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Design and characterization of novel poly(vinyl chloride) nanocomposite films with zinc oxide immobilized with biocompatible citric acid

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Herein, first ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) were modified with citric acid (CA) to prevent agglomeration and achieve good dispersion of NPs in poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) matrix along with controlling the size. Different concentrations of modified ZnO-CA NPs were used to fabricate PVC/ZnO-CA nanocomposite films, and the obtained materials were characterized by several techniques such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. Mechanical test and thermal analysis were also carried out on PVC/ZnO-CA nanocomposite films. The ultrasonic irradiation—which is an environmentally safe procedure—was applied for all cases.

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The authors appreciatively acknowledge the financial support of the Research Affairs Division, Isfahan University of Technology (IUT), Isfahan. Further financial support from National Elite Foundation (NEF) is also gratefully acknowledged.

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  1. Organic Polymer Chemistry Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran

    Shadpour Mallakpour & Mashal Javadpour

  2. Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Institute, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran

    Shadpour Mallakpour

  3. Center of Excellence in Sensors and Green Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, 84156-83111, Islamic Republic of Iran

    Shadpour Mallakpour

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Mallakpour, S., Javadpour, M. Design and characterization of novel poly(vinyl chloride) nanocomposite films with zinc oxide immobilized with biocompatible citric acid. Colloid Polym Sci 293, 2565–2573 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00396-015-3647-z

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