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Oladzadabbasabadi N, Abraham B, Ghasemlou M, Ivanova EP, Adhikari B. Green synthesis of non-isocyanate hydroxyurethane and its hybridization with carboxymethyl cellulose to produce films. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 276:133617. [PMID: 38960219 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133617] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 06/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024]
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Non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) have attracted increasing attention as a sustainable alternative to conventional isocyanate-based polyurethanes. This study synthesized non-isocyanate hydroxyurethanes (NIHUs) through an addition reaction between propylene carbonate (PC) and 1,2-ethylenediamine (EDA). The resulting NIHU was then hybridized with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) to investigate its hybridization potential. Structural analysis through FTIR, NMR, and XRD confirmed the crystalline nature of NIHU, featuring urethane bonds and abundant hydroxyl groups. It was found that NIHU and CMC interacted by forming hydrogen bonds between hydroxyl groups of NIHU and carboxyl groups of CMC, resulting in a dense CMC/NIHU hybrid structure. NMR and XRD analyses revealed changes in the hybrids' chain mobility, the Young's modulus of the hybrid with 30 % NIHU content decreased from 1627 MPa to 502 MPa relative to CMC, and the elongation at break increased from 4.44 % to 17.2 %. Increasing the concentration of NIHU in CMC reduced the hydrophobicity, in terms of water contact angle, from 70° to 41.7°. The simplicity of the synthesis method for NIHU, coupled with the desirable structure, strength, and balanced flexibility of CMC/NIHU hybrids, is expected to facilitate the production of NIHU-rich hybrids and increase their application in packaging.
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia; Centre for Sustainable Bioproducts, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC 3216, Australia.
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia; Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia
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Akram N, Shahbaz M, Zia KM, Usman M, Ali A, Al-Salahi R, Abuelizz HA, Delattre C. Investigation of the in vitro biological activities of polyethylene glycol-based thermally stable polyurethane elastomers. RSC Adv 2024; 14:779-793. [PMID: 38174249 PMCID: PMC10759036 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra06997d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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The intense urge to replace conventional polymers with ecofriendly monomers is a step towards green products. The novelty of this study is the extraction of starch from the biowaste of wheat bran (WB) and banana peel (BP) for use as a monomer in the form of chain extenders. For the synthesis of polyurethane (PU) elastomers, polyethylene glycol (PEG) bearing an average molecular weight Mn = 1000 g mol-1 was used as a macrodiol, which was reacted with isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) to develop NCO-terminated prepolymer chains. These prepolymer chains were terminated with chain extenders. Two series of linear PU elastomers were prepared by varying the concentration of chain extenders (0.5-2.5 mol%), inducing a variation of 40 to 70 wt% in the hard segment (HS). Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the formation of urethane linkages. Thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) showed a thermal stability of up to 250 °C. Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) revealed a storage modulus (E') of up to 140 MPa. Furthermore, the hemolytic activities of up to 8.97 ± 0.1% were recorded. The inhibition of biofilm formation was investigated against E. coli and S. aureus (%), which was supported by phase contrast microscopy.
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- Nadia Akram
- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Government College University Faisalabad Faisalabad-38000 Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University Riyadh 11451 Saudi Arabia
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- Université Clermont Auvergne, Clermont Auvergne INP, CNRS, Institut Pascal F-63000 Clermont-Ferrand France
- Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) 1 Rue Descartes 75005 Paris France
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Łukaszewska I, Bukowczan A, Raftopoulos KN, Pielichowski K. Examining the Water-Polymer Interactions in Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane/Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane Hybrid Hydrogels. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 16:57. [PMID: 38201722 PMCID: PMC10780322 DOI: 10.3390/polym16010057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) networks physically modified with octa(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyldimethylsiloxy)POSS (8OHPOSS, 0-10 wt%) were conditioned in environments of different relative humidities (up to 97%) to study water-polymer interactions. The equilibrium sorption isotherms are of Brunauer type III in a water activity range of 0-0.97 and are discussed in terms of the Guggenheim (GAB) sorption model. The study shows that the introduction of 8OHPOSS, even in a large amount (10 wt%), does not hinder the water affinity of the NIPU network despite the hydrophobic nature of POSS; this is attributable to the homogenous dispersion of POSS in the polymer matrix. The shift in the urethane-derived carbonyl bands toward lower wavenumbers with a simultaneous shift in the urethane N-H bending bands toward higher wavenumbers exposes the breakage of polymer-polymer hydrogen bonds upon water uptake due to the formation of stronger water-polymer hydrogen bonds. Upon water absorption, a notable decrease in the glass transition temperature (Tg) is observed for all studied materials. The progressive reduction in Tg with water uptake is driven by plasticization and slaving mechanisms. POSS moieties are thought to impact slaving indirectly by slightly affecting water uptake at very high hydration levels.
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- Izabela Łukaszewska
- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology, ul. Warszawska 24, 31-155 Kraków, Poland; (A.B.); (K.N.R.)
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- Department of Chemistry and Technology of Polymers, Cracow University of Technology, ul. Warszawska 24, 31-155 Kraków, Poland; (A.B.); (K.N.R.)
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Mangal M, H S, Bose S, Banerjee T. Innovations in applications and prospects of non-isocyanate polyurethane bioplastics. Biopolymers 2023; 114:e23568. [PMID: 37846654 DOI: 10.1002/bip.23568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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Currently, conventional plastics are necessary for a variety of aspects of modern daily life, including applications in the fields of healthcare, technology, and construction. However, they could also contain potentially hazardous compounds like isocyanates, whose degradation has a negative impact on both the environment and human health. Therefore, researchers are exploring alternatives to plastic which is sustainable and environmentally friendly without compromising its mechanical and physical features. This review study highlights the production of highly eco-friendly bioplastic as an efficient alternative to non-biodegradable conventional plastic. Bioplastics are produced from various renewable biomass sources such as plant debris, fatty acids, and oils. Poly-addition of di-isocyanates and polyols is a technique employed over decades to produce polyurethanes (PUs) bioplastics from renewable biomass feedstock. The toxicity of isocyanates is a major concern with the above-mentioned approach. Novel green synthetic approaches for polyurethanes without using isocyanates have been attracting greater interest in recent years to overcome the toxicity of isocyanate-containing raw materials. The polyaddition of cyclic carbonates (CCs) and polyfunctional amines appears to be the most promising method to obtain non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs). This method results in the creation of polymeric materials with distinctive and adaptable features with the elimination of harmful compounds. Consequently, non-isocyanate polyurethanes represent a new class of green polymeric materials. In this review study, we have discussed the possibility of creating novel NIPUs from renewable feedstocks in the context of the growing demand for efficient and ecologically friendly plastic products.
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- Mangal Mangal
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Ordon K, Szatkowski P, Piekarczyk W, Pamuła E, Pielichowska K. Novel Polyurethane-Based Systems Modified with Starch and Phase Change Materials for Bone Tissue Regeneration. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4414. [PMID: 38006138 PMCID: PMC10674823 DOI: 10.3390/polym15224414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/07/2023] [Accepted: 11/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Novel polyurethane-based materials have been synthesized by a two-step process using poly(ε-caprolactone) diol (PCL) and 1,3-propanediol/starch (PDO/ST) systems as chain extenders/cross-linkers and 1,6-hexamethylane diisocyante (HDI) as a potential material for bone tissue replacement or bone cements. A poly(ethylene glycol)/starch (PEG/ST) system has been applied as a form-stable phase change material (PCM) to decrease the maximum setting temperature, while hydroxyapatite (HAp) has been used as a bioactive nanofiller. FTIR and SEM-EDX analyses were performed to investigate the structure, surface morphology, and thermal properties of the obtained polyurethanes. FTIR spectroscopy confirmed the chemical structure of the synthesized polyurethanes. SEM-EDX analysis confirmed the incorporation of starch/hydroxyapatite into the polyurethane matrix. Modification with PCMs based on PEG or PEG/starch systems allowed for a decrease in the maximum setting temperature of PUs from 6 to 7.6 °C, depending on the type of PCM used. Thus, the obtained polyurethanes show a good energy storage effect and a good application potential for the synthesis of multifunctional bioactive materials for future use as bone cements.
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- Department of Biomaterials and Composites, Faculty of Materials Science and Ceramics, AGH University of Krakow, Al. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland; (K.O.); (P.S.); (W.P.); (E.P.)
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Choi SM, Lee S, Shin EJ. Synthesis and Characterization of Biopolyol-Based Waterborne Polyurethane Modified through Complexation with Chitosan. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12071143. [PMID: 35407261 PMCID: PMC9000393 DOI: 10.3390/nano12071143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In this study, a series of castor oil-based anionic waterborne polyurethane (CWPU) systems, which it has been suggested may be suitable for use as green elastomers with diverse applications in films and coatings, was prepared by modified with O-carboxymethyl chitosan (CS) as not only a reinforcing filler, but a chain-extender of polyurethane prepolymer to enhance the properties of polyurethanes. Moreover, not only was the system obtained with castor oil-based polyol in the absence of a catalyst, but it was maintained with low viscosity by using acetone instead of toxic methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) during the synthesis process. The sizes, zeta potential, chemical formation, and morphology of the CWPU-CS composites had been investigated by dynamic light scattering (DLS), infrared spectroscopy (IR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Moreover, the results show that the modification allows to enhance storage/loss modulus, tensile properties, thermal stability at high temperature, and biocompatibility of CWPU and CWPU/CS nanocomposites according to various contents of CS.
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- Soon-Mo Choi
- Research Institute of Cell Culture, Yeung-Nam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea;
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- Department of Fashion Design, Dong-A University, 37 Nakdong-daero 550 beon-gil, Saha-gu, Busan 49315, Korea;
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- Department of Organic Materials and Polymer Engineering, Dong-A University, 37 Nakdong-daero 550 beon-gil, Saha-gu, Busan 49315, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-512007343
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Ghasemlou M, Mayes ELH, Murdoch BJ, Le PH, Dekiwadia C, Aburto-Medina A, Daver F, Ivanova EP, Adhikari B. Silicon-Doped Graphene Oxide Quantum Dots as Efficient Nanoconjugates for Multifunctional Nanocomposites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:7161-7174. [PMID: 35076220 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c22208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Graphene oxide quantum dots (GOQDs) hold great promise as a new class of high-performance carbonaceous nanomaterials due to their numerous functional properties, such as tunable photoluminescence (PL), excellent thermal and chemical stability, and superior biocompatibility. In this study, we developed a facile, one-pot, and effective strategy to engineer the interface of GOQDs through covalent doping with silicon. The successful covalent attachment of the silane dopant with pendant vinyl groups to the edges of the GOQDs was confirmed by an in-depth investigation of the structural and morphological characteristics. The Si-GOQD nanoconjugates had an average dimension of ∼8 nm, with a graphite-structured core and amorphous carbon on their shell. We further used the infrared nanoimaging based on scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy to unveil the spectral near-field response of GOQD samples and to measure the nanoscale IR response of its network; we then demonstrated their distinct domains with strongly enhanced near fields. The doping of Si atoms into the sp2-hybridized graphitic framework of GOQDs also led to tailored PL emissions. We then sought to explore the potential applications of Si-GOQDs on the surface of plastic films where poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) served as a bridge to tightly anchor the Si-GOQDs to the surface. The bi-layered coated films which were built with co-assembly of Si-GOQDs and PDMS contributed to suppressing the transmission of water molecules due to the generation of compact and less accessible passing sites, achieving a nearly twofold reduction in water permeability compared to the single-layered coated films. The nanoindentation and PeakForce quantitative nanomechanical mapping showed that Si-GOQD-coated substrates were softer and more deformable than those coated only with PDMS. The co-assembly of PDMS and Si-GOQDs yielded films that were less stiff than those made from PDMS alone. Our findings provided conceptual insights into the importance of nanoscale surface engineering of GOQDs in conferring excellent dispersibility and enhancing the performance of nanocomposite films.
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- Mehran Ghasemlou
- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Engineering, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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A Brief Introduction to the Polyurethanes According to the Principles of Green Chemistry. Processes (Basel) 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/pr9111929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Polyurethanes are most often called “green” when they contain natural, renewable additives in their network or chemical structure, such as mono- and polysaccharides, oils (mainly vegetable oils), polyphenols (e.g., lignins, tannins), or various compounds derived from agro-waste white biotechnology (Principle 7). This usually results in these polyurethanes obtained from less hazardous substrates (Principle 4). Appropriate modification of polyurethanes makes them susceptible to degradation, and the use of appropriate processes allows for their recycling (Principle 10). However, this fulfilment of other principles also predisposes them to be green. As in the production of other polymer materials, the synthesis of polyurethanes is carried out with the use of catalysts (such as biocatalysts) (Principle 9) with full control of the course of the reaction (Principle 11), which allows maximization of the atomic economy (Principle 2) and an increase in energy efficiency (Principle 6) while minimizing the risk of production waste (Principle 1). Moreover, traditional substrates in the synthesis of polyurethanes can be replaced with less toxic ones (e.g., in non-isocyanate polyurethanes), which, at the same time, leads to a non-toxic product (Principle 3, Principle 5). In general, there is no need for blocking compounds to provide intermediates in the synthesis of polyurethanes (Principle 8). Reasonable storage of substrates, their transport, and the synthesis of polyurethanes guarantee the safety and the prevention of uncontrolled reactions (Principle 12). This publication is a summary of the achievements of scientists and technologists who are constantly working to create ideal polyurethanes that do not pollute the environment, and their synthesis and use are consistent with the principles of sustainable economy.
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Ghasemlou M, Le PH, Daver F, Murdoch BJ, Ivanova EP, Adhikari B. Robust and Eco-Friendly Superhydrophobic Starch Nanohybrid Materials with Engineered Lotus Leaf Mimetic Multiscale Hierarchical Structures. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:36558-36573. [PMID: 34284587 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c09959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The use of superhydrophobic surfaces in a broad range of applications is receiving a great deal of attention due to their numerous functionalities. However, fabricating these surfaces using low-cost raw materials through green and fluorine-free routes has been a bottleneck in their industrial deployment. This work presents a facile and environmentally friendly strategy to prepare mechanically robust superhydrophobic surfaces with engineered lotus leaf mimetic multiscale hierarchical structures via a hybrid route combining soft imprinting and spin-coating. Direct soft-imprinting lithography onto starch/polyhydroxyurethane/cellulose nanocrystal (SPC) films formed micro-scaled features resembling the pillar architecture of lotus leaf. Spin-coating was then used to assemble a thin layer of low-surface-energy poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) over these microstructures. Silica nanoparticles (SNPs) were grafted with vinyltriethoxysilane (VTES) to form functional silica nanoparticles (V-SNPs) and subsequently used for the fabrication of superhydrophobic coatings. A further modification of PDMS@SPC film with V-SNPs enabled the interlocking of V-SNPs microparticles within the cross-linked PDMS network. The simultaneous introduction of hierarchical microscale surface topography, the low surface tension of the PDMS layer, and the nanoscale roughness induced by V-SNPs contributed to the fabrication of a superhydrophobic interface with a water contact angle (WCA) of ∼150° and a sliding angle (SA) of <10°. The PDMS/V-SNP@SPC films showed an ∼52% reduction in water vapor transmission rate compared to that of uncoated films. These results indicated that the coating served as an excellent moisture barrier and imparted good hydrophobicity to the film substrate. The coated film surfaces were able to withstand extensive knife scratches, finger-rubbing, jet-water impact, a sandpaper-abrasion test for 20 cycles, and a tape-peeling test for ∼10 repetitions without losing superhydrophobicity, suggesting superior mechanical durability. Self-cleaning behavior was also demonstrated when the surfaces were cleared of artificial dust and various food liquids. The green and innovative approach presented in the current study can potentially serve as an attractive new tool for the development of robust superhydrophobic surfaces without adverse environmental consequences.
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- Mehran Ghasemlou
- School of Science, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Engineering, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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Tai NL, Ghasemlou M, Adhikari R, Adhikari B. Starch-based isocyanate- and non-isocyanate polyurethane hybrids: A review on synthesis, performance and biodegradation. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 265:118029. [PMID: 33966823 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The challenges related to the persistence of plastics in natural ecosystems fostered strong interest in developing biodegradable bioplastics. Among natural biopolymers, starch gained both academic and industrial interest owing to its impressive physicochemical properties. The use of starch in production of polyurethane (PU) composites not only yields PUs with outstanding mechanical properties but also makes the final PU products biodegradable. The hydrophilic nature of starch limits its dispersion in hydrophobic PU polymers, although it is a significant benefit in creating starch-embedded non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) composites. We present a comprehensive overview to highlight important strategies that are used to improve the compatibility of starch with various PU matrices. This review also gives an overview of the recent advances in the synthesis of starch-NIPU hybrids. Moreover, we aim to deliver critical insight into strategies that boost the biodegradation characteristics of PUs along with a discussion on various methods to assess their biodegradation.
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- Nyok Ling Tai
- School of Science, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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- School of Science, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- School of Science, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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Mhd Haniffa MAC, Munawar K, Ching YC, Illias HA, Chuah CH. Bio-based Poly(hydroxy urethane)s: Synthesis and Pre/Post-Functionalization. Chem Asian J 2021; 16:1281-1297. [PMID: 33871151 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202100226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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New and emerging demand for polyurethane (PU) continues to rise over the years. The harmful isocyanate binding agents and their integrated PU products are at the height of environmental concerns, in particular PU (macro and micro) pollution and their degradation problems. Non-isocyanate poly(hydroxy urethane)s (NIPUs) are sustainable and green alternatives to conventional PUs. Since the introduction of NIPU in 1957, the market value of NIPU and its hybridized materials has increased exponentially in 2019 and is expected to continue to rise in the coming years. The secondary hydroxyl groups of these NIPU's urethane moiety have revolutionized them by allowing for adequate pre/post functionalization. This minireview highlights different strategies and advances in pre/post-functionalization used in biobased NIPU. We have performed a comprehensive evaluation of the development of new ideas in this field to achieve more efficient synthetic biobased hybridized NIPU processes through selective and kinetic understanding.
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- Mhd Abd Cader Mhd Haniffa
- Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, Faculty of Eangineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, Faculty of Eangineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, Faculty of Eangineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing, Faculty of Eangineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.,Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Fujisawa H, Ryu M, Lundgaard S, Linklater DP, Ivanova EP, Nishijima Y, Juodkazis S, Morikawa J. Direct Measurement of Temperature Diffusivity of Nanocellulose-Doped Biodegradable Composite Films. MICROMACHINES 2020; 11:E738. [PMID: 32751390 PMCID: PMC7464088 DOI: 10.3390/mi11080738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 07/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The thermal properties of novel nanomaterials play a significant role in determining the performance of the material in technological applications. Herein, direct measurement of the temperature diffusivity of nanocellulose-doped starch-polyurethane nanocomposite films was carried out by the micro-contact method. Polymer films containing up to 2 wt%. of nanocellulose were synthesised by a simple chemical process and are biodegradable. Films of a high optical transmittance T≈80% (for a 200 μm thick film), which were up to 44% crystalline, were characterised. Two different modalities of temperature diffusivity based on (1) a resistance change and (2) micro-thermocouple detected voltage modulation caused by the heat wave, were used for the polymer films with cross sections of ∼100 μm thickness. Twice different in-plane α‖ and out-of-plane α⟂ temperature diffusivities were directly determined with high fidelity: α‖=2.12×10-7 m2/s and α⟂=1.13×10-7 m2/s. This work provides an example of a direct contact measurement of thermal properties of nanocellulose composite biodegradable polymer films. The thermal diffusivity, which is usually high in strongly interconnected networks and crystals, was investigated for the first time in this polymer nanocomposite.
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Affiliation(s)
- Hiroki Fujisawa
- CREST—JST and School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan;
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- CREST—JST and School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan;
- Reserarch Institute for Material and Chemical Measurement, National Metrology Institute of Japan (AIST), Tsukuba Central 3, 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba 305-8563, Japan
| | - Stefan Lundgaard
- Optical Sciences Centre and ARC Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), School of Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia;
| | - Denver P. Linklater
- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (D.P.L.); (E.P.I.)
| | - Elena P. Ivanova
- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia; (D.P.L.); (E.P.I.)
| | - Yoshiaki Nishijima
- Department of Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan;
- Institute of Advanced Sciences, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
| | - Saulius Juodkazis
- Optical Sciences Centre and ARC Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM), School of Science, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, Australia;
- Institute of Advanced Sciences, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
- World Research Hub Initiative (WRHI), School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan
| | - Junko Morikawa
- CREST—JST and School of Materials and Chemical Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8550, Japan;
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