Polyvinyl alcohol/carboxymethyl cellulose/boric acid bioblend nano-composite films: Synthesis, radiation modification and optical evaluation for UV-protection properties

Ashraf Maher Abdel-Ghaffar, Hussein Elshahat Ali, Asmaa Sobhy, Polymer Chemistry Department, Industrial Irradiation Division, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Radiation Chemistry Department, Radiation Research Division, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority, Radiation Protection and Dosimetry Department, Industrial Irradiation Division, National Center for Radiation Research and Technology, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on May 27, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
This scientific study develops and tests eco-friendly biodegradable films for food packaging, using Polyvinyl Alcohol/carboxymethyl cellulose/Citric acid/Glycerol/Boric acid Poly(PVA/CMC/CA/Glyc/BA) films. The blend films of Poly(PVA/CMC/CA/Glyc/BA) ...