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Production of the ZnO-folic acid nanoparticles and poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposites: investigation of morphology, wettability, thermal, and antibacterial properties

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The packaging system is one of the most challenging researches, in which antibacterial agents were embedded. In this research activity, we used folic acid (FA), as a biosafe and biodegradable substance for the surface modification of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs). Then, the ZnO-FA NPs as nanofillers were inserted in the poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) with different weight percentages (2, 5, and 8 wt%, relative to polymer weight). The synthesized substances were characterized using various analyses like Ultraviolet-Visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy, water contact angle, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The image of transmission electron microscopy analysis displayed the excellent dispersal of the ZnO-FA NPs within the polymeric matrix. By increasing the percentage of the modified ZnO NPs into the PVA, the intensity of the absorption peaks in the UV–Vis spectra was raised, and the thermal stability of NC films got better compared to the pure polymer. PVA/ZnO-FA NC film 8 wt% showed better antibacterial activity than the pure PVA and had the best resistance against Gram-positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus).

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The authors gratefully acknowledge the Research Affairs Division of Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Isfahan. I. R. Iran and also, financial support from Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC), Tehran, I. R. Iran, National Elite Foundation (NEF), Tehran, I. R. Iran, and Center of Excellence in Sensors and Green Chemistry (IUT), Isfahan, I. R. Iran. Also, the authors would like to thank Prof. K. Karami, Dr. V. Behranvand, Miss. E. Azadi, Miss. F. Sirous, Mrs. M. Abbasi, Mrs. B. Seyfi, Miss. F. Sadeghi, Miss. M. Naghdi, Dr. E. Khadem, Dr. F. Azimi, Dr. S. Rashidimoghaddam, Dr. M. Hatami, and Dr. F. Tabesh for the technical assistance and helpful discussions.

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Mallakpour, S., Lormahdiabadi, M. Production of the ZnO-folic acid nanoparticles and poly(vinyl alcohol) nanocomposites: investigation of morphology, wettability, thermal, and antibacterial properties. J Polym Res 27, 259 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-020-02200-7

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