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Zhang D, Fang Z, Hu S, Qiu X. High aspect ratio cellulose nanofibrils with low crystallinity for strong and tough films. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 346:122630. [PMID: 39245498 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2024] [Revised: 08/13/2024] [Accepted: 08/16/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Cellulose nanofibril (CNF) films with both high strength and high toughness are attractive for applications in energy, packaging, and flexible electronics. However, simultaneously achieving these mechanical properties remains a significant challenge. Herein, a multiscale structural optimization strategy is proposed to prepare high aspect ratio CNFs with reduced crystallinity for strong and tough films. Carboxymethylation coupled with mild mechanical disintegration is employed to modulate the multiscale structure of CNFs. The as-prepared CNFs feature an aspect ratio of >800 and a crystallinity of <60 %. The film prepared using CNFs with a high aspect ratio (~1100) and reduced crystallinity (~54 %) exhibits a tensile strength of 229.9 ± 9.9 MPa and toughness of 22.2 ± 1.4 MJ/m3. The underlying mechanism for balancing these mechanical properties is unveiled. The high aspect ratio of the CNFs facilitates the transfer and distribution of local stress, thus endowing the corresponding film with high strength and toughness. Moreover, the low crystallinity of the CNFs permits the movement of the cellulose chains in the amorphous regions, thereby dissipating energy and finally increasing the film toughness. This work introduces an innovative and straightforward method for producing strong and tough CNF films, paving the way for their broader applications.
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- Dejian Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, School of Light Industry and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Light Industry, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Plant Resources Biorefinery, Guangdong University of Technology, Panyu District, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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Kumagai A, Sakakibara K. Effect of pectin modification on the properties of cellulose nanofibrils prepared from citrus peel. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 345:122556. [PMID: 39227119 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122556] [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: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 07/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) from non-woody biomass, including citrus peel (CpCNFs), are promising naturally occurring nanomaterials; however, their properties depend on the composition of non-cellulosic components, including pectin. In this study, the effects of pectin modifications on CpCNFs were examined, including demethylesterification using alkaline treatment and enzymatic degradation of pectin using pectinase. CpCNFs could be redispersed in water with little aggregation after drying; however, the redispersibilities of both alkaline-treated (AT-CpCNFs) and pectinase-treated CpCNFs (PT-CpCNFs) were improved. Both AT-CpCNFs and PT-CpCNFs exhibited higher viscosity than untreated CpCNFs (UT-CpCNFs); redispersion in water after drying further increased the viscosity. A quartz crystal microbalance revealed that interactions between AT-CpCNFs were barely detectable, and interactions between PT-CpCNFs were stronger than those between UT-CpCNFs. The increase in the carboxylate groups of pectin due to demethylesterification in AT-CpCNF may have increased the viscosity and reduced the interactions between AT-CpCNFs, explaining the improved redispersibility. The increase in the viscosity of PT-CpCNFs may be attributed to the increased purity of CNFs, which is assumed to be more viscous than pectin. Our results show that the properties of CpCNFs are affected by the structure, properties, and content of pectin and can be controlled by pectin modification.
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- Akio Kumagai
- Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry, Department of Materials and Chemistry, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 3-11-32 Kagamiyama, Higashi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 737-0046, Japan.
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- Research Institute for Sustainable Chemistry, Department of Materials and Chemistry, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 3-11-32 Kagamiyama, Higashi, Hiroshima, Hiroshima 737-0046, Japan
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Hu M, Lv X, Wang Y, Ma L, Zhang Y, Dai H. Recent advance on lignin-containing nanocelluloses: The key role of lignin. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 343:122460. [PMID: 39174133 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122460] [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: 04/28/2024] [Revised: 06/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/02/2024] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Nanocelluloses (NCs) isolated from lignocellulosic resources usually require harsh chemical pretreatments to remove lignin, which face constraints such as high energy consumption and inefficient resource utilization. An alternative strategy involving the partial retention of lignin can be adopted to endow NCs with better versatility and functionality. The resulting lignin-containing nanocelluloses (LNCs) generally possess better mechanical property, thermal stability, barrier property, antioxidant activity, and surface hydrophobicity than lignin-free NCs, which have attracted extensive interest as a promising green nanomaterial for numerous applications. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent advances in the preparation, properties, and food application of LNCs. The effect of residual lignin on the preparation and properties of LNCs is discussed. Furthermore, the key roles of lignin in the properties of LNCs, including particle size, crystalline structure, dispersibility, thermal, mechanical, antibacterial, rheological and adhesion properties, are summarized comprehensively. Furthermore, capitalizing on their dietary fiber and nanostructure properties, the food applications of LNCs in the forms of films, gels and emulsions are also discussed. Finally, the challenges and opportunities regarding the development of LNCs are provided.
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- Mengtao Hu
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing 400715, China; Key Laboratory of Luminescence Analysis and Molecular Sensing (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Li W, Guan J, Fang H, Jiang Y, Zhong Y, Shi S, Cheng F. Continuously enhanced versatile nanocellulose films enabled by sustaining CO 2 capture and in-situ calcification. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 342:122362. [PMID: 39048191 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122362] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Accepted: 06/02/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024]
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Cellulose possesses numerous favorable peculiarities to replace petroleum-based materials. Nevertheless, the extremely high hygroscopicity of cellulose severely degrades their mechanical performance, which is a major obstacle to the production of high-strength, multi-functional cellulose-based materials. In this work, a simple strategy was proposed to fabricate durable versatile nanocellulose films based on sustaining CO2 capture and in-situ calcification. In this strategy, Ca(OH)2 was in-situ formed on the films by Ca2+ crosslinking and subsequent introduction of OH-, which endowed the films with high mechanical strength and carbon sequestration ability. The following CO2 absorption process continuously improved the water resistance and durability of the films, and enabled them to maintain excellent mechanical properties and promising light management ability. After a 30-day CO2 absorption process, the water contact angle of the films can be increased from 43° to 79°, and the weight gain rate of the films in a 30 h water-absorption process can be sharply decreased from 331.2 % to 52.2 %. The films could maintain a high tensile strength of 340 MPa, and result in a CO2 absorption rate of 3.5 mmol/gcellulose after 30 days. In this study, the improvement of durability and carbon sequestration of nanocellulose films was achieved by a simple and effective method.
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- Wenjing Li
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China; College of Material Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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Lv X, Huang Y, Hu M, Wang Y, Dai D, Ma L, Zhang Y, Dai H. Recent advances in nanocellulose based hydrogels: Preparation strategy, typical properties and food application. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:134015. [PMID: 39038566 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134015] [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: 05/03/2024] [Revised: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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Nanocellulose has been favored as one of the most promising sustainable nanomaterials, due to its competitive advantages and superior performances such as hydrophilicity, renewability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, tunable surface features, excellent mechanical strength, and high specific surface area. Based on the above properties of nanocellulose and the advantages of hydrogels such as high water absorption, adsorption, porosity and structural adjustability, nanocellulose based hydrogels integrating the benefits of both have attracted extensive attention as promising materials in various fields. In this review, the main fabrication strategies of nanocellulose based hydrogels are initially discussed in terms of different crosslinking methods. Then, the typical properties of nanocellulose based hydrogels are comprehensively summarized, including porous structure, swelling ability, adsorption, mechanical, self-healing, smart response performances. Especially, relying on these properties, the general application of nanocellulose based hydrogels in food field is also discussed, mainly including food packaging, food detection, nutrient embedding delivery, 3D food printing, and enzyme immobilization. Finally, the safety of nanocellulose based hydrogel is summarized, and the current challenges and future perspectives of nanocellulose based hydrogels are put forward.
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- Xiangxiang Lv
- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- Chongqing Sericulture Science and Technology Research Institute, Chongqing, 400700, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing, 400715, China
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- College of Food Science, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715, China; Chongqing Key Laboratory of Speciality Food Co-Built by Sichuan and Chongqing, Chongqing, 400715, China.
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Zhang T, Feng C, Li A, Zhu Y, Jin C, Na H, Liu F, Zhu J. Fabrication of microfibrillated cellulose from biomass by use of carbon nitride with high nitrogen/carbon ratio. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 277:133729. [PMID: 39019699 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2024] [Accepted: 07/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) as an attractive green bio-based material has attracted widespread attention in recent years due to its non-toxicity, degradability, excellent performance, and high aspect ratio. In this study, the g-C3N5 with a high nitrogen/carbon ratio was prepared as a catalyst through the self-polymerization of a nitrogen-rich precursor. The triazole groups at the edges of g-C3N5 were proven to exhibit strong adsorption to biomass and strong alkalinity. In a low-acidic aqueous system with g-C3N5, MFC with diameters of 100-200 nm and lengths up to 100 μm was fabricated from various biomasses within 5 min under microwave radiation. The ultimate yield of the MFC produced from viscose reached 90 %. Young's modulus of the MFC reaches 3.7 GPa. This work provides a particular method with high efficiency to prepare MFC with excellent properties from biomass by chemical method.
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- Ting Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Polymeric Materials Technology and Application of Zhejiang Province, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315201, China
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Andrew LJ, Lizundia E, MacLachlan MJ. Designing for Degradation: Transient Devices Enabled by (Nano)Cellulose. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2401560. [PMID: 39221689 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Transient technology involves materials and devices that undergo controlled degradation after a reliable operation period. This groundbreaking strategy offers significant advantages over conventional devices based on non-renewable materials by limiting environmental exposure to potentially hazardous components after disposal, and by increasing material circularity. As the most abundant naturally occurring polymer on Earth, cellulose is an attractive material for this purpose. Besides, (nano)celluloses are inherently biodegradable and have competitive mechanical, optical, thermal, and ionic conductivity properties that can be exploited to develop sustainable devices and avoid the end-of-life issues associated with conventional systems. Despite its potential, few efforts have been made to review current advances in cellulose-based transient technology. Therefore, this review catalogs the state-of-the-art developments in transient devices enabled by cellulosic materials. To provide a wide perspective, the various degradation mechanisms involved in cellulosic transient devices are introduced. The advanced capabilities of transient cellulosic systems in sensing, photonics, energy storage, electronics, and biomedicine are also highlighted. Current bottlenecks toward successful implementation are discussed, with material circularity and environmental impact metrics at the center. It is believed that this review will serve as a valuable resource for the proliferation of cellulose-based transient technology and its implementation into fully integrated, circular, and environmentally sustainable devices.
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- Lucas J Andrew
- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Life Cycle Thinking Group, Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, Faculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, 48013, Spain
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa, 48940, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
- Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute, University of British Columbia, 2355 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
- WPI Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan
- UBC BioProducts Institute, 2385 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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Awasthi S, Komal, Pandey SK. Translational applications of magnetic nanocellulose composites. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:15884-15908. [PMID: 39136070 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01794c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2024]
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Nanocellulose has emerged as a potential 'green' material owing to its inimitable properties. Furthermore, the significant development in technology has facilitated the design of multidimensional nanocellulose structures, including one-dimensional (1D: microparticles and nanofibers), two-dimensional (2D: coatings), and three-dimensional (3D: hydrogels/ferrogels) composites. In this case, nanocellulose composites blended with magnetic nanoparticles represent a new class of hybrid materials with improved biocompatibility and biodegradability. The application field of magnetic nanocellulose composites (MNCs) ranges from biomedicine and the environment to catalysis and sensing. In this review, we present the major applications of MNCs, emphasizing their innovative benefits and how they interconnect with translational applications in clinics and the environment. Additionally, we focus on the synthesis techniques and role of different additives in the fabrication of MNCs for achieving extremely precise and intricate tasks related to real-world applications. Subsequently, we reveal the recent interdisciplinary research on MNCs and discuss their mechanical, tribological, electrochemical, magnetic, and biological phenomena. Finally, this review concludes with a portrayal of computational modelling together with a glimpse of the various translational applications of MNCs. Therefore, it is anticipated that the current review will provide the readers with an extensive opportunity and a more comprehensive depiction related to the types, properties, and applications of MNCs.
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- Shikha Awasthi
- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur-303007, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur-303007, Rajasthan, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal-462003, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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Sathasivam T, Sugiarto S, Yew MPY, Oh XY, Chan SY, Chan BQY, Tim MJ, Kai D. Transforming textile waste into nanocellulose for a circular future. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:14168-14194. [PMID: 39012322 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01839g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/17/2024]
Abstract
The expansion of the textile industry and improvements in living standards have led to increased cotton textile production, resulting in a rise in textile waste, with cotton accounting for 24% of total textile waste. Effective waste management through recycling and reuse is crucial to reducing global waste production. Nanocellulose has diverse applications in environmental, geotechnical, food packaging, and biomedical engineering areas. As interest in nanocellulose's unique properties grows, cotton-based textile waste emerges as a promising source for nanocellulose development. However, there is a notable lack of comprehensive reviews on the extraction of nanocellulose from textile waste as a sustainable biomaterial. This paper aims to address this gap by exploring current extraction processes, properties, and recent applications of nanocellulose derived from textile waste. We discussed (1) the potential of nanocellulose resources from different textile wastes, (2) a comparison of the various extraction methods, (3) the functionalization technology and the potential application of such nanocellulose in the textile industry, and (4) the life cycle assessment (LCA) and potential gap of the current technology. It also emphasizes the potential reintegration of extracted nanocellulose into the textile industry to manufacture high-value products, thus completing the loop and strengthening the circular economy.
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- Thenapakiam Sathasivam
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634 Singapore, Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634 Singapore, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634 Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634 Singapore, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634 Singapore, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634 Singapore, Singapore
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- Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore, 4 Engineering Drive 4, Singapore 117585, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634 Singapore, Singapore.
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #08-03, 138634 Singapore, Singapore
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore 637371, Singapore
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Sharma T, Bawa S, Kumar S, Manik G, Negi YS. Bioactive enhancement of PVA films through CNC reinforcement and Ficus auriculata fruit extract: A novel synthesis for sustainable applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133338. [PMID: 38908623 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133338] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have received immense interest lately as a potential nanomaterial because of their excellent mechanical and biological properties. This investigation aims to formulate a composite coating made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), CNCs, and a methanolic extract from the dried leaves and fruit of the fig tree (Ficus auriculata) (FAE). A sequential procedure to get CNCs included alkaline and acid hydrolysis, sonication, and suitable methods for purification. Analytical techniques like X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to study the CNC-loaded films. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) of composites revealed superior thermal stability of the CNC-reinforced films versus control, evident from higher degradation temperatures, indicating desirable environmental resistance of proposed coatings for wood surfaces. The termite control was made more effective through synergistic use of a combination of CNCs, PVA, and FAE with proven insecticidal properties. The composite material was examined for its anti-termite resistance and termite mortality rate, and demonstrated that when used together, CNCs, PVA, and FAE were collectively and synergistically more effective at keeping termites away. The findings of this study demonstrate that the evolved composite could be used to develop anti-termite products that are environmentally benign and respond well. Synthesized composites also demonstrated significant antibacterial activity. Among all films, a combination of 0.7 % extract in PVA displayed excellent results with 26 and 28 mm diameter for growth inhibition zone for Gram-positive bacteria whereas 26 mm for both negative bacterial strains. The findings suggest a potential use of this composite as a sustainable, environmentally resistant, and eco-friendly alternative for termite/bacterial control in various building materials and wood preservation applications.
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- Tulika Sharma
- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur 247001, India
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur 247001, India.
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- Department of Polymer and Process Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Saharanpur Campus, Saharanpur 247001, India
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Zhong C, Nidetzky B. Bottom-Up Synthesized Glucan Materials: Opportunities from Applied Biocatalysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2400436. [PMID: 38514194 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400436] [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: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Linear d-glucans are natural polysaccharides of simple chemical structure. They are comprised of d-glucosyl units linked by a single type of glycosidic bond. Noncovalent interactions within, and between, the d-glucan chains give rise to a broad variety of macromolecular nanostructures that can assemble into crystalline-organized materials of tunable morphology. Structure design and functionalization of d-glucans for diverse material applications largely relies on top-down processing and chemical derivatization of naturally derived starting materials. The top-down approach encounters critical limitations in efficiency, selectivity, and flexibility. Bottom-up approaches of d-glucan synthesis offer different, and often more precise, ways of polymer structure control and provide means of functional diversification widely inaccessible to top-down routes of polysaccharide material processing. Here the natural and engineered enzymes (glycosyltransferases, glycoside hydrolases and phosphorylases, glycosynthases) for d-glucan polymerization are described and the use of applied biocatalysis for the bottom-up assembly of specific d-glucan structures is shown. Advanced material applications of the resulting polymeric products are further shown and their important role in the development of sustainable macromolecular materials in a bio-based circular economy is discussed.
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- Chao Zhong
- Institute of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Petersgasse 12, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Institute of Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Petersgasse 12, Graz, 8010, Austria
- Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology (acib), Krenngasse 37, Graz, 8010, Austria
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Jing L, Shi T, Chang Y, Meng X, He S, Xu H, Yang S, Liu J. Cellulose-based materials in environmental protection: A scientometric and visual analysis review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 929:172576. [PMID: 38649055 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.172576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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As sustainable materials, cellulose-based materials have attracted significant attention in the field of environmental protection, resulting in the publication of numerous academic papers. However, there is a scarcity of literature that involving scientometric analysis within this specific domain. This review aims to address this gap and highlight recent research in this field by utilizing scientometric analysis and a historical review. As a result, 21 highly cited articles and 10 mostly productive journals were selected out. The scientometric analysis reveals that recent studies were objectively clustered into five interconnected main themes: extraction of cellulose from raw materials and its degradation, adsorption of pollutants using cellulose-based materials, cellulose-acetate-based membrane materials, nanocellulose-based materials, and other cellulose-based materials such as carboxymethyl cellulose and bacterial cellulose for environmental protection. Analyzing the distribution of author keywords and thoroughly examining relevant literature, the research focuses within these five themes were summarized. In the future, the development of eco-friendly and cost-effective methods for extracting and preparing cellulose and its derivatives, particularly nanocellulose-based materials, remains an enduring pursuit. Additionally, machine learning techniques holds promise for the advancement and application of cellulose-based materials. Furthermore, there is potential to expand the research and application scope of cellulose-based materials for environmental protection.
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- Liandong Jing
- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry, National University of Singapore, 3 Science Drive 3, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- School of Material Science & Chemical Engineering, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China
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- Key Laboratory of Pollution Control Chemistry and Environmental Functional Materials for Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Institute of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, School of Chemistry and Environment, Southwest Minzu University, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Xu D, Liang P, Ying X, Li X, Cheng Q. Development of cellulose/ZnO based bioplastics with enhanced gas barrier, UV-shielding effect and antibacterial activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132335. [PMID: 38768923 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132335] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Development of renewable and biodegradable plastics with good properties, such as the gas barrier, UV-shielding, solvent resistance, and antibacterial activity, remains a challenge. Herein, cellulose/ZnO based bioplastics were fabricated by dissolving cellulose carbamate in an aqueous solution of NaOH/Zn(OH)42-, followed by coagulation in aqueous Na2SO4 solution, and subsequent hot-pressing. The carbamate groups detached from cellulose, and ZnO which transformed from cosolvent to nanofiller was uniformly immobilized in the cellulose matrix during the dissolution/regeneration process. The appropriate addition of ZnO (below 10.67 wt%) not only improved the mechanical properties but also enhanced the water and oxygen barrier properties of the material. Additionally, our cellulose/ZnO based bioplastic demonstrated excellent UV-blocking capabilities, increased water contact angle, and enhanced antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli, deriving from the incorporation of ZnO nanoparticles. Furthermore, the material exhibited resistance to organic solvents such as acetone, THF, and toluene. Indeed, the herein developed cellulose/ZnO based bioplastic presents a promising candidate to replace petrochemical plastics in various applications, such as plastic toys, anti-UV guardrails, window shades, and oil storage containers, offering a combination of favorable mechanical, gas barrier, UV-blocking, antibacterial, and solvent-resistant properties.
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- Dingfeng Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Guangzhou Foreign Language School, Guangzhou 511455, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China.
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Lin M, Guo X, Xu Y, Zhang X, Hu D. A Top-Down Approach to the Fabrication of Flame-Retardant Wood Aerogel with In Situ-Synthesized Borax and Zinc Borate. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2638. [PMID: 38893902 PMCID: PMC11173988 DOI: 10.3390/ma17112638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2024] [Revised: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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In this study, a top-down approach was employed for the fabrication of flame-retardant wood aerogels. The process involved the removal of lignin and the removal of hemicellulose utilizing NaOH concomitantly with the incorporation of ZnO and urea. Subsequently, an in situ reaction with boric acid was conducted to prepare flame-retardant wood aerogels. The morphology, chemical composition, thermal stability, and flame retardancy of the samples were studied. The results show that the NaOH treatment transformed the wood into a layered structure, and flame-retardant particles were uniformly distributed on the surface of the aerogel. The peak heat release rate (PHRR) and total heat release (THR) of the flame-retardant aerogel were significantly reduced compared with the control samples. Meanwhile, its vertical burning test (UL-94) rating reached the V-0 level, and the Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) could exceed 90%. The flame-retardant wood aerogel exhibited excellent flame retardancy and self-extinguishing properties.
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- Mingzeng Lin
- School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China; (M.L.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China; (M.L.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China; (M.L.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- School of Environmental and Natural Resources, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China; (M.L.); (X.G.); (X.Z.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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Trache D, Tarchoun AF, Abdelaziz A, Bessa W, Thakur S, Hussin MH, Brosse N, Thakur VK. A comprehensive review on processing, characteristics, and applications of cellulose nanofibrils/graphene hybrid-based nanocomposites: Toward a synergy between two-star nanomaterials. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131633. [PMID: 38641279 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131633] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Nanostructured materials are fascinating since they are promising for intensely enhancing materials' performance, and they can offer multifunctional features. Creating such high-performance nanocomposites via effective and mild approaches is an inevitable requirement for sustainable materials engineering. Nanocomposites, which combine two-star nanomaterials, namely, cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and graphene derivatives (GNMs), have recently revealed interesting physicochemical properties and excellent performance. Despite numerous studies on the production and application of such systems, there is still a lack of concise information on their practical uses. In this review, recent progress in the production, modification, properties, and emerging uses of CNFs/GNMs hybrid-based nanocomposites in various fields such as flexible energy harvesting and storage, sensors, adsorbents, packaging, and thermal management, among others, are comprehensively examined and described based on recent investigations. Nevertheless, numerous challenges and gaps need to be addressed to successfully introduce such nanomaterials in large-scale industrial applications. This review will certainly help readers understand the design approaches and potential applications of CNFs/GNMs hybrid-based nanocomposites for which new research directions in this emerging topic are discussed.
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- Djalal Trache
- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria
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- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
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- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Laboratoire d'Etude et de Recherche sur le MAtériau Bois (LERMAB), Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université de Lorraine, Bld. des Aiguillettes, F-54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Kings Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
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Zubair M, Yasir M, Ponnamma D, Mazhar H, Sedlarik V, Hawari AH, Al-Harthi MA, Al-Ejji M. Recent advances in nanocellulose-based two-dimensional nanostructured membranes for sustainable water purification: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 329:121775. [PMID: 38286528 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121775] [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: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Nanocellulose (NC), a one-dimensional nanomaterial, is considered a sustainable material for water and wastewater purification because of its promising hydrophilic surface and mechanical characteristics. In this regard, nanostructured membranes comprising NC and two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials emerged as advanced membranes for efficient and sustainable water purification. This article critically reviews the recent progress on NC-2D nanostructured membranes for water and wastewater treatment. The review highlights the main techniques employed to fabricate NC-2D nanostructured membranes. The physicochemical properties, including hydrophilicity, percent porosity, surface roughness, structure, and mechanical and thermal stability, are summarized. The key performance indicators such as permeability, rejection, long operation stability, antifouling, and interaction mechanisms are thoroughly discussed to evaluate the role of NC and 2D nanomaterials. Finally, summary points and future development work are highlighted to overcome the challenges for potential practical applications. This review contributes to the design and development of advanced membranes to solve growing water pollution concerns in a sustainable manner.
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- Mukarram Zubair
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Třída Tomáše Bati 5678, 76001 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Materials Science and Technology Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Třída Tomáše Bati 5678, 76001 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining & Advanced Chemicals, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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Peng C, Long T, Luo S, Ouyang M, Luo H, Xu D, Lin Q. Visualizing and sorbing Hg(II) with a cellulose-based red fluorescence aerogel: Simultaneous detection and removal. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130563. [PMID: 38431018 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130563] [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: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Both sensing and removal of Hg(II) are important to environment and human health in view of the high toxicity and wide applications of mercury in industry. This study aims to develop a cellulose-based fluorescent aerogel for simultaneous Hg(II) sensing and removal via conveniently cross-linking two nanomaterials cellulose nanocrystals and bovine serum albumin-functionalized gold nanoclusters (BSA-AuNCs) with epichlorohydrin. The aerogel exhibited strong homogeneous red fluorescence at the non-edged regions under UV light due to highly dispersed BSA-AuNCs in it, and its fluorescence could be quenched by Hg(II). Through taking pictures with a smartphone, Hg(II) in the range of 0-1000 μg/L could be quantified with a detection limit of 12.7 μg/L. The sorption isotherm of Hg(II) by the aerogel followed Freundlich model with an equation of Qe = 0.329*Ce1/0.971 and a coefficient of 0.999. The maximum sorption capacity can achieve 483.21 mg/g for Hg(II), much higher than many reported sorbents. The results further confirmed Hg(II) strong sorption and sensitive detection are due to its complexation and redox reaction with the chemical groups in aerogels and its strong fluorescence quenching effect. Due to extensive sources and low cost, cellulose is potential to be developed into aerogels with multiple functions for sophisticated applications.
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- Chenzhan Peng
- National Engineering Laboratory for Rice and By-products Further Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha, 410004, China; Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Rice and By-products Further Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha, 410004, China; Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Rice and By-products Further Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha, 410004, China; Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Rice and By-products Further Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha, 410004, China; Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Rice and By-products Further Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha, 410004, China; Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Rice and By-products Further Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha, 410004, China; Hunan Province Key Laboratory of Edible forestry Resources Safety and Processing Utilization, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha, 410004, China.
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Rice and By-products Further Processing, College of Food Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry & Technology, Changsha, 410004, China
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Plianwong S, Sirirak T. Cellulose nanocrystals from marine algae Cladophora glomerata by using microwave-assisted extraction. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129422. [PMID: 38219928 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129422] [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: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Algae of the order Cladophorales are the source of a unique nanocellulose with high crystallinity and a large aspect ratio, enabling broad surface modification. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are obtained via acid hydrolysis of nanocellulose, which is highly crystalline. However, the production of CNCs from Cladophorales algae is limited and still uses a conventional heating method. Thus, this study aimed to develop a microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) method for fast and efficient extraction of CNCs from Cladophora glomerata algae. Additionally, we replaced the use of hypochlorite with H2O2, which is more environmentally friendly, and compared the CNCs obtained from the conventional methods with our new method. The functional structure of CNCs was confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. Single-step H2O2 bleaching with MAE yielded the smallest-sized CNCs. Our developed method resulted in the production of CNCs with a high crystallinity index, high thermal stability, and high purity of native cellulose. Additionally, none of the CNCs were toxic to primary normal human dermal fibroblasts. The properties of the isolated CNCs may make them useful materials in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.
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- Samarwadee Plianwong
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, Thailand; Pharmaceutical Innovations of Natural Products Unit (PhInNat), Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Burapha University, Thailand; The Research Unit in Synthetic Compounds and Synthetic Analogues from Natural Products for Drug Discovery, Burapha University, 169 Long Had Bangsaen Road, Chonburi 20131, Thailand.
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Tang Z, Lin X, Yu M, Mondal AK, Wu H. Recent advances in TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers: Oxidation mechanism, characterization, properties and applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129081. [PMID: 38161007 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.129081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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Cellulose is the richest renewable polymer source on the earth. TEMPO-mediated oxidized cellulose nanofibers are deduced from enormously available wood biomass and functionalized with carboxyl groups. The preparation procedure of TOCNFs is more environmentally friendly compared to other cellulose, for example, MFC and CNCs. Due to the presence of functional carboxyl groups, TOCNF-based materials have been studied widely in different fields, including biomedicine, wastewater treatment, bioelectronics and others. In this review, the TEMPO oxidation mechanism, the properties and applications of TOCNFs are elaborated. Most importantly, the recent advanced applications and the beneficial role of TOCNFs in the various abovementioned fields are discussed. Furthermore, the performances and research progress on the fabrication of TOCNFs are summarized. It is expected that this timely review will help further research on the invention of novel material from TOCNFs and its applications in different advanced fields, including biomedicine, bioelectronics, wastewater treatment, and the energy sector.
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- Zuwu Tang
- School of Materials and Packaging Engineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350300, PR China
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- School of Materials and Packaging Engineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350300, PR China
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- School of Materials and Packaging Engineering, Fujian Polytechnic Normal University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350300, PR China; College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, PR China; National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, PR China
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- Institute of National Analytical Research and Service, Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dhanmondi, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh.
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, PR China; National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, PR China.
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Babaei-Ghazvini A, Vafakish B, Patel R, Falua KJ, Dunlop MJ, Acharya B. Cellulose nanocrystals in the development of biodegradable materials: A review on CNC resources, modification, and their hybridization. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 258:128834. [PMID: 38128804 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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The escalating demand for sustainable materials has propelled cellulose into the spotlight as a promising alternative to petroleum-based products. As the most abundant organic polymer on Earth, cellulose is ubiquitous, found in plants, bacteria, and even a unique marine animal-the tunicate. Cellulose polymers naturally give rise to microscale semi-crystalline fibers and nanoscale crystalline regions known as cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). Exhibiting rod-like structures with widths spanning 3 to 50 nm and lengths ranging from 50 nm to several microns, CNC characteristics vary based on the cellulose source. The degree of crystallinity, crucial for CNC properties, fluctuates between 49 and 95 % depending on the source and synthesis method. CNCs, with their exceptional properties such as high aspect ratio, relatively low density (≈1.6 g cm-3), high axial elastic modulus (≈150 GPa), significant tensile strength, and birefringence, emerge as ideal candidates for biodegradable fillers in nanocomposites and functional materials. The percolation threshold, a mathematical concept defining long-range connectivity between filler and polymer, governs the effectiveness of reinforcement in nanocomposites. This threshold is intricately influenced by the aspect ratio and molecular interaction strength, impacting CNC performance in polymeric and pure nanocomposite materials. This comprehensive review explores diverse aspects of CNCs, encompassing their derivation from various sources, methods of modification (both physical and chemical), and hybridization with heterogeneous fillers. Special attention is devoted to the hybridization of CNCs derived from tunicates (TCNC) with those from wood (WCNC), leveraging the distinct advantages of each. The overarching objective is to demonstrate how this hybridization strategy mitigates the limitations of WCNC in composite materials, offering improved interaction and enhanced percolation. This, in turn, is anticipated to elevate the reinforcing effects and pave the way for the development of nanocomposites with tunable viscoelastic, physicochemical, and mechanical properties.
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- Amin Babaei-Ghazvini
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada.
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- Tunistrong Technologies Incorporated, 7207 Route 11, Wellington, Charlottetown, PE C0B 20E, Canada.
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, 57 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A9, Canada.
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Lv Q, Ma X, Zhang C, Han J, He S, Liu K, Jiang S. Nanocellulose-based nanogenerators for sensor applications: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 259:129268. [PMID: 38199536 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129268] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2023] [Revised: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
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With the rapid development of the Internet of Things, nanogenerator as a green energy collection technology has attracted great attention in various fields. Specifically, the natural renewable nanocellulose as a raw material can significantly improve the environmental friendliness of the nanocellulose-based nanogenerators, which also makes the nanocellulose based nanogenerators expected to further develop in areas such as wearable devices and sensor networks. This paper mainly reports the application of nanocellulose in nanogenerator, focusing on the sensor. The types, sources and preparation methods of nanocellulose are briefly introduced. At the same time, the special structure of nanocellulose highlights the advantages of nanocellulose in nanogenerators. Then, the application of nanocellulose-based nanogenerators in sensors is introduced. Finally, the future development prospects and shortcomings of this nanogenerator are discussed.
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- Qiqi Lv
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Institute of Materials Science and Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- School of Metallurgical and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi University of Science and Technology, Ganzhou, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Jung S, Yun H, Kim J, Kim J, Yeo H, Choi IG, Kwak HW. Lignin/PVA hydrogel with enhanced structural stability for cationic dye removal. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 257:128810. [PMID: 38101680 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128810] [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: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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In this study, a lignin-based hydrogel for wastewater treatment was prepared by incorporating kraft lignin (KL) into a poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) matrix. The underwater structural stability of the KL-PVA hydrogel was guaranteed through physicochemical crosslinking, involving freeze-thaw process and chemical crosslinking reaction. The KL-PVA hydrogel displayed superior compressive characteristics compared to the original PVA hydrogel. This improvement was attributed to the chemical crosslinking and the reinforcing effect of the incorporated KL microparticles. The incorporation of anionic KL microparticles into the PVA three-dimensional network structure enhanced the cationic methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV) adsorption efficiency of the prepared KL-PVA hydrogel. The MB adsorption results were well explained by pseudo-2nd order kinetics model and Langmuir isotherm model. Electrostatic forces, hydrogen bonding and π-π stacking interactions were the main adsorption mechanisms between cationic dyes and KL surfaces, indicating the potential of KL-PVA hydrogel as an effective adsorption material. Moreover, regulating the molecular weight of PVA not only prevented lignin leakage from the KL-PVA hydrogel but also elevated the KL content within the hydrogel, consequently improving its dye removal performance. For KL-PVA hydrogel with high molecular weight PVA, the MB and CV adsorption capacities were 193.8 mg/g and 190.0 mg/g, respectively.
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- Seungoh Jung
- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Kim M, Doh H. Upcycling Food By-products: Characteristics and Applications of Nanocellulose. Chem Asian J 2024:e202301068. [PMID: 38246883 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202301068] [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: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 01/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Rising global food prices and the increasing prevalence of food insecurity highlight the imprudence of food waste and the inefficiencies of the current food system. Upcycling food by-products holds significant potential for mitigating food loss and waste within the food supply chain. Food by-products can be utilized to extract nanocellulose, a material that has obtained substantial attention recently due to its renewability, biocompatibility, bioavailability, and a multitude of remarkable properties. Cellulose nanomaterials have been the subject of extensive research and have shown promise across a wide array of applications, including the food industry. Notably, nanocellulose possesses unique attributes such as a surface area, aspect ratio, rheological behavior, water absorption capabilities, crystallinity, surface modification, as well as low possibilities of cytotoxicity and genotoxicity. These qualities make nanocellulose suitable for diverse applications spanning the realms of food production, biomedicine, packaging, and beyond. This review aims to provide an overview of the outcomes and potential applications of cellulose nanomaterials derived from food by-products. Nanocellulose can be produced through both top-down and bottom-up approaches, yielding various types of nanocellulose. Each of these variants possesses distinctive characteristics that have the potential to significantly enhance multiple sectors within the commercial market.
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- Mikyung Kim
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Ewha Womans University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
- Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 03710
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, Ewha Womans University, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
- Ewha Womans University, 52, Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 03710
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Yusuf J, Sapuan SM, Ansari MA, Siddiqui VU, Jamal T, Ilyas RA, Hassan MR. Exploring nanocellulose frontiers: A comprehensive review of its extraction, properties, and pioneering applications in the automotive and biomedical industries. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128121. [PMID: 37984579 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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Material is an inseparable entity for humans to serve different purposes. However, synthetic polymers represent a major category of anthropogenic pollutants with detrimental impacts on natural ecosystems. This escalating environmental issue is characterized by the accumulation of non-biodegradable plastic materials, which pose serious threats to the health of our planet's ecosystem. Cellulose is becoming a focal point for many researchers due to its high availability. It has been used to serve various purposes. Recent scientific advancements have unveiled innovative prospects for the utilization of nanocellulose within the area of advanced science. This comprehensive review investigates deeply into the field of nanocellulose, explaining the methodologies employed in separating nanocellulose from cellulose. It also explains upon two intricately examined applications that emphasize the pivotal role of nanocellulose in nanocomposites. The initial instance pertains to the automotive sector, encompassing cutting-edge applications in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, while the second exemplifies the use of nanocellulose in the field of biomedical applications like otorhinolaryngology, ophthalmology, and wound dressing. This review aims to provide comprehensive information starting from the definitions, identifying the sources of the nanocellulose and its extraction, and ending with the recent applications in the emerging field such as energy storage and biomedical applications.
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- J Yusuf
- Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites (AEMC) Research Centre, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites (AEMC) Research Centre, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202001, India.
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- Advanced Engineering Materials and Composites (AEMC) Research Centre, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Centre for Advanced Composite Materials, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia; Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Cordeiro LA, Soares AK, Missio AL, Carneiro MEB, de Muniz GIB, de Cademartori PHG. Nanocellulose-based tannin-immobilized biosorbent for efficient copper ion removal. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126635. [PMID: 37657571 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126635] [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: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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Tannins, which are water-soluble polyhydroxyphenols found in plant structures, offer a sustainable alternative to inorganic products for treating effluents. To overcome their solubility in water, new methods have been developed to immobilize tannin on materials such as nanocellulose, resulting in tannin-based adsorbents. This study investigates the production of different types of tannin-based adsorbents immobilized on nanocellulose nanofibrils using glutaraldehyde as a crosslinking agent. The adsorbents were characterized for their morphology, chemical composition, tannin leaching, thermal stability, and copper adsorption capacity. The main results showed that tannin leaching from the adsorbents in water was greatly reduced with glutaraldehyde. Scanning electron microscopy images showed tannin coating on the surface of nanocellulose nanofibrils due to immobilization. The lyophilized adsorbent was effective in adsorbing Cu (II) within 1 min, with the adsorbed amount increasing gradually until stabilization after 45 min. Overall, this study suggests that tannin immobilized on nanofibrillated cellulose has the potential to offer a sustainable and renewable alternative for effluent treatment.
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- Lincoln Audrew Cordeiro
- Graduate Program in Forest Engineering, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 80210-170, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Engineering & Materials Science, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Polytechnic Center, Curitiba 81531-990, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering (PPGCEM), Technology Development Center, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), Pelotas, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Forest Engineering, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Curitiba 80210-170, Brazil; Graduate Program in Engineering & Materials Science, Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Polytechnic Center, Curitiba 81531-990, Brazil.
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Frka-Petesic B, Parton TG, Honorato-Rios C, Narkevicius A, Ballu K, Shen Q, Lu Z, Ogawa Y, Haataja JS, Droguet BE, Parker RM, Vignolini S. Structural Color from Cellulose Nanocrystals or Chitin Nanocrystals: Self-Assembly, Optics, and Applications. Chem Rev 2023; 123:12595-12756. [PMID: 38011110 PMCID: PMC10729353 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Widespread concerns over the impact of human activity on the environment have resulted in a desire to replace artificial functional materials with naturally derived alternatives. As such, polysaccharides are drawing increasing attention due to offering a renewable, biodegradable, and biocompatible feedstock for functional nanomaterials. In particular, nanocrystals of cellulose and chitin have emerged as versatile and sustainable building blocks for diverse applications, ranging from mechanical reinforcement to structural coloration. Much of this interest arises from the tendency of these colloidally stable nanoparticles to self-organize in water into a lyotropic cholesteric liquid crystal, which can be readily manipulated in terms of its periodicity, structure, and geometry. Importantly, this helicoidal ordering can be retained into the solid-state, offering an accessible route to complex nanostructured films, coatings, and particles. In this review, the process of forming iridescent, structurally colored films from suspensions of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) is summarized and the mechanisms underlying the chemical and physical phenomena at each stage in the process explored. Analogy is then drawn with chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs), allowing for key differences to be critically assessed and strategies toward structural coloration to be presented. Importantly, the progress toward translating this technology from academia to industry is summarized, with unresolved scientific and technical questions put forward as challenges to the community.
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- Bruno Frka-Petesic
- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
- International
Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter (WPI-SKCM), Hiroshima University, 1-3-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8526, Japan
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Sustainable and Bio-inspired Materials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany
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CUBE − Center for Molecular Bioengineering, Technische Universität Dresden, 01307 Dresden, Germany
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- CERMAV-CNRS,
CS40700, 38041 Grenoble cedex 9, France
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- Department
of Applied Physics, Aalto University School
of Science, P.O. Box
15100, Aalto, Espoo FI-00076, Finland
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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- Yusuf
Hamied Department of Chemistry, University
of Cambridge, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom
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Alvi NUH, Mulla MY, Abitbol T, Fall A, Beni V. The Fast and One-Step Growth of ZnO Nanorods on Cellulose Nanofibers for Highly Sensitive Photosensors. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2611. [PMID: 37764641 PMCID: PMC10538090 DOI: 10.3390/nano13182611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Cellulose is the most abundant organic material on our planet which has a key role in our daily life (e.g., paper, packaging). In recent years, the need for replacing fossil-based materials has expanded the application of cellulose and cellulose derivatives including into electronics and sensing. The combination of nanostructures with cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) is expected to create new opportunities for the development of innovative electronic devices. In this paper, we report on a single-step process for the low temperature (<100 °C), environmentally friendly, and fully scalable CNF-templated highly dense growth of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanorods (NRs). More specifically, the effect of the degree of substitution of the CNF (enzymatic CNFs and carboxymethylated CNFs with two different substitution levels) on the ZnO growth and the application of the developed ZnO NRs/CNF nanocomposites in the development of UV sensors is reported herein. The results of this investigation show that the growth and nature of ZnO NRs are strongly dependent on the charge of the CNFs; high charge promotes nanorod growth whereas with low charge, ZnO isotropic microstructures are created that are not attached to the CNFs. Devices manufactured via screen printing/drop-casting of the ZnO NRs/CNF nanocomposites demonstrate a good photo-sensing response with a very stable UV-induced photocurrent of 25.84 µA. This also exhibits excellent long-term stability with fast ON/OFF switching performance under the irradiance of a UV lamp (15 W).
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- Naveed Ul Hassan Alvi
- Smart Hardware, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Bio- and Organic Electronics, Södra Grytsgatan 4, Plan2, 602-33 Norrköping, Sweden
- Digital Cellulose Center, 602-33 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Smart Hardware, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Bio- and Organic Electronics, Södra Grytsgatan 4, Plan2, 602-33 Norrköping, Sweden
- Digital Cellulose Center, 602-33 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Digital Cellulose Center, 602-33 Norrköping, Sweden
- Smart Materials, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Bioeconomy & Health, Drottning Kristinas Väg 61B, 114-28 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Digital Cellulose Center, 602-33 Norrköping, Sweden
- Smart Materials, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Bioeconomy & Health, Drottning Kristinas Väg 61B, 114-28 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Smart Hardware, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Bio- and Organic Electronics, Södra Grytsgatan 4, Plan2, 602-33 Norrköping, Sweden
- Digital Cellulose Center, 602-33 Norrköping, Sweden
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Pirozzi A, Olivieri F, Castaldo R, Gentile G, Donsì F. Cellulose Isolation from Tomato Pomace: Part II-Integrating High-Pressure Homogenization in a Cascade Hydrolysis Process for the Recovery of Nanostructured Cellulose and Bioactive Molecules. Foods 2023; 12:3221. [PMID: 37685154 PMCID: PMC10487015 DOI: 10.3390/foods12173221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
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This work proposes a biorefinery approach for utilizing tomato pomace (TP) through a top-down deconstructing strategy, combining mild chemical hydrolysis with high-pressure homogenization (HPH). The objective of the study is to isolate cellulose pulp using different combinations of chemical and physical processes: (i) direct HPH treatment of the raw material, (ii) HPH treatment following acid hydrolysis, and (iii) HPH treatment following alkaline hydrolysis. The results demonstrate that these isolation routes enable the production of cellulose with tailored morphological properties from TP with higher yields (up to +21% when HPH was applied before hydrolysis and approximately +6% when applied after acid or after alkaline hydrolysis). Additionally, the side streams generated by this cascade process show a four-fold increase in phenolic compounds when HPH is integrated after acid hydrolysis compared to untreated sample, and they also contain nanoparticles composed of hemicellulose and lignin, as shown by FT-IR and SEM. Notably, the further application of HPH treatment enables the production of nanostructured cellulose from cellulose pulp derived from TP, offering tunable properties. This approach presents a sustainable pathway for the extraction of cellulose and nanocellulose, as well as the valorization of value-added compounds found in residual biomass in the form of side streams.
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- Annachiara Pirozzi
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy;
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- Institute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials, National research Council of Italy, IPCB CNR, Via Campi Flegrei, 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy; (F.O.); (R.C.); (G.G.)
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- Institute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials, National research Council of Italy, IPCB CNR, Via Campi Flegrei, 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy; (F.O.); (R.C.); (G.G.)
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- Institute for Polymers Composites and Biomaterials, National research Council of Italy, IPCB CNR, Via Campi Flegrei, 34, 80078 Pozzuoli, Italy; (F.O.); (R.C.); (G.G.)
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- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy;
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Garavand F, Nooshkam M, Khodaei D, Yousefi S, Cacciotti I, Ghasemlou M. Recent advances in qualitative and quantitative characterization of nanocellulose-reinforced nanocomposites: A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 318:102961. [PMID: 37515865 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.102961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Nanocellulose has received immense consideration owing to its valuable inherent traits and impressive physicochemical properties such as biocompatibility, thermal stability, non-toxicity, and tunable surface chemistry. These features have inspired researchers to deploy nanocellulose as nanoscale reinforcement materials for bio-based polymers. A simple yet efficient characterization method is often required to gain insights into the effectiveness of various types of nanocellulose. Despite a decade of continuous research and booming growth in scientific publications, nanocellulose research lacks a measuring tool that can characterize its features with acceptable speed and reliability. Implementing reliable characterization techniques is critical to monitor the specifications of nanocellulose alone or in the final product. Many techniques have been developed aiming to measure the nano-reinforcement mechanisms of nanocellulose in polymer composites. This review gives a full account of the scientific underpinnings of techniques that can characterize the shape and arrangement of nanocellulose. This review aims to deliver consolidated details on the properties and characteristics of nanocellulose in biopolymer composite materials to improve various structural, mechanical, barrier and thermal properties. We also present a comprehensive description of the safety features of nanocellulose before and after being loaded within biopolymeric matrices.
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- Farhad Garavand
- Department of Food Chemistry and Technology, Teagasc Moorepark Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland.
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- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (FUM), Mashhad, Iran
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- School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Environmental Sustainability and Health Institute, Technological University Dublin, Grangegorman, Dublin 7, Ireland.
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- Department of Agriculture and Food Science, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Engineering, INSTM RU, University of Rome 'Niccolò Cusano', Rome, Italy.
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
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Durmaz E, Sertkaya S, Yilmaz H, Olgun C, Ozcelik O, Tozluoglu A, Candan Z. Lignocellulosic Bionanomaterials for Biosensor Applications. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:1450. [PMID: 37512761 PMCID: PMC10384395 DOI: 10.3390/mi14071450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
Abstract
The rapid population growth, increasing global energy demand, climate change, and excessive use of fossil fuels have adversely affected environmental management and sustainability. Furthermore, the requirements for a safer ecology and environment have necessitated the use of renewable materials, thereby solving the problem of sustainability of resources. In this perspective, lignocellulosic biomass is an attractive natural resource because of its abundance, renewability, recyclability, and low cost. The ever-increasing developments in nanotechnology have opened up new vistas in sensor fabrication such as biosensor design for electronics, communication, automobile, optical products, packaging, textile, biomedical, and tissue engineering. Due to their outstanding properties such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, non-toxicity, improved electrical and thermal conductivity, high physical and mechanical properties, high surface area and catalytic activity, lignocellulosic bionanomaterials including nanocellulose and nanolignin emerge as very promising raw materials to be used in the development of high-impact biosensors. In this article, the use of lignocellulosic bionanomaterials in biosensor applications is reviewed and major challenges and opportunities are identified.
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- Ekrem Durmaz
- Department of Forest Industrial Engineering, Kastamonu University, 37200 Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Department of Forest Industrial Engineering, Duzce University, 81620 Duzce, Turkey
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- Department of Forest Industrial Engineering, Duzce University, 81620 Duzce, Turkey
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- Department of Forest Industrial Engineering, Kastamonu University, 37200 Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, 06010 Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Forest Industrial Engineering, Duzce University, 81620 Duzce, Turkey
- Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group & BioNanoTeam, 34473 Istanbul, Turkey
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- Biomaterials and Nanotechnology Research Group & BioNanoTeam, 34473 Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Forest Industrial Engineering, Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, 34473 Istanbul, Turkey
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Sofiah AGN, Pasupuleti J, Samykano M, Kadirgama K, Koh SP, Tiong SK, Pandey AK, Yaw CT, Natarajan SK. Harnessing Nature's Ingenuity: A Comprehensive Exploration of Nanocellulose from Production to Cutting-Edge Applications in Engineering and Sciences. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3044. [PMID: 37514434 PMCID: PMC10385464 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143044] [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: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Primary material supply is the heart of engineering and sciences. The depletion of natural resources and an increase in the human population by a billion in 13 to 15 years pose a critical concern regarding the sustainability of these materials; therefore, functionalizing renewable materials, such as nanocellulose, by possibly exploiting their properties for various practical applications, has been undertaken worldwide. Nanocellulose has emerged as a dominant green natural material with attractive and tailorable physicochemical properties, is renewable and sustainable, and shows biocompatibility and tunable surface properties. Nanocellulose is derived from cellulose, the most abundant polymer in nature with the remarkable properties of nanomaterials. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the methods used for nanocellulose preparation, structure-property and structure-property correlations, and the application of nanocellulose and its nanocomposite materials. This article differentiates the classification of nanocellulose, provides a brief account of the production methods that have been developed for isolating nanocellulose, highlights a range of unique properties of nanocellulose that have been extracted from different kinds of experiments and studies, and elaborates on nanocellulose potential applications in various areas. The present review is anticipated to provide the readers with the progress and knowledge related to nanocellulose. Pushing the boundaries of nanocellulose further into cutting-edge applications will be of particular interest in the future, especially as cost-effective commercial sources of nanocellulose continue to emerge.
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid and Processes, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Gambang 26300, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid and Processes, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Gambang 26300, Pahang, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Research Centre for Nano-Materials and Energy Technology (RCNMET), School of Science and Technology, Sunway University, No. 5, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya 47500, Selangor, Malaysia
- Center for Transdiciplinary Research (CFTR), Saveetha University, Chennai 602105, India
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- Institute of Sustainable Energy, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang 43000, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Solar Energy Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Puducherry, University of Puducherry, Karaikal 609609, India
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dos Reis RR, Effting C, Schackow A. Cellulose nanofibrils on lightweight mortars for improvement of the performance of cement systems. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2023.100303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Biswal AK, Panda L, Chakraborty S, Pradhan SK, Dash MR, Misra PK. Production of a nascent cellulosic material from vegetable waste: Synthesis, characterization, functional properties, and its potency for a cationic dye removal. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:124959. [PMID: 37247704 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The present work reports the production of cellulose nanocrystals, CNC30 and CNC60, developed using vegetable waste, i.e., bottle gourd peel through sulfuric acid hydrolysis with a 30 and 60 min hydrolysis process coupled with ultrasonication. The FTIR confirmed the absence of hemicellulose and lignin, and XRD confirmed the crystallinity of the cellulose nanocrystals. DLS studies indicated the hydrodynamic diameter of CNC30 and CNC60 to be 195.5 nm and 192.2 nm, respectively. The TEM image and SAED pattern established the shape of CNC60 to be spherical, with an average particle size of 38.32 nm. CNC60 possessed lesser negative potential and higher thermal stability than CNC30, possibly due to the demolition of the crystalline regions containing sulfate groups. The functional properties, such as swelling power, water, and oil holding capacities of CNC60, were superior to that of CNC30. The adsorption batch parameters yielded 95.68 % methylene dye removal by CNC60 against the predicted value of 96.16 % by the RSM-PSO hybrid approach. The analyses of adsorption isotherms, kinetics, and thermodynamic parameters revealed the nature of the adsorbed layer and adsorption mechanism. Overall observations recommend that CNC60 could be a good and potent functional agent in paper technology, food technology, water treatment, and biomedical applications.
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- Achyuta Kumar Biswal
- Centre of Studies in Surface Science and Technology, School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar 768 019, Odisha, India
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- Centre of Studies in Surface Science and Technology, School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar 768 019, Odisha, India
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- Department of Food Processing Technology, Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering and Technology, Malda 732141, West Bengal, India
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- Organic Chemistry Laboratory, School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar 768 019, Odisha, India
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- Department of Chemistry, DIT University, Dehradun 248009, Uttarakhand, India
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- Centre of Studies in Surface Science and Technology, School of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Jyoti Vihar 768 019, Odisha, India.
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Wu S, Jiang H, Lu J. Adsorptive performance and mechanism exploration of l-lysine functionalized celluloses for enhanced removal of Pb(II) from aqueous medium. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 242:124997. [PMID: 37244335 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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In this study, two novel biosorbents of l-lysine grafted cellulose (L-PCM, L-TCF) were prepared for Pb(II) removal from aqueous solutions. Various adsorption parameters were surveyed, such as adsorbent dosages, initial concentration of Pb(II), temperature and pH, using adsorption techniques. At normal temperature, less adsorbent can achieve better adsorption capacity (89.71 ± 0.27 mg g-1 with 0.5 g L-1 of L-PCM, 16.84 ± 0.02 mg g-1 with 3.0 g L-1 of L-TCF). The pH range of application for L-PCM was 4-12 and that of L-TCF was 4-13. The adsorption of Pb(II) by biosorbents went through the boundary layer diffusion stage and void diffusion stage. The adsorption mechanism was chemisorption based on multilayer heterogeneous adsorption. The pseudo-second-order model fitted the adsorption kinetics perfectly. The Freundlich isotherm model adequately described Multimolecular equilibrium relationship between Pb(II) and biosorbents; the predicted maximum adsorption capacities of the two adsorbents were 904.12 and 46.74 mg g-1, respectively. The results showed that the adsorption mechanism was the electrostatic attraction between Pb(II) and -COOH and the complexation between Pb(II) and -NH2. This work demonstrated that l-lysine modified cellulose-based biosorbents have great potential in the field of Pb(II) removal from aqueous solutions.
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- Simiao Wu
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China.
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210023, PR China.
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Fernandes A, Cruz-Lopes L, Esteves B, Evtuguin D. Nanotechnology Applied to Cellulosic Materials. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:3104. [PMID: 37109939 PMCID: PMC10143861 DOI: 10.3390/ma16083104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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In recent years, nanocellulosic materials have attracted special attention because of their performance in different advanced applications, biodegradability, availability, and biocompatibility. Nanocellulosic materials can assume three distinct morphologies, including cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), cellulose nanofibers (CNF), and bacterial cellulose (BC). This review consists of two main parts related to obtaining and applying nanocelluloses in advanced materials. In the first part, the mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic treatments necessary for the production of nanocelluloses are discussed. Among chemical pretreatments, the most common approaches are described, such as acid- and alkali-catalyzed organosolvation, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl (TEMPO)-mediated oxidation, ammonium persulfate (APS) and sodium persulfate (SPS) oxidative treatments, ozone, extraction with ionic liquids, and acid hydrolysis. As for mechanical/physical treatments, methods reviewed include refining, high-pressure homogenization, microfluidization, grinding, cryogenic crushing, steam blasting, ultrasound, extrusion, aqueous counter collision, and electrospinning. The application of nanocellulose focused, in particular, on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) with CNC, CNF, and BC. With the development of TENGs, an unparalleled revolution is expected; there will be self-powered sensors, wearable and implantable electronic components, and a series of other innovative applications. In the future new era of TENGs, nanocellulose will certainly be a promising material in their constitution.
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- Ana Fernandes
- Campus Universitário de Santiago, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Av. Cor. José Maria Vale de Andrade, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal;
- Centre for Natural Resources, Environment and Society-CERNAS-IPV Research Centre, Av. Cor. José Maria Vale de Andrade, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal
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- Centre for Natural Resources, Environment and Society-CERNAS-IPV Research Centre, Av. Cor. José Maria Vale de Andrade, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal
- Department of Wood Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, Av. Cor. José Maria Vale de Andrade, 3504-510 Viseu, Portugal
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- CICECO—Aveiro Institute of Materials and Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
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Ma L, Xu Y, Chen J, Dong C, Pang Z. Preparation of Cellulose Nanocrystals by Synergistic Action of Ionic Liquid and Recyclable Solid Acid under Mild Conditions. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28073070. [PMID: 37049833 PMCID: PMC10096307 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28073070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are nanoscale particles made from cellulose. They have many unique properties such as being lightweight, stiff, and renewable, making them promising for a variety of applications in a wide range of industries, including materials science, energy storage, and biomedicine. In this paper, a two-stage (swelling-SA-catalyzed) method including IL pretreatment and solid acid hydrolysis process was developed to extract CNCs with high purity and good thermal stability from microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). In the first stage, the swelling of MCC in ionic liquid was studied with the assistance of ultrasonication, and it was found that the amorphous regions became more disordered while the crystalline areas were selectively retained under the conditions of 30 min of reaction time, 45 °C of temperature, 2% of ionic liquid water content and 1:4 mass ratio of cellulose to ionic liquid. CNCs were extracted using solid acid hydrolysis, with a 45 wt% solid acid to cellulose ratio and a 5.0 h hydrolysis process at 45 °C. The morphology, crystallinity, surface characteristics and thermo stability of the sample were characterized by atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), respectively. Results demonstrated the highly thermostable CNCs were successful extracted with rodlike shape of 300 ± 100 nm in length and 20 ± 10 nm in width. Solid acid recovery and reuse were also studied, revealing a promising candidate that can reduce the environmental impact associated with chemical products.
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- Li Ma
- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
- Faculty of Light Industry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Science), Jinan 250353, China
- Shandong Jincailun Paper Industry Co., Ltd., Liaocheng 252300, China
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- College of Bioresources Chemical and Materials Engineering, National Demonstration Center for Experimental Light Chemistry Engineering Education, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi’an 710021, China
- Correspondence: (Y.X.); (Z.P.)
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- Faculty of Light Industry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Science), Jinan 250353, China
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- Faculty of Light Industry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Science), Jinan 250353, China
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- Faculty of Light Industry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Science), Jinan 250353, China
- Correspondence: (Y.X.); (Z.P.)
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Ye X, Wang S, Zhou P, Zhang D, Zhu P. Fluorescent cellulose nanocrystals/waterborne polyurethane nanocomposites for anti-counterfeiting applications. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:9492-9499. [PMID: 36938804 DOI: 10.1039/d3cp00654a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/10/2023]
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The development of eco-friendly anti-counterfeiting materials with high optical transparency and bright luminescence in the aggregate state is tremendously challenging. Herein, waterborne polyurethane/tetraphenylethylene-cellulose nanocrystal (WPU/TPE-CNC) nanocomposite aqueous solutions and films were prepared via direct blending aggregation-induced emission (AIE) active fluorescent CNCs (TPE-CNCs) with WPU and then applied in the anti-counterfeiting field. TPE-CNCs are compatible with WPU and dispersed homogeneously in the nanocomposite aqueous solutions and films. The thermal stability and mechanical properties of these films significantly improved with the increase in the content of TPE-CNCs. WPU/TPE-CNC nanocomposite films display high transparency (above 80%), excellent fluorescence properties, high mechanical strength, and good flexibility and then successfully applied to anti-counterfeit marking. Moreover, the dispersions of the aqueous WPU/TPE-CNC nanocomposite were nearly colorless and demonstrated promise as fluorescent anti-counterfeiting inks. This novel eco-friendly nanocomposite exhibited the potential for applications in anti-counterfeiting, fluorescent transparent paper and coating, fluorescent 3D printing, and optical/sensing devices.
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- Xiu Ye
- Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China. .,Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Electronic Materials, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing Technology, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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- Institute of Marine Biomedicine/Institute of Critical Materials for Integrated Circuits, Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Electronic Materials, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.
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Pino P, Bosco F, Mollea C, Onida B. Antimicrobial Nano-Zinc Oxide Biocomposites for Wound Healing Applications: A Review. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15030970. [PMID: 36986831 PMCID: PMC10053511 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15030970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Chronic wounds are a major concern for global health, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. As their occurrence is correlated with age and age-related comorbidities, their incidence in the population is set to increase in the forthcoming years. This burden is further worsened by the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which causes wound infections that are increasingly hard to treat with current antibiotics. Antimicrobial bionanocomposites are an emerging class of materials that combine the biocompatibility and tissue-mimicking properties of biomacromolecules with the antimicrobial activity of metal or metal oxide nanoparticles. Among these nanostructured agents, zinc oxide (ZnO) is one of the most promising for its microbicidal effects and its anti-inflammatory properties, and as a source of essential zinc ions. This review analyses the most recent developments in the field of nano-ZnO–bionanocomposite (nZnO-BNC) materials—mainly in the form of films, but also hydrogel or electrospun bandages—from the different preparation techniques to their properties and antibacterial and wound-healing performances. The effect of nanostructured ZnO on the mechanical, water and gas barrier, swelling, optical, thermal, water affinity, and drug-release properties are examined and linked to the preparation methods. Antimicrobial assays over a wide range of bacterial strains are extensively surveyed, and wound-healing studies are finally considered to provide a comprehensive assessment framework. While early results are promising, a systematic and standardised testing procedure for the comparison of antibacterial properties is still lacking, partly because of a not-yet fully understood antimicrobial mechanism. This work, therefore, allowed, on one hand, the determination of the best strategies for the design, engineering, and application of n-ZnO-BNC, and, on the other hand, the identification of the current challenges and opportunities for future research.
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Solhi L, Guccini V, Heise K, Solala I, Niinivaara E, Xu W, Mihhels K, Kröger M, Meng Z, Wohlert J, Tao H, Cranston ED, Kontturi E. Understanding Nanocellulose-Water Interactions: Turning a Detriment into an Asset. Chem Rev 2023; 123:1925-2015. [PMID: 36724185 PMCID: PMC9999435 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.2c00611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 41.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Modern technology has enabled the isolation of nanocellulose from plant-based fibers, and the current trend focuses on utilizing nanocellulose in a broad range of sustainable materials applications. Water is generally seen as a detrimental component when in contact with nanocellulose-based materials, just like it is harmful for traditional cellulosic materials such as paper or cardboard. However, water is an integral component in plants, and many applications of nanocellulose already accept the presence of water or make use of it. This review gives a comprehensive account of nanocellulose-water interactions and their repercussions in all key areas of contemporary research: fundamental physical chemistry, chemical modification of nanocellulose, materials applications, and analytical methods to map the water interactions and the effect of water on a nanocellulose matrix.
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- Laleh Solhi
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland.,Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland.,Laboratory of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo Akademi University, TurkuFI-20500, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland.,Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou325001, China
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Centre (WWSC), Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 10044Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1Z4, Canada.,Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British ColumbiaV6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, EspooFI-00076, Finland
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Babaei-Ghazvini A, Acharya B. The effects of aspect ratio of cellulose nanocrystals on the properties of all CNC films: tunicate and wood CNCs. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carpta.2023.100311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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Raza S, Ghasali E, Orooji Y, Lin H, Karaman C, Dragoi EN, Erk N. Two dimensional (2D) materials and biomaterials for water desalination; structure, properties, and recent advances. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 219:114998. [PMID: 36481367 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND An efficient solution to the global freshwater dilemma is desalination. MXene, Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2), Graphene Oxide, Hexagonal Boron Nitride, and Phosphorene are just a few examples of two-dimensional (2D) materials that have shown considerable promise in the development of 2D materials for water desalination. However, other promising materials for desalinating water are biomaterials. The benefits of bio-materials are their wide distribution, lack of toxicity, and superior capacity for water desalination. METHODS For the rational use of water and the advancement of sustainable development, it is of the utmost importance to research 2D-dimensional materials and biomaterials that are effective for water desalination. The scientific community has concentrated on wastewater remediation using bio-derived materials, such as nanocellulose, chitosan, bio-char, bark, and activated charcoal generated from plant sources, among the various endeavors to enhance access to clean water. Moreover, the 2D-materials and biomaterials may have ushered in a new age in the production of desalination materials and created a promising future. RESULTS The present review article focuses on and reviews the progress of 2D materials and biomaterials for water desalination. Their properties, surface, and structure, combined with water desalination applications, are highlighted. Further, the practicability and potential future directions of 2D materials and biomaterials are proposed. Thus, the current work provides information and discernments for developing novel 2D materials and biomaterials for wastewater desalination. Moreover, it aims to promote the contribution and advancement of materials for water desalination, fabrication, and industrial production.
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- Saleem Raza
- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Departmen of Electricity and Energy, Akdeniz University, Antalya, 07070, Turkey; School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.
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- "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University, Bld. D. Mangeron No 73, 700050, Iasi, Romania.
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- Ankara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, 06560, Ankara, Turkey
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El-Wahab RMA, Fadel SM, Abdel-Karim AM, Eloui SM, Hassan ML. Novel green flexible rice straw nanofibers/zinc oxide nanoparticles films with electrical properties. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1927. [PMID: 36732552 PMCID: PMC9894901 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-28999-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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In the current work, rice straw nanofibers (RSNF) with the width of elementary fibrils (~ 4-5 nm) were isolated from rice straw. The isolated nanofibers were used with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) to prepare flexible nanopaper films. Tensile strength and electrical properties of the prepared RSNF/ZnONPs nanopaper were investigated. The addition of ZnONPs to RSNF nanopaper did not deteriorate its mechanical properties and showed a slight improvement in tensile strength and Young's modulus of about 14% and 10%, respectively, upon the addition of 5% of ZnONPs. Microscopy investigation using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed the inclusion of the ZnONPs within the RSNF. Electrical conductivity and dielectric properties as a function of frequency at different temperatures were studied. The ac-electrical conductivity increased with frequency and fitted with the power law equation. The dc- electrical conductivity of the samples verified the Arrhenius equation and the activation energies varied in the range from 0.9 to 0.42 eV. The dielectric constant decreased with increasing frequency and increased with increasing temperature, probably due to the free movement of dipole molecular chains within the RSNF nanopaper. The high values of the dielectric constant and conductivity of the prepared nanopaper films support their use in electronic components.
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- Rasha M Abd El-Wahab
- Physical Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Street, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Street, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Physical Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Street, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Inorganic Chemistry Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Street, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt
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- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Street, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.
- Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology Group, Centre of Excellence for Advanced Sciences, National Research Centre, 33 El Bohouth Street, Dokki, Giza, 12622, Egypt.
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Shahzad A, Ullah MW, Ali J, Aziz K, Javed MA, Shi Z, Manan S, Ul-Islam M, Nazar M, Yang G. The versatility of nanocellulose, modification strategies, and its current progress in wastewater treatment and environmental remediation. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2023; 858:159937. [PMID: 36343829 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.159937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Deterioration in the environmental ecosystems through the depletion of nonrenewable resources and the burden of deleterious contaminants is considered a global concern. To this end, great interest has been shown in the use of renewable and environmentally-friendly reactive materials dually to promote environmental sustainability and cope with harmful contaminants. Among the different available options, the use of nanocellulose (NC) as an environmentally benign and renewable natural nanomaterial is an attractive candidate for environmental remediation owing to its miraculous physicochemical characteristics. This review discusses the intrinsic properties and the structural aspects of different types of NC, including cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), and bacterial cellulose (BC) or bacterial nanocellulose (BNC). Also, the different modification strategies involving the functionalization or hybridization of NC by using different functional and reactive materials aimed at wastewater remediation have been elaborated. The modified or hybridized NC has been explored for its applications in the removal or degradation of aquatic contaminants through adsorption, filtration, coagulation, catalysis, photocatalysis, and pollutant sensing. This review highlights the role of NC in the modified composites and describes the underlying mechanisms involved in the removal of contaminants. The life-cycle assessment (LCA) of NC is discussed to unveil the hidden risks associated with its production to the final disposal. Moreover, the contribution of NC in the promotion of waste management at different stages has been described in the form of the five-Rs strategy. In summary, this review provides rational insights to develop NC-based environmentally-friendly reactive materials for the removal and degradation of hazardous aquatic contaminants.
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- Ajmal Shahzad
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China; Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China.
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- School of Environmental and Biological Engineering, Wuhan Technology and Business University, Wuhan 430065, PR China
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- College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Dhofar University, Salalah 211, Oman
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, PR China
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Life Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, PR China.
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Rabelo SC, Nakasu PYS, Scopel E, Araújo MF, Cardoso LH, Costa ACD. Organosolv pretreatment for biorefineries: Current status, perspectives, and challenges. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 369:128331. [PMID: 36403910 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128331] [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: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Biorefineries integrate processes for the sustainable conversion of biomass into chemicals, materials, and bioenergy so that resources are optimized and effluents are minimized. Despite the vast potential of lignocellulosic biorefineries, their success depends heavily on effective, economically viable, and sustainable biomass fractionation. Although efficient, organosolv pretreatment still faces challenges that must be overcome for its widespread utilization, mainly related to solvent type and recycling, robustness regarding biomass type and integration of hemicellulose recovery and use. This review shows the recent advances and state-of-the-art of organosolv pretreatment, discussing the advances, such as the use of biobased solvents, whilst also shedding light on the perspectives of using the streams - cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin - to produce biofuels and products of high added value. In addition, it presents an overview of the existing industrial implementations of organosolv processes and, lastly, shows the main scientific and industrial challenges and opportunities for this process.
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- Sarita Cândida Rabelo
- School of Agriculture, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu Campus, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Institute of Chemistry, State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Agriculture, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu Campus, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil; Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University (Unesp), Botucatu Campus, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Chemical Engineering School in State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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Raju V, Revathiswaran R, Subramanian KS, Parthiban KT, Chandrakumar K, Anoop EV, Chirayil CJ. Isolation and characterization of nanocellulose from selected hardwoods, viz., Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm. and Casuarina equisetifolia L., by steam explosion method. Sci Rep 2023; 13:1199. [PMID: 36681725 PMCID: PMC9867748 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-26600-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Extraction of nanocellulose is challenging, especially from hardwoods due to its complex chemical structure as well as structural hierarchy. In this study, nanocellulose was isolated from wood pulp of two hardwood species, namely Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm. and Casuarina equisetifolia L. by steam explosion process. Pure cellulose wood pulp was obtained through Kraft pulping process followed by alkaline and bleaching pre-treatments. Isolated nanocellulose was characterized by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) Spectra, Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies. Nanocellulose obtained from both species showed non-significant difference with average diameter of 27.801 nm for eucalyptus and 28.690 nm for casuarina, which was confirmed from TEM and AFM images. FTIR spectra of nanocellulose showed prominent peaks corresponding to cellulose and absence of peaks corresponding to lignin. The elemental purity of nanocellulose was confirmed with EDAX detector. XRD analysis showed the enrichment of crystalline cellulose in nanocellulose, and also confirmed the significant conversion of cellulose I to cellulose II. During TG analysis the untreated fibres started to degrade earlier than the nanocellulose which indicated the higher thermal stability of nanocellulose. Highly entangled network like structure along with high aspect ratio make the nanofibres a versatile material for reinforcing the composites. This successful method can be replicated for industrial level production of cellulose nanofibres.
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- Vishnu Raju
- Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, 641301, India.
- Department of Forest Products and Utilization, College of Forestry, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala, 680656, India.
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- Forest College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu, 641301, India
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- Department of Bioenergy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641003, India
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- Department of Forest Products and Utilization, College of Forestry, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur, Kerala, 680656, India
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Thet Tun WS, Saenchoopa A, Daduang S, Daduang J, Kulchat S, Patramanon R. Electrochemical biosensor based on cellulose nanofibers/graphene oxide and acetylcholinesterase for the detection of chlorpyrifos pesticide in water and fruit juice †. RSC Adv 2023; 13:9603-9614. [PMID: 36968027 PMCID: PMC10038066 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra00512g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/02/2023] [Indexed: 03/26/2023] Open
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In this work, cellulose nanofibers and graphene oxide are used to fabricate a simple and reliable electrochemical biosensor, based on acetylcholinesterase (AChE) for the detection of highly dangerous organophosphates (OPs), utilizing chlorpyrifos as a representative sample. AChE is an enzyme that is essential for neurotransmission and catalyzes the conversion of acetylcholine (ATCh) into thiocholine and acetic acid. The pesticide used in this work, chlorpyrifos, inhibits the catalytic activity of AChE on ATCh, and this inhibition can be measured using square wave voltammetry (SWV). Utilizing a process of surface modification, layers of cellulose nanofibers, graphene oxide, a chitosan-graphene oxide composite, and acetylcholinesterase (AChE/CS-GO/GO/CNFs) were immobilized on a screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE). The modified SPCE working electrode was characterized using scanning electron microscopy and graphene oxide trapped in the cellulose nanofibers was found to increase the sensitivity of the biosensor. The modified biosensor demonstrated good performance for detection of chlorpyrifos over a linear range of 25–1000 nM under optimum conditions, and the limits of detection and quantification were 2.2 nM and 73 nM, respectively. Our sophisticated technique might offer a more precise, straightforward, quick, and environmentally friendly way to assess chlorpyrifos contamination in water and juice samples. Cellulose nanofibers and graphene oxide are used to fabricate an electrochemical biosensor based on acetylcholinesterase for detecting organophosphates. This biosensor is simple and reliable, and it utilizes chlorpyrifos as a representative sample of highly dangerous OPs.![]()
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- Wonn Shweyi Thet Tun
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen40002Thailand
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen40002Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen40002Thailand
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen 40002Thailand
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen40002Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen40002Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen UniversityKhon Kaen40002Thailand
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Browne C, Hertaeg MJ, Mendoza DJ, Naseri M, Lin M, Garnier G, Batchelor W. Micropatterned cellulosic films to modulate paper wettability. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Lin M, Raghuwanshi VS, Browne C, Simon GP, Garnier G. Tailoring the humidity response of cellulose nanocrystal-based films by specific ion effects. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:694-704. [PMID: 36183648 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.09.101] [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: 08/18/2022] [Revised: 09/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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HYPOTHESIS The optical properties and humidity response of iridescent films made of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) can be tailored by the incorporation of electrolytes chosen based on specific ion effects (SIE). EXPERIMENTS A series of inorganic salts comprising five different cations and five anions based on the Hofmeister series were mixed with CNC/PEG suspensions, followed by an air-dried process into iridescent solid films. These films were tested in changing relative humidity (RH) environments from 30% to 90% and their photonic properties and mass change monitored. The underlying structures and the mechanism of their formation were quantified in terms of interparticle distance derived from small angle X-ray scattering experiment and pitch size quantified by scanning electron microscope (SEM). FINDINGS The specific color and color range of CNC/PEG based films are controlled by a specific anion effect achieved by selection of the salt while the specific cation effect is negligible. The salting-in type anions with the same valency result in a red-shift color when films are in the dried state. The salting-in type leads to a greater color changing range during RH changes than the salting-out type. The resultant mass gain/loss trend is consistent with the color change. In contrast, cations do not show any relationships between salting-in effect and the measured properties as observed for anions. The observed SIE can be used to engineer CNC/polymer-based humidity and bio-diagnostic colorimetric indicator devices.
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- Maoqi Lin
- Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA), Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA), Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA), Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia
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- Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia (BioPRIA), Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, VIC 3800, Australia.
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Zhu Y, Zhang J, Wang D, Shi Z, Yang J, Yang H. Preparation of Anti-Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibrils (CNFs) from Bamboo Pulp in a Reactable Citric Acid-Choline Chloride Deep Eutectic Solvent. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 15:polym15010148. [PMID: 36616498 PMCID: PMC9824222 DOI: 10.3390/polym15010148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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In this study, bamboo pulp was simultaneously fibrillated and esterified in one-pot citric acid−choline chloride deep eutectic solvent treatment. The results indicated that increasing the temperature and time promoted esterification, yielding 0.19 to 0.35 mmol/g of the carboxyl group in CNFs. However, increasing the temperature and time resulted in decreases in yields and the diameter of CNFs from 84.5 to 66.6% and 12 to 4 nm, respectively. Analysis of the anti-bacterial activities of CNFs suggested that the high carboxyl group content corresponded to the effective inhibition of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus Taking yield, size, carboxyl group content, and anti-bacterial activate into consideration, treatment at 120 °C for 24 h was the optimal condition, yielding 76.0% CNF with 0.31 mmol/g carboxyl groups with a diameter of 8 nm and the inhibition fof E. coli (81.7%) and S. aureus (63.1%). In addition, effect of different CNFs on characteristics of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films were investigated. The results indicated that CNF obtained from the optimal condition was a favorable additive for the composite film, which enhanced (74%) the tensile strength of composite film compared with the pure PVA film due to its considerable size and carboxyl group content. However, the composite films did not show an anti-bacterial activate as CNF.
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- Correspondence: (Z.S.); (H.Y.); Tel.: +86-0871-6386-2516 (H.Y.)
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- Correspondence: (Z.S.); (H.Y.); Tel.: +86-0871-6386-2516 (H.Y.)
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De Haro-Niza J, Rincón E, Gonzalez Z, Espinosa E, Rodríguez A. Nanocellulose from Spanish Harvesting Residues to Improve the Sustainability and Functionality of Linerboard Recycling Processes. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:nano12244447. [PMID: 36558303 PMCID: PMC9786856 DOI: 10.3390/nano12244447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The hornification processes undergone by the fibers in the paper industry recycling processes lead to the loss of properties of the final products, which exhibit poor mechanical properties. Among the most promising solutions is the reinforcement of secondary fibers with cellulose nanofibers. The present work addresses two important issues: the efficient production of cellulose nanofibers from scarcely exploited agricultural wastes such as horticultural residues and vine shoots, and their application as a reinforcement agent in recycled linerboard recycling processes. The effect of the chemical composition and the pretreatment used on the nanofibrillation efficiency of the fibers was analyzed. Chemical pretreatment allowed a significantly higher nanofibrillated fraction (45−63%) than that produced by mechanical (18−38%), as well as higher specific surface areas (>430 m2/g). The application of the nanofibers as a reinforcing agent in the recycled linerboard considerably improved the mechanical properties (improvements of 15% for breaking length, 220−240% for Young’s modulus and 27% for tear index), counteracting the loss of mechanical properties suffered during recycling when using chemically pretreated cellulose nanofibers from horticultural residues and vine shoots. It was concluded that this technology surpasses the mechanical reinforcement produced by conventional mechanical refining used in the industry and extends the number of recycling cycles of the products due to the non-physical modification of the fibers.
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- Jorge De Haro-Niza
- BioPrEn Group (RNM940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, Spain
- Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Veterinary, Universidad de Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, Spain
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- BioPrEn Group (RNM940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, Spain
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- BioPrEn Group (RNM940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, Spain
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- BioPrEn Group (RNM940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, Spain
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- BioPrEn Group (RNM940), Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, Instituto Químico para la Energía y el Medioambiente (IQUEMA), Universidad de Córdoba, 14014 Córdoba, Spain
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