Eco-friendly alginate/PCL-TiO2hybrid biocomposites: Preparation, properties, and methylene blue photodegradation

Autor: Bukit, Bunga Fisikanta, Pratama, Agus Wedi, Frida, Erna, Sedayu, Bakti Berlyanto, Fransiska, Dina, Purnomo, Deni, Rochima, Emma, Rahmawati, Istiqomah, Suhartana, Sona, Syamani, Firda Aulya
Zdroj: South African journal of chemical engineering; January 2025, Vol. 51 Issue: 1 p254-264, 11p
Abstrakt: •Eco-friendly hybrid biocomposites were successfully synthesized using alginate, PCL, and TiO2fillers through an environmentally friendly method.•The addition of TiO2increased the crystallinity and thermal stability of the biocomposites, while slightly decreasing mechanical strength.•The biocomposites exhibited effective photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue, indicated by a color change from blue to transparent after 24 h of irradiation.•The hybrid biocomposite can be separated and recycled without any external intervention, making it environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
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