Jahandardoost, Dana Grecov
Summary: Tubular flow diverters are important for treating cerebral aneurysms. A new design called VR-eCLIPs has been developed to cover the neck of challenging bifurcation aneurysms. A finite element model has been used to simulate the implantation processes of VR-eCLIPs and assess potential plastic deformation.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Marek Traczynski, Adam Patalas, Katarzyna Roslan, Marcin Suszynski, Rafa l Talar
Summary: This article evaluates the forces acting on intravenous needles during insertion into the skin and selects the most suitable model for future research. The experimental results show that needle size, insertion angle, and insertion speed have an influence on the measured force values.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Chester Jar, Andrew Archibald, Monica Gibson, Lindsey Westover
Summary: This study evaluates the ASIST technique for assessing the stability of dental implants. The results show that the ASIST technique can reliably measure the interfacial stiffness of dental implants, which is not significantly influenced by different abutment types. This method may provide an improved non-invasive way to measure the stability of dental implants.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Ali Kamali, Kaveh Laksari
Summary: In this paper, a UNet-based neural network model (El-UNet) is developed to infer the spatial distributions of mechanical parameters. The El-UNet shows superior performance in terms of accuracy and computational cost compared to other neural network models. A self-adaptive spatial loss weighting approach is proposed, which achieves the most accurate reconstructions in equal computation times.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Chunyan Yu, Yanju Lu, Jinhui Pang, Lu Li
Summary: In this study, a safe and effective hemostatic composite sponge was developed by combining chitosan and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC). The sponge exhibited excellent flexibility and rapid hemostatic ability in vitro. In vivo assessments showed that the sponge had the shortest clotting time and minimal blood loss.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Zhongliang Yu, Lin Yu, Junjie Liu
Summary: The study proposes incorporating functionally graded tablets into nacreous composites to enhance both stiffness and damping properties. Analytical formulae and numerical experiments demonstrate the effectiveness of this design, surpassing existing homogeneous composites in performance.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Marc Graham, Sandra Klinge
Summary: This study investigates the macroscopic diffusion behavior of heterogeneous gels using a homogenization method in a finite element framework. Two materials, calcifying PDMA and PAAm, were studied, and the results show that the diffusivity of PDMA has a strong nonlinear dependence on the solute molecule radius.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Abdur-Rasheed Alao
Summary: This study aimed to find the optimal sandblasting parameters for roughening YTZP surfaces. Through experimental and statistical analysis, the best setting was found to be IA = 45 degrees, AP = 110 μm, ST = 20 s, and P = 400 kPa, which resulted in the maximum surface roughness, phase transformation, and shear bond strength.
JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2024)
