A novel method to obtain catalytic bio-nanocomposites based on chitosan containing different amounts of gold nanoparticles generated in situ is reported. The formation of gold nanoparticles takes place in solid phase ...

Biodegradable films based on gelatin and Na+-Montmorillonite were prepared by mixing of gelatin solutions with ultrasonically pre-treated clay suspensions under controlled conditions. The DRX patterns and AFM images suggested ...

The production of acrylic/casein nanocomposites constitutes a promising alternative for developing new materials from renewable resources and with an important substitution of petroleum based monomers. Unfortunately, a low ...

Beginning with a general overview of nanocomposites, Bionanocomposites: Integrating Biological Processes for Bio-inspired Nanotechnologies details the systems available in nature (nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, ...

Partially degradable materials, offer an interesting sustainable alternative for short-term use applications where their environmental impact could be importantly reduced. This article investigates the preparation of a ...

The aim of this work is to study the influence of the polymeric matrix composition on particle aggregation, magnetic interparticle interactions and nanoparticle surface effects, which affect the magnetic and structural ...