ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Structural and Thermal Effects of Beeswax Incorporation in Electrospun PVA Nanofibers.
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- Preparation and Characterization of Dihydromyricetin-Loaded Poly(vinyl alcohol)/Gelatin/Zein Composite Electroblowing Nanofibers.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Beeswax in Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Comprehensive Review of Its Chemical Composition, Functional Applications, Types, and Formulation Roles.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Effects of different sealing materials for cracked hatching eggs on hatchability, hatching characteristics, and early growth performance of broiler chicks.Tropical animal health and production · 2025Article
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This study presents the development and characterization of electrospun nanofibers composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and natural beeswax (BW). A stable emulsion containing 9 wt% PVA and 5 wt% BW was successfully formulated and electrospun. The effects of beeswax incorporation on solution properties-viscosity, conductivity, and surface tension-were systematically evaluated. Electrospinning was performed at 30 kV and a working distance of 14.5 cm, yielding nanofibers with diameters between 125 and 425 nm. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed increased surface roughness and diameter variability in PVA/BW fibers compared to the PVA. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed physical incorporation of BW without evidence of chemical bonding. Thermogravimetric and differential scanning calorimetry analyses (TGA/DSC) demonstrated altered behavior and an expanded profile of temperature transitions due to the waxy components. The solubility test of the nanofiber mat in saline indicated that BW slows dissolution and improves the structural integrity of the fibers. This study demonstrates, for the first time, the incorporation of beeswax into electrospun PVA nanofibers with improved structural and thermal properties, indicating potential for further exploration in biomedical material design.
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