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Facile and Effective Method for the Preparation of Sodium Alginate/TiO2 Bio‐Composite Films for Different Applications

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Nanocomposites of sodium alginate (SA) and TiO2 nanoparticles have gained attention in the last decade for their versatile uses in several applications. Indeed, TiO2 is particularly appealing for its photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity and inherent safety. In this paper, TiO2 nanoparticles are successfully embedded, synthesized by a microwave‐assisted method, into SA matrix by a simple solvent casting method to form flexible and self‐consistent SA/TiO2 films. FT‐IR, XRD, and contact angle measurements confirm the formation of homogeneous and hydrophilic bio‐composites films that may be suitable for packaging or life science applications.

Source: Macromolecular Symposia

DOI: 10.1002/masy.202300230

Authors: E. Paradisi, C. Mortalò, P. Russo, V. Zin, E. Miorin, F. Montagner, C. Leonelli, S. M. Deambrois

Institutions: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Institute of Condensed Matter Chemistry and Technologies for Energy, National Research Council, Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials

Language: English

Topic: Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,020

OpenAlex ID: W4401669017

FWCI: 0.591

Cites: 13

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10