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Liang X, Guo S, Kuang X, Wan X, Liu L, Zhang F, Jiang G, Cong H, He H, Tan SC. Recent advancements and perspectives on processable natural biopolymers: Cellulose, chitosan, eggshell membrane, and silk fibroin. Sci Bull (Beijing) 2024:S2095-9273(24)00603-0. [PMID: 39244421 DOI: 10.1016/j.scib.2024.08.023] [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: 04/24/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 09/09/2024]
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With the rapid development of the global economy and the continuous consumption of fossil resources, sustainable and biodegradable natural biomass has garnered extensive attention as a promising substitute for synthetic polymers. Due to their hierarchical and nanoscale structures, natural biopolymers exhibit remarkable mechanical properties, along with excellent innate biocompatibility and biodegradability, demonstrating significant potential in various application scenarios. Among these biopolymers, proteins and polysaccharides are the most commonly studied due to their low cost, abundance, and ease of use. However, the direct processing/conversion of proteins and polysaccharides into their final products has been a long-standing challenge due to their natural morphology and compositions. In this review, we emphasize the importance of processing natural biopolymers into high-value-added products through sustainable and cost-effective methods. We begin with the extraction of four types of natural biopolymers: cellulose, chitosan, eggshell membrane, and silk fibroin. The processing and post-functionalization strategies for these natural biopolymers are then highlighted. Alongside their unique structures, the versatile potential applications of these processable natural biopolymers in biomedical engineering, biosensors, environmental engineering, and energy applications are illustrated. Finally, we provide a summary and future outlook on processable natural biopolymers, underscoring the significance of converting natural biopolymers into valuable biomaterial platforms.
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- Xinhua Liang
- Engineering Research Center for Knitting Technology (Ministry of Education), Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore
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- Engineering Research Center for Knitting Technology (Ministry of Education), Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Knitting Technology (Ministry of Education), Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Knitting Technology (Ministry of Education), Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Department of Sport Medicine, The Ninth People's Hospital affiliated to Soochow University, Wuxi 215200, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Knitting Technology (Ministry of Education), Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Knitting Technology (Ministry of Education), Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Engineering Research Center for Knitting Technology (Ministry of Education), Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117574, Singapore.
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Li X, Zhu Q, Pang K, Lang Z. Effective removal of Rhodamine B using the hydrothermal carbonization and citric acid modification of furfural industrial processing waste. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY 2024; 45:3303-3314. [PMID: 37194688 DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2023.2215451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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In this study, the removal of RhB from water by furfural residue (FR) biochar was prepared by hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) and citric acid (CA) modification and named this biochar as CHFR (C refers to citric acid, H refers to hydrothermal carbonization and FR is furfural residue). The CHFR were characterized by SEM, FT-IR and XPS, and CHFR was investigated by the effects of initial concentration, adsorbent dosage, pH, and contact time on the removal of RhB, and the experimental data were analyzed using the adsorption isotherm models, the adsorption kinetic models and thermodynamics, et al. The results showed that CHFR has strong adsorption performance, and the theoretical maximum adsorption capacity of RhB was 39.46 mg·g-1 under the reaction conditions of pH3, the dosage of 1.5 g·L-1, and 120 min contact time, with a removal efficiency close to 100%. the adsorption of RhB by CHFR is spontaneous and endothermic, which is consistent with the Freundlich adsorption, and the isotherm model fits well with the pseudo-second-order model, and the adsorption rate could still be as high as 92.74% after five regenerations, therefore, CHFR is an environmentally friendly and efficient adsorbent with excellent adsorption regeneration performance.
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- Xiao Li
- Department of Chemistry, Chemical and Materials, Resource and Environment Major, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemical and Materials, Resource and Environment Major, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemical and Materials, Resource and Environment Major, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry, Chemical and Materials, Resource and Environment Major, Heilongjiang University, Harbin, People's Republic of China
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Sang Z, Jiang Z, Liu S, Ye P, Hu S, Zhang Q, Zhu Y, Qin L, Zhao Q. A green, efficient and stable platform based on hyperbranched quaternized hydrothermal magnetic chitosan nanospheres integrated cytomembranes for screening drug candidates from natural products. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:129039. [PMID: 38154704 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129039] [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: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Compared with traditional tedious organic solvent-assisted separation process in natural medicinal chemistry, cytomembrane (CM) fishing technique became a more appealing and greener choice for screening bioactive components from natural products. However, its large-scale practical value was greatly weakened by the easy fall-off of CMs from magnetic supports, rooted in the instability of common Fe3O4 particles and their insufficient interaction with CMs. In this research, a new green biostable platform was developed for drug screening through the integration of hyperbranched quaternized hydrothermal magnetic carbon spheres (HQ-HMCSs) and CMs. The positive-charged HQ-HMCSs were constructed by chitosan-based hydrothermal carbonization onto Fe3O4 nanospheres and subsequent aqueous hyperbranching quaternization with 1,4-butanediol diglycidyl ether and methylamine. The strong interaction between HQ-HMCSs and CMs was formed via electrostatic attraction of HQ-HMCSs to negative-charged CMs and covalent linkage derived from the epoxy-amine addition reactions. The chemically stable HMCSs and its integration with CMs contributed to dramatically higher stability and recyclability of bionic nanocomposites. With the fishing of osteoblast CMs integrated HQ-HMCSs, two novel potential anti-osteoporosis compounds, narcissoside and beta-ionone, were discovered from Hippophae rhamnoides L. Enhanced osteoblast proliferation, alkaline phosphatase, and mineralization levels proved their positive osteogenesis effects. Preliminary pharmacological investigation demonstrated their potential action on membrane proteins of estrogen receptor alpha and insulin-like growth factor 1. Furthermore, beta-ionone showed apparent therapeutic effects on osteogenic lesions in zebrafish. These results provide a green, stable, cost-efficient, and reliable access to rapid discovery of drug leads, which verifiably benefits the design of nanocarbon-based biocomposites with increasingly advanced functionality.
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- Zhenqi Sang
- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fuchun Campus, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fuchun Campus, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fuchun Campus, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fuchun Campus, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fuchun Campus, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fuchun Campus, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China
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- Department of chemistry, Xixi Campus, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310028, China
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fuchun Campus, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China.
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- College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Fuchun Campus, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 311403, China.
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Palem RR, Bathula C, Shimoga G, Lee SH, Ghfar AA, Sekar S, Kim HS, Seo YS, Rabani I. Fabrication of Ru loaded MgB 2 with guar gum hybrid for photocatalytic degradation of crystal violet. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126948. [PMID: 37722634 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126948] [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: 05/27/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023]
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Today, dyes/pigment-based materials are confronting a serious issue in harming marine ecology. Annihilate these serious water pollutants using photoactive 2D nanohybrid catalysts showed promising comparativeness over available photocatalysts. In the present work, a facile route to decorate Ruthenium (Ru) on 2D MgB2 flower-like nanostructures was developed via ecofriendly guar gum biopolymer substantial template (MgB2/GG@Ru NFS) and its photocatalytic performance was reported. Synthesis of MgB2@Ru, MgB2/GG@Ru NFS and commercial MgB2, was studied by FTIR, XRD, FE-SEM, EDX, AFM, TEM, UV-vis spectra, and XPS analysis. From the results, the MgB2/GG@Ru NFS exhibited a superior photocatalytic performance (99.7 %) than its precursors MgB2@Ru (79.7 %), and MgB2 (53.7 %), with the degradation efficiency of the crystal violet (CV) within 100 min under visible light irradiation. The proposed photo-catalyst MgB2/GG@Ru NFS showed negligible loss of photocatalytic activity even after five successive cycles, revealing its reusability and enhanced stability due to the network structure. The photocatalytic mechanism for MgB2/GG@Ru NFS was evaluated by trapping experiment of active species, verifying that superoxide (O2-) and electron (e-) contributed significant role in the dye degradation.
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- Ramasubba Reddy Palem
- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biotechnology and Nanomedicine, SINTEF Industry, 7034 Trondheim, Norway; Interaction Lab, Future Convergence Engineering, Advanced Technology Research Centre, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan-si 31253, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology, Dongguk University, 32 Dongguk-ro, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Quantum-functional Semiconductor Research Center, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea; Division of Physics and Semiconductor Science, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Republic of Korea.
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Zhang Y, Yu L, Ge W, Bi W, Chen DDY. Preparation of carbon-rich material from Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide in deep eutectic system. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127394. [PMID: 37832618 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127394] [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: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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A carbon-rich material (DESysChar) was prepared from polysaccharide within a deep eutectic system (DESys) containing oxalic acid, and systematically characterized using various analytical techniques. The investigation of reaction mechanism revealed concurrent dehydration and etherification processes. This study commenced with the extraction of plant polysaccharide using the DESys-based mechanochemical extraction method from Dendrobium officinale. Subsequently, the DESys method was used to carbonize the extracted Dendrobium officinale polysaccharide and produce DESysChar. DESysChar was then used for the adsorption and determination of pollutants in water. This study represents a significant advancement in eco-friendly material synthesis, enabling the low-temperature (120 °C) carbonization of plant-derived polysaccharides, thereby reducing energy consumption and environmental impact. The effective adsorption of methylene blue by DESysChar underscores its potential in environmental remediation. This study presents a more responsible and efficient approach to polysaccharide extraction and carbonization, addressing environmental concerns. Embracing the 4S workflow (involving Sustainable raw materials converted into Sustainable degradable products, by using Sustainable technology throughout the process to create a Sustainable environment) promotes sustainability in material development, laying the foundation for future eco-friendly practices in various industries. In summary, this study propels sustainable polysaccharide development for widespread use.
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- Yuan Zhang
- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, 1 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada.
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Wang S, Zhang X, Hao S, Qiao J, Wang Z, Wu L, Liu J, Wang F. Nitrogen-Doped Magnetic-Dielectric-Carbon Aerogel for High-Efficiency Electromagnetic Wave Absorption. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2023; 16:16. [PMID: 37975962 PMCID: PMC10656410 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01244-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Carbon-based aerogels derived from biomass chitosan are encountering a flourishing moment in electromagnetic protection on account of lightweight, controllable fabrication and versatility. Nevertheless, developing a facile construction method of component design with carbon-based aerogels for high-efficiency electromagnetic wave absorption (EWA) materials with a broad effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) and strong absorption yet hits some snags. Herein, the nitrogen-doped magnetic-dielectric-carbon aerogel was obtained via ice template method followed by carbonization treatment, homogeneous and abundant nickel (Ni) and manganese oxide (MnO) particles in situ grew on the carbon aerogels. Thanks to the optimization of impedance matching of dielectric/magnetic components to carbon aerogels, the nitrogen-doped magnetic-dielectric-carbon aerogel (Ni/MnO-CA) suggests a praiseworthy EWA performance, with an ultra-wide EAB of 7.36 GHz and a minimum reflection loss (RLmin) of - 64.09 dB, while achieving a specific reflection loss of - 253.32 dB mm-1. Furthermore, the aerogel reveals excellent radar stealth, infrared stealth, and thermal management capabilities. Hence, the high-performance, easy fabricated and multifunctional nickel/manganese oxide/carbon aerogels have broad application aspects for electromagnetic protection, electronic devices and aerospace.
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- Shijie Wang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China.
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China.
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, People's Republic of China.
- Shenzhen Research Institute of Shandong University, Shenzhen, 518057, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.
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Yang X, Lv T, Qiu J. High Mass-Loading Biomass-Based Porous Carbon Electrodes for Supercapacitors: Review and Perspectives. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2300336. [PMID: 36840663 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202300336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Biomass-based porous carbon (BPC) with renewability and flexible nano/microstructure tunability has attracted increasing attention as efficient and cheap electrode materials for supercapacitors. To meet commercial needs, high mass-loading electrodes with high areal capacitance are preferred when designing supercapacitors. The increased mass percentage of active materials can effectively improve the energy density of supercapacitors. However, as the thickness of the electrode increases, it will face the following challenges including severely blocked ion transport channels, poor charging dynamics, poor electrode structural stability, and complex preparation processes. A bridge between theoretical research and practical applications of BPC electrodes for supercapacitors needs to be established. In this review, the advances of high mass-loading BPC electrodes for supercapacitors are summarized based on different biomass precursors. The key performance evaluation parameters of the high mass-loading electrodes are analyzed, and the performance influencing factors are systematically discussed, including specific surface area, pore structure, electrical conductivity, and surface functional groups. Subsequently, the promising optimization strategies for high mass-loading electrodes are summarized, including the structure regulation of electrode materials and the optimization of other supercapacitor components. Finally, the major challenges and opportunities of high mass-loading BPC electrodes in the future are discussed and outlined.
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- Xiaomin Yang
- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, School of Chemical Engineering, Liaoning Key Laboratory for Energy Materials and Chemical Engineering, PSU-DUT Joint Center for Energy Research, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116024, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Resource Engineering, College of Chemical Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing, 100029, P. R. China
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TiO 2-Modified Montmorillonite-Supported Porous Carbon-Immobilized Pd Species Nanocomposite as an Efficient Catalyst for Sonogashira Reactions. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28052399. [PMID: 36903644 PMCID: PMC10005427 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28052399] [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: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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In this study, a combination of the porous carbon (PCN), montmorillonite (MMT), and TiO2 was synthesized into a composite immobilized Pd metal catalyst (TiO2-MMT/PCN@Pd) with effective synergism improvements in catalytic performance. The successful TiO2-pillaring modification for MMT, derivation of carbon from the biopolymer of chitosan, and immobilization of Pd species for the prepared TiO2-MMT/PCN@Pd0 nanocomposites were confirmed using a combined characterization with X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, high-resolution transition electron microscopy (HRTEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectroscopy. It was shown that the combination of PCN, MMT, and TiO2 as a composite support for the stabilization of the Pd catalysts could synergistically improve the adsorption and catalytic properties. The resultant TiO2-MMT80/PCN20@Pd0 showed a high surface area of 108.9 m2/g. Furthermore, it exhibited moderate to excellent activity (59-99% yield) and high stability (recyclable 19 times) in the liquid-solid catalytic reactions, such as the Sonogashira reactions of aryl halides (I, Br) with terminal alkynes in organic solutions. The positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) characterization sensitively detected the development of sub-nanoscale microdefects in the catalyst after long-term recycling service. This study provided direct evidence for the formation of some larger-sized microdefects during sequential recycling, which would act as leaching channels for loaded molecules, including active Pd species.
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Chitosan-Based Carbon Dots with Applied Aspects: New Frontiers of International Interest in a Material of Marine Origin. Mar Drugs 2022; 20:md20120782. [PMID: 36547929 PMCID: PMC9780941 DOI: 10.3390/md20120782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2022] [Revised: 12/10/2022] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Carbon dots (CDs) have attracted significant research attention worldwide due to their unique properties and advantageous attributes, such as superior optical properties, biocompatibility, easy surface functionalization, and more. Moreover, biomass-derived CDs have attracted much attention because of their additional advantages related to more environmentally friendly and lower-cost synthesis. In this respect, chitosan has been recently explored for the preparation of CDs, which in comparison to other natural precursors exhibited additional advantages. Beyond the benefits related to the eco-friendly and abundant nature of chitosan, using it as a nanomaterial precursor offers additional benefits in terms of structure, morphology, and dopant elements. Furthermore, the high content of nitrogen in chitosan allows it to be used as a single carbon and nitrogen precursor for the preparation of N-doped CDs, significantly improving their fluorescent properties and, therefore, their performances. This review addresses the most recent advances in chitosan-based CDs with a special focus on synthesis methods, enhanced properties, and their applications in different fields, including biomedicine, the environment, and food packaging. Finally, this work also addresses the key challenges to be overcome to propose future perspectives and research to unlock their great potential for practical applications.
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Ramkumar K, Muthu Prabhu S, Hasmath Farzana M, Kumar R, Jeon BH, Meenakshi S. Effective arsenite adsorption from aqueous solution using N- and S-functionalized tetragonal nano-zirconia on chitosan-derived carbon. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122669] [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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Carbonized π-conjugated polymer-coated porous silica: preparation and evaluating its extraction ability for berberine. Mikrochim Acta 2022; 189:401. [PMID: 36190563 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-022-05496-y] [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: 08/31/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 10/10/2022]
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In view of the limitations of existing berberine solid-phase extraction adsorbents, this paper proposes a novel carbonized π-conjugated polymer-coated porous silica (SiO2@C-π-CP) adsorbent with simple process and low cost for efficient extraction of berberine by multiple interactions. Characterization methods, including Brunner-Emmet-Teller measurement, thermogravimetric analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy techniques, were used to verify the successful modification of carbonized π-conjugated polymer on the surface of porous silica. The berberine was selected as target molecule, and the adsorption mechanism and process were investigated through adsorption kinetics, adsorption isotherms, and thermodynamic studies. The fitting results show that the adsorption of berberine by SiO2@C-π-CP well conforms to the pseudo-second-order and Langmuir models. By optimizing the main SPE parameters, the SPE method based on SiO2@C-π-CP was developed. Excellent results were obtained, including low limit of detection (0.75 ng mL-1) and limit of quantification (2 ng mL-1), wide linearity (2-13,000 ng mL-1), and satisfactory relative standard deviations (RSD) of inter-day (1.5%) and intra-day (6.2%). Finally, the SiO2@C-π-CP also has been successfully used to the enrichment of berberine in real urine samples. This research makes clear that SiO2@C-π-CP has outstanding potential for trace enrichment of berberine alkaloids.
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Appiah ES, Dzikunu P, Mahadeen N, Ampong DN, Mensah-Darkwa K, Kumar A, Gupta RK, Adom-Asamoah M. Biopolymers-Derived Materials for Supercapacitors: Recent Trends, Challenges, and Future Prospects. Molecules 2022; 27:6556. [PMID: 36235093 PMCID: PMC9571253 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Supercapacitors may be able to store more energy while maintaining fast charging times; however, they need low-cost and sophisticated electrode materials. Developing innovative and effective carbon-based electrode materials from naturally occurring chemical components is thus critical for supercapacitor development. In this context, biopolymer-derived porous carbon electrode materials for energy storage applications have gained considerable momentum due to their wide accessibility, high porosity, cost-effectiveness, low weight, biodegradability, and environmental friendliness. Moreover, the carbon structures derived from biopolymeric materials possess unique compositional, morphological, and electrochemical properties. This review aims to emphasize (i) the comprehensive concepts of biopolymers and supercapacitors to approach smart carbon-based materials for supercapacitors, (ii) synthesis strategies for biopolymer derived nanostructured carbons, (iii) recent advancements in biopolymer derived nanostructured carbons for supercapacitors, and (iv) challenges and future prospects from the viewpoint of green chemistry-based energy storage. This study is likely to be useful to the scientific community interested in the design of low-cost, efficient, and green electrode materials for supercapacitors as well as various types of electrocatalysis for energy production.
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- Eugene Sefa Appiah
- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi AK-448-7139, Ghana
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- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi AK-448-7139, Ghana
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- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi AK-448-7139, Ghana
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- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi AK-448-7139, Ghana
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- Department of Materials Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi AK-448-7139, Ghana
- The Brew-Hammond Energy Centre, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi AK-448-7139, Ghana
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- Nano-Technology Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, GLA University, Mathura 281406, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Kansas Polymer Research Center, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg KS 66762, USA
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi AK-448-7139, Ghana
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Bonardd S, Ramirez O, Abarca G, Leiva Á, Saldías C, Díaz DD. Porous chitosan-based nanocomposites containing gold nanoparticles. Increasing the catalytic performance through film porosity. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 217:864-877. [PMID: 35907452 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.07.197] [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: 05/20/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The preparation of porous and non-porous chitosan thin-films containing gold nanoparticles was carried out, aiming to evaluate the effect of porosity on their catalytic response using the p-nitrophenol reduction as model reaction. To achieve this, both types of samples were decorated with gold nanoparticles having similar characteristics in terms of amount, size and shape, which were synthesized following a two-step adsorption-reduction process. The results demonstrated that the presence of porosity generates a considerable enhancement of the catalytic property. This behavior is reflected in higher kinetic constant and conversion values, along with a better recyclability after consecutive cycles. The inclusion of porosity in nanocomposites afforded kobs values 7.5 times higher than the non-porous material, as well as conversion values as high as 80 % in <20 min. On the other hand, as an additional experiment, a porous sample prepared with half the amount of gold also exhibited a better performance than the non-porous catalyst, revealing that the porosity allowed to decrease the amount of catalytic metal used and still exhibiting kobs values 5.9 times higher than the non-porous specimen. These studies demonstrate that there is an important synergistic support-nanostructure relationship, which strongly influences the performance of the nanomaterial.
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- Sebastian Bonardd
- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Instituto de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Instituto de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Casilla 302, Correo 22, Santiago, Chile
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- Universidad Bernardo O'Higgins, Centro Integrativo de Biología y Química Aplicada (CIBQA), General Gana 1702, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Casilla 302, Correo 22, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química Física, Facultad de Química, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Casilla 302, Correo 22, Santiago, Chile
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- Departamento de Química Orgánica, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 3, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Instituto de Bio-Orgánica Antonio González, Universidad de La Laguna, Avda. Astrofísico Francisco Sánchez 2, La Laguna 38206, Tenerife, Spain; Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Regensburg, Universitätstr. 31, Regensburg 93053, Germany
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Xu L, Yu Z, He K, Wen Z, Aleem MT, Yan R, Song X, Lu M, Li X. PLGA Nanospheres as Delivery Platforms for Eimeria mitis 1a Protein: A Novel Strategy to Improve Specific Immunity. Front Immunol 2022; 13:901758. [PMID: 35693811 PMCID: PMC9178187 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.901758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The infections of chicken coccidiosis impact the welfare of chickens and the economical production of poultry. Eimeria mitis is ubiquitous in chicken coccidiosis, and E. mitis infection can significantly affect the productivity of birds. Up to now, few efficient vaccines against E. mitis have been reported, whereas the recombinant subunit vaccines delivered by nanomaterials may elicit an encouraging outcome. Thus, in this study, we chose E. mitis 1a (Em1a) protein as the candidate antigen to generate Em1a preparations. The recombinant Em1a (rEm1a) protein was encapsulated with poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) and chitosan (CS) nanospheres. The physical characterization of the rEm1a-PLGA and rEm1a-CS nanospheres was investigated, and the resulting nanospheres were proven to be nontoxic. The protective efficacy of rEm1a-PLGA and rEm1a-CS preparations was evaluated in E. mitis-challenged birds in comparison with two preparations containing rEm1a antigen emulsified in commercially available adjuvants. ELISA assay, flow cytometry analysis, and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) analysis indicated that vaccination with rEm1a-loaded nanospheres significantly upregulated the secretions of antibodies and cytokines and proportions of CD4+ and CD8+ T lymphocytes. Compared with the other three preparations, rEm1a-PLGA nanosphere was more effective in improving growth performance and inhibiting oocyst output in feces, indicating that the PLGA nanosphere was associated with optimal protection against E. mitis. Collectively, our results highlighted the advantages of nanovaccine in eliciting protective immunity and may provide a new perspective for developing effective vaccines against chicken coccidiosis.
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Lou CW, Lin MC, Huang CH, Lai MF, Shiu BC, Lin JH. Preparation of Needleless Electrospinning Polyvinyl Alcohol/Water-Soluble Chitosan Nanofibrous Membranes: Antibacterial Property and Filter Efficiency. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14051054. [PMID: 35267878 PMCID: PMC8915060 DOI: 10.3390/polym14051054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Electrospinning is an efficient method of producing nanofibers out of polymers that shows a great potential for the filtration territory. Featuring water-soluble chitosan (WS-CS), a low-pollution process and a self-made needleless machine, PVA/WS-CS nanofibrous membranes were prepared and evaluated for nanofiber diameter, bacteriostatic property, filtration efficiency, pressure drop, and quality factor. Test results indicate that the minimal fiber diameter was 216.58 ± 58.15 nm. Regardless of the WS-CS concentration, all of the PVA/WS-CS nanofibrous membranes attained a high porosity and a high water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), with a pore size of 12.06–22.48 nm. Moreover, the membranes also exhibit bacteriostatic efficacy against Staphylococcus aureus, an optimal quality factor of 0.0825 Pa−1, and a filtration efficiency as high as 97.0%, that is 72.5% higher than that of common masks.
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- Ching-Wen Lou
- Fujian Key Laboratory of Novel Functional Fibers and Materials, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China;
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- Department of Bioinformatics and Medical Engineering, Asia University, Taichung City 413305, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan
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- Laboratory of Fiber Application and Manufacturing, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407102, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: (M.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Department of Aerospace and Systems Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung City 407102, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (J.-H.L.)
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- Laboratory of Fiber Application and Manufacturing, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407102, Taiwan;
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- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China;
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- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, College of Textile and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
- Laboratory of Fiber Application and Manufacturing, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 407102, Taiwan;
- College of Material and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China;
- Advanced Medical Care and Protection Technology Research Center, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung City 407102, Taiwan
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung City 404333, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (M.-C.L.); (C.-H.H.); (J.-H.L.)
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Huang B, Zhang Z, Ding N, Zhuang Y, Zhang G, Fei P. Preparation of acylated chitosan with caffeic acid in non-enzymatic and enzymatic systems: Characterization and application in pork preservation. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 194:246-253. [PMID: 34875310 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.11.193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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To further improve the performance of chitosan in food processing and preservation, this study investigated the grafting of the caffeic acid onto the chitosan in non-enzymatic and enzymatic systems. Result suggested that the caffeic acid was successfully incorporated into the chitosan in the non-enzymatic system, and the grafting ratio of modified chitosan (CA@CTS-N) was 7.49%. Moreover, lipase had a significant positive effect on the grafting reaction of the chitosan, and the modified chitosan prepared in enzymatic system (CA@CTS-E) obtained a higher grafting ratio, which was 11.82%. In both systems, the carboxyl of the caffeic acid was bonded to the amino of the chitosan and formed carbonyl ammonia. After the introduction of foreign group, many changes occurred in the functional properties of the modified chitosan. First, the water solubility of the chitosan was significantly improved from 0.00285 (native chitosan, CTS) to 0.221 (CA@CTS-N) and 0.774 g/100 mL (CA@CTS-E). The caffeoyl had a significant impact on the emulsifying properties of the chitosan. Compared with those of CTS, the modified chitosan had stronger antioxidation and antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Candida albicans. Finally, the pork treated with the modified chitosan exhibited longer shelf life than that treated with CTS.
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- Bingqing Huang
- Key Laboratory of Characteristics Garden Plants Resource in Fujian and Taiwan, School of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Safety Technology for Meat Products, Yinxiang Group Co., Ltd., Xiamen 361000, PR China
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- Fujian Aonong Biological Science and Technology Group Co.,Ltd., Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Characteristics Garden Plants Resource in Fujian and Taiwan, School of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Characteristics Garden Plants Resource in Fujian and Taiwan, School of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Characteristics Garden Plants Resource in Fujian and Taiwan, School of Biological Science and Biotechnology, Minnan Normal University, Zhangzhou 363000, PR China.
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Ren R, Zhong Y, Ren X, Fan Y. Chitosan-based oxygen-doped activated carbon/graphene composite for flexible supercapacitors. RSC Adv 2022; 12:25807-25814. [PMID: 36199316 PMCID: PMC9465634 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra03949d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Flexible supercapacitors have attracted widespread attention from many researchers as a type of portable energy storage device. As a unique carbon material, graphene has shown great potential in supercapacitor electrodes, mainly due to its large theoretical specific surface area, high conductivity and chemical stability. Therefore, reasonable design of graphene-based hydrogels with low cost, high specific surface area, and excellent mechanical properties is of great significance for flexible and wearable energy storage device applications. Oxygen-doped activated carbon/graphene composite hydrogels have been fabricated using a one-step hydrothermal method. In the hybrid hydrogel, the activated carbon derived from chitosan with high specific surface area and oxygen-containing groups which were introduced by using a facile room-temperature oxidation strategy with HNO3 are assembled into the framework of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) to effectively prevent the restacking of rGO nanosheets and result in high specific surface area and high conductivity of the composite hydrogels, thereby leading to an excellent energy storage performance. The optimal sample displayed a high specific capacitance of 375.7 F g−1 in 1 M H2SO4 electrolyte at a current density of 1 A g−1. Furthermore, the assembled flexible supercapacitor showed an ideal cycling stability of 83% after 5000 charge/discharge cycles at 10 A g−1. The facile strategy developed in this work is of significance for the performance improvement of supercapacitor electrode materials. An activated carbon/graphene hydrogel for supercapacitors was prepared by using chitosan-based activated carbon and graphene oxide via a hydrothermal process.![]()
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- Ruquan Ren
- College of Material Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Material Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Material Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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- College of Material Science and Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, China
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Kalemtas A, Kocer HB, Aydin A, Terzioglu P, Aydin G. Mechanical and antibacterial properties of ZnO/chitosan bio-composite films. JOURNAL OF POLYMER ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2021-0143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In the current study, ZnO/chitosan bio-composite films were produced via solution-casting method. Two different ZnO powders, micrometer (d50 ≅ 1.5 μm) and nanometer sized (d50 ≅ 100 nm), were used to investigate the effect of ZnO particle size and concentration (0, 2, and 8% w/w of chitosan) on the mechanical and antibacterial properties of the ZnO/chitosan bio-composite films. The incorporation of the ZnO powders into the chitosan film resulted in an increase in the tensile strength (TS) and a decrease in the elongation at break (EB) values. Mechanical test results revealed that TS and EB properties were considerably affected (p < 0.05) by the concentration and particle size of the ZnO reinforcement. Disc diffusion method demonstrated good antibacterial activities of bio-composite films containing high amount of ZnO (8% w/w of chitosan) against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Bacillus subtilis. The growth-limiting effect of the films was more pronounced for S. aureus and K. pneumoniae. Due to enhanced TS and imparted antibacterial activity of the produced ZnO/chitosan bio-composite films, these materials are promising candidates for applications such as food packaging, wound dressing, and antibacterial coatings for various surfaces.
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- Ayse Kalemtas
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering , Bursa Technical University , Bursa , Turkey
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- Department of Polymer Materials Engineering , Bursa Technical University , Bursa , Turkey
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- Department of Polymer Materials Engineering , Bursa Technical University , Bursa , Turkey
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- Department of Polymer Materials Engineering , Bursa Technical University , Bursa , Turkey
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- Department of Biotechnology , Selcuk University , Konya 42130 , Turkey
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Ikram R, Mohamed Jan B, Abdul Qadir M, Sidek A, Stylianakis MM, Kenanakis G. Recent Advances in Chitin and Chitosan/Graphene-Based Bio-Nanocomposites for Energetic Applications. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3266. [PMID: 34641082 PMCID: PMC8512808 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Herein, we report recent developments in order to explore chitin and chitosan derivatives for energy-related applications. This review summarizes an introduction to common polysaccharides such as cellulose, chitin or chitosan, and their connection with carbon nanomaterials (CNMs), such as bio-nanocomposites. Furthermore, we present their structural analysis followed by the fabrication of graphene-based nanocomposites. In addition, we demonstrate the role of these chitin- and chitosan-derived nanocomposites for energetic applications, including biosensors, batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors and solar cell systems. Finally, current limitations and future application perspectives are entailed as well. This study establishes the impact of chitin- and chitosan-generated nanomaterials for potential, unexplored industrial applications.
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- Rabia Ikram
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- Petroleum Engineering Department, School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia;
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, Vasilika Vouton, GR-700 13 Heraklion, Greece;
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- Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser, Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas, N. Plastira 100, Vasilika Vouton, GR-700 13 Heraklion, Greece;
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