Review on the processing and properties of polymer nanocomposites and nanocoatings and their applications in the packaging, automotive and solar energy fields

K Müller, E Bugnicourt, M Latorre, M Jorda… - Nanomaterials, 2017 - mdpi.com
For the last decades, nanocomposites materials have been widely studied in the scientific
literature as they provide substantial properties enhancements, even at low nanoparticles …

Inorganic materials as supports for covalent enzyme immobilization: methods and mechanisms

P Zucca, E Sanjust - Molecules, 2014 - mdpi.com
Several inorganic materials are potentially suitable for enzymatic covalent immobilization, by
means of several different techniques. Such materials must meet stringent criteria to be …

Polymer nanocomposites based on silylated-montmorillonite: A review

SL Bee, MAA Abdullah, ST Bee, LT Sin… - Progress in Polymer …, 2018 - Elsevier
Recently, polymer nanocomposite reinforced with well-dispersed layered silicate, typically
montmorillonite have received much attention in both academic and industrial research due …

Enzyme immobilization: an overview on methods, support material, and applications of immobilized enzymes

VL Sirisha, A Jain, A Jain - Advances in food and nutrition research, 2016 - Elsevier
Immobilized enzymes can be used in a wide range of processes. In recent years, a variety of
new approaches have emerged for the immobilization of enzymes that have greater …

Recent advances in protein derived bionanocomposites for food packaging applications

M Zubair, A Ullah - Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
This review article critically presents a comprehensive overview of the current advances in
the research and development of proteins derived bionanocomposites used in food …

Synthesis and characterization of a novel organic-inorganic hybrid clay adsorbent for the removal of acid red 1 and acid green 25 from aqueous solutions

PS Thue, AC Sophia, EC Lima, AGN Wamba… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2018 - Elsevier
Natural clay was grafted with 3-aminopropyl-trietoxisilane (APTES) for obtaining an organic-
inorganic hybrid material. This material was successfully used as adsorbent for removal of …

Halloysite for clay–polymer nanocomposites: effects of nanofillers on the anti-corrosion, mechanical, microstructure, and flame-retardant properties—a review

JR Beryl, JR Xavier - Journal of Materials Science, 2023 - Springer
Polymer–clay nanocomposites are the most remarkable nanomaterials of the current
decade with broad range of applications, because they attempt a great competence to …

Functional organoclays for removal of heavy metal ions from water: A review

S Mao, M Gao - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2021 - Elsevier
The presence of heavy metals in the environment is an issue of great concern because of
their growing discharge, toxicity, and other adverse effects on the receiving water …

A review on montmorillonite-based nanoantimicrobials: state of the art

SI Hossain, EA Kukushkina, M Izzi, MC Sportelli… - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
One of the crucial challenges of our time is to effectively use metal and metal oxide
nanoparticles (NPs) as an alternative way to combat drug-resistant infections. Metal and …

An investigative study on the structural, thermal and mechanical properties of clay-based PVC polymer composite films

N Kumari, C Mohan, A Negi - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The present study aims to explore the impact of pristine and surfactant-modified clays
(montmorillonite, bentonite and vermiculite) on the thermomechanical properties of a poly …