Nitrogen-doped polymeric quantum dots (NPQDs) were synthesized through a one-step hydrothermal conversion of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste using ethylenediamine as a nitrogen source and subsequently incorporated into poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) matrices to fabricate nano-reinforced composite films. The effect of NPQD loading (0.1–0.7 wt%) on the structural, optical, and barrier properties of PVA was systematically examined. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed uniformly dispersed, quasi-spherical NPQDs with diameters ranging from 2 to 6 nm, while photoluminescence (PL) spectra exhibited pronounced quantum-confinement characteristics. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyses indicated enhanced crystallinity of the PVA matrix, attributed to strong interfacial interactions and hydrogen bonding between the NPQDs and polymer chains. The incorporation of NPQDs led to remarkable improvements in material performance, with crystallinity increasing by 17.4 % and tensile strength enhancing by 89.1 % relative to neat PVA. Moreover, at 0.7 wt% NPQD loading, the oxygen transmission rate (OTR) decreased by 99.8 %, demonstrating exceptional gas-barrier capability. Simultaneously, the films exhibited significantly improved UV-shielding efficiency while maintaining high visible transparency (>99.7 %). These enhancements arise from the synergistic effects of nanoscale confinement, interfacial interactions, and induced polymer chain ordering. This research highlights a sustainable methodology for valorizing PET waste into high-performance nanomaterials, converting PET into high-performance nanofillers to produce optically transparent, UV-protective, and gas-impermeable PVA nanocomposite films suitable for next-generation eco-friendly packaging applications.
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