THERMOPLASTIC STARCH COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH FUNCTIONALIZED POSS: FABRICATION, CHARACTERIZATION, AND EVOLUTION OF MECHANICAL, THERMAL AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES

Thermoplastic Starch Composites Reinforced with Functionalized POSS: Fabrication, Characterization, and Evolution of Mechanical, Thermal and Biological Activities

Rapid advancements in materials that offer the appropriate mechanical strength, barrier, and antimicrobial activity for food packaging are still confronted with significant challenges.In this study, a modest, environmentally friendly method was used to synthesize functionalized octakis(3-chloropropyl)octasilsesquioxane [fn-POSS] nanofiller.Composit

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Monkeypox Viruses: Resurgence of Global Threat to Mankind

The unprecedented willett mini bottle outbreaks of monkeypox viruses in non-endemic regions have created grave concern for global health.The World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency of international concern and stated the seriousness of monkeypox viruses.The gravity of this zoonotic disease cannot be underestimated, owing to

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