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ArticlePolymers2024

Fabrication of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)/ZnO Nanocomposite Films for Active Packaging Applications: Impact of ZnO Type on Structure-Property Dynamics.

Chris Vanheusden, Pieter Samyn, Thijs Vackier, Hans Steenackers, Jan D'Haen, Roos Peeters, Mieke Buntinx

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Article in Polymers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Chris VanheusdenMaterials and Packaging Research & Services, Institute for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 27, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-9098-348X
Pieter SamynDepartment Circular Economy and Renewable Materials, SIRRIS, Gaston Geenslaan 8, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-2180-7925
Thijs VackierDepartment of Microbial and Molecular Systems, Centre of Microbial and Plant Genetics (CMPG), KU Leuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.
Hans SteenackersDepartment of Microbial and Molecular Systems, Centre of Microbial and Plant Genetics (CMPG), KU Leuven, 3001 Leuven, Belgium.
Jan D'HaenAnalytical & Microscopical Services, Institute for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 1, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-4487-3885
Roos PeetersMaterials and Packaging Research & Services, Institute for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 27, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-7515-802X
Mieke BuntinxMaterials and Packaging Research & Services, Institute for Materials Research (IMO-IMOMEC), Hasselt University, Wetenschapspark 27, 3590 Diepenbeek, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-4249-0779

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Special Research Fund University Hasselt BOF20DOC06
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Bio-based and biodegradable polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have great potential as sustainable packaging materials. The incorporation of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) could further improve their functional properties by providing enhanced barrier and antimicrobial properties, although current literature lacks details on how the characteristics of ZnO influence the structure-property relationships in PHA/ZnO nanocomposites. Therefore, commercial ZnO NPs with different morphologies (rod-like, spherical) and silane surface modification are incorporated into poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBHHx) via extrusion and compression molding. All ZnO NPs are homogeneously distributed in the PHBHHx matrix at 1, 3 and 5 wt.%, but finer dispersion is achieved with modified ZnO. No chemical interactions between ZnO and PHBHHx are observed due to a lack of hydroxyl groups on ZnO. The fabricated nanocomposite films retain the flexible properties of PHBHHx with minimal impact of ZnO NPs on crystallization kinetics and the degree of crystallinity (53 to 56%). The opacity gradually increases with ZnO loading, while remaining translucent up to 5 wt.% ZnO and providing an effective UV barrier. Improved oxygen barrier and antibacterial effects against

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extrusionmelt processingnanocompositespackagingpoly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)polyhydroxyalkanoateszinc oxide

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PMID39000717
PMCPMC11243840

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