Self-assembly of biopolymer films for UV protection of wood

There is an increasing need for materials with tunable physical and chemical properties that are relatively non-toxic and efficacious for their intended application. Many wood stains and finishes emit toxic chemicals which may have serious implications to one’s health. A novel alternative material i...

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Published inJournal of materials research Vol. 37; no. 1; pp. 55 - 66
Main Authors Fabijanic, Kristina Ivana, Salinas López, Aída Ninfa, Pan, Long, Cheng, Chi-Yuan, Wang, Yu, Hao, Zhigang, Potanin, Andrei, Li, Ningwei, Rangel, Isaac
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing 14.01.2022
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Applied and Technical Physics
Biomaterials
Biopolymers
Biosensors
Chemical properties
Chemistry and Materials Science
Finishes
Inorganic Chemistry
Liquid chromatography
Materials Engineering
Materials research
Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Rheological properties
Self-assembly
Xanthan
Polymer
Biomaterial
Atom probe microscopy
Elastic properties
Surface chemistry
Thin film
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Summary:There is an increasing need for materials with tunable physical and chemical properties that are relatively non-toxic and efficacious for their intended application. Many wood stains and finishes emit toxic chemicals which may have serious implications to one’s health. A novel alternative material is realized between xanthan gum and Neodol, a non-ionic surfactant. The resulting three-dimensional film is evaluated as a free-radical scavenger for the protection of wood at different ratios. Atomic force microscopy visualizes the topography and quantifies the local nanomechanics, while rheological measurements showcase a shift from viscoelastic material to gel. Electron plasmon resonance confirms the free-radical reducing ability (3.5 times), while liquid chromatography mass spectroscopy quantifies the UV degradation of sinapyl alcohol. This material has potential, not only in coating industries as a safer option, but also in those industries requiring flexibility and tenability, namely for biosensors and anti-inflammatory therapeutics. Graphic abstract
ISSN:0884-2914
2044-5326
DOI:10.1557/s43578-021-00348-6