Investigation of Functionalized Surface Charges of Thermoplastic Starch/Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite Films Using Polyaniline: The Potential of Improved Antibacterial Properties

Investigation of Functionalized Surface Charges of Thermoplastic Starch/Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite Films Using Polyaniline: The Potential of Improved Antibacterial Properties

Improving the antibacterial activity of biodegradable materials is crucial for combatting widespread drug-resistant bacteria and plastic pollutants. In this work, we studied polyaniline (PANI)-functionalized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) to improve surface charges. A PANI-functionalized ZnO NP...

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Main Authors: Korakot Charoensri, Chatchai Rodwihok, Duangmanee Wongratanaphisan, Jung A. Ko, Jin Suk Chung, Hyun Jin Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
thermoplastic starch
Functionalized ZnO NPs
Polyaniline
positive surface charge
antibacterial activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/3/425

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