JIMÉNEZ-ROSADO , Mercedes

Currently, gelatin-based films are regarded as promising alternatives to non-environmentally friendly plastic films for food packaging. Nevertheless, although they have great biodegradability, their weak mechanical properties and high solubility limit their applications. In this way, the use of nanoparticles, such as FexOy-NPs, could improve...

Recently, nanoparticle (NP) synthesis has evolved into a green nanotechnology field, requiring more methods for the eco-synthesis of nanoparticles due to the high costs of other chemical–physical methods. Among the most commonly used nanomaterials, ZnO-NPs are highly valuable due to their specific, thermal, optical, and electronic features....

Científicos de todo el mundo trabajan para lograr formas más eficientes de proteger los metales de la corrosión. Una de las formas más empleadas por mejorar otras propiedades además de la resistencia a la corrosión en aceros, es la reducción química de níquel. Cuando se emplea hipofosfito como agente reductor en este proceso, se desarrollan...

Beer bagasse is a residue produced in large quantities, though it is undervalued in the industry. Its high protein and polysaccharide content make it attractive for use in sectors such as the manufacture of bioplastics. However, its high water content makes it necessary to stabilize it before being considered as a raw material. The main...

Biomaterials have been used since ancient times. However, it was not until the late 1960s when their development prospered, increasing the research on them. In recent years, the study of biomaterials has focused mainly on tissue regeneration, requiring a biomaterial that can support cells during their growth and fulfill the function of the...

The electrospinning process is an emerging and relatively easy technique to prepare three-dimensional matrices with micro- and nanofibers. To achieve it, aqueous polymer solutions from synthetic or natural polymers are used. PVA was selected as polymer and gelatin because of its biocompatibility and biodegradability. A complete characterization...