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Open AccessPublished: 5 May 2026

Utilizing Liquid Crystals for Environmentally-Friendly Smart Coatings and Eco-Composites: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications

Hassanein Shaban

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 52-71 · 10.55121/nefm.v5i1.1281

Liquid-crystalline (LC) materials—traditionally known for displays—are now emerging as sustainable functional materials. In particular, plant-derived LCs (cellulose nanocrystals, hydroxypropyl cellulose, etc.) and bio-based polymer networks can form biodegradable, stimuli-responsive coatings and eco-friendly composites. Recent a

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Open AccessPublished: 3 May 2026

Ag Nanoparticles Obtained by Green Synthesis as Bactericidal Agents in Water-Based Paints

Sandra Gabriela Gomez de Saravia, Silvia Elena Rastelli, Erasmo Gamez Espinosa, Natalia Bellotti, Cecilia Deya, Marisa Viera

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 40-51 · 10.55121/nefm.v5i1.1265

To control the proliferation of microorganisms and its associated risks, protective surface coatings are being developed. Among the most promising solutions is the incorporation of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) into paint formulations. Traditional physical and chemical nanoparticles synthesis pose health and environmental risks.

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Open AccessPublished: 1 May 2026

Investigation on Ficus carica and Punica granatum Extracts as Eco-Friendly Corrosion Inhibitors for C1018 Carbon Steel in Acidic and Marine Environments

Abdlmanam S. A. Elmaryami, Omar Nashed, Mahmoulah Y. Abdulraheem, Abdul Hamid Omran Saleh, Salah Mohamed Sallab, Garrett Arciete, Rahel G. Rahel

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 27-39 · 10.55121/nefm.v5i1.1249

This study evaluates the corrosion behavior of carbon steel in acidic medium and seawater in the presence of natural plant extracts derived from pomegranate peels and fig leaves as environmentally friendly corrosion inhibitors. The weight loss technique was employed to determine the corrosion rate and inhibition efficiency after

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Review

Open AccessPublished: 14 April 2026

Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents: A New Environment Friendly Solvent

Saurabh Kumar Tiwari, Pratibha Yadav, Mrigank Mauli Dwivedi, Kamlesh Pandey

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 1-26 · 10.55121/nefm.v5i1.1182

The fabrication of materials and chemical synthesis depend substantially on solvents. They are strategic part of the green chemistry framework. In accordance with green chemistry, solvents need to qualify certain parameters, such as biodegradability, non-toxicity, non-flammability, recyclability & reusability, low cost etc. to b

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Open AccessPublished: 29 October 2025

Synthesis and Antimicrobial Properties Pectin + CuNi Films and Characterization by Scanning Electron Microscopy

Yamila Illanez, Corina Cangiano, Yesica Sabrina Lambrese, Cecilia Fernandez, Marcelo Ricardo Esquivel, Maria de los Ángeles Cangiano

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 68-78 · 10.55121/nefm.v4i2.711

The synthesis of pectin-based films containing nanoparticles of CuNi (NPs), with potential antimicrobial properties, as an active solid is presented in this work. The NPs were dispersed in pure pectin to be used as food packaging in the food industry. The samples obtained were laid flat to characterize the sample thickness. The

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Open AccessPublished: 26 October 2025

Effects of Bentonite Nanoplatelets and Low Magnetic Field Intensity on the Pore Structure of Polyacrylamide Gel

Abayomi I Adeleke, Mustafa M. Rajabali, Jonathan R Sanders, Pedro E. Arce

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 55-67 · 10.55121/nefm.v4i2.782

This study investigates the effects of low-intensity magnetic fields and nanoplatelet incorporation on the structure and transport behavior of polyacrylamide (PAAM) gel matrices. Gel nanocomposites containing environmentally benign montmorillonite (MMT) nanoplatelets were prepared under controlled magnetic field orientations dur

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Open AccessPublished: 23 October 2025

Morphology and Functional Behavior of Polyacrylamide Hydrogels Reinforced with Sustainable Montmorillonite Nanoclay

Abayomi I. Adeleke, Jonathan R. Sanders, Pedro E. Arce

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 43-54 · 10.55121/nefm.v4i2.747

Polyacrylamide (PAAM) hydrogels are widely used in electrophoretic separations of proteins, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), and cells due to their high resolving power, optical and ultraviolet (UV) transparency, electro-neutrality, and tunable pore structure. Incorporation of nanomaterials into PAAM gels has been proposed as a stra

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Open AccessPublished: 19 October 2025

A New Eco-Friendly Approach for Smart Composite Structures Based on Carbon Nanotube Fibres

Brahim Attaf

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 27-42 · 10.55121/nefm.v4i2.746

In the global nanocomposites market, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are gaining significant attention due to their potential for revolutionary, high-performance applications. However, proactive measures are still required to ensure their safe use across the entire life cycle, minimizing environmental and health risks. To address these

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Open AccessPublished: 16 October 2025

Embedded Sensors for In-Situ Strain Monitoring in Composite Structures

Elias Randjbaran, Darya Khaksari, Hamid Mehrabi, Rizal Zahari, Dayang L. Majid, Mohamed T.H. Sultan, Norkhairunnisa Mazlan

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 14-26 · 10.55121/nefm.v4i2.510

Continuous in-situ strain monitoring is vital for assessing the structural integrity and in-service performance of large-scale composite structures in sectors like aerospace and wind energy. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of methodologies for integrating sensor technologies to facilitate such monitoring. It encomp

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Open AccessPublished: 4 October 2025

Electrochemical Energy Storage Studies on Sustainably Synthesized Co3O4 Nanoparticles for Supercapacitor Electrodes

Helen Osora, T. Jebakumar Immanuel Edison, David Kolkoma, Gabriel Anduwan, Mathew Waimbo, Senthilkumar Velusamy

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 1-13 · 10.55121/nefm.v4i2.689

In this study, a facile hydrothermal technique was used, and the commercially important cobalt oxide nanoparticles were synthesised for pseudocapacitor electrodes in supercapacitor applications. The prepared particles were subjected to different characterization techniques to determine their phase structure, topography, and elem

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