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Guo B, Zhu L, He X, Zhou X, Dong B, Liu J. Modified Composite Biodegradable Mulch for Crop Growth and Sustainable Agriculture. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1295. [PMID: 38732763 PMCID: PMC11085127 DOI: 10.3390/polym16091295] [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: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Using biodegradable films as a substitute for conventional polyolefin films has emerged as a crucial technology to combat agricultural white pollution. To address the shortcomings in the tensile strength, water vapor barrier properties, and degradation period of PBAT-based biodegradable films, this investigation aimed to create a composite film that could improve the diverse properties of PBAT films. To achieve this, a PBAT/PLA-PPC-PTLA ternary blend system was introduced in the study. The system effectively fused PBAT with PLA and PPC, as evidenced by electron microscopy tests showing no apparent defects on the surface and cross-section of the blended film. The developed ternary blend system resulted in a 58.62% improvement in tensile strength, a 70.33% enhancement in water vapor barrier properties, and a 30-day extension of the functional period compared to pure PBAT biodegradable films. Field experiments on corn crops demonstrated that the modified biodegradable film is more suitable for agricultural production, as it improved thermal insulation and moisture retention, leading to a 5.45% increase in corn yield, approaching the yield of traditional polyolefin films.
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- Bo Guo
- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Film Pollution Prevention and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (B.G.); (B.D.)
- College of Resources and Environment, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- Jinhua Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinhua 321017, China; (L.Z.); (X.H.); (X.Z.)
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- Jinhua Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinhua 321017, China; (L.Z.); (X.H.); (X.Z.)
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- Jinhua Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Jinhua 321017, China; (L.Z.); (X.H.); (X.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Film Pollution Prevention and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (B.G.); (B.D.)
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- Key Laboratory of Agricultural Film Pollution Prevention and Control, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081, China; (B.G.); (B.D.)
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Ning R, Liu C, Cheng X, Lei F, Zhang F, Xu W, Zhu L, Jiang J. Fabrication of multi-functional biodegradable liquid mulch utilizing xyloglucan derived from tamarind waste for agricultural application. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128627. [PMID: 38070803 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128627] [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: 09/17/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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Biodegradable liquid mulch is considered a promising alternative to plastic mulch for sustainable agriculture. This work proposed a xyloglucan-based liquid mulch with multi-function using a combination of chemical modification and blending methods. The esterification product of tamarind xyloglucan (TXG) from forestry wastes was synthesized with benzoic anhydride (BA). The effect of esterification modification was investigated, and BA-TXG was utilized as a film-forming and sand-fixation agent. The rheological properties, thermal stability, and hydrophobicity were improved following esterification. Additionally, waterborne polyurethane and urea were incorporated into the mulch to enhance its mechanical strength (23.28 MPa, 80.71 %), and homogeneity, as well as improve its nutritive properties. The xyloglucan-based liquid mulch has excellent UV protection, a high haze value (approximately 90 %), and retains water at a rate of 80.45 %. SEM and immersion experiment showed the effect of xyloglucan-based liquid mulch on sustainable sand-fixation. Moreover, the liquid mulch treatment demonstrated an impressive germination rate of 83.8 % and degradation rate of 51.59 % (60 days). The modified polysaccharide film increases stability and slows down the degradation rate. Tamarind xyloglucan-based liquid mulch exhibits powerful and diverse optical properties as well as sand fixation functions, indicating their great potential in sustainable agriculture as an alternative to plastic mulch.
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- Ruxia Ning
- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), National Forest and Grass Administration Woody Spices (East China) Engineering Technology Research Center, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), National Forest and Grass Administration Woody Spices (East China) Engineering Technology Research Center, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), National Forest and Grass Administration Woody Spices (East China) Engineering Technology Research Center, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Collaborative Innovation Center for Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Nanjing Institute for the Comprehensive Utilization of Wild Plants, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), National Forest and Grass Administration Woody Spices (East China) Engineering Technology Research Center, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), National Forest and Grass Administration Woody Spices (East China) Engineering Technology Research Center, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Forestry Biomass Materials and Bioenergy (Ministry of Education), National Forest and Grass Administration Woody Spices (East China) Engineering Technology Research Center, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China.
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Liu X, Qin M, Sun W, Zhang D, Jian B, Sun Z, Wang S, Li X. Study on cellulose nanofibers/aramid fibers lithium-ion battery separators by the heterogeneous preparation method. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 225:1476-1486. [PMID: 36435462 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In this study, a heat-resistant and high-wettability lithium-ion batteries separator (PI-CPM-PI) composed of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and aramid fibers (PMIA chopped fiber/PPTA pulp) with the reinforced concrete structure was fabricated via a traditional heterogeneous paper-making process. CNF played crucial roles in optimizing the pore structure and improving the wettability of PI-CPM-PI separator. The effects of composition on separator properties were investigated and the results indicated that the optimal compositions were 0.5 wt% CNF, 0.5 wt% PMIA chopped fiber/PPTA pulp (ratio of 5:5), 0.05 wt% diatomite and 1.5 wt% polyimide. Relevant tests demonstrated that the performance advantages of PI-CPM-PI separators were exhibited at the wettability and thermal stability compared to the commercial separator (PP). Additionally, batteries assembled with PI-CPM-PI separators showed excellent electrochemical and cycling performance (ionic conductivity of 1.041 mS.cm-1, the first discharge capacity of 158.2 mAh.g-1 at 0.2C and capacity retention ratio of 99.76 % after 100 cycles).
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- Xin Liu
- College of Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Rizhao 276826, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, TaiShan University, Taian 271000, China
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- College of Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Rizhao 276826, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, TaiShan University, Taian 271000, China
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- Lithium Battery Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Center, Zaozhuang 277000, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, TaiShan University, Taian 271000, China.
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- College of Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Rizhao 276826, China
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- College of Engineering, Qufu Normal University, Rizhao 276826, China
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Sun W, Liu X, Li X, Wang S, Li Q, Sun Z. A method for the treatment of black tea waste: Converting it into liquid mulching film and solid mulching film. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/05/2022]
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- Wei Sun
- College of Engineering Qufu Normal University Rizhao Shandong China
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- College of Engineering Qufu Normal University Rizhao Shandong China
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- College of Engineering Qufu Normal University Rizhao Shandong China
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- College of Engineering Qufu Normal University Rizhao Shandong China
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- College of Engineering Qufu Normal University Rizhao Shandong China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Taishan University Taian Shandong China
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Mansoor Z, Tchuenbou-Magaia F, Kowalczuk M, Adamus G, Manning G, Parati M, Radecka I, Khan H. Polymers Use as Mulch Films in Agriculture-A Review of History, Problems and Current Trends. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14235062. [PMID: 36501456 PMCID: PMC9740682 DOI: 10.3390/polym14235062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The application of mulch films for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth has been a part of agricultural practice for decades. Different materials have been used as mulch films, but polyethylene plastic has been considered most effective due to its excellent mechanical strength, low cost and ability to act as a barrier for sunlight and water. However, its use carries a risk of plastic pollution and health hazards, hence new laws have been passed to replace it completely with other materials over the next few years. Research to find out about new biodegradable polymers for this purpose has gained impetus in the past few years, driven by regulations and the United Nations Organization's Sustainable Development Goals. The primary requisite for these polymers is biodegradability under natural climatic conditions without the production of any toxic residual compounds. Therefore, biodegradable polymers developed from fossil fuels, microorganisms, animals and plants are viable options for using as mulching material. However, the solution is not as simple since each polymer has different mechanical properties and a compromise has to be made in terms of strength, cost and biodegradability of the polymer for its use as mulch film. This review discusses the history of mulching materials, the gradual evolution in the choice of materials, the process of biodegradation of mulch films, the regulations passed regarding material to be used, types of polymers that can be explored as potential mulch films and the future prospects in the area.
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- Zinnia Mansoor
- School of Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
- Department of Biotechnology, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore 54000, Pakistan
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- Division of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, M. Curie-Sklodowskiej 34, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- Centre of Polymer and Carbon Materials, Polish Academy of Sciences, M. Curie-Sklodowskiej 34, 41-819 Zabrze, Poland
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- School of Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
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- School of Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
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- School of Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
- Correspondence: (I.R.); (H.K.)
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- School of Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, UK
- Correspondence: (I.R.); (H.K.)
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Sustainable and hydrophobic polysaccharide-based mulch film with thermally stable and ultraviolet resistance performance. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 295:119865. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 07/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Stachowiak T, Postawa P, Malińska K, Dróżdż D, Pudełko A. Comparison of Physical and Thermal Properties of Mulching Films Made of Different Polymeric Materials. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:7610. [PMID: 36363203 PMCID: PMC9653679 DOI: 10.3390/ma15217610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The development of polymer materials causes their huge expansion into various areas of everyday life, as well as plant and animal production. Their chemical resistance, good physical properties, and ease of processing result in an increasing use of this group of materials. Outdoor plant production both in open plantations and greenhouses requires various types of materials supporting the vegetation process as well as protecting against pests and weeds. A large group here are various types of materials used for covers of field crops, the main role of which is to prevent uncontrolled and excessive growth of weeds and thus reduce the use of herbicides as plant protection products. Cover films also have other important functions, such as reducing direct water evaporation, better moisture retention around the root system, increasing soil temperature (faster vegetation), etc. However, as always, the problem of introducing new material into agriculture production and the difficulty of its disposal arises. In recent times, farmers' interest in various forms of mulch to protect crops and increase yields has grown significantly. In the publication, the authors attempted to analyze selected commercial properties, but also mulch produced on a laboratory scale, based on biodegradable and petroleum-derived materials.
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- Tomasz Stachowiak
- Department of Technology and Automation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, Częstochowa University of Technology, Al. Armii Krajowej 21, 42-201 Częstochowa, Poland
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- Department of Technology and Automation, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, Częstochowa University of Technology, Al. Armii Krajowej 21, 42-201 Częstochowa, Poland
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- Faculty of Infrastructure and Environment, Czestochowa University of Technology, Brzeznicka 60A, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Faculty of Infrastructure and Environment, Czestochowa University of Technology, Brzeznicka 60A, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Faculty of Infrastructure and Environment, Czestochowa University of Technology, Brzeznicka 60A, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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Zhang JP, Hou JQ, Li MX, Yang TX, Xi BD. A novel process for food waste recycling: A hydrophobic liquid mulching film preparation. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 212:113332. [PMID: 35483414 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.113332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Appropriate and effective recycling of food waste (FW) has become increasingly significant with the promotion of garbage classification in China. In this study, a novel and green process was developed to recycle FW to prepare a biodegradable composite liquid mulching film (LMF) through crosslinking with sodium alginate (SA). The solid phase of FW was obtained as the raw material after hydrothermal pretreatment to remove pathogens and salts, and to improve the reactivity of active components at a moderate temperature. The prepared LMF had a hydrophobic surface and compact structure due to the lipid in FW and the acetalization reaction and hydrogen bonds among SA, glutaraldehyde and multi-active components of FW, resulting in enhanced water vapor barrier properties. The minimum water vapor permeability of the prepared LMF reached (8.23 ± 0.05) ✕ 10-12 g cm/(cm2·s·Pa) with 1.82 wt % of plasticizer, 0.74 wt% of crosslinker and a mass ratio of HTP-FW to SA of 3.56:1. The prepared LMF showed good mechanical properties and could maintain its integrity after spraying it on the soil surface for 31 days. In addition, it could effectively prevent the loss of soil moisture and heat, promote the seed germination of Chinese cabbage and achieve 89.14% of weight loss after burying in the soil for 27 days. This study provides a high value-added route to convert the FW to a hydrophobic LMF with superior properties, which addresses not only the problem of food waste but also the pollution of plastic mulching film.
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- Jun-Ping Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Hazardous Waste Identification and Risk Control, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Simulation and Control of Groundwater Pollution, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China; State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Hazardous Waste Identification and Risk Control, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Environmental Criteria and Risk Assessment, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, Beijing, 100012, China
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Mayakrishnan V, Mohamed JK, Selvaraj N, SenthilKumar D, Annadurai S. Effect of nano-biochar on mechanical, barrier and mulching properties of 3D printed thermoplastic polyurethane film. Polym Bull (Berl) 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-022-04380-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Akhir MAM, Mustapha M. Formulation of Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Film for Agriculture Crop Protection: A Review. POLYM REV 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2022.2041031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Maisara Azad Mat Akhir
- School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, University Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
- Fakulti Teknologi Kejuruteraan Kimia, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Arau, Perlis, Malaysia
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- School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, University Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Penang, Malaysia
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Ahmad S, Tariq H, Abbas S, Arshad M, Mumtaz A, Ahmed I. Organic and Synthetic Mulching: Effects on Soil-Plant Productivity and Environment. MULCHING IN AGROECOSYSTEMS 2022:329-351. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-6410-7_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Wang K, Sun X, Long B, Li F, Yang C, Chen J, Ma C, Xie D, Wei Y. Green Production of Biodegradable Mulch Films for Effective Weed Control. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:32327-32333. [PMID: 34870052 PMCID: PMC8638303 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c05725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Accepted: 11/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Biodegradable mulch films are supposed to be a prospective substitute for poly(ethylene)-based mulch films in the field of sustainable agriculture. Among them, weeding mulch films play significant roles. However, the large-scale production of weeding mulch films through the traditional high-temperature film blowing process would often cause serious pollution due to the diffusion of herbicides in the surroundings. Herein, a green and facile coating approach is developed to produce biodegradable weeding mulch films. In our strategy, a herbicide was added into a poly(vinyl alcohol) aqueous solution with dopamine in it. After the subsequent low-temperature coating procedure on a biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/poly(lactic acid) film, effective weeding mulch films were obtained. The morphology, structure, and mechanical property test results revealed the robustness and stability of the coating, and the pot experiments clearly demonstrated the effective weed suppression ability of the obtained weeding films. Evidently, this strategy to produce biodegradable weeding mulch films is green and facile, exhibiting great prospects in the large-scale production of weeding mulch films and other functional biodegradable mulch films.
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- Ke Wang
- Institute
of Bioengineering and Guangdong Biomaterials Engineering Technology
Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China
- Department
of Chemistry and the Tsinghua Center for Frontier Polymer Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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- Institute
of Bioengineering and Guangdong Biomaterials Engineering Technology
Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China
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- Institute
of Bioengineering and Guangdong Biomaterials Engineering Technology
Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China
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- Institute
of Bioengineering and Guangdong Biomaterials Engineering Technology
Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China
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- Institute
of Bioengineering and Guangdong Biomaterials Engineering Technology
Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China
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- Institute
of Bioengineering and Guangdong Biomaterials Engineering Technology
Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China
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- Guangdong-HongKong
Joint Laboratory for New Textile Materials, School of Textile Materials
and Engineering, Wuyi University, Jiangmen 529020, China
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- Institute
of Bioengineering and Guangdong Biomaterials Engineering Technology
Research Center, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China
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- Department
of Chemistry and the Tsinghua Center for Frontier Polymer Research, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
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Zainul Armir NA, Zulkifli A, Gunaseelan S, Palanivelu SD, Salleh KM, Che Othman MH, Zakaria S. Regenerated Cellulose Products for Agricultural and Their Potential: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:3586. [PMID: 34685346 PMCID: PMC8537589 DOI: 10.3390/polym13203586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Cellulose is one of the most abundant natural polymers with excellent biocompatibility, non-toxicity, flexibility, and renewable source. Regenerated cellulose (RC) products result from the dissolution-regeneration process risen from solvent and anti-solvent reagents, respectively. The regeneration process changes the cellulose chain conformation from cellulose I to cellulose II, leads the structure to have more amorphous regions with improved crystallinity, and inclines towards extensive modification on the RC products such as hydrogel, aerogel, cryogel, xerogel, fibers, membrane, and thin film. Recently, RC products are accentuated to be used in the agriculture field to develop future sustainable agriculture as alternatives to conventional agriculture systems. However, different solvent types and production techniques have great influences on the end properties of RC products. Besides, the fabrication of RC products from solely RC lacks excellent mechanical characteristics. Thus, the flexibility of RC has allowed it to be homogenously blended with other materials to enhance the final products' properties. This review will summarize the properties and preparation of potential RC-based products that reflect its application to replace soil the plantation medium, govern the release of the fertilizer, provide protection on crops and act as biosensors.
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- Nur Amira Zainul Armir
- Bioresources and Biorefinery Laboratory, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.A.Z.A.); (A.Z.); (S.G.); (S.D.P.)
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- Bioresources and Biorefinery Laboratory, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.A.Z.A.); (A.Z.); (S.G.); (S.D.P.)
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- Bioresources and Biorefinery Laboratory, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.A.Z.A.); (A.Z.); (S.G.); (S.D.P.)
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- Bioresources and Biorefinery Laboratory, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.A.Z.A.); (A.Z.); (S.G.); (S.D.P.)
- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Bioresources and Biorefinery Laboratory, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.A.Z.A.); (A.Z.); (S.G.); (S.D.P.)
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia;
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- Bioresources and Biorefinery Laboratory, Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, Selangor, Malaysia; (N.A.Z.A.); (A.Z.); (S.G.); (S.D.P.)
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Sustainably Processed Waste Wool Fiber-Reinforced Biocomposites for Agriculture and Packaging Applications. FIBERS 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/fib9090055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In the EU, sheep bred for dairy and meat purposes are of low quality, their economic value is not even enough to cover shearing costs, and their wool is generally seen as a useless by-product of sheep farming, resulting in large illegal disposal or landfilling. In order to minimize environmental and health-related problems considering elemental compositions of discarded materials such as waste wool, there is a need to recycle and reuse waste materials to develop sustainable innovative technologies and transformation processes to achieve sustainable manufacturing. This study aims to examine the application of waste wool in biocomposite production with the help of a sustainable hydrolysis process without any chemicals and binding material. The impact of superheated water hydrolysis and mixing hydrolyzed wool fibers with kraft pulp on the performance of biocomposite was investigated and characterized using SEM, FTIR, tensile strength, DSC, TGA, and soil burial testing in comparison with 100% kraft pulp biocomposite. The superheated water hydrolysis process increases the hydrophilicity and homogeneity and contributes to increasing the speed of biodegradation. The biocomposite is entirely self-supporting, provides primary nutrients for soil nourishment, and is observed to be completely biodegradable when buried in the soil within 90 days. Among temperatures tested for superheated water hydrolysis of raw wool, 150 °C seems to be the most appropriate for the biocomposite preparation regarding physicochemical properties of wool and suitability for wool mixing with cellulose. The combination of a sustainable hydrolysis process and the use of waste wool in manufacturing an eco-friendly, biodegradable paper/biocomposite will open new potential opportunities for the utilization of waste wool in agricultural and packaging applications and minimize environmental impact.
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Gu H, Geng H, Wang D, Li W. A new method for the treatment of kitchen waste: Converting it into agronomic sprayable mulch film. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2021; 126:527-535. [PMID: 33839404 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2021.03.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This report describes a new method for converting kitchen waste (KW) with high water content into mulch films that can be applied in agricultural production. Specifically, the KW was emulsion polymerized with acrylic monomers (in various proportions) to obtain a series of sprayable bio-based KW-acrylate mulch films. The films' properties and performances were evaluated, and the experimental results showed that the KW-acrylate mulch films exhibited excellent sprayability, membrane formation, and mechanical properties, which allowed them to effectively reduce soil water evaporation (by 13-50%) and increase soil temperature (by 1.9-6.7%). Compared with bare soil, the soil treated with the optimized KW-acrylate mulch film increased the germination rate of rapeseeds by 20% and the yield of Chenopodium album by 0.7 times; the mulch film biodegradation then reached 70% after 100 days.
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Affiliation(s)
- Haifeng Gu
- Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China.
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