Improvement of physical–mechanical–antimicrobial activities with effect of amine-functionalized nano-ZnO-reinforced areca fibre/epoxy hybrid nanocomposites

Dhanapal, Duraibabu; Kumar, S. M. Suresh; Rajarathinam, Manjumeena; Manivel, J.; Srinivasan, Ananda Kumar

doi:10.1007/s00289-023-04912-4

Polym. Bull.

2023

DOI: 10.1007/s00289-023-04912-4

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Improvement of physical–mechanical–antimicrobial activities with effect of amine-functionalized nano-ZnO-reinforced areca fibre/epoxy hybrid nanocomposites

Duraibabu Dhanapal,

S. M. Suresh Kumar,

Manjumeena Rajarathinam

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Advancing Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites Through Incorporating ZnO Nanofillers in the Polymeric Matrix: A Review

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2024

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Advancing Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites Through Incorporating ZnO Nanofillers in the Polymeric Matrix: A Review

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Achieving performance and functionality in PLA-based packaging: Insights from hybrid composites with false banana (Enset) fiber and ZnO nanoparticles

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Gudayu

2024

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

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The use of poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based composites reinforced with natural fibers is becoming increasingly popular in sustainable packaging. However, these materials often lack adequate barriers and desirable functional properties. Concurrently, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) have been incorporated into PLA-based composites to develop functional packaging films. Despite this progress, there is a gap in the literature regarding packaging materials that require both functional and performance properties, specifically those that combine natural fibers and ZnO NPs within the PLA matrix. This study aims to develop and optimize the effects of ZnO nanofillers and false banana, also called Enset fibers (EFs) as hybrid reinforcements in PLA matrices. A central composite design (CCD) approach was used to evaluate the effects of EFs at three levels (5 %, 15 %, and 25 % w/w) and ZnO NPs at three levels (0 %, 5 %, and 10 % w/w) on the performance (tensile and flexural strength) and functional properties (water and antibacterial activity) of the resulting nanocomposite materials. The findings indicate that the inclusion of ZnO NPs significantly enhanced both the performance and functional properties of the nanocomposites, whereas the inclusion of EFs improved the performance properties but reduced the functional properties of the nanocomposites. Ultimately, this study identified an optimal formulation for producing durable and functional composites for various packaging applications.

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Improvement of physical–mechanical–antimicrobial activities with effect of amine-functionalized nano-ZnO-reinforced areca fibre/epoxy hybrid nanocomposites

Cited by 2 publications

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Advancing Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites Through Incorporating ZnO Nanofillers in the Polymeric Matrix: A Review

Advancing Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites Through Incorporating ZnO Nanofillers in the Polymeric Matrix: A Review

Achieving performance and functionality in PLA-based packaging: Insights from hybrid composites with false banana (Enset) fiber and ZnO nanoparticles

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