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3. Porosity engineering in cellulose-chitosan composites via sporopollenin incorporation for wound healing applicationsMohanachandran Nair Sindhu Swapna, Petra Makorič, Dorota Korte, Chieu D. Tran, Mladen Franko, 2023, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: cellulose, chitosan, composite, wound healing, photothermal beam deflection, porosity Published in RUNG: 16.10.2023; Views: 1639; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
4. Tailoring the thermal diffusivity of polyvinylidene fluoride via carbon source integration : a photothermal beam deflection studyMohanachandran Nair Sindhu Swapna, Dorota Korte, Sankaranarayana Iyer Sankararaman, 2023, original scientific article Keywords: cellulose, camphor soot, lignin, PVDF, photothermal techniques, beam deflection, hydroxyl groups Published in RUNG: 21.08.2023; Views: 1806; Downloads: 19 Full text (8,04 MB) This document has many files! More... |
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6. Tunable fluorescence from natural carbon source- PandanusMohanachandran Nair Sindhu Swapna, SARITHA DEVI H V, AMBADAS G, Sankararaman S, 2019, original scientific article Abstract: Carbon materials possessing photoluminescence properties are considered as potential candidates in a
wide range of photonic and optoelectronic applications. In this work, the cellulose derived from the natural source,
Pandanus, is autoclave-treated for the synthesis of fluorescent carbon. The natural fibres are greatly preferred
over synthetic ones due to their cost-effectiveness, easy processability, non-abrasivity, non-toxic and environment-friendly characteristics along with high mechanical strength and damage tolerance. These properties enable them
to be used as templates for synthesis, as important reinforcement materials for commercial thermoplastics and
for making value-added products. In this study, the synthesised sample is subjected to structural, morphological,
elemental and optical characterisations. These studies reveal that the sample can be used as a low-cost tunable
light-emitting source for photonic, biomedical and biosensing applications. Keywords: Fluorescence, Pandanus, natural carbon, cellulose Published in RUNG: 04.07.2022; Views: 1918; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
7. Fluorescent emission from a natural carbon matrix incorporating sodiumMohanachandran Nair Sindhu Swapna, 2019, original scientific article Abstract: The process of functionalization of metals in natural carbon matrices has become an important area of research due to its improved properties and applications. Carbon materials possessing photoluminescence (PL) properties find a wide range of applications in photonics. Among the various carbon materials available in nature, cellulose has critical importance since it is the most abundant and wide-spread biopolymer on Earth, and also, the important component in plants’ skeleton. In the present work, the functionalized carbonaceous material is prepared by the hydrothermal treatment of natural cellulosic source Aloe Vera and the metallic element sodium is properly incorporated into it by adding sodium borohydride to observe the fluorescence emission changes. The incorporation of metal ions in the carbon matrix leads to structural modifications and properties as evidenced by field emission scanning electron microscopy, Energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray dot mapping, X-ray Photoelectron spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction analysis. The optical emission characteristics are studied using Photoluminescence spectroscopy, CIE plot, power spectrum, color purity, and quantum yield. The excitation wavelength dependent photoluminescence emission mechanism shown by the carbon–metal incorporated products obtained from the cellulosic raw materials makes them suitable for biomedical and biosensing applications because of the non-toxic and eco-friendly nature. Keywords: Fluorescent emission, sodium carbide, cellulose, carbon matrix Published in RUNG: 30.06.2022; Views: 1925; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
8. Characterization of smart and biocompatible materials based on chitosan:cellulose composites containing sporopollenin exine capsulesHanna Budasheva, Patricia Cazon Diaz, Dorota Korte, Mladen Franko, 2022, published scientific conference contribution abstract Keywords: chitosan:cellulose composites, biocompatible materials, beam deflection spectrometry, porosity determination, structural characterisation, thermal properties Published in RUNG: 30.06.2022; Views: 2249; Downloads: 67 Full text (84,71 KB) |
9. Polysaccharide-based films and coatings for food packaging: A review.Patricia Cazón, Gonzalo Velazquez, Jose A. Ramirez, Manuel Vazquez, 2017, review article Abstract: The accumulation of synthetic plastics, mainly from food packaging, is causing a serious environmental problem. It is driving research efforts to the development of biodegradable films and coatings. The biopolymers used as raw material to prepare biodegradable films should be renewable, abundant and low-cost. In some cases, they can be obtained from wastes. This review summarizes the advances in polysaccharide-based films and coatings for food packaging. Among the materials studied to develop biodegradable packaging films and coatings are polysaccharides such as cellulose, chitosan, starch, pectin and alginate. These polysaccharides are able to form films and coatings with good barrier properties against the transport of gases such as oxygen and carbon dioxide. On the other hand, tensile strength and percentage of elongation are important mechanical properties. Desirable values of them are required to maintain the integrity of the packed food. The tensile strength values showed by polysaccharide-based films vary from each other, but some of them exhibit similar values to those observed in synthetic polymers values. For example, tensile strength values of films based on high amylose starch or chitosan are comparable to those values found in high-density polyethylene films. The values of percentage of elongation are the main concern, which are far from the desirable values found for synthetic polymers. Researchers are studying combinations of polysaccharides with other materials to improve the barrier and mechanical properties in order to obtain biopolymers that could replace synthetic polymers. Functional polymers with antimicrobial properties, as that the case of chitosan, are also being studied. Keywords: Cellulose, Chitosan, Starch, Water vapour permeability, Tensile strength, Percentage of elongation at break Published in RUNG: 14.12.2020; Views: 3301; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |
10. Novel composite films based on cellulose reinforced with chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol: Effect on mechanical properties and water vapour permeabilityPatricia Cazón, Manuel Vazquez, Gonzalo Velazquez, 2018, original scientific article Abstract: Novel composite films were prepared by dissolving microcrystalline cellulose (3–5% w/w) in NaOH/urea solution, followed by coagulation in acetic acid solution. The regenerated cellulose films were immersed in chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol solutions at concentrations of 0–1% w/w and 0–4% w/w, respectively. Tensile strength, percentage of elongation at break, Young's modulus and water vapour permeability were measured to assess the effect of each compound on the mechanical and barrier properties. Polynomial models were obtained to evaluate the effect of the formulation on the measured properties. The microstructure was analysed by scanning electron microscopy. Results showed tensile strength values in the range 27.75–78.48 MPa, similar to usual synthetic polymer films. Percentage of elongation at break ranged from 0.98 to 12.82%, increasing when polyvinyl alcohol and chitosan increased. Young's modulus ranged from 2727.04 to 4217.25 MPa, showing higher values than pure chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol films. The highest value was reached combining cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol without chitosan. The water vapour permeability (1.78·10−11-4.24·10−11 g/m s Pa) showed 2 orders of magnitude higher than that of synthetic polymers, but lower than pure chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol films. Results showed that it is feasible to obtain cellulose-chitosan-polyvinyl alcohol composite films with improved mechanical properties and water vapour permeability. Keywords: Regenerated cellulose, Tensile strength, Elongation at break, Young's modulus, Water vapour permeability Published in RUNG: 14.12.2020; Views: 3182; Downloads: 0 This document has many files! More... |