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Zhang D, Fang Z, Hu S, Qiu X. High aspect ratio cellulose nanofibrils with low crystallinity for strong and tough films. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 346:122630. [PMID: 39245498 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Cellulose nanofibril (CNF) films with both high strength and high toughness are attractive for applications in energy, packaging, and flexible electronics. However, simultaneously achieving these mechanical properties remains a significant challenge. Herein, a multiscale structural optimization strategy is proposed to prepare high aspect ratio CNFs with reduced crystallinity for strong and tough films. Carboxymethylation coupled with mild mechanical disintegration is employed to modulate the multiscale structure of CNFs. The as-prepared CNFs feature an aspect ratio of >800 and a crystallinity of <60 %. The film prepared using CNFs with a high aspect ratio (~1100) and reduced crystallinity (~54 %) exhibits a tensile strength of 229.9 ± 9.9 MPa and toughness of 22.2 ± 1.4 MJ/m3. The underlying mechanism for balancing these mechanical properties is unveiled. The high aspect ratio of the CNFs facilitates the transfer and distribution of local stress, thus endowing the corresponding film with high strength and toughness. Moreover, the low crystallinity of the CNFs permits the movement of the cellulose chains in the amorphous regions, thereby dissipating energy and finally increasing the film toughness. This work introduces an innovative and straightforward method for producing strong and tough CNF films, paving the way for their broader applications.
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- Dejian Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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Raghuwanshi VS, Mendoza DJ, Mata J, Garnier G. Modulating the isotopic hydrogen-deuterium exchange in functionalized nanocellulose to optimize SANS contrast. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 345:122591. [PMID: 39227127 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Contrast matching by isotopic exchange in cellulose allows visualizing functional groups, biomolecules, polymers and nanoparticles embedded in cellulosic composites. This isotopic exchange varies the scattering length density of cellulose to match its contrast with the background network. Here, contrast matching of microcrystalline-cellulose (MCC) and the functionalized nanocellulose-fiber (CNF) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are elucidated by small angle neutron scattering (SANS). Results show no isotopic exchange occurs for the CNF surface functionalized with carboxyl nor for the CNC-High with a high sulfate groups concentration. Both CNC-Low, with low sulfate groups, and MCC exchange 1H with 1D in D2O. This is due to the high exchange probability of the labile C6 position primary -OH group. The structure of thermo-responsive poly-N-isopropylacrylamide (PNIPAM) chains grafted onto CNF (PNIPAM-grafted-CNF) was extracted by CNF contrast matching near the lower critical solution temperature. Contrast matching eradicates the CNF scattering to retain only the scattering from the grafted-PNIPAM chains. The coil to globule thermo-transition of PNIPAM was revealed by the power law variation from q-1.3 to q-4 in SANS. Isotopic exchange in functionalized cellulosic materials reveals the nano- and micro-scale structure of its individual components. This improved visualization by contrast matching can be extended to carbohydrate polymers to engineer biopharmaceutical and food applications.
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- Vikram Singh Raghuwanshi
- Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA), Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800 Australia
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- Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering (ACNS), Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Lucas Height, New South Wales 2234, Australia; School of Chemistry, University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia
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- Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA), Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia.
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Hou W, Teng R, Zhang A, An B, Xu M, Ma C, Pan G, Liu S, Li W. Preparation of Coir Cellulose Nanofibers by Peroxyformic Acid Method and Their Application in Reinforced PVA Composite Films. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:38205-38216. [PMID: 39281941 PMCID: PMC11391556 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c05759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/18/2024]
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To increase the value of waste coconut shells and further broaden their use by biorefining, a milder and greener method to prepare cellulose nanofibers (CCNFs) was developed. The CCNFs were separated from coir fibers by using peroxyformic acid and alkali treatment in combination with high-power ultrasonication. The basic properties of the CCNFs were comprehensively evaluated using scanning and transmission electron microscopy, spectroscopy, diffraction, and thermogravimetric techniques. The results revealed that the developed preparation method provided CCNFs with typical nanocellulose sizes, structures, and properties. Nanocellulose-reinforced poly(vinyl acetate) (PVA) composite films were prepared using the CCNFs, and their mechanical properties, transmittance, crystallinity, and thermal stability were investigated. The elongation at break of the film with 8% CCNFs was 612%. The tensile strength of the films with 4 and 12% CCNFs was 41.3 MPa, which was higher than that of a PVA film (36 MPa). The transmittance and thermal stability of the PVA composite films were not appreciably affected by the CCNFs. The CCNFs show promise as a nanofiller for PVA-based composite films with favorable mechanical properties, crystallinity, and high transparency.
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- Weishan Hou
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Mudanjiang Hengfeng Paper Co., Ltd, Mudanjiang 157000, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials of the Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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Ruiz-Caldas MX, Schiele C, Hadi SE, Andersson M, Mohammadpour P, Bergström L, Mathew AP, Apostolopoulou-Kalkavoura V. Anisotropic foams derived from textile-based cellulose nanocrystals and xanthan gum. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 338:122212. [PMID: 38763714 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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The upcycling of discarded garments can help to mitigate the environmental impact of the textile industry. Here, we fabricated hybrid anisotropic foams having cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), which were isolated from discarded cotton textiles and had varied surface chemistries as structural components, in combination with xanthan gum (XG) as a physical crosslinker of the dispersion used for foam preparation. All CNCs had crystallinity indices above 85 %, zeta potential values below -40 mV at 1 mM NaCl, and true densities ranging from 1.61 to 1.67 g·cm-3. Quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D) measurements indicated weak interactions between CNC and XG, while rheology measurements showed that highly charged CNCs caused the XG chains to change from an extended to a helicoidal conformation, resulting in changes the in viscoelastic properties of the dispersions. The inclusion of XG significantly enhanced the compression mechanical properties of the freeze-casted foams without compromising their thermal properties, anisotropy, or degree of alignment. CNC-XG foams maintained structural integrity even after exposure to high humidity (91 %) and temperatures (100 °C) and displayed very low radial thermal conductivities. This research provides a viable avenue for upcycling cotton-based clothing waste into high-performance materials.
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- Maria-Ximena Ruiz-Caldas
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden; Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm 106 91, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L8, Canada; Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4L8, Canada.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden; Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability, Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm 114 18, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 106 91 Stockholm, Sweden.
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Schiele C, Ruiz-Caldas MX, Wu T, Nocerino E, Åhl A, Mathew AP, Nyström G, Bergström L, Apostolopoulou-Kalkavoura V. The influence of drying routes on the properties of anisotropic all-cellulose composite foams from post-consumer cotton clothing. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:14275-14286. [PMID: 38952181 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01720j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Biopolymer-based functional materials are essential for reducing the carbon footprint and providing high-quality lightweight materials suitable for packaging and thermal insulation. Here, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were efficiently upcycled from post-consumer cotton clothing by TEMPO-mediated oxidation and HCl hydrolysis with a yield of 62% and combined with wood cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) to produce anisotropic foams by unidirectional freeze-casting followed by freeze drying (FD) or supercritical-drying (SCD). Unidirectional freeze-casting resulted in foams with aligned macropores irrespective of the drying method, but the particle packing in the foam wall was significantly affected by how the ice was removed. The FD foams showed tightly packed and aligned CNC and CNF particles while the SCD foams displayed a more network-like structure in the foam walls. The SCD compared to FD foams had more pores smaller than 300 nm and higher specific surface area but they were more susceptible to moisture-induced shrinkage, especially at relative humidities (RH) > 50%. The FD and SCD foams displayed low radial thermal conductivity, and the FD foams displayed a higher mechanical strength and stiffness in compression in the direction of the aligned particles. Better understanding how drying influences the structural, thermal, mechanical and moisture-related properties of foams based on repurposed cotton is important for the development of sustainable nanostructured materials for various applications.
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- Carina Schiele
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory, Empa, Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600, Dübendorf, Switzerland.
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island 627833, Singapore
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden.
- Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Villigen, CH-5232, Switzerland
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory, Empa, Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600, Dübendorf, Switzerland.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden.
- Wallenberg Initiative Materials Science for Sustainability, Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, 114 18 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, SE-10691 Stockholm, Sweden.
- Cellulose & Wood Materials Laboratory, Empa, Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600, Dübendorf, Switzerland.
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Hao LT, Kim S, Lee M, Park SB, Koo JM, Jeon H, Park J, Oh DX. Next-generation all-organic composites: A sustainable successor to organic-inorganic hybrid materials. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132129. [PMID: 38718994 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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This Review presents an overview of all-organic nanocomposites, a sustainable alternative to organic-inorganic hybrids. All-organic nanocomposites contain nanocellulose, nanochitin, and aramid nanofibers as highly rigid reinforcing fillers. They offer superior mechanical properties and lightweight characteristics suitable for diverse applications. The Review discusses various methods for preparing the organic nanofillers, including top-down and bottom-up approaches. It highlights in situ polymerization as the preferred method for incorporating these nanomaterials into polymer matrices to achieve homogeneous filler dispersion, a crucial factor for realizing desired performance. Furthermore, the Review explores several applications of all-organic nanocomposites in diverse fields including food packaging, performance-advantaged plastics, and electronic materials. Future research directions-developing sustainable production methods, expanding biomedical applications, and enhancing resistance against heat, chemicals, and radiation of all-organic nanocomposites to permit their use in extreme environments-are explored. This Review offers insights into the potential of all-organic nanocomposites to drive sustainable growth while meeting the demand for high-performance materials across various industries.
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- Lam Tan Hao
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Organic Materials Engineering, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan 44429, Republic of Korea; Advanced Materials & Chemical Engineering, Korea National University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon 34113, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, Seoul 04107, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering and Program in Environmental and Polymer Engineering, Inha University, Incheon 22212, Republic of Korea.
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罗 川, 张 莉, 冉 力, 尤 炫, 黄 石. [New Advances in the Application of Bacterial Cellulose Composite Materials in the Field of Bone Tissue Engineering]. SICHUAN DA XUE XUE BAO. YI XUE BAN = JOURNAL OF SICHUAN UNIVERSITY. MEDICAL SCIENCE EDITION 2024; 55:243-248. [PMID: 38645860 PMCID: PMC11026885 DOI: 10.12182/20240360507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
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Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a type of extracellular polymeric nanomaterial secreted by microorganisms over the course of their growth. It has gained significant attention in the field of bone tissue engineering due to its unique structure of three-dimensional fibrous network, excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and exceptional mechanical properties. Nevertheless, BC still has some weaknesses, including low osteogenic activity, a lack of antimicrobial properties, small pore size, issues with the degradation rate, and a mismatch in bone tissue regeneration, limiting its standalone use in the field of bone tissue engineering. Therefore, the modification of BC and the preparation of BC composite materials have become a recent research focus. Herein, we summarized the relationships between the production, modification, and bone repair applications of BC. We introduced the methods for the preparation and the modification of BC. Additionally, we elaborated on the new advances in the application of BC composite materials in the field of bone tissue engineering. We also highlighted the existing challenges and future prospects of BC composite materials.
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- 川 罗
- 四川大学华西医院 骨科 (成都 610041)Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院 骨科 (成都 610041)Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院 骨科 (成都 610041)Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院 骨科 (成都 610041)Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院 骨科 (成都 610041)Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
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Guo M, Ede JD, Sayes CM, Shatkin JA, Stark N, Hsieh YL. Regioselectively Carboxylated Cellulose Nanofibril Models from Dissolving Pulp: C6 via TEMPO Oxidation and C2,C3 via Periodate-Chlorite Oxidation. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:479. [PMID: 38470807 DOI: 10.3390/nano14050479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Regioselective C6 and C2,C3 carboxylated cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) have been robustly generated from dissolving pulp, a readily available source of unmodified cellulose, via stoichiometrically optimized 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpyperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO)-mediated and sequential sodium periodate-sodium chlorite (PC) oxidation coupled with high-speed blending. Both regioselectively optimized carboxylated CNF series possess the widest ranges of comparable charges (0.72-1.48 mmol/g for T-CNFs vs. 0.72-1.10 mmol/g for PC-CNFs), but similar ranges of thickness (1.3-2.4 nm for T-CNF, 1.8-2.7 nm PC-CNF), widths (4.6-6.6 nm T-CNF, 5.5-5.9 nm PC-CNF), and lengths (254-481 nm T-CNF, 247-442 nm PC-CNF). TEMPO-mediated oxidation is milder and one-pot, thus more time and process efficient, whereas the sequential periodate-chlorite oxidation produces C2,C3 dialdehyde intermediates that are amenable to further chemical functionalization or post-reactions. These two well-characterized regioselectively carboxylated CNF series represent coherent cellulose nanomaterial models from a single woody source and have served as references for their safety study toward the development of a safer-by-design substance evaluation tool.
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- Mengzhe Guo
- Chemical Engineering, University of California at Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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- Vireo Advisors, LLC, P.O. Box 51368, Boston, MA 02130, USA
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- USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory, Madison, WI 53726, USA
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- Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, University of California at Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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Tang Z, Lin X, Yu M, Mondal AK, Wu H. Recent advances in TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers: Oxidation mechanism, characterization, properties and applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129081. [PMID: 38161007 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Cellulose is the richest renewable polymer source on the earth. TEMPO-mediated oxidized cellulose nanofibers are deduced from enormously available wood biomass and functionalized with carboxyl groups. The preparation procedure of TOCNFs is more environmentally friendly compared to other cellulose, for example, MFC and CNCs. Due to the presence of functional carboxyl groups, TOCNF-based materials have been studied widely in different fields, including biomedicine, wastewater treatment, bioelectronics and others. In this review, the TEMPO oxidation mechanism, the properties and applications of TOCNFs are elaborated. Most importantly, the recent advanced applications and the beneficial role of TOCNFs in the various abovementioned fields are discussed. Furthermore, the performances and research progress on the fabrication of TOCNFs are summarized. It is expected that this timely review will help further research on the invention of novel material from TOCNFs and its applications in different advanced fields, including biomedicine, bioelectronics, wastewater treatment, and the energy sector.
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- Zuwu Tang
- School of Materials and Packaging Engineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350300, PR China
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- School of Materials and Packaging Engineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350300, PR China
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- School of Materials and Packaging Engineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350300, PR China; College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, PR China; National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, PR China
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh.
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, PR China; National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, PR China.
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Shi Z, Liu L, Chen H, Tang C, Yu J, Fan Y. Preparation of Janus film for fog water collection via layer-by-layer assembling of nanocellulose and nanochitin on PLA. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 323:121369. [PMID: 37940268 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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In order to explore the possibility of natural carbohydrate polymers as a biodegradable and sustainable fog water harvesting material, this work proposed an efficient substrate (hydrophobic)-transition layer (amphoteric)-coating (hydrophilic) sandwich spin-coating strategy to form all biomass-based Janus film. The oxalic acid hydrolyzed nanochitin (OAChN) was applied as a transition layer that enabled successful spin-coating of the hydrophilic nanocellulose (TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofiber, TOCN) and nanochitin (partially deacetylated chitin nanofibers, DEChN) on the hydrophobic polylactic acid (PLA) film substrate. In which a layer-by-layer (LBL) assembling of TOCN (carboxyl-rich negative surface charge) and DEChN (amino-rich positive surface charge) was designed to form a thickness and surface property controllable polysaccharide coating on PLA. The finally formed PLA-OAChN-TOCN/DEChN (LBL) film showed hydrophilic and hydrophobic heteromeric faces at the opposite sides and thus had improved fog water collection capacity of 90.85 mg·cm-2·h-1 (30 layers of TOCN/DEChN spin-coated on PLA), which was 276 % higher than the pure PLA film. The transition layer engaged sandwich spin-coating strategy, together with LBL assembling method proposed in this study provided a feasible fabrication of all biomass-based fog water collectors (FWC) that could contribute to alleviating water shortage.
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- Zicong Shi
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Baron RI, Biliuta G, Macsim AM, Dinu MV, Coseri S. Chemistry of Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Oxidized by Two Selective Oxidants. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3930. [PMID: 37835978 PMCID: PMC10574994 DOI: 10.3390/polym15193930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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Along with the increased usage of cellulose in the manufacture of novel materials, those of its derivatives that have good solubility in water or organic solvents have become increasingly important. In this study, hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), a cellulosic derivative with distinct features, was utilized to investigate how two of the most-selective oxidation methods currently available in the literature act on the constituent OH groups of both the side chain and the anhydroglycosidic unit in HPC. The oxidation reactions were carried out first using TEMPO, sodium hypochlorite, and sodium bromide, then sodium periodate (NaIO4), for 5 h. A combination of these two protocols was applied. The amount of aldehyde and number of carboxylic groups introduced after oxidation was determined, while the changes in the morphological features of oxidized HPC were, additionally, assessed. Furthermore, utilizing Fourier-transform infrared spectra, X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric studies, the chemical structure, crystallinity, and thermal stability of the oxidized HPC samples were examined and compared.
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- Raluca Ioana Baron
- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of Romanian Academy, 41 A Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (G.B.); (M.V.D.)
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- “Petru Poni” Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of Romanian Academy, 41 A Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (G.B.); (M.V.D.)
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Virkkala T, Kosourov S, Rissanen V, Siitonen V, Arola S, Allahverdiyeva Y, Tammelin T. Bioinspired mechanically stable all-polysaccharide based scaffold for photosynthetic production. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:8788-8803. [PMID: 37668222 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb00919j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/06/2023]
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We demonstrate the construction of water-stable, biocompatible and self-standing hydrogels as scaffolds for the photosynthetic production of ethylene using a bioinspired all-polysaccharidic design combining TEMPO-oxidised cellulose nanofibers (TCNF) and a cereal plant hemicellulose called mixed-linkage glucan (MLG). We compared three different molecular weight MLGs from barley to increase the wet strength of TCNF hydrogels, and to reveal the mechanisms defining the favourable interactions between the scaffold components. The interactions between MLGs and TCNF were revealed via adsorption studies and interfacial rheology investigations using quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D). Our results show that both the MLG solution stability and adsorption behaviour did not exactly follow the well-known polymer adsorption and solubility theories especially in the presence of co-solute ions, in this case nitrates. We prepared hydrogel scaffolds for microalgal immobilisation, and high wet strength hydrogels were achieved with very low dosages of MLG (0.05 wt%) to the TCNF matrix. The all-polysaccharic biocatalytic architectures remained stable and produced ethylene for 120 h with yields comparable to the state-of-the-art scaffolds. Due to its natural origin and biodegradability, MLG offers a clear advantage in comparison to synthetic scaffold components, allowing the mechanical properties and water interactions to be tailored.
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- Tuuli Virkkala
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, VTT, PO Box 1000, FI-02044 Espoo, Finland.
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- Molecular Plant Biology, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland.
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, VTT, PO Box 1000, FI-02044 Espoo, Finland.
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- Molecular Plant Biology, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland.
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, VTT, PO Box 1000, FI-02044 Espoo, Finland.
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- Molecular Plant Biology, Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, FI-20014 Turku, Finland.
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd, VTT, PO Box 1000, FI-02044 Espoo, Finland.
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Fujisawa S, Daicho K, Yurtsever A, Fukuma T, Saito T. Morphological Changes of Polymer-Grafted Nanocellulose during a Drying Process. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:3908-3916. [PMID: 37499269 PMCID: PMC10428159 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00530] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Nanocellulose is emerging as a sustainable building block in materials science. Surface modification via polymer grafting has proven to be effective in tuning diverse material properties of nanocellulose, including wettability of films and the reinforcement effect in polymer matrices. Despite its widespread use in various environments, the structure of a single polymer-grafted nanocellulose remains poorly understood. Here, we investigate the morphologies of polymer-grafted CNFs at water-mica and air-mica interfaces by using all-atom molecular dynamics simulation and atomic force microscopy. We show that the morphologies of the polymer-grafted CNFs undergo a marked change in response to the surrounding environment due to variations in the conformation of the surface polymer chains. Our results provide novel insights into the molecular structure of polymer-grafted CNFs and can facilitate the design and development of innovative biomass-based nanomaterials.
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- Shuji Fujisawa
- Department
of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Department
of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
- Nano
Life Science Institute (WPI NanoLSI), Kanazawa
University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Nano
Life Science Institute (WPI NanoLSI), Kanazawa
University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Nano
Life Science Institute (WPI NanoLSI), Kanazawa
University, Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa 920-1192, Japan
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- Department
of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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Huang Y, Kasuga T, Nogi M, Koga H. Clearly transparent and air-permeable nanopaper with porous structures consisting of TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers. RSC Adv 2023; 13:21494-21501. [PMID: 37465580 PMCID: PMC10351216 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra03840h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023] Open
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Optically transparent materials that are air permeable have potentially numerous applications, including in wearable devices. From the perspective of sustainable development, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO)-oxidized cellulose nanofibers with widths of 3-4 nm have attracted considerable attention as starting materials for the preparation of clearly transparent nanofiber paper (denoted as conventional nanopaper). However, conventional nanopaper that is prepared from a water dispersion of TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers by direct drying exhibits poor air permeability owing to its densely packed layered structure. In this study, we prepared a clearly transparent and air-permeable nanopaper by applying filtration-based solvent exchange from high-surface-tension water to low-surface-tension ethanol and hexane, followed by drying under continuous vacuum filtration. The resulting hexane-exchanged nanopaper had a porous structure with individually dispersed and thin nanofiber networks and interlayer pore spaces. Owing to the tailored porous structures, the hexane-exchanged nanopaper provides similar clear transparency (total light transmittance and haze at 600 nm: 92.9% and 7.22%, respectively) and 106 times higher air permeability (7.8 × 106 mL μm m-2 day-1 kPa-1) compared to the conventional nanopaper. This study will facilitate the development of clearly transparent and air-permeable nanopapers to extend their functional applications.
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- Yintong Huang
- SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research), Osaka University 8-1 Mihogaoka Ibaraki Osaka 567-0047 Japan +81-6-6879-8444 +81-6-6879-8442
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- SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research), Osaka University 8-1 Mihogaoka Ibaraki Osaka 567-0047 Japan +81-6-6879-8444 +81-6-6879-8442
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- SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research), Osaka University 8-1 Mihogaoka Ibaraki Osaka 567-0047 Japan +81-6-6879-8444 +81-6-6879-8442
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- SANKEN (The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research), Osaka University 8-1 Mihogaoka Ibaraki Osaka 567-0047 Japan +81-6-6879-8444 +81-6-6879-8442
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Solhi L, Guccini V, Heise K, Solala I, Niinivaara E, Xu W, Mihhels K, Kröger M, Meng Z, Wohlert J, Tao H, Cranston ED, Kontturi E. Understanding Nanocellulose-Water Interactions: Turning a Detriment into an Asset. Chem Rev 2023; 123:1925-2015. [PMID: 36724185 PMCID: PMC9999435 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 53.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Modern technology has enabled the isolation of nanocellulose from plant-based fibers, and the current trend focuses on utilizing nanocellulose in a broad range of sustainable materials applications. Water is generally seen as a detrimental component when in contact with nanocellulose-based materials, just like it is harmful for traditional cellulosic materials such as paper or cardboard. However, water is an integral component in plants, and many applications of nanocellulose already accept the presence of water or make use of it. This review gives a comprehensive account of nanocellulose-water interactions and their repercussions in all key areas of contemporary research: fundamental physical chemistry, chemical modification of nanocellulose, materials applications, and analytical methods to map the water interactions and the effect of water on a nanocellulose matrix.
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- Laleh Solhi
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland.,Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland.,Laboratory of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo Akademi University, TurkuFI-20500, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland.,Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou325001, China
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Centre (WWSC), Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1Z4, Canada.,Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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Monteiro CJP, Neves MGPMS, Nativi C, Almeida A, Faustino MAF. Porphyrin Photosensitizers Grafted in Cellulose Supports: A Review. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:3475. [PMID: 36834886 PMCID: PMC9967812 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24043475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Cellulose is the most abundant natural biopolymer and owing to its compatibility with biological tissues, it is considered a versatile starting material for developing new and sustainable materials from renewable resources. With the advent of drug-resistance among pathogenic microorganisms, recent strategies have focused on the development of novel treatment options and alternative antimicrobial therapies, such as antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). This approach encompasses the combination of photoactive dyes and harmless visible light, in the presence of dioxygen, to produce reactive oxygen species that can selectively kill microorganisms. Photosensitizers for aPDT can be adsorbed, entrapped, or linked to cellulose-like supports, providing an increase in the surface area, with improved mechanical strength, barrier, and antimicrobial properties, paving the way to new applications, such as wound disinfection, sterilization of medical materials and surfaces in different contexts (industrial, household and hospital), or prevention of microbial contamination in packaged food. This review will report the development of porphyrinic photosensitizers supported on cellulose/cellulose derivative materials to achieve effective photoinactivation. A brief overview of the efficiency of cellulose based photoactive dyes for cancer, using photodynamic therapy (PDT), will be also discussed. Particular attention will be devoted to the synthetic routes behind the preparation of the photosensitizer-cellulose functional materials.
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- Carlos J. P. Monteiro
- LAQV-Requimte and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3010-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry “Ugo Schiff”, University of Florence, via della Lastruccia, 3-13, 50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy
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- CESAM and Department of Biology, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Fujisawa S, Takasaki Y, Saito T. Structure of Polymer-Grafted Nanocellulose in the Colloidal Dispersion System. NANO LETTERS 2023; 23:880-886. [PMID: 36521008 PMCID: PMC9912338 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.2c04138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Clarifying the primary structure of nanomaterials is invaluable to understand how the nanostructures lead to macroscopic material functions. Nanocellulose is attracting attention as a sustainable building block in materials science. The surface of nanocellulose is often chemically modified by polymer grafting to tune the material properties, such as the viscoelastic properties in rheology modifiers and the reinforcement effect in composites. However, the structure, such as molecular conformation of the grafted polymer and the twist of the core nanocellulose, is not well understood. Here, we investigated the structure of polymer-grafted nanocellulose in the colloidal dispersion system by combining small-angle X-ray scattering measurement and all-atom molecular dynamics simulation. We demonstrated formation of the polymer brush layer on the nanocellulose surface in solvents, which explains the excellent colloidal stability. We also found that twisting of the nanocellulose in the core is suppressed by the existence of the polymer brush layer.
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- Shuji Fujisawa
- Department
of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Business
Unit Characterization, Anton-Paar Japan, Tokyo 131-0034, Japan
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- Department
of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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The Use of Corn Stover-Derived Nanocellulose as a Stabilizer of Oil-in-Water Emulsion. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15030757. [PMID: 36772058 PMCID: PMC9920403 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Agricultural byproducts such as corn stover are widely available sources for preparation of nanocellulose, which is an emerging green chemical with versatile applications. In this study, corn stover-derived nanocellulose was prepared via bleaching, alkaline treatment, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl (TEMPO) oxidation, and ultrasonication. The as-prepared TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibril (TEMPO-CNF) was characterized by transmission electron microscopy, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, rheometry, and zeta potential measurement. Droplet size, phase behavior, and thermodynamic stability of TEMPO-CNF stabilized oil-in-water emulsions were investigated. Results show that TEMPO-CNF with a width of 4 nm, length of 353 nm, and surface charge of 1.48 mmol/g COO- can be prepared from corn stover. In addition, TEMPO-CNF can be used as an emulsion stabilizer for lemongrass essential oil loaded oil-in-water emulsion. This study is among the first to report that TEMPO-CNF improved the freeze-thaw stability of oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by small molecular weight surfactants (e.g., Tween 80).
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Vasistha S, Balakrishnan D, Manivannan A, Rai MP. Microalgae on distillery wastewater treatment for improved biodiesel production and cellulose nanofiber synthesis: A sustainable biorefinery approach. CHEMOSPHERE 2023; 315:137666. [PMID: 36586450 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.137666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Sugarcane spent wash generates waste at a large scale that impacts the environment, hence the classic waste reuse technology needs to be implemented. An integrated approach of spent wash and microalgae cultivation to produce biodiesel has gained momentum in recent times. However, the microalgae technology lacks the functional utilization of de-oiled microalgae biomass (DOB). This study proposed the development of a microalgae-based advanced process for distillery spent wash treatment, biomass recovery for biodiesel and utilizing algal residue as a step towards waste management. A novel microalga Coelastrella sp KJ-04 grown in distillery spent wash represented with high biomass (4.61g/L) and lipid production (3.6 g/L). The significant reduction in Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD, 49.3%), Total Nitrogen (TN, 49.7%), Total Phosphorous (TP, 21.8%), Total Organic Carbon (TOC, 40.2%), Total Sulphur (S, 37.2%) and Potassium (K, 42.5%) were achieved in spent wash. The extracted lipids of Coelastrella sp KJ-04 were converted to Fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) and examined by Gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GC-MS) to observe the suitability for biodiesel prospect. The de-oiled biomass (DOB) was utilized for the synthesis of Cellulose nanofibers (CNF), purified and estimated with a diameter ranging between 20 and 27 nm. The crystalline structure and functional group of CNF were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The unprecedented work demonstrated the microalgae biorefinery approach for spent wash remediation, biodiesel synthesis and simultaneous production of biodegradable CNF from algal residue to support waste-free technology. In future, CNF can be reinforced into material for concrete as it could be the smart alternative to replace synthetic cement plastics.
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- Shrasti Vasistha
- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector 125, Noida, 201313, India; Institute of Management Studies Ghaziabad (University Courses Campus), NH09, Adhyatmik Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201015, India
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- College of Engineering, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia
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- Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 602105, India
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- Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Sector 125, Noida, 201313, India.
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Lee S, Hao LT, Park J, Oh DX, Hwang DS. Nanochitin and Nanochitosan: Chitin Nanostructure Engineering with Multiscale Properties for Biomedical and Environmental Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2203325. [PMID: 35639091 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202203325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Nanochitin and nanochitosan (with random-copolymer-based multiscale architectures of glucosamine and N-acetylglucosamine units) have recently attracted immense attention for the development of green, sustainable, and advanced functional materials. Nanochitin and nanochitosan are multiscale materials from small oligomers, rod-shaped nanocrystals, longer nanofibers, to hierarchical assemblies of nanofibers. Various physical properties of chitin and chitosan depend on their molecular- and nanostructures; translational research has utilized them for a wide range of applications (biomedical, industrial, environmental, and so on). Instead of reviewing the entire extensive literature on chitin and chitosan, here, recent developments in multiscale-dependent material properties and their applications are highlighted; immune, medical, reinforcing, adhesive, green electrochemical materials, biological scaffolds, and sustainable food packaging are discussed considering the size, shape, and assembly of chitin nanostructures. In summary, new perspectives for the development of sustainable advanced functional materials based on nanochitin and nanochitosan by understanding and engineering their multiscale properties are described.
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- Suyoung Lee
- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan, 44429, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan, 44429, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Research Center for Bio-Based Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), Ulsan, 44429, Republic of Korea
- Advanced Materials and Chemical Engineering, University of Science and Technology (UST), Daejeon, 34113, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Environmental Science and Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), 77 Cheongam-ro, Pohang, 37673, Republic of Korea
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Uetani K, Kasuya K, Yoshikawa S, Uto T. Tunability of the thermal diffusivity of cellulose nanofibril films by addition of multivalent metal ions. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 297:120010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Dufresne A. Preparation and Applications of Cellulose Nanomaterials. CHEMISTRY AFRICA 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s42250-022-00542-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022]
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Heise K, Koso T, King AWT, Nypelö T, Penttilä P, Tardy BL, Beaumont M. Spatioselective surface chemistry for the production of functional and chemically anisotropic nanocellulose colloids. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. A 2022; 10:23413-23432. [PMID: 36438677 PMCID: PMC9664451 DOI: 10.1039/d2ta05277f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Maximizing the benefits of nanomaterials from biomass requires unique considerations associated with their native chemical and physical structure. Both cellulose nanofibrils and nanocrystals are extracted from cellulose fibers via a top-down approach and have significantly advanced materials chemistry and set new benchmarks in the last decade. One major challenge has been to prepare defined and selectively modified nanocelluloses, which would, e.g., allow optimal particle interactions and thereby further improve the properties of processed materials. At the molecular and crystallite level, the surface of nanocelluloses offers an alternating chemical structure and functional groups of different reactivity, enabling straightforward avenues towards chemically anisotropic and molecularly patterned nanoparticles via spatioselective chemical modification. In this review, we will explain the influence and role of the multiscale hierarchy of cellulose fibers in chemical modifications, and critically discuss recent advances in selective surface chemistry of nanocelluloses. Finally, we will demonstrate the potential of those chemically anisotropic nanocelluloses in materials science and discuss challenges and opportunities in this field.
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- Katja Heise
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 FI-00076 Aalto Espoo Finland
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- Materials Chemistry Division, Chemistry Department, University of Helsinki FI-00560 Helsinki Finland
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- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Biomaterial Processing and Products 02044 Espoo Finland
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- Chalmers University of Technology 41296 Gothenburg Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Chalmers University of Technology 41296 Gothenburg Sweden
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 FI-00076 Aalto Espoo Finland
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- Khalifa University, Department of Chemical Engineering Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
- Center for Membrane and Advanced Water Technology, Khalifa University Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
- Research and Innovation Center on CO2 and Hydrogen, Khalifa University Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, Department of Chemistry, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24 A-3430 Tulln Austria
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Nieminen J, Anugwom I, Pihlajamäki A, Mänttäri M. TEMPO-mediated oxidation as surface modification for cellulosic ultrafiltration membranes: Enhancement of ion rejection and permeability. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2022.120786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Chen C, Xi P, Zhang S, Zhang L, Sun Y, Yao J, Fang K, Jiang Y. Nanocellulose with unique character converted directly from plants without intensive mechanical disintegration. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 293:119730. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Mittal N, Tien S, Lizundia E, Niederberger M. Hierarchical Nanocellulose-Based Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Stable Na Electrodeposition in Sodium Ion Batteries. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107183. [PMID: 35224853 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Sodium ion batteries (NIBs) based on earth-abundant materials offer efficient, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions for a decarbonized society. However, to compete with mature energy storage technologies such as lithium ion batteries, further progress is needed, particularly regarding the energy density and operational lifetime. Considering these aspects as well as a circular economy perspective, the authors use biodegradable cellulose nanoparticles for the preparation of a gel polymer electrolyte that offers a high liquid electrolyte uptake of 2985%, an ionic conductivity of 2.32 mS cm-1 , and a Na+ transference number of 0.637. A balanced ratio of mechanically rigid cellulose nanocrystals and flexible cellulose nanofibers results in a mesoporous hierarchical structure that ensures close contact with metallic Na. This architecture offers stable Na plating/stripping at current densities up to ±500 µA cm-2 , outperforming conventional fossil-based NIBs containing separator-liquid electrolytes. Paired with an environmentally sustainable and economically attractive Na2 Fe2 (SO4 )3 cathode, the battery reaches an energy density of 240 Wh kg-1 , delivering 69.7 mAh g-1 after 50 cycles at a rate of 1C. In comparison, Celgard in liquid electrolyte delivers only 0.6 mAh g-1 at C/4. Such gel polymer electrolytes may open up new opportunities for sustainable energy storage systems beyond lithium ion batteries.
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- Neeru Mittal
- Laboratory for Multifunctional Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Laboratory for Multifunctional Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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- Life Cycle Thinking Group, Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, Faculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, 48013, Spain
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa, 48940, Spain
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- Laboratory for Multifunctional Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 5, Zurich, 8093, Switzerland
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El Miri N, Heggset EB, Wallsten S, Svedberg A, Syverud K, Norgren M. A comprehensive investigation on modified cellulose nanocrystals and their films properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 219:998-1008. [PMID: 35963351 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.08.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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In this work, we aimed to tune cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) properties by introducing different functional groups (aldehyde, carboxyl, silane, and ammonium groups) on the surface through different chemical modifications. These functional groups were obtained by combining: the periodate oxidation with TEMPO-oxidation, aminosylation or cationization. CNCs produced and their films were characterized to elucidate their performances. The results showed that the properties of obtained CNCs varied depending on the grafted functionalities on the surface. The results reveal that after each modification a colloidal stability is preserved. Interestingly, Periodate oxidation of cellulose nanocrystals results in film components that interact through intra- and intermolecular hemiacetals and lead to films with a tensile strength of 116 MPa compared to the pristine CNCs, in contrast the subsequent modifications led to lower tensile strength. Of note, remarkable thermal stability has been achieved after modifications reaching a maximum of 280 °C. The oxygen barrier properties of the films after modifications varied between 0.48 and 0.54 cm3μm/(m2d*kPa) at 50 % RH.
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- Nassima El Miri
- FSCN, Surface and Colloid Engineering, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden.
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- MoRe Research Örnsköldsvik AB, Hörneborgsvägen 10, SE-892 50 Domsjö, Sweden
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- MoRe Research Örnsköldsvik AB, Hörneborgsvägen 10, SE-892 50 Domsjö, Sweden
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- FSCN, Surface and Colloid Engineering, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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Nanocellulose bio-based composites for the removal of methylene blue from water: An experimental and theoretical exploration. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.119089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Ren T, Peng J, Yuan H, Liu Z, Li Q, Ma Q, Li X, Guo X, Wu Y. Nanocellulose-based hydrogel incorporating silver nanoclusters for sensitive detection and efficient removal of hexavalent chromium. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Zhao X, Chen S, Wu Z, Sheng N, Zhang M, Liang Q, Han Z, Wang H. Toward continuous high-performance bacterial cellulose macrofibers by implementing grading-stretching in spinning. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 282:119133. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Direct synthesis of a robust cellulosic composite from cellulose acetate and a nanofibrillated bacterial cellulose sol. Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1038/s41428-022-00619-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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AbstractCellulose nanofibers (CNFs) are potential candidates as environmentally friendly reinforcing fibers, and their compatibilization with plastics has attracted widespread interest. In this study, we developed a simple method to prepare a cellulose acetate (CA) composite reinforced by nanofibrillated bacterial cellulose (NFBC) directly from an aqueous sol. The key steps of our method were the utilization of a water/organic mixed solvent to maintain a good dispersion of the NFBC and good dissolution of CA, along with the evaporation of this mixed solvent without significant aggregation of the NFBC. This simple technique improved the dispersibility of the NFBC in the composite film and significantly enhanced its mechanical strength.
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Wang M, Miao X, Li H, Chen C. Effect of Length of Cellulose Nanofibers on Mechanical Reinforcement of Polyvinyl Alcohol. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 14:128. [PMID: 35012151 PMCID: PMC8747125 DOI: 10.3390/polym14010128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Cellulose nanofibers (CNF), representing the nano-structured cellulose, have attained an extensive research attention due to their sustainability, biodegradability, nanoscale dimensions, large surface area, unique optical and mechanical performance, etc. Different lengths of CNF can lead to different extents of entanglements or network-like structures through van der Waals forces. In this study, a series of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composite films, reinforced with CNF of different lengths, were fabricated via conventional solvent casting technique. CNF were extracted from jute fibers by tuning the dosage of sodium hypochlorite during the TEMPO-mediated oxidation. The mechanical properties and thermal behavior were observed to be significantly improved, while the optical transparency decreased slightly (Tr. > 75%). Interestingly, the PVA/CNF20 nanocomposite films exhibited higher tensile strength of 34.22 MPa at 2 wt% filler loading than the PVA/CNF10 (32.55 MPa) while displayed higher elastic modulus of 482.75 MPa than the PVA/CNF20 films (405.80 MPa). Overall, the findings reported in this study provide a novel, simple and inexpensive approach for preparing the high-performance polymer nanocomposites with tunable mechanical properties, reinforced with an abundant and renewable material.
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- Mengxia Wang
- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (M.W.); (C.C.)
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201204, China
- Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 201800, China
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- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (M.W.); (C.C.)
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- Center for Advanced Low-Dimension Materials, State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Material Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China; (M.W.); (C.C.)
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Kim M, Pierce K, Krecker M, Bukharina D, Adstedt K, Nepal D, Bunning T, Tsukruk VV. Monolithic Chiral Nematic Organization of Cellulose Nanocrystals under Capillary Confinement. ACS NANO 2021; 15:19418-19429. [PMID: 34874720 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c05988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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We demonstrate bioenabled crack-free chiral nematic films prepared via a unidirectional flow of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) in the capillary confinement. To facilitate the uniform long-range nanocrystal organization during drying, we utilized tunicate-inspired hydrogen-bonding-rich 3,4,5-trihydroxyphenethylamine hydrochloride (TOPA) for physical cross-linking of nanocrystals with enhanced hydrogen bonding and polyethylene glycol (PEG) as a relaxer of internal stresses in the vicinity of the capillary surface. The CNC/TOPA/PEG film is organized as a left-handed chiral structure parallel to flat walls, and the inner volume of the films displayed transitional herringbone organization across the interfacial region. The resulting thin films also exhibit high mechanical performance compared to brittle films with multiple cracks commonly observed for capillary-formed pure CNC films. The chiral nematic ordering of modified TOPA-PEG-CNC material propagates through the entire thickness of robust monolithic films and across centimeter-sized surface areas, facilitating consistent, vivid iridescence, and enhanced circular polarization. The best performance that prevents the cracks was achieved for a CNC/TOPA/PEG film with a minimal, 3% amount of TOPA. Overall, we suggest that intercalation of small highly adhesive molecules to cellulose nanocrystal-polymer matrices can facilitate uniform flow of liquid crystal phase and drying inside the capillary, resulting in improvement of the ultimate tensile strength and toughness (77% and 100% increase, respectively) with controlled uniform optical reflection and enhanced circular polarization unachievable during regular drying conditions.
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- Minkyu Kim
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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- Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio 45433, United States
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- Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio 45433, United States
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332, United States
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Incorporation of Fe3O4 nanoparticles in three-dimensional carbon nanofiber/carbon nanotube aerogels for high-performance anodes of lithium-ion batteries. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2021.127716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Tardy BL, Mattos BD, Otoni CG, Beaumont M, Majoinen J, Kämäräinen T, Rojas OJ. Deconstruction and Reassembly of Renewable Polymers and Biocolloids into Next Generation Structured Materials. Chem Rev 2021; 121:14088-14188. [PMID: 34415732 PMCID: PMC8630709 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This review considers the most recent developments in supramolecular and supraparticle structures obtained from natural, renewable biopolymers as well as their disassembly and reassembly into engineered materials. We introduce the main interactions that control bottom-up synthesis and top-down design at different length scales, highlighting the promise of natural biopolymers and associated building blocks. The latter have become main actors in the recent surge of the scientific and patent literature related to the subject. Such developments make prominent use of multicomponent and hierarchical polymeric assemblies and structures that contain polysaccharides (cellulose, chitin, and others), polyphenols (lignins, tannins), and proteins (soy, whey, silk, and other proteins). We offer a comprehensive discussion about the interactions that exist in their native architectures (including multicomponent and composite forms), the chemical modification of polysaccharides and their deconstruction into high axial aspect nanofibers and nanorods. We reflect on the availability and suitability of the latter types of building blocks to enable superstructures and colloidal associations. As far as processing, we describe the most relevant transitions, from the solution to the gel state and the routes that can be used to arrive to consolidated materials with prescribed properties. We highlight the implementation of supramolecular and superstructures in different technological fields that exploit the synergies exhibited by renewable polymers and biocolloids integrated in structured materials.
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- Blaise L. Tardy
- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department
of Physical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, University of Campinas, P.O. Box 6154, Campinas, São Paulo 13083-970, Brazil
- Department
of Materials Engineering, Federal University
of São Carlos, Rod. Washington Luís, km 235, São
Carlos, São Paulo 13565-905, Brazil
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- School
of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University
of Technology, 2 George
Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, A-3430 Tulln, Austria
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
- Bioproducts
Institute, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Department
of Chemistry and Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, Canada
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Hybrid Metal-Organic Framework-Cellulose Materials Retaining High Porosity: ZIF-8@Cellulose Nanofibrils. INORGANICS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/inorganics9110084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Metal-organic frameworks have attracted a great deal of attention for future applications in numerous areas, including gas adsorption. However, in order for them to reach their full potential a substrate to provide an anchor may be needed. Ideally, this substrate should be environmentally friendly and renewable. Cellulose nanofibrils show potential in this area. Here we present a hybrid material created from the self-assembly of zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) nanocrystals on cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) in aqueous medium. The CNF/ZIF-8 was freeze dried and formed free standing materials suitable for gas adsorption. A BET area of 1014 m2 g−1 was achieved for the CNF/ZIF-8 hybrid materials ZIF-8@cellulose which is comparable with reported values for free standing ZIF-8 materials, 1600 m2 g−1, considering the dilution with cellulose, and a considerable enhancement compared to CNF on its own, 32 m2 g−1.
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Effects of chitin nanocrystals on coverage of coating layers and water retention of coating color. JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jobab.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Bansal M, Kumar D, Chauhan GS, Kaushik A, Kaur G. Functionalization of nanocellulose to quaternized nanocellulose tri-iodide and its evaluation as an antimicrobial agent. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 190:1007-1014. [PMID: 34517030 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Revised: 07/31/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The reported research involves formation of quaternized nanocellulose triiodide for use as an agent for controlled release of iodine. Nanocellulose was extracted from bagasse and the extracted cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were quaternized with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethyl ammonium chloride (CHPTAC) in NaOH/urea solution. This was followed by exchange of Cl- with I3- by reaction with KI/I2. Nanofibers having I3- anions were characterized by SEM, TEM, XRD, XRF and FTIR spectroscopy. The iodine content was estimated to be 33.42% and the fibers showed no leaching of molecular I2 in detectable amounts. The fibers showed a maximum activity of 94.73% and 99.86% against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively. These are capable of sustaining 100% antimicrobial activity over a period of six months. These fibers can thus find potential applications as a disinfectant agent in biomedical and water purification processes.
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- Monica Bansal
- Department of Chemistry, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla 171005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla 171005, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla 171005, India.
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- Department of Microbial Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
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Geng B, Xu Z, Liang P, Zhang J, Christie P, Liu H, Wu S, Liu X. Three-dimensional macroscopic aminosilylated nanocellulose aerogels as sustainable bio-adsorbents for the effective removal of heavy metal ions. Int J Biol Macromol 2021; 190:170-177. [PMID: 34478799 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.08.186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 08/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Designing an environmentally benign bio-adsorbent for the removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous medium was a sustainable strategy to ensure water safety. Herein, three-dimensional macroscopic aminosilyated nanocellulose aerogels (APTMS-modified TO-NFC) for the removal of heavy metal ions in water were successfully synthesized from bamboo-derived TEMPO-oxidized nanofibrillated cellulose (TO-NFC) and aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (APTMs) via a facile freeze-drying process. Owing to a relatively high BET surface area (129.32 m2 g-1), high porosity (99.14%) as well as high substitution degree of amino groups (0.41), the resulting APTMS-modified TO-NFC aerogel exhibited good adsorption capacity of 99.0, 124.5, and 242.1 mg g-1 for Cu2+, Cd2+ and Hg2+, respectively. Furthermore, the crosslinked and three-dimensionally porous architecture imparted it with relatively high compression strength, good excellent stability in water, and ease of recyclability from water after the usage. The pH value of the solution had a great influence on adsorption efficiency of the aerogel adsorbent, and optimal adsorption efficiency could be achieved at pH 3-7. Thermodynamic parameters suggested the spontaneous and endothermic nature of adsorption process. This work provides a facile method for preparing sustainable bio-adsorbent for effective heavy metal ions removal from aqueous medium.
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- Biyao Geng
- School of Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, No. 666 Wusu Street, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 311300, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang A & F University, No. 666 Wusu Street, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 311300, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang A & F University, No. 666 Wusu Street, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 311300, PR China
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- Zhejiang University of Science & Technology, Hangzhou 310023, PR China
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- School of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang A & F University, No. 666 Wusu Street, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 311300, PR China
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- School of Biological and Chemical Engineering, NingboTech University, No. 1 Qianhu South Road, Ningbo 315100, PR China.
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- School of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang A & F University, No. 666 Wusu Street, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 311300, PR China.
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- School of Engineering, Zhejiang A & F University, No. 666 Wusu Street, Lin'an District, Hangzhou 311300, PR China.
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Beaumont M, Tardy BL, Reyes G, Koso TV, Schaubmayr E, Jusner P, King AWT, Dagastine RR, Potthast A, Rojas OJ, Rosenau T. Assembling Native Elementary Cellulose Nanofibrils via a Reversible and Regioselective Surface Functionalization. J Am Chem Soc 2021; 143:17040-17046. [PMID: 34617737 PMCID: PMC8532154 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c06502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Selective surface modification of biobased fibers affords effective individualization and functionalization into nanomaterials, as exemplified by the TEMPO-mediated oxidation. However, such a route leads to changes of the native surface chemistry, affecting interparticle interactions and limiting the development of potential supermaterials. Here we introduce a methodology to extract elementary cellulose fibrils by treatment of biomass with N-succinylimidazole, achieving regioselective surface modification of C6-OH, which can be reverted using mild post-treatments. No polymer degradation, cross-linking, nor changes in crystallinity occur under the mild processing conditions, yielding cellulose nanofibrils bearing carboxyl moieties, which can be removed by saponification. The latter offers a significant opportunity in the reconstitution of the chemical and structural interfaces associated with the native states. Consequently, 3D structuring of native elementary cellulose nanofibrils is made possible with the same supramolecular features as the biosynthesized fibers, which is required to unlock the full potential of cellulose as a sustainable building block.
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- Marco Beaumont
- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences,
Vienna, Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24, 3430 Tulln, Austria
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, Espoo FI-00076, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, Espoo FI-00076, Finland
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- Materials
Chemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, AI Virtasen aukio 1, FI-00560 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences,
Vienna, Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24, 3430 Tulln, Austria
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences,
Vienna, Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24, 3430 Tulln, Austria
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- Materials
Chemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki, AI Virtasen aukio 1, FI-00560 Helsinki, Finland
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- Department
of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Grattan Street, Parkville, Victoria 3010, Australia
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences,
Vienna, Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24, 3430 Tulln, Austria
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, Espoo FI-00076, Finland
- Bioproducts
Institute, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Department
of Chemistry and Department of Wood Science, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry of Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences,
Vienna, Konrad-Lorenz-Str. 24, 3430 Tulln, Austria
- Johan
Gadolin Process Chemistry Centre, Åbo
Akademi University, Porthansgatan
3, Åbo/Turku FI-20500, Finland
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Recent Advances in Cellulose Nanofibers Preparation through Energy-Efficient Approaches: A Review. ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14206792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) and their applications have recently gained significant attention due to the attractive and unique combination of their properties including excellent mechanical properties, surface chemistry, biocompatibility, and most importantly, their abundance from sustainable and renewable resources. Although there are some commercial production plants, mostly in developed countries, the optimum CNF production is still restricted due to the expensive initial investment, high mechanical energy demand, and high relevant production cost. This paper discusses the development of the current trend and most applied methods to introduce energy-efficient approaches for the preparation of CNFs. The production of cost-effective CNFs represents a critical step for introducing bio-based materials to industrial markets and provides a platform for the development of novel high value applications. The key factor remains within the process and feedstock optimization of the production conditions to achieve high yields and quality with consistent production aimed at cost effective CNFs from different feedstock.
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Gao C, Wang S, Liu B, Yao S, Dai Y, Zhou L, Qin C, Fatehi P. Sustainable Chitosan-Dialdehyde Cellulose Nanocrystal Film. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 14:5851. [PMID: 34640253 PMCID: PMC8510260 DOI: 10.3390/ma14195851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 09/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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In this study, we incorporated 2,3-dialdehyde nanocrystalline cellulose (DANC) into chitosan as a reinforcing agent and manufactured biodegradable films with enhanced gas barrier properties. DANC generated via periodate oxidation of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) was blended at various concentrations with chitosan, and bionanocomposite films were prepared via casting and characterized systematically. The results showed that DANC developed Schiff based bond with chitosan that improved its properties significantly. The addition of DANC dramatically improved the gas barrier performance of the composite film, with water vapor permeability (WVP) value decreasing from 62.94 g·mm·m-2·atm-1·day-1 to 27.97 g·mm·m-2·atm-1·day-1 and oxygen permeability (OP) value decreasing from 0.14 cm3·mm·m-2·day-1·atm-1 to 0.026 cm3·mm·m-2·day-1·atm-1. Meanwhile, the maximum decomposition temperature (Tdmax) of the film increased from 286 °C to 354 °C, and the tensile strength of the film was increased from 23.60 MPa to 41.12 MPa when incorporating 25 wt.% of DANC. In addition, the chitosan/DANC (75/25, wt/wt) films exhibited superior thermal stability, gas barrier, and mechanical strength compared to the chitosan/CNC (75/25, wt/wt) film. These results confirm that the DANC and chitosan induced films with improved gas barrier, mechanical, and thermal properties for possible use in film packaging.
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- Cong Gao
- Department of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (C.G.); (S.W.); (B.L.); (S.Y.)
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, Nanning 530004, China
- Chemical Engineering Department, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada;
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- Department of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (C.G.); (S.W.); (B.L.); (S.Y.)
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, Nanning 530004, China
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- Department of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (C.G.); (S.W.); (B.L.); (S.Y.)
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, Nanning 530004, China
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- Department of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (C.G.); (S.W.); (B.L.); (S.Y.)
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, Nanning 530004, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Guizhou Minzu University, Guiyang 550025, China;
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada;
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- Department of Light Industrial and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; (C.G.); (S.W.); (B.L.); (S.Y.)
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, Nanning 530004, China
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1, Canada;
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Zhang C, Xie Q, Cha R, Ding L, Jia L, Mou L, Cheng S, Wang N, Li Z, Sun Y, Cui C, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Zhou F, Jiang X. Anticoagulant Hydrogel Tubes with Poly(ɛ-Caprolactone) Sheaths for Small-Diameter Vascular Grafts. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2100839. [PMID: 34218526 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Small-diameter vascular grafts (inner diameter < 6 mm) are useful in treating cardiovascular diseases. The off-the-shelf small-diameter vascular grafts for clinical applications remain a great limitation owing to their thrombogenicity or intimal hyperplasia. Herein, bilayer anticoagulant hydrogel tubes with poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) sheaths are prepared by freeze-thawing and electrospinning, which contain nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-heparin/poly-L-lysine nanoparticles tube as an inner layer and PCL sheath as an outer layer. The structure, anticoagulant property, and biocompatibility of the inner layer are studied. The effects of thickness of the outer layer on perfusion performance and mechanical property of hydrogel tubes with PCL sheaths (PCL-NFC/PVA-NPs tubes) are investigated. The effect of compliance of PCL-NFC/PVA-NPs tubes on their blood flow is studied by numerical simulation. The tissue compatibility and the patency of PCL-NFC/PVA-NPs tubes are evaluated by implantation in subcutaneous tissue of rats and carotid artery of rabbits. PCL-NFC/PVA-NPs tubes have prominent anticoagulation, sufficient burst pressure and good compliance similar to native arteries. PCL-NFC/PVA-NPs tubes facilitate infiltration of host cells and achieve active proliferation of recruited cells, which will be a promising candidate for small-diameter vascular grafts.
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- Chunliang Zhang
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes National Laboratory of Mineral Materials School of Materials Science and Technology China University of Geosciences (Beijing) No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District Beijing 100083 P. R. China
- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for NanoScience and Technology No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- Division of Nephrology Peking University Third Hospital No. 49 Huayuan Road North, Haidian District Beijing 100191 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for NanoScience and Technology No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery Fuwai Hospital State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College No. 167 Beilishi Road, Xicheng District Beijing 100037 P. R. China
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- Animal Experimental Center Fuwai Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College Research and Evaluation for Cardiovascular Implant Materials No. 167 Beilishi Road, Xicheng District Beijing 100037 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for NanoScience and Technology No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for NanoScience and Technology No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for NanoScience and Technology No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory for Biomedical Effects of Nanomaterials and Nanosafety CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience National Center for NanoScience and Technology No. 11 Zhongguancun Beiyitiao, Haidian District Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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- Department of Pathology Fuwai Hospital State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College No. 167 Beilishi Road, Xicheng District Beijing 100037 P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery Fuwai Hospital State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College No. 167 Beilishi Road, Xicheng District Beijing 100037 P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiology Beijing Anzhen Hospital Capital Medical University No. 2 Anzhen Road, Chaoyang District Beijing 100029 P. R. China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery Fuwai Hospital State Key Laboratory of Cardiovascular Disease National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College No. 167 Beilishi Road, Xicheng District Beijing 100037 P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Materials Utilization of Nonmetallic Minerals and Solid Wastes National Laboratory of Mineral Materials School of Materials Science and Technology China University of Geosciences (Beijing) No. 29 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District Beijing 100083 P. R. China
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- Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Smart Healthcare Engineering Department of Biomedical Engineering Southern University of Science and Technology No. 1088 Xueyuan Road, Nanshan District Shenzhen Guangdong 518055 P. R. China
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Beaumont M, Otoni CG, Mattos BD, Koso TV, Abidnejad R, Zhao B, Kondor A, King AWT, Rojas OJ. Regioselective and water-assisted surface esterification of never-dried cellulose: nanofibers with adjustable surface energy. GREEN CHEMISTRY : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL AND GREEN CHEMISTRY RESOURCE : GC 2021; 23:6966-6974. [PMID: 34671224 PMCID: PMC8452180 DOI: 10.1039/d1gc02292j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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A new regioselective route is introduced for surface modification of biological colloids in the presence of water. Taking the case of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), we demonstrate a site-specific (93% selective) reaction between the primary surface hydroxyl groups (C6-OH) of cellulose and acyl imidazoles. CNFs bearing C6-acetyl and C6-isobutyryl groups, with a degree of substitution of up to 1 mmol g-1 are obtained upon surface esterification, affording CNFs of adjustable surface energy. The morphological and structural features of the nanofibers remain largely unaffected, but the regioselective surface reactions enable tailoring of their interfacial interactions, as demonstrated in oil/water Pickering emulsions. Our method precludes the need for drying or exchange with organic solvents for surface esterification, otherwise needed in the synthesis of esterified colloids and polysaccharides. Moreover, the method is well suited for application at high-solid content, opening the possibility for implementation in reactive extrusion and compounding. The proposed acylation is introduced as a sustainable approach that benefits from the presence of water and affords a high chemical substitution selectivity.
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- Marco Beaumont
- Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry for Renewable Resources, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU) Konrad-Lorenz-Straße 24 A-3430 Tulln Austria
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 Espoo FI-00076 Finland
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- Department of Materials Engineering (DEMa), Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) Rod. Washington Luís km 235 São Carlos SP 13565-905 Brazil
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 Espoo FI-00076 Finland
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- Materials Chemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki AI Virtasen aukio 1 FI-00560 Helsinki Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 Espoo FI-00076 Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 Espoo FI-00076 Finland
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- Surface Measurement Systems Ltd. Rosemont Rd Wembley London HA0 4PE UK
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- Materials Chemistry Division, Department of Chemistry, University of Helsinki AI Virtasen aukio 1 FI-00560 Helsinki Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300 Espoo FI-00076 Finland
- Departments of Chemical & Biological Engineering, 2360 East Mall; Chemistry, 2036 Main Mall, and Wood Science, 2424 Main Mall, The University of British Columbia Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3 Canada
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Fiorati A, Linciano C, Galante C, Raucci MG, Altomare L. Bioactive Hydrogels: Design and Characterization of Cellulose-Derived Injectable Composites. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14164511. [PMID: 34443033 PMCID: PMC8398032 DOI: 10.3390/ma14164511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Cellulose represents a low cost, abundant, and renewable polysaccharide with great versatility; it has a hierarchical structure composed of nanofibers with high aspect ratio (3–4 nm wide, hundreds of μm long). TEMPO-mediated oxidation represents one of the most diffused methods to obtain cellulose nanofibers (CNFs): It is possible to obtain physically crosslinked hydrogels by means of divalent cation addition. The presence of inorganic components, such as calcium phosphates (CaP), can improve not only their mechanical properties but also the bioactivity of the gels. The aim of this work is to design and characterize a TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNFs) injectable hydrogel embedded with inorganic particles, CaP and CaP-GO, for bone tissue regeneration. Inorganic particles act as physical crosslinkers, as proven by rheological characterization, which reported an increase in mechanical properties. The average load value registered in injection tests was in the range of 1.5–4.4 N, far below 30 N, considered a reasonable injection force upper limit. Samples were stable for up to 28 days and both CaP and CaP-GO accelerate mineralization as suggested by SEM and XRD analysis. No cytotoxic effects were shown on SAOS-2 cells cultured with eluates. This work demonstrated that the physicochemical properties of TOCNFs-based dispersions could be enhanced and modulated through the addition of the inorganic phases, maintaining the injectability and bioactivity of the hydrogels.
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- Andrea Fiorati
- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta”—Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (C.L.); (C.G.); (L.A.)
- INSTM National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology, Politecnico di Milano Local Unit, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta”—Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (C.L.); (C.G.); (L.A.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta”—Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (C.L.); (C.G.); (L.A.)
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- Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials (IPCB), National Research Council (CNR), Viale J.F. Kennedy, 54 Mostra d’Oltremare Pad. 20, 80125 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering “G. Natta”—Politecnico di Milano, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy; (C.L.); (C.G.); (L.A.)
- INSTM National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology, Politecnico di Milano Local Unit, Piazza Leonardo da Vinci 32, I-20133 Milano, Italy
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de Vries L, Guevara-Rozo S, Cho M, Liu LY, Renneckar S, Mansfield SD. Tailoring renewable materials via plant biotechnology. BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR BIOFUELS 2021; 14:167. [PMID: 34353358 PMCID: PMC8344217 DOI: 10.1186/s13068-021-02010-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Plants inherently display a rich diversity in cell wall chemistry, as they synthesize an array of polysaccharides along with lignin, a polyphenolic that can vary dramatically in subunit composition and interunit linkage complexity. These same cell wall chemical constituents play essential roles in our society, having been isolated by a variety of evolving industrial processes and employed in the production of an array of commodity products to which humans are reliant. However, these polymers are inherently synthesized and intricately packaged into complex structures that facilitate plant survival and adaptation to local biogeoclimatic regions and stresses, not for ease of deconstruction and commercial product development. Herein, we describe evolving techniques and strategies for altering the metabolic pathways related to plant cell wall biosynthesis, and highlight the resulting impact on chemistry, architecture, and polymer interactions. Furthermore, this review illustrates how these unique targeted cell wall modifications could significantly extend the number, diversity, and value of products generated in existing and emerging biorefineries. These modifications can further target the ability for processing of engineered wood into advanced high performance materials. In doing so, we attempt to illuminate the complex connection on how polymer chemistry and structure can be tailored to advance renewable material applications, using all the chemical constituents of plant-derived biopolymers, including pectins, hemicelluloses, cellulose, and lignins.
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- Lisanne de Vries
- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
- US Department of Energy (DOE) Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, the Wisconsin Energy Institute, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI , 53726, USA
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada.
- US Department of Energy (DOE) Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, the Wisconsin Energy Institute, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI , 53726, USA.
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Isogai A. Emerging Nanocellulose Technologies: Recent Developments. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2000630. [PMID: 32686197 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202000630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2020] [Revised: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Nanocelluloses have unique morphologies, characteristics, and surface nanostructures, and are prepared from abundant and renewable plant biomass resources. Therefore, expansion of the use of CO2 -accumulating nanocelluloses is expected to partly contribute to the establishment of a sustainable society and help overcome current global environmental issues. Nanocelluloses can be categorized into cellulose nanonetworks, cellulose nanofibrils, and cellulose nanocrystals, depending on their morphologies. All of these materials are first obtained as aqueous dispersions. In particular, cellulose nanofibrils have homogeneous ≈3 nm widths and average lengths of >500 nm, and significant amounts of charged groups are present on their surfaces. Such charged groups are formed by carboxymethylation, C6-carboxylation, phosphorylation, phosphite esterification, xanthation, sulfate esterification, and C2/C3 dicarboxylation during the pretreatment of plant cellulose fibers before their conversion into cellulose nanofibrils via mechanical disintegration in water. These surface-charged groups in nanocelluloses can be stoichiometrically counterion-exchanged into diverse metal and alkylammonium ions, resulting in surface-modified nanocelluloses with various new functions including hydrophobic, water-resistant, catalytic, superdeodorant, and gas-separation properties. However, many fundamental and application-related issues facing nanocelluloses must first be overcome to enable their further expansion.
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- Akira Isogai
- Department of Biomaterial Sciences, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8657, Japan
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Chinga-Carrasco G, Johansson J, Heggset EB, Leirset I, Björn C, Agrenius K, Stevanic JS, Håkansson J. Characterization and Antibacterial Properties of Autoclaved Carboxylated Wood Nanocellulose. Biomacromolecules 2021; 22:2779-2789. [PMID: 34185505 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) were obtained by applying a chemical pretreatment consisting of autoclaving the pulp fibers in sodium hydroxide, combined with 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyl-1-oxyl-mediated oxidation. Three levels of sodium hypochlorite were applied (2.5, 3.8, and 6.0 mmol/g) to obtain CNF qualities (CNF_2.5, CNF_3.8, and CNF_6.0) with varying content of carboxyl groups, that is, 1036, 1285, and 1593 μmol/g cellulose. The cytotoxicity and skin irritation potential (indirect tests) of the CNFs were determined according to standardized in vitro testing for medical devices. We here demonstrate that autoclaving (121 °C, 20 min), which was used to sterilize the gels, caused a modification of the CNF characteristics. This was confirmed by a reduction in the viscosity of the gels, a morphological change of the nanofibrils, by an increase of the ultraviolet-visible absorbance maxima at 250 nm, reduction of the absolute zeta potential, and by an increase in aldehyde content and reducing sugars after autoclaving. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and wide-angle X-ray scattering complemented an extensive characterization of the CNF gels, before and after autoclaving. The antibacterial properties of autoclaved carboxylated CNFs were demonstrated in vitro (bacterial survival and swimming assays) on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. Importantly, a mouse in vivo surgical-site infection model on S. aureus revealed that CNF_3.8 showed pronounced antibacterial effect and performed as good as the antiseptic Prontosan wound gel.
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- Chemistry, Biomaterials and Textiles, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, P.O. Box 857, 501 15 Borås, Sweden
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- Chemistry, Biomaterials and Textiles, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, P.O. Box 857, 501 15 Borås, Sweden
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- Chemistry, Biomaterials and Textiles, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, P.O. Box 857, 501 15 Borås, Sweden
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- Material and Surface Design, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, P.O. Box 5604, 114 86 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Chemistry, Biomaterials and Textiles, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, P.O. Box 857, 501 15 Borås, Sweden.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Institute of Biomedicine, Gothenburg University, 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Culica ME, Chibac-Scutaru AL, Mohan T, Coseri S. Cellulose-based biogenic supports, remarkably friendly biomaterials for proteins and biomolecules. Biosens Bioelectron 2021; 182:113170. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2021.113170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2020] [Revised: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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