Processing and properties of antibacterial silver nanoparticle-loaded hemp hurd/poly(lactic acid) biocomposites
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Article Title | Processing and properties of antibacterial silver nanoparticle-loaded hemp hurd/poly(lactic acid) biocomposites |
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ERA Journal ID | 4883 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Khan, Belas A. (Author), Chevali, Venkata S. (Author), Na, Haining (Author), Zhu, Jin (Author), Warner, Philip (Author) and Wang, Hao (Author) |
Journal Title | Composites Part B: Engineering |
Journal Citation | 100, pp. 10-18 |
Number of Pages | 19 |
Year | 2016 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1359-8368 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.06.022 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359836816309192 |
Abstract | The use of silver nanoparticles in providing effective antibacterial resistance in glycidyl methacrylate-compatibilized hemp hurd-filled poly(lactic acid) biocomposite is presented. The thermal and mechanical properties, and antibacterial resistance against gram negative E. Coli was investigated, and characterized using X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy. The inclusion of glycidyl methacrylate assisted in elastic moduli and strength increases at 10–30 wt % fraction of silver nanoparticle-loaded hemp hurd in poly(lactic acid), with 20 wt % hemp hurd-filled biocomposite exhibiting the highest range of properties within the biocomposites investigated. The inherent antibacterial property of hemp hurd was further enhanced using silver nanoparticle loading to achieve a safe level of heavy metal migration at 0.20–3.08 mg/kg. Effective antibacterial activity was achieved with distinct decreases of 85% and 89% in bacterial growth at 0.025 wt % and 0.05 wt % loading of silver nanoparticle in the biocomposite. Overall, the properties of these novel biocomposites demonstrated discernible potential in further development of food packaging applications. |
Keywords | Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs); Thermomechanical; Micro-mechanics; Mechanical testing; Injection moulding |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 401602. Composite and hybrid materials |
401413. Textile technology | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites |
NingboTech University, China | |
Ecofibre Industries Operations, Australia | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3619/processing-and-properties-of-antibacterial-silver-nanoparticle-loaded-hemp-hurd-poly-lactic-acid-biocomposites
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