Biodegradable potential of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in soil and hydrolytic systems targeted for healthcare-related product
Medical-grade polymers present challenges in long-term healthcare waste management due to resistance in degradation mechanisms. Collaborative nanocomposite technology in biomedical polymers holds promise for enhancing biodegradability. This study examined the biodegradability of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film...
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| author | Nor Hazliana Harun Rabiatul Basria S. M. N. Mydin Srimala Sreekantan Nurul Sahira Ngaini Khairul Arifah Saharuddin Norfatehah Basiron |
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| description | Medical-grade polymers present challenges in long-term healthcare waste management due to resistance in degradation mechanisms. Collaborative nanocomposite technology in biomedical polymers holds promise for enhancing biodegradability. This study examined the biodegradability of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in various environmental conditions (compost soil, pond soil, coastline, and landfill soil, hydrolytic and simulated body fluid models) and further assessment using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and Coupled Plasma Optical Emission spectroscopy. Nanocomposite present in LLDPE polymer could enhance the biodegradability potential of the film possibility via hydrolysis and free radicals’ activities, especially in high moisture content environment. Deformation holes in the film were observed via FESEM confirming degradability activities. The biodegradability rate is also could be influenced by microbe-rich environments. The insights gained from this study have the potential to contribute to the advancement of biodegradable polymers and the improvement of waste management technology in the healthcare industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cef7f14119d7444e9a8544d78b2dca7a2025-08-20T02:36:44ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Taibah University for Science1658-36552024-12-0118110.1080/16583655.2023.2288301Biodegradable potential of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in soil and hydrolytic systems targeted for healthcare-related productNor Hazliana Harun0Rabiatul Basria S. M. N. Mydin1Srimala Sreekantan2Nurul Sahira Ngaini3Khairul Arifah Saharuddin4Norfatehah Basiron5Department of Biomedical Science, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaDepartment of Biomedical Science, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaSchool of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, MalaysiaDepartment of Biomedical Science, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaQdos Interconnect Sdn Bhd, Pulau Pinang, MalaysiaSchool of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, MalaysiaMedical-grade polymers present challenges in long-term healthcare waste management due to resistance in degradation mechanisms. Collaborative nanocomposite technology in biomedical polymers holds promise for enhancing biodegradability. This study examined the biodegradability of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in various environmental conditions (compost soil, pond soil, coastline, and landfill soil, hydrolytic and simulated body fluid models) and further assessment using field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and Coupled Plasma Optical Emission spectroscopy. Nanocomposite present in LLDPE polymer could enhance the biodegradability potential of the film possibility via hydrolysis and free radicals’ activities, especially in high moisture content environment. Deformation holes in the film were observed via FESEM confirming degradability activities. The biodegradability rate is also could be influenced by microbe-rich environments. The insights gained from this study have the potential to contribute to the advancement of biodegradable polymers and the improvement of waste management technology in the healthcare industry.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/16583655.2023.2288301LLDPEhydrolytic degradationbiodegradable polymerbiomedicalnanocomposite |
| spellingShingle | Nor Hazliana Harun Rabiatul Basria S. M. N. Mydin Srimala Sreekantan Nurul Sahira Ngaini Khairul Arifah Saharuddin Norfatehah Basiron Biodegradable potential of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in soil and hydrolytic systems targeted for healthcare-related product Journal of Taibah University for Science LLDPE hydrolytic degradation biodegradable polymer biomedical nanocomposite |
| title | Biodegradable potential of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in soil and hydrolytic systems targeted for healthcare-related product |
| title_full | Biodegradable potential of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in soil and hydrolytic systems targeted for healthcare-related product |
| title_fullStr | Biodegradable potential of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in soil and hydrolytic systems targeted for healthcare-related product |
| title_full_unstemmed | Biodegradable potential of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in soil and hydrolytic systems targeted for healthcare-related product |
| title_short | Biodegradable potential of LLDPE/TiO2-ZnO film in soil and hydrolytic systems targeted for healthcare-related product |
| title_sort | biodegradable potential of lldpe tio2 zno film in soil and hydrolytic systems targeted for healthcare related product |
| topic | LLDPE hydrolytic degradation biodegradable polymer biomedical nanocomposite |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/16583655.2023.2288301 |
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