Preparation and characterization of nanofibrillated Cellulose/Poly (Vinyl Alcohol) composite films

Characterization of Biodegradable Composite Films Prepared from Blends of Poly(Vinyl Alcohol), Cornstarch, and Lignocellulosic Fiber

Several composite blends of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and lignocellulosic fibers were prepared and characterized. Cohesive and flexible cast films were obtained by blending lignocellulosic fibers derived from orange waste and PVA with or without cornstarch. Films were evaluated for their thermal stability, water permeability and biodegradation properties. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) indica...

In-situ preparation of hydroxyapatite nanorod embedded poly (vinyl alcohol) composite and its characterization

Hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanorod embedded composite was prepared using poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) as a matrix with different weight percentages (wt. %) The role of PVA composition on the crystallite size, degree of crystallinity, functional groups and morphology of nanocomposites were characterised by XRD, FTIR, and TEM analysis. The results indicated that the size and crystallinity of HAp nano par...

Preparation and Characterization of Poly Vinyl Alcohol - Gelatin- Carboxy Methyl Chitosan Polymer Films

Chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol composite films containing nitrofurazone: preparation and evaluation

  Objective(s): The aim of this study was to insert nitrofurazone in a chitosan membrane to be used as a wound dressing.   Materials and Methods: Several blend films using chitosan (Cs) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), containing nitrofurazone were prepared by means of casting/solvent evaporating technique. Different characteristics such as mechanical properties, water vapor transmission rate...

Preparation and Characterization of Aligned and Random Nanofibrous Nanocomposite Scaffolds of Poly (Vinyl Alcohol), Poly (e-Caprolactone) and Nanohydroxyapatite

Nanofibrous scaffolds produced by electrospinning have attracted much attention, recently. Aligned and random nanofibrous scaffolds of poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA), poly (ε-caprolactone) (PCL) and nanohydroxyapatite  (nHA) were fabricated by electrospinning method in this study. The composite nanofibrous scaffolds were subjected to detailed analysis. Morphological investigations revealed that the...