Review Article

Scanning Electron Microscopy and Atomic Force Microscopy: Topographic and Dynamical Surface Studies of Blends, Composites, and Hybrid Functional Materials for Sustainable Future

Table 1

Preparation of PLA base (bio)degradable polymeric nanomaterials.

Preparation techniquesPolymersSize (nm)References

EmulsionPLA200[45]
NanoprecipitationPolydopamine-modified tocopheryl poly(ethylene glycol succinate)-PLA (TPGS-PLA)126[46]
DialysisPLA-poly(ethylene glycol)-PLA (PLA-PEG-PLA)90–330[47]
Spray dryingPLA960–3000[48]
Melting techniquePLA/PLGAMicro[49]
Supercritical fluids techniquePLAMicro[50]
Microfluid techniquePLA/γ-Fe2O3Micro[51]
Template/mould based techniquePLAMicro[52]