scholarly journals Utilization of Cellulose from Pineapple Leaf Fibers as Nanofiller in Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Film

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kendri Wahyuningsih ◽  
Evi Savitri Iriani ◽  
Farah Fahma

 Cellulose from pineapple leaf fibers as one of the natural polymer which has biodegradable property in a nanometer’s scale, can be formed as a filler in composite of Poly(vinyl) Alcohol/PVA is expected to increase the physical, thermal, and barrier properties of composite films similar to conventional plastic. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of fibrillation of cellulose fibers from pineapple leaf fibers using a combined technique of chemical-mechanical treatments, to investigate the reinforcing effect of concentration of nanocellulose fibrils in the polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix on physical properties, thermal properties, water vapor transmission rate, light transmittance and morphological with and without addition of glycerol. Nanocellulose was made from cellulose of pineapple leaf fiber using wet milling (Ultra Fine Grinder). The composite film production was carried out by using casting solution method by mixing PVA solution with nanocellulose (10-50%) and glycerol (0-1%). The characterization of film covered physical properties (thickness, moisture content and density), thermal properties, permeability (WVTR), light transmittance, morphology, and crystallinity. Nanocellulose from pineapple leaf fibers was produced by Ultra Fine Grinder shows that the size reduction process was accurate. Nanocellulose addition on PVA composite film was affected to increasing the physical, thermal, and barrier properties. Meanwhile, decreasing the percentage of composite film transmittance, thus the transparency decrease (opaque). Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) the film was increased with increasing glycerol concentration, but the physical and thermal properties was decreased.

2012 ◽  
Vol 608-609 ◽  
pp. 1351-1353
Author(s):  
Wen Ming Ren ◽  
Pei Fang Cheng ◽  
Xue Feng Liu

In order to improve the practical performance of common Cellophane as packaging material, PET/PT composite film were prepared by means of Dry Lamination, and the influence of temperature on water vapor permeation of composite films was investigated at the range of 20-50°C at 50% relative humidity. The results showed that the moisture barrier properties of common Cellophane were improved obviously by means of coating on the PET films and the water vapor transmission rate of composite films was increased with temperature increasing in the range from 20°C to 50°C,the relationship between water vapor transmission rate of the composite films and the temperature followed an exponential grow curve [y=1.3441exp (0.0597x)], correlation coefficient R is 0.9957.


Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 2382
Author(s):  
Dong Min Seong ◽  
Heysun Lee ◽  
Jungbae Kim ◽  
Jeong Ho Chang

This work reports the preparation of a ceramic hybrid composite film with illite and polyethylene (illite-PE), and the evaluation of the freshness-maintaining properties such as oxygen transmission rate (OTR), water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), tensile strength, and in vitro cytotoxicity. The particle size of the illite material was controlled to within 10 μm. The illite-PE masterbatch and film were prepared using a twin-screw extruder and a blown film maker, respectively. The dispersity and contents of illite material in each masterbatch and composite film were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA). In addition, the OTR and WVTR of the illite-PE composite film were 8315 mL/m2·day, and 13.271 g/m2·day, respectively. The in vitro cytotoxicity of the illite-PE composite film was evaluated using L929 cells, and showed a cell viability of more than 92%. Furthermore, the freshness-maintaining property was tested for a packaging application with bananas; it was found to be about 90%, as indicated by changes in the color of the banana peel, after 12 days.


2011 ◽  
Vol 320 ◽  
pp. 202-209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qun Wang ◽  
Lu Qi

Research of biomaterials made from synthesized polymer and naturally occurring macromolecules is a promising subject. The paper reported a series of drug-loaded films manufactured by a method of solution casting, taking polyvinyl alcohol-graft-fibroin peptides (PVA-g-FP) obtained by a graft copolymerization of PVA with allyl fibroin peptides (AFP) as the polymer matrix and, the ornidazole as the model drug. The mechanical property, moisture content, dissolution degree,water absorption and water-vapor transmission rate of the films were determined respectively, and the crystalline of the films were characterized via X-ray diffraction, the morphology of the films and the dispersity profile of the drug ornidazole loaded in the matrix of PVA-g-FP were investigated via the scanning electronic microscopy (SEM). It was concluded that: with the increase of the graft efficiency of FP in the PVA-g-FP films, the mechanical property and the degree of crystalline reduced gradually; but the moisture content, dissolution degree and water-vapor transmission rate rised gradually, and especially, the dispersity of the drug loaded in the PVA-g-FP matrix improved evidently. The results may be useful in exploiting biomaterials such as artificial skin, drug delivery systems and wound dressings.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Minho Seok ◽  
Sunghyun Yoon ◽  
Mookyum Kim ◽  
Young-Ho Cho

We present a porous polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) pulsewave sensor with haircell structures that improves both water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).


Author(s):  
Nurwani Hayati ◽  
Lazulva Lazulva

The manufacture of the bioplastic was done through the mixing process using an aquades solvent with a ratio massa 10 gram and 7 gram cornstarch, 150 mL aquades, 2 Ml glycerol and 0,5 gram ZnO. This study aim to find out physical characteristies (water vapour transmission rate, water content, thickness,biodegradation) and mechanical charateristics (tensile strength, elongasi, modulus young) are made of cornstrach (Zea mays) using ZnO metal. From the test results tensile strength was 2.744-4.018 Mpa, percentage of elongation was 28.4632.383%, modulus young’s was 8.9031026535-14.08617709Mpa, thickness was 0.16-0.29mm, water vapor transmission rate was 0.4329-1.52525g/m2.24 hours, water content was 13.5-14.5%, and biodegradation was 3.7798-7.0346% and 455-809 days.


2020 ◽  
Vol 990 ◽  
pp. 318-324
Author(s):  
Arie Listyarini ◽  
Windri Handayani ◽  
Vivi Fauzia ◽  
Cuk Imawan

Ammonia is one of the compounds released during the food spoilage process, so a device that can detect ammonia can be used as an indicator of food spoilage. This article reports on the preparation and characteristics of Starch/PVA composite films with Syzygium oleana as indicator films to detect ammonia vapor. The indicator was made by first preparing the starch / PVA composite films by casting method and then the films were dipped in Syzygium oleana extract. These films were characterized by using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer, Fourier Transformed Infra-Red Spectrophotometer and tested for mechanical properties such as tensile strength and elongation, and the water vapor transmission rate (WVT). The results showed that the addition of PVA reduced the absorbance value in the UV and visible area, the value of the water vapor transmission rate and the tensile strength but the elongation value of the film on the other hand rose. The indicator films can detect ammonia which was marked by its color change from red to blue. For further application, it can be used as a smart packaging label that can detect food freshness.


1979 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. M. CLYDESDALE ◽  
J. H. MAIN ◽  
F. J. FRANCIS ◽  
K. M. HAYES

The equilibrium relative humidity isotherm of a cherry beverage base and a strawberry gelatin dessert mix colored with anthocyanins from grape skins, cranberries and roselle was evaluated versus a Red No. 2 control. As well, the water vapor transmission rate of the packaging material was evaluated to evaluate probable shelf-life. Results indicated that physical parameters, such as hygroscopicity, must be considered in estimating effects of the use of natural colorants in foods as well as the color and chemical stability normally investigated.


Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1457 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chia-Chun Wang ◽  
Ting-Yu Shih ◽  
Yi-Ting Hsieh ◽  
Jie-Len Huang ◽  
Jane Wang

This study focuses on the development and evaluation of a novel wound dressing material. l-arginine grafted poly(glycerol sebacate) materials (PGS-g-Arg) are developed by chemical conjugation of l-arginine on poly(glycerol sebacate) chains and the mechanical property, water vapor transmission rate, antimicrobial functions and biocompatibility are investigated. At various l-arginine grafting ratio, the mechanical properties are tunable. It was found that between 7–13% l-arginine grafting ratios, the tensile strengths of PGS-g-Arg were similar to that of natural skin. These materials are shown with a low water vapor transmission rate, 6.1 to 10.3 g/m2/h, which may form a barrier and assist in the closure of wounds. Inhibition in the growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus was observed on PGS-g-Arg, and a series of experiments were conducted to confirm its biocompatibility. In summary, l -arginine grafted poly(glycerol sebacate) may offer a novel option for wound dressing.


2020 ◽  
Vol 897 ◽  
pp. 30-34
Author(s):  
Yan Ngo Fan ◽  
Wen Yi Wang ◽  
Chi Wai Kan ◽  
Kamol Promlawan ◽  
Wasana Changmuong ◽  
...  

This study evaluated the quick dry properties of summer men’s sportswear T-shirts of different brands (Nike, Adidas, Laishilong and Columbia) by studying the water vapor transmission behavior. The results indicate that Laishilong was the best sample in terms of water vapor transmission rate, whereas Columbia was the poorest. Moreover, samples of Nike, Adidas, Laishilong and Columbia, had similar water vapor transmission rate. This implies that they had comparatively similar performance in water vapor permeability.


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