scholarly journals Synthesis, Physical, Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties of Nanocomposites Based on Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Graphene Oxide–Silver Nanoparticles

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mónica Cobos ◽  
Iker De-La-Pinta ◽  
Guillermo Quindós ◽  
María Jesús Fernández ◽  
María Dolores Fernández
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Antibacterial Properties ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Dependent Manner ◽  
Bacterial Cells

The design of new materials with antimicrobial properties has emerged in response to the need for preventing and controlling the growth of pathogenic microorganisms without the use of antibiotics. In this study, partially reduced graphene oxide decorated with silver nanoparticles (GO–AgNPs) was incorporated as a reinforcing filler with antibacterial properties to poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) for preparation of poly(vinyl alcohol)/graphene oxide-silver nanoparticles nanocomposites (PVA/GO–AgNPs). AgNPs, spherical in shape and with an average size of 3.1 nm, were uniformly anchored on the partially reduced GO surface. PVA/GO–AgNPs nanocomposites showed exfoliated structures with improved thermal stability, tensile properties and water resistance compared to neat PVA. The glass transition and crystallization temperatures of the polymer matrix increased with the incorporation of the hybrid. The nanocomposites displayed antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli in a filler content- and time-dependent manner. S. aureus showed higher susceptibility to PVA/GO–AgNPs films than E. coli. Inhibitory activity was higher when bacterial cells were in contact with nanocomposite films than when in contact with leachates coming out of the films. GO–AgNPs based PVA nanocomposites could find application as wound dressings for wound healing and infection prevention.

High barrier graphene oxide nanosheet/poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposite films

2012 ◽  
Vol 409-410 ◽  
pp. 156-163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hua-Dong Huang ◽  
Peng-Gang Ren ◽  
Jun Chen ◽  
Wei-Qin Zhang ◽  
Xu Ji ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Graphene Oxide Nanosheet

scholarly journals The Design, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Heat and Silver Crosslinked Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Hydrogel Forming Dressings Containing Silver Nanoparticles

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
John Jackson ◽  
Helen Burt ◽  
Dirk Lange ◽  
In Whang ◽  
Robin Evans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Antibacterial Activity ◽  
Silver Nitrate ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Unmet Need ◽  
Chemical Characterization ◽  
Wound Dressings ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Burn Wound

The prompt treatment of burn wounds is essential but can be challenging in remote parts of Africa, where burns from open fires are a constant hazard for children and suitable medical care may be far away. Consequently, there is an unmet need for an economical burn wound dressing with a sustained antimicrobial activity that might be manufactured locally at low cost. This study describes and characterizes the novel preparation of a silver nitrate-loaded/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) film. Using controlled heating cycles, films may be crosslinked with in situ silver nanoparticle production using only a low heat oven and little technical expertise. Our research demonstrated that heat-curing of PVA/silver nitrate films converted the silver to nanoparticles. These films swelled in water to form a robust, wound-compatible hydrogel which exhibited controlled release of the antibacterial silver nanoparticles. An optimal formulation was obtained using 5% (w/w) silver nitrate in PVA membrane films that had been heated at 140 °C for 90 min. Physical and chemical characterization of such films was complemented by in vitro studies that confirmed the effective antibacterial activity of the released silver nanoparticles against both gram positive and negative bacteria. Overall, these findings provide economical and simple methods to manufacture stable, hydrogel forming wound dressings that release antibiotic silver over prolonged periods suitable for emergency use in remote locations.

Nanocomposite films based on chitosan–poly(vinyl alcohol) and silver nanoparticles with high antibacterial and antioxidant activities

2017 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 112-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sawssen Hajji ◽  
Rabeb Ben Slama-Ben Salem ◽  
Marwa Hamdi ◽  
Kemel Jellouli ◽  
Wajdi Ayadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Silver Nanoparticles ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Antioxidant Activities ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol

Nanocomposite Films of Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Grafted Graphene Oxide/Poly(vinyl alcohol) for Gas Barrier Film Applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 8348-8352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Eui Lee ◽  
Hyoung-Joon Jin
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Transmission Rate ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Strong Interactions ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Gas Barrier ◽  
Oxygen Transmission Rate ◽  
Gas Barrier Properties

Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) composites containing graphene oxide (GO) functionalized with PVA were synthesized via the esterification of the carboxylic groups of GO. The presence of PVA-grafted GO (PVA-g-GO) in the PVA matrix induced strong interactions between the chains of the PVA matrix and allowed the PVA-g-GO to be uniformly dispersed throughout the matrix. The grafting of PVA to GO increased the gas barrier properties of the GO/PVA composites because of the increased compatibility between GO and PVA. The PVA-g-GO/PVA composites were used to coat the surface of poly(ethylene terephthalate) films. These coated films exhibited excellent gas barrier properties; the film containing 0.3 wt% of PVA-g-GO had an oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of 0.025 cc/(m2 · day) and an optical transmittance of 83.8%. As a result, PVA-g-GO/PVA composites that exhibited enhanced gas barrier properties were prepared with a solution mixing method.

High Mechanical Performance of Layered Graphene Oxide/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Nanocomposite Films

Small ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (14) ◽  
pp. 2466-2472 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luqi Liu ◽  
Yun Gao ◽  
Qing Liu ◽  
Jun Kuang ◽  
Ding Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol

scholarly journals Dielectric Relaxation Behavior of Silver Nanoparticles and Graphene Oxide Embedded Poly(vinyl alcohol) Nanocomposite Film: An Effect of Ionic Liquid and Temperature

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 374 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganeswar Sahu ◽  
Mamata Das ◽  
Mithilesh Yadav ◽  
Bibhu Prasad Sahoo ◽  
Jasaswini Tripathy
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Ionic Liquid ◽  
Graphene Oxide ◽  
Dielectric Permittivity ◽  
Dielectric Relaxation ◽  
Ag Nanoparticles ◽  
Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Nanocomposite Films ◽  
Poly Vinyl Alcohol ◽  
Dielectric Relaxation Behavior

This paper presents the dielectric characteristics of nanocomposite films of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) embedded with silver (Ag) nanoparticles and graphene oxide(GO). The nanocomposite films were fabricated by using the solvent casting approach. The morphological analysis was carried out through scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The dielectric relaxation behavior of nanocomposite films was analyzed in the frequency range of 101 to 106 Hz, by varying GO loading. The temperature effect was investigated over the temperature range of 40 to 150 °C. The effect of ionic liquid (IL) was also explored by comparing the dielectric behavior of films fabricated without using ionic liquid. The conductive filler loading variation showed a significant effect on dielectric permittivity(ε′), complex impedance (Z*) and electric conductivity (σac). The obtained results revealed that the dielectric permittivity (ε′) increased by incorporating Ag nanoparticles and increasing GO loading in PVA matrix. An incremental trend in dielectric permittivity was observed on increasing the temperature, which is attributed to tunneling and hopping mechanism. With an increase in nanofiller loading, the real part of impedance (Z′) and imaginary part of impedance (Z″) were found to decrease. Further, the semicircular nature of Nyquist plot indicated the decrease in bulk resistivity on increasing GO loading, temperature and incorporating ionic liquid. On the basis of above findings, the obtained GO-Ag-PVA nanocomposite films can find promising applications in charge storage devices.

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