Suhaimi, Nur Aina Syafiqah and Abd Razak, Nasrul Anuar and Muhamad, Farina and Nor Hairin, Assayidatul Laila (2026) Synthesis of poly(ethylene terephthalate) reinforced with zinc oxide nanoparticles via solution blending for prosthetic socket material: physicochemical and antibacterial studies. ACS Omega, 11 (25). pp. 36528-36538.
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Abstract
This work synthesized recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET) with zinc oxide nanoparticles (1.0, 3.0, 5.0, and 7.0 wt %) via solution blending, aimed at transforming postconsumer plastic waste into high-value antibacterial materials for prosthetic socket applications. The PET/ZnO composites demonstrated homogeneous dispersion, improved mechanical hardness, and effective antibacterial activity, particularly at 7.0 wt % ZnO. Enhanced surface hydrophilicity and acceptable roughness were also observed. This approach improves prosthetic performance and promotes sustainable healthcare materials by utilizing plastic waste.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Poly(ethylene terephthalate), Reinforced with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, Solution Blending, Prosthetic Socket |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RD Surgery > RD701 Orthopedics T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TP Chemical technology T Technology > TP Chemical technology > TP1080 Polymers, plastics and their manufacture |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Dr Assayidatul Laila Nor Hairin |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Jul 2026 17:37 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Jul 2026 17:37 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-06-Q3828 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129577 |
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