Research@THEA
Research@THEA is an Irish open access repository containing research from Atlantic Technological University, South-East Technological University (Carlow Campus), and Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (Athlone). You can search across research outputs from all thecontributing institutes or locate research from a single institute by browsing their individual collections
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Development of Antimicrobial Blends of Bacteria Nanocellulose Derived from Plastic Waste and Polyhydroxybutyrate Enhanced with Essential Oils
(MDPI, 2024-12-14)The escalating global concern regarding plastic waste accumulation and its detrimental environmental impact has driven the exploration of sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. This study ... -
Co-Optimization of Mechanical Properties and Radiopacity Through Radiopaque Filler Incorporation for Medical Tubing Applications
(MDPI, 2024-11-20)Medical tubing, particularly cardiovascular tubing, is a critical area of research where continuous improvements are necessary to advance medical devices and improve patient care. While polymers are fundamental for these ... -
Enhancing Barrier and Antioxidant Properties of Nanocellulose Films for Coatings and Active Packaging: A Review
(American Chemical Society, 2025-01-10)Cellulose, a natural biopolymer, offers strong potential for sustainable packaging due to its impressive mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties. However, its high hydrophilicity remains a key challenge for industrial ... -
Reaching out to all: a set of guidelines and resources for a universal design for learning approach to learning, teaching and assessment in Higher Education
(Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, 2021)Higher education works with a diverse population. All students are welcomed into the learning community, coming from a variety of backgrounds, creating a diverse learning community. While many will move through their ... -
Draíocht: Sparking Creativity. Proceedings of the 2024 International Graphic Medicine Conference
(Lamar Soutter Library, UMass Chan Medical School, 2025-01-23)The Graphic Medicine Community is Global. Conferences are a significant way to bring colleagues together to share art, writing, research, new ideas, and projects. It also provides a venue for networking, enhancing, and ...