Publications by authors named "Zhengxiang Meng"
Int J Biol Macromol
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Controlling the hydrophobic properties of lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) is key for their use in film Nano Fillers, and a new method using ternary deep eutectic solutions (DES) was developed to achieve this.
- The LNPs created show significantly fewer hydrophilic groups and a low zeta potential of -4.9 mV, with water contact angles up to 140.0°, indicating high hydrophobicity.
- The study proposes a "Dissolution-Restructuration" mechanism for LNP formation and demonstrates that incorporating these LNPs into polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films enhances their hydrophobicity, mechanical strength, UV protection, and biodegradability.
