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Open AccessPublished: 26 May 2025

The Use of Polyvinyl Alcohol’s Complexes for Plants Protection Against Diseases and Pests

Igor Prosanov

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 41-45 · 10.55121/nefm.v3i1.298

The research is devoted to elaboration of new materials for agricultural use what is regarded as an urgent need for environment pollution decrease and enhancing of farming efficiency. Gel of polyvinyl alcohol complexed with boric acid or borax is suggested first time as the base of “aroma fixative” for volatile compounds possess

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Open AccessPublished: 17 October 2022

Comparison of the Antibacterial Effect of Different Biological Silver Nanoparticles Synthetized and Integrated with Honeys

Victor Hugo Clebis, Sara Scandorieiro, Wilma Aparecida Spinosa, Viviane Lopes Leite da Costa, Isabella Martins Lourenço, Amedea Barozzi Seabra, Renata Katsuko Takayama Kobayashi, Gerson Nakazato

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 1-23 · 10.55121/nefm.v1i1.46

This study compares the morphologies, zeta potentials, and antibacterial effects a total 12 different microcompounds containing honey and silver nanoparticles, in a novel study of the difference between honey samples in nanoparticle synthesis, as well as the antibacterial interaction that those honey samples can have with the si

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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: 28 May 2025

Rehabilitation of Urban Parks with Recycling of Construction and Demolition Waste in Mexico City

Hugo Alberto Quintero-Navarro, María Neftalí Rojas-Valencia, Alfredo Martínez-Cruz

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 46-62 · 10.55121/nefm.v3i1.312

Mexico City has experienced a rapid urbanization process, which has led to a socio-environmental crisis characterized by the generation of construction and demolition waste (CDW). The generation of CDW has been favored by the growth of the construction industry, the decrease in the useful life of buildings and an increase in the

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Open AccessPublished: 26 May 2025

A Proof of Concept Zinc-Mediated RDRP of Alanine Acrylamide for Efficient Dye Encapsulation to Clean the Wastewater for Green Environment

Subrata Dolui

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 34-40 · 10.55121/nefm.v3i1.297

A PH-responsive synthetic biohybrid biohybrid module poly (L-alanine acrylamide)-blockpoly(methylmethacrylate (PAAla-b-PMMA) diblock biohybrids, based on hydrophilic PAAla and hydrophobic PMAA segments, is developed via direct switching from Zinc (Zn) catalyst polymerization. EbiB was used as an initiator to Zn-mediate Reversibl

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Open AccessPublished: 27 November 2023

Hybrid Bio-Inorganic Materials for Environmental Remediation

Sher Wali Khan, Rifhat Bibi

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 73-88 · 10.55121/nefm.v2i1.858

Environmental pollution from heavy metals, persistent organic compounds, and emerging contaminants poses a growing threat to ecosystems and human health. Remediation processes have typically been associated with high costs, low selectivity, and secondary wastes, prompting a search for greener solutions. Mixed into renewable biop

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Open AccessPublished: 24 November 2023

Bioreceptive Building Materials for Urban Ecology

Shaista Parveen, Muhammad Tariq

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 41-55 · 10.55121/nefm.v2i1.856

Bioreceptive building materials represent an emerging intersection of architecture, ecology, and materials science in which surfaces are intentionally designed to encourage colonization by microorganisms, mosses, lichens, and other organisms. Compared to traditional strategies of seeing biological growth as an act of degradation

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Open AccessPublished: 23 November 2023

Advances in Biodegradable Electronic Materials for Wearable Devices

Sajad Hussain, Muhammad Sohail Abbas

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 25-40 · 10.55121/nefm.v2i1.855

The rapid expansion of wearable electronics has brought significant benefits to healthcare, fitness, and human–machine interaction, but it has also intensified concerns about sustainability and electronic waste. Biodegradable solutions have been an evolutionary concept whereby biodegradable devices can allow reliable functionali

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Open AccessPublished: 20 November 2023

Degradable Biopolymers from Agro and Food Waste: Potentials and Challenges

Udayamathi M, Bhavani Poojitha V, Harini B, Gowtham S.S., Yuvaraj Dinakarkumar

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 10-24 · 10.55121/nefm.v2i1.83

The synthesis of biodegradable plastics from diverse biological resources has garnered significant attention in recent years. The escalating demand for petroleum-based plastics in daily life presents a growing concern due to their non-degradability and production involving hazardous chemicals. The disposal of solid waste is a pr

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Open AccessPublished: 17 November 2023

Eco-Friendly Ground Remediation: Assessing the Efficacy of Plant Fibers, Green Stones, and Antibacterial Agent

Ali Firoozi, Ali Asghar Firoozi

New Environmentally-Friendly Materials · 1-9 · 10.55121/nefm.v2i1.107

Ground contamination poses significant environmental and health challenges globally. Traditional remediation methods, while effective, have often resulted in secondary environmental issues. In light of this, there has been a distinct shift towards more sustainable solutions. This study delves into the potential of three environm

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