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ArticlePolymers2021

Incorporation of ZnO Nanoparticles into Soy Protein-Based Bioplastics to Improve Their Functional Properties.

Mercedes Jiménez-Rosado, Víctor Perez-Puyana, Pablo Sánchez-Cid, Antonio Guerrero, Alberto Romero

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Article in Polymers, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Mercedes Jiménez-RosadoDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Escuela Politécnica Superior, 41011 Sevilla, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-5164-838X
Víctor Perez-PuyanaDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Facultad de Química, 41012 Sevilla, Spain.
Pablo Sánchez-CidDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Facultad de Química, 41012 Sevilla, Spain.
Antonio GuerreroDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Escuela Politécnica Superior, 41011 Sevilla, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-6050-8699
Alberto RomeroDepartment of Chemical Engineering, Facultad de Química, 41012 Sevilla, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-6323-9938

Funding

Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación RTI2018-097100-B-C21Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte FPU2017/01718
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The union of nanoscience (nanofertilization) with controlled release bioplastic systems could be a key factor for the improvement of fertilization in horticulture, avoiding excessive contamination and reducing the price of the products found in the current market. In this context, the objective of this work was to incorporate ZnO nanoparticles in soy protein-based bioplastic processed using injection moulding. Thus, the concentration of ZnO nanoparticles (0 wt%, 1.0 wt%, 2.0 wt%, 4.5 wt%) and mould temperature (70 °C, 90 °C and 110 °C) were evaluated through a mechanical (flexural and tensile properties), morphological (microstructure and nanoparticle distribution) and functional (water uptake capacity, micronutrient release and biodegradability) characterization. The results indicate that these parameters play an important role in the final characteristics of the bioplastics, being able to modify them. Ultimately, this study increases the versatility and functionality of the use of bioplastics and nanofertilization in horticulture, helping to prevent the greatest environmental impact caused.

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bioplasticshorticulturenanoparticlessoy protein-based

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PMID33557059
PMCPMC7913798

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