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160 articles for “Biodegradable materials”
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Biodegradable and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Antimicrobial Coatings in Biomedical Applications
Abstract: Since they make medical equipment more biocompatible and practical, biomedical polymers are quite crucial for the advancement of medical technologies. One of the most exciting applications for biomedical polymers is their possible use as protective drug coatings for devices. These coatings aim to limit bacterial binding and biofilm growth, two key causes of illnesses acquired after implantation. Scientists are searching for fresh approaches to combat microorganisms as the issue of …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 392–405 Read article
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Polymeric Approach in Microplastic Degradation Mechanisms
Abstract: Microplastics (> 5 mm size), are silently infiltrating ecosystems on a global scale. The persistence of microplastics in terrestrial and aquatic surroundingss poses a significant ecological and surroundings challenge. Thus, understanding and development of effective degradation mechanisms to mitigate the persistence of microplastics in the surroundings is required. Natural degradation pathways, such as photodegradation, biological degradation, and abiotic degradation have been explored. Polymeric materials possess unique properties that can be …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 165–172 Read article
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Iron Oxide/Chitosan Nanocomposite: Properties and Design for AI Enhanced Immunotherapy and Regenerative Medicine
Abstract: Biopolymers are valuable complex materials. They attract attentions of many scientists, engineers, and medical professionals’ due to their distinguished properties for various applications. In this research, emphasis is given to Fe3O4/Chitosan nanocomposite which has desirable biophysical properties compared to pure Chitosan nanoparticles. Following the green synthesis procedures and characterization methods including thermo gravimetric analysis, AI assisted biomedical application of; Fe3O4/Chitosan nanocomposite is presented. The effect of alkali typically, KOH, in …
Published in International Journal of Cheminformatics · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Lead Ion Removal from Water Using Fava Beans Pod-Derived Phytoadsorbents: A Green Approach
Abstract: The contamination of natural ecosystems—particularly water bodies—with harmful chemical substances poses a serious environmental threat on a global scale. Among these contaminants, toxic heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury are especially concerning due to their non-biodegradable nature and ability to accumulate in living organisms. These metals can enter the human body through the food chain, even at trace levels, leading to various severe health issues, including neurological, …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 53–58 Read article
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Bio-Inspired FGPCs for Biomedical and Structural Applications
Abstract: Bio-inspired functionally graded polymer composites (FGPCs) represent a new class of smart materials that use gradient material distributions to enhance mechanical and biological properties, mimicking natural systems like bones, shells, and plant stems. FGPCs exhibit smooth gradient distributions across interfaces, which improves biocompatibility and reduces the risk of failure under complex loading and environmental conditions. In this study, bio-inspired FGPCs were designed, fabricated, and validated using a combined experimental and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 456–481 Read article
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Polymeric Materials in the Anthropocene: Environmental Accumulation, Human Health Concerns, and Cultural Response
Abstract: Polymers made via conventional techniques are very useful because of their strength, adaptability, and cheap. Plastics are not degradable naturally, which creates lots of environmental issues. As plastic products degrade over time, they decompose into microplastics which enter the environment. These microscopic particles called microplastics have been identified in agricultural soils, freshwater and marine environments, and atmospheric dust, enabling their continuous movement through ecosystems and food webs. Recent research shows …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 1016–1034 Read article
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Biopolymer Degradation and Structure–Property Relationships in Ageing: A Polymer Science Perspective
Abstract: Ageing, as viewed from the polymer sciences perspective, is perceived as the gradual modification of the structure-property-function interrelationship of biopolymers such as proteins, polysaccharides, nucleic acids and their molecular aggregates. Such changes include structural organization, mechanical behavior, physicochemical stability and functional effectiveness. Ageing is an inevitable multifactorial polymeric process. Due to the growing aging population globally, more age-associated complications emerge, which are correlated with the molecular degeneration of biopolymeric complexes. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 479–489 Read article
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Marine Algal Microfiber and Agro-Waste Reinforced Crosslinked Polymer Composites for Sustainable Coastal Materials
Abstract: Crosslinked bio-polymer composites reinforced with marine algal microfibers and agro-waste fillers were fabricated and systematically characterized for sustainable coastal applications. Mechanical testing revealed that tensile strength increased from 18.5 MPa for neat polymer to 25.1 MPa at 20 wt.% reinforcement (~35% improvement), while the flexural modulus improved from 0.72 GPa to 1.02 GPa (~42% increase). Impact strength, however, decreased from 3.8 kJ/m² for neat polymer to 2.9 kJ/m² at 30 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 210–223 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Jute and Bamboo Natural Fiber Composites
Abstract: Natural fibers have become increasingly popular in recent decades. Natural fiber composites are also becoming increasingly popular in a various industries, including automobiles, furniture, packaging, construction and sports. Natural fibers have several advantages over synthetic fibers, including low cost, low density, reduced damage to processing equipment, good relative mechanical properties, renewability, and biodegradability. Natural fibers were also introduced with the goal of producing lighter composites, and they have shown a …
Published in Journal of Production Research & Management Read article
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Magnetic Nanopolymer: Applications and Challenges in Medical Imaging and Theranostics
Abstract: Biopolymers are valuable complex materials. They attract attentions of many scientists, engineers and medical professionals’ for application research. In this research, an assessment of emerging Nanopolymers including magnetic nanopolymer is focused. Hence, sources, magnetic properties, and biomedical application of such polymers are given attention. As ordinary polymers, nano sized biopolymers are visualized as natural and synthetic polymers. However, more emphasis is given to green synthesized magnetic polymer, particularly magnetic Chitosan …
Published in International Journal of Crystalline Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Application of Natural and Synthetic Polymer-Based Disintegrants in the Design of Fast Dissolving Cefuroxime Axetil Tablet Composites
Abstract: The current paper examines how natural and synthetic polymer-based disintegrants can be used to design fast-soluble types of tablet composites. A model drug was chosen and tablets were prepared by the direct compression method using different polymeric excipients, such as guar gum, locust bean gum, sodium starch glycolate (SSG) and cross povidone. Eight formulations were prepared and tested on the basis of critical material and performance characteristics including thickness, hardness, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1348–1360 Read article
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Influence of Nanomaterial on Biofuel Extracted from Lemon Seed Feedstock
Abstract: Biodiesel, which is a type of biofuel, offers a replacement to the traditional diesel fuel currently available on the market, which is derived from petroleum that is both more sustainable for the environment and more attractive from an economic standpoint. A plethora of environmental benefits can be obtained through the utilization of this technology, including a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases and particulate matter, as well as the possibility …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 200–210 Read article
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POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES AT THE NANOSCALE: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW WITH REFERENCE TO INDIAN REGULATIONS
Abstract: By combining the nanoscale reinforcements with polymer matrices, polymer nanocomposites have become one of the most promising classes of advanced materials with superior mechanical, thermal, electrical, barrier and multifunctional properties. This extensive review critically analyses the scientific advances made in polymer nanocomposites between 2000 and 2026, with focus on recent advances in polymer nanocomposite development, processing techniques, structure–property relationships and new applications. The review covers the impact of the nanofillers …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article
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Sustainable Epoxy Composites Enhanced by Cellulose Nanocrystals for Structural and Thermal Applications
Abstract: This study presents the advancement and behaviour analysis of sustainable nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), a biodegradable and high-aspect-ratio nanofiller derived from microcrystalline cellulose. CNCs were incorporated into a bisphenol-A-based epoxy matrix at varying concentrations (0, 1, 3, 5, and 7 wt%) to assess their influence on mechanical, thermal, and viscoelastic properties. The tensile strength of the composites increased significantly, from 45 MPa for neat epoxy to 65 MPa …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 126–134 Read article
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Mechanical Characteristics of Naturally Woven Coconut Sheath/Short Sisal Fiber Reinforced Polymer Hybrid Composites
Abstract: This study presents the outcomes of an experimental investigation focusing on the tensile, flexural, impact and water absorption properties of unsaturated polyester resin reinforced with naturally woven coconut sheath and short sisal fibers. Sisal fiber, characterized by its abundance, affordability, degradability, and robust strength, serves as a compelling reinforcement. The naturally woven coconut sheath fibers, discreetly found in the hidden sections of coconut branches, offer an inexpensive, biodegradable option with …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Nano-Chemical Revolution in Vaccinology: A Study
Abstract: The development of traditional vaccines, reliant on attenuated pathogens or purified proteins, has historically been limited by slow development timelines, poor stability, and low immunogenicity requiring potent, often non-specific, adjuvants. This synthesis argues that the convergence of nano-material science and meticulous chemical engineering represents the next major paradigm shift in preventative medicine. Nano-materials, particularly Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) and various polymeric or inorganic scaffolds, have transitioned from theoretical constructs to essential …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Solid Acid Catalysts for the Selective Conversion of Biomass to Levulinic Acid
Abstract: Levulinic acid (LA) has emerged as a versatile platform chemical with significant potential for producing renewable fuels like gamma-valerolactone (GVL), biodegradable polymers, and fine chemicals from biomass (both terrestrial and marine which ae rich in carbohydrate). The selective conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates to LA requires efficient catalytic systems that can overcome the recalcitrance of the biomass, namely the stiff-necked structural integrity of cellulose and the kind of strong interactions between …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Environment- friendly Pavement Construction Using Plastic Trash and Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement-An Overview
Abstract: Plastic pollution has emerged as a significant environmental concern, with detrimental effects on ecosystems and human health. As a waste product contaminating air, water, and land, plastic poses a grave threat to the environment, perpetuating a global crisis. Its non-biodegradable nature means that once produced, plastic persists indefinitely, accumulating in landfills, water bodies, and natural habitats. This widespread accumulation of plastic waste not only compromises the aesthetic value of landscapes …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 116–123 Read article
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Comprehensive Experimental Analysis of the Mechanical Properties and Enhancements of Natural Fiber Composites
Abstract: This research investigates the mechanical characteristics of bio-composites reinforced using jute and sisal fibers. Natural fibers have emerged as promising alternatives because of their low density, renewability, biodegradability and approving mechanical properties. The research involved fabricating bio-composite plates using the hand lay-up method with varying orientations of jute and sisal fibers. The mechanical parameters, including tensile strength, impact strength, and flexural strength, were rigorously assessed and compared across various fiber …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 45–53 Read article
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Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Arecanut Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite
Abstract: This study investigates the mechanical performance of arecanut fiber-reinforced epoxy composites, aiming to evaluate their potential for sustainable industrial applications. Arecanut husk fibers, an agricultural waste product, were selected for their natural abundance and biodegradability. To enhance fiber-matrix bonding, the fibers were chemically treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), which effectively removes lignin, hemicellulose, and other impurities, improving surface roughness and interfacial adhesion. The treated fibers were then incorporated into an …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 389–400 Read article