Layer charge robust delamination of organo-clays

Matthias Daab, Natalie J. Eichstaedt, Andreas Edenharter, Sabine Rosenfeldt and Josef Breu

RSC Adv., 2018, 8, 28797
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Improvement of hybrid polyvinyl chloride/dapsone membrane using synthesized silver nanoparticles for the efficient removal of heavy metals, microorganisms, and phosphate and nitrate compounds from polluted water

Hesham Moustafa, Mohamed A. Shemis, Emad M. Ahmed and Heba Isawi

RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 19680
DOI: 10.1039/D4RA03810J

High density polyethylene composites loaded with microencapsulated additives: mechanical, thermal and fire retardancy properties

T. Pramod, R. R. N. Sailaja, M. Praveen, B. A. Apoorva and M. Ameen Khan

Iran Polym J, 2026
DOI: 10.1007/s13726-026-01634-y

Description of complementary actions of mineral and organic additives in thermoplastic polymer composites by Flame Retardancy Index

Henri Vahabi, Fouad Laoutid, Elnaz Movahedifar, Reza Khalili, Negar Rahmati, Christelle Vagner, Marianne Cochez, Loic Brison, Franck Ducos, Mohammad Reza Ganjali and Mohammad Reza Saeb

Polymers for Advanced Techs, 2019, 30, 2056
DOI: 10.1002/pat.4638

A Review on Functional nanocomposites for enhanced anticorrosion and flame retardant properties

Priyadharshini A and Joseph Raj Xavier

Surfaces and Interfaces, 2025, 70, 106850
DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106850

Bionanocomposites materials for food packaging applications: Concepts and future outlook

Ahmed M. Youssef and Samah. M. El-Sayed

Carbohydrate Polymers, 2018, 193, 19
DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.03.088

Antimicrobial low-density polyethylene/low-density polyethylene-grafted acrylic acid biocomposites based on rice bran with tea tree oil for food packaging applications

Abd El-Aziz A El-Wakil, Hesham Moustafa and Ahmed M Youssef

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2022, 35, 938
DOI: 10.1177/0892705720925140

Development of dapsone-capped TiO2 hybrid nanocomposites and their effects on the UV radiation, mechanical, thermal properties and antibacterial activity of PVA bionanocomposites

Hesham Moustafa, Abdallah M. Karmalawi and Ahmed M. Youssef

Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 2021, 16, 100482
DOI: 10.1016/j.enmm.2021.100482

Composite materials based on ethylene–propylene–diene rubber and poly-(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate) with cenospheres

Ksenia V. Sukhareva, Anastasia D. Buluchevskaya, Igor A. Mikhailov, Eldar A. Mamin, Nikolay V. Kiselev, Liudmila R. Lyusova and Evgeniy A. Kolesnikov

Funct. Mater. Lett., 2025, 18
DOI: 10.1142/S179360472551052X

Intelligent packaging films based on two-dimensional nanomaterials for food safety and quality monitoring: Future insights and roadblocks

Hesham Moustafa, Mohamed H Hemida, Mohamed A Nour and Ahmed I Abou-Kandil

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2025, 38, 1208
DOI: 10.1177/08927057241264802

Facile modification of organoclay and its effect on the compatibility and properties of novel biodegradable PBE/PBAT nanocomposites

Hesham Moustafa, Hélène Galliard, Loïc Vidal and Alain Dufresne

European Polymer Journal, 2017, 87, 188
DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.12.009

PLA/PBAT Bionanocomposites with Antimicrobial Natural Rosin for Green Packaging

Hesham Moustafa, Nadia El Kissi, Ahmed I. Abou-Kandil, Mohamed S. Abdel-Aziz and Alain Dufresne

ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 2017, 9, 20132
DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b05557

Sol-gel synthesis and characterizations of hybrid chitosan-PEG/calcium silicate nanocomposite modified with ZnO-NPs and (E102) for optical and antibacterial applications

Ahmed M. Youssef, Amany M. El-Nahrawy and Ali B. Abou Hammad

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2017, 97, 561
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.01.059

Synergistic Effect of Modified Nanoclay Loading on NR/CB/NC Nanocomposites: Tribological, Dynamic Mechanical, and Thermogravimetric Analysis

Toms Philip and N. H. Jayadas

Arab J Sci Eng, 2025, 50, 18255
DOI: 10.1007/s13369-024-09686-z

Effect of green modification of nanoclay on the adhesion behavior of EPDM rubber to polyester fabric

Hesham Moustafa, Samir N. Lawandy, Marwa Rabee and Magdy A.H. Zahran

International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 2020, 100, 102617
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2020.102617

Investigation of thermal, antibacterial, antioxidant and antibiofilm properties of PVC/ABS/ZnO nanocomposites for biomedical applications

Muhammad Shabbir Shakir, Muhammad Kaleem Khosa, Khalid Mahmood Zia, Muhammad Saeed, Tanveer Hussain Bokhari and Muhammad Abid Zia

Korean J. Chem. Eng., 2021, 38, 2341
DOI: 10.1007/s11814-021-0866-5

Synthesis of silane‐grafted ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and its application to compatibilize the blend of ethylene‐propylene‐diene copolymer and silicone rubber

Weijian Zhang, Wei Yan, Renjie Pan, Weihong Guo and Genhua Wu

Polymer Engineering & Sci, 2018, 58, 719
DOI: 10.1002/pen.24604

Synergistic impact of cumin essential oil on enhancing of UV-blocking and antibacterial activity of biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/clay platelets nanocomposites

Hesham Moustafa, Samah M El-Sayed and Ahmed M Youssef

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2023, 36, 96
DOI: 10.1177/0892705721989771

Development of sustainable plasticwood from LDPE reinforced with upcycling Eichhornia crassipes agro-fibers and natural rosin acids: mechanical, anti-flammability, and antibacterial properties

Hesham Moustafa, Fatehy M. Abdel-Haleem and Mohamed H. Hemida

Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 2026, 1
DOI: 10.1080/02773813.2026.2679258

Highly Efficient Photocatalysts for Methylene Blue Degradation Based on a Platform of Deposited GO-ZnO Nanoparticles on Polyurethane Foam

Mohamed Morsy, Ahmed I. Abdel-Salam, Islam Gomaa, Hesham Moustafa, Haitham Kalil and Ahmed Helal

Molecules, 2022, 28, 108
DOI: 10.3390/molecules28010108

Flame retardant nanocomposites based on 2D layered nanomaterials: a review

Xiaopeng Yue, Chaofan Li, Yonghao Ni, Yongjian Xu and Jian Wang

J Mater Sci, 2019, 54, 13070
DOI: 10.1007/s10853-019-03841-w

Impact of different types of treated nanoclays on physico-mechanical, thermal and antibacterial properties of EPDMgMA nanocomposites

Fatehy M. Abdel-Haleem, Mohamed Hemida and Hesham Moustafa

Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 2025, 39, 3099
DOI: 10.1080/01694243.2025.2531910