Synthesis, Characterization and Study on Enhanced Hydrophobicity of Novel PVC-MoS2 Composites for Biomedical Applications

Abstract

This study focus on the synthesis and characterize PVC films containing different concentration of Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS2) filler material prepared by adopting the casting method. The addition of a low molecular weight modifier to PVC makes it a better biocompatible hydrophobic material. This study considers the hydrophobic surface characteristics and in turn the haemolysis prevention associated with it. Based on the physical analysis of water uptake (Wettability) study investigation, an increase in the amount of MoS2 material showed an increase in surface hydrophobicity of PVC- MoS2 composite films. Thus, bio-evaluation of MoS2-PVC films showed that the material is free of haemolysis. From the results, it can be concluded that the prepared composites possess increased hydrophobic behavior which makes them suitable for biomedical applications.