PRISM: Polymer, Recycling, Industrial, Sustainability and Manufacturing Institute (Midlands): Recent submissions
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Methods of Characterization of 3-Printed Objects
(CRC Press, 2024)The popularity of 3D printers has increased in the past decade, partially attributed to the expiration of significant patents and the availability of cost-effective equipment. The utilisation of 3D printing technology ... -
Nanofibrillated cellulose originated from Rhododendron ponticum to produce scaffolds using 3D printing for biomedical applications
(Elsevier, 2023-08-26)Rhododendron ponticum is an invasive species that spreads rapidly and is described as one of the biggest threats to peatlands in Ireland. This study offers an innovative approach to utilizing Rhododendron waste. ... -
Comprehensive analysis and assessment of exposure to enteric viruses and bacteria in shellfish
(Elsevier, 2024-02-08)Shellfish species, including oysters, clams, and mussels, are extensively cultured in coastal waters. Its location is determined by factors such as nutrient availability, water temperature, tidal cycle, and the presence ... -
Tailoring drug release in bilayer tablets through droplet deposition modeling and injection molding
(Elsevier, 2024-02-01)This study explores the innovative production of personalized bilayer tablets, integrating two advanced manufacturing techniques: Droplet Deposition Modeling (DDM) and Injection Molding (IM). Unlike traditional methods ... -
Triangular Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis: Investigating Potential Application in Materials and Biosensing
(MDPI, 2023-07-11)Triangular silver nanoplates (TSNPs) exhibit unique optical and antimicrobial properties due to their shape, sharp edges, and vertices. In this study, TSNPs were incorporated into biopolymer blends (bacterial cellulose ... -
Synthesis and characterisation of hydrogels based on poly (N-vinylcaprolactam) with diethylene glycol diacrylate
(MDPI, 2023-05)Poly (N-vinylcaprolactam) is a polymer that is biocompatible, water-soluble, thermally sensitive, non-toxic, and nonionic. In this study, the preparation of hydrogels based on Poly (N-vinylcaprolactam) with diethylene ... -
Electrospun drug-loaded and gene-loaded nanofibres: the holy grail of glioblastoma therapy?
(MDPI, 2023-06-03)To date, GBM remains highly resistant to therapies that have shown promising effects in other cancers. Therefore, the goal is to take down the shield that these tumours are using to protect themselves and proliferate ... -
3D printing of photocurable resin reinforced by functionalised graphene nanoplatelets
(MDPI, 2023-05-05)The influence of functionalised graphene nanoplatelets with melamine on the thermal and mechanical properties of a 3D-printed photopolymerisable resin is investigated. In this work, a liquid-based 3D printer and stereolithography ... -
Boosting bacterial nanocellullose production from chemically recycled post-consumer polyethylene terephthalate
(Elsevier, 2024-04)The circular economy is emerging with new sustainable solutions to the ever-growing plastic waste challenge, garnering increasing attention. In this study, the possibility to modify expensive Hestrin–Schramm medium (HS) for ... -
A novel Bacillus subtilis BPM12 with high bis(2 hydroxyethyl)terephthalate hydrolytic activity efficiently interacts with virgin and mechanically recycled polyethylene terephthalate
(Elsevier, 2023-07-29)Biotechnological treatment of plastic waste has gathered substantial attention as an efficient and generally greener approach for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) depolymerization and upcycling in comparison to mechanical ... -
The development of smart 4D materials utilising smart temperature responsive polymers
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023)This study involved the preparation and optimisation of novel temperature-sensitive hydrogel copolymer and terpolymer systems, and also the development and evaluation of smart hydrogels with the potential for 4D printing ... -
Deep Eutectic solvents and green reagent based process for polyethylene terephthalate depolymerisation
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-09)Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a ubiquitous thermoplastic polymer which has numerous industrial applications including textile, construction, and packaging applications due to its versatile nature, transparency, ... -
A versatile monitoring technique for real-time protein activity tracking within cellular and biomimetic scaffold environments
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-07-12)High biological noise is intrinsic within biological systems, and this poses critical challenges to the in-situ detection and measurement of biomolecular and protein activities important to advancing approaches to ... -
Integrating 3D printing and injection molding for mass customization: advancements in hybrid manufacturing
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-08)Additive manufacturing (AM) is renowned for its ability to create complex geometries and customized products but is limited by low throughput. Conversely, injection molding (IM) excels in high-volume production but ... -
The optimisation of biomimetic scaffold fabrication for the controlled release of Osteogenic factors for bone tissue regeneration
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-08)Bone tissue defect is a rising global concern and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and disability in patients. Bone regeneration treatments that demonstrate all key characteristics for successful bone healing: ... -
Novel technologies and optimised formulations for delivery of solid dispersion of BCS class II drugs
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2023-06)The optimal design of amorphous solid dispersion (SD) formulations require the use of excipients to maintain supersaturation and improve physical stability in order to ensure shelf-life stability and better absorption ... -
Designing sustainable polymer blends: tailoring mechanical properties and degradation behaviour in PHB/PLA/PCL blends in a seawater environment
(MDPI, 2023-06-29)Biodegradable polyesters are a popular choice for both packaging and medical device manufacture owing to their ability to break down into harmless components once they have completed their function. However, commonly used ... -
Investigation of thermal. mechanical and shape memory properties of 3D-printed functionally graded nanocomposite materials
(MDPI, 2023-09-28)In this study, a 3D-printed photocurable resin was developed by incorporating graphene nanoplatelets functionalised with melamine to investigate the thermal, mechanical, fracture and shape memory behaviours. The objective ... -
Design, development and in vitro quantification of novel electrosprayed everolimus-loaded Soluplus®/Polyvinyl alcohol nanoparticles via stability-indicating HPLC method in cancer therapy
(Elsevier, 2023-09-14)Everolimus (RAD001) a mammalian target of rapamycin has been hampered by poor solubility, affecting its dissolution rate, a relationship that extends to low bioavailability. Nanoparticles (NP) based on Soluplus (SOL®) and ... -
Granule-based material extrusion is comparable to filament-based material extrusion in terms of mechanical performances of printed PLA parts: a comprehensive investigation
(Elsevier, 2023-08-05)To implement a circular economic life for thermoplastic waste, such as polylactic acid (PLA) waste from filament-based material extrusion (FME) printing and reduce the costs associated with producing filaments for the FME ...
