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Najahi A, Tarrés Q, Delgado-Aguilar M, Putaux JL, Boufi S. High-Lignin-Containing Cellulose Nanofibrils from Date Palm Waste Produced by Hydrothermal Treatment in the Presence of Maleic Acid. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:3872-3886. [PMID: 37523756 PMCID: PMC10428168 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils (LCNFs) have attracted great attention because the presence of lignin brought additional merits to cellulose nanofibrils including hydrophobicity, ultraviolet (UV)-shielding capacity, and reduced water sensitivity. In the present work, LCNFs with lignin content up to 21 wt % were prepared with a high yield exceeding 70 wt %, from neat date palm waste, by a hydrothermal treatment (HTT) at 120-150 °C in the presence of 20-30 wt % maleic acid, followed by high-pressure homogenization. The chemical composition, degree of polymerization, morphology, and colloidal and rheological properties of the LCNFs were investigated to understand how the HTT in the presence of MA affected the properties of the resulting LCNFs. Nanopapers prepared from the LCNF suspensions exhibited mechanical properties lower than those from lignin-free CNF-based nanopapers, yet with decreased hydrophilicity. A mechanism explaining how the HTT in the presence of MA facilitated the disintegration of the biomass into nanoscale material was proposed. Overall, the present work demonstrated a feasible and scalable approach for the sustainable production of LCNF suspensions from neat agricultural residues, with a high yield and a high lignin content, without any need to perform a preliminary partial delignification.
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- Amira Najahi
- University of
Sfax, LMSE, Faculty of Science, BP 802, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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- LEPAMAP-PRODIS
Research Group, University of Girona, C/ Maria Aurèlia Capmany,
61, 17003 Girona, Spain
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- LEPAMAP-PRODIS
Research Group, University of Girona, C/ Maria Aurèlia Capmany,
61, 17003 Girona, Spain
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- Univ.
Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CERMAV, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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- University of
Sfax, LMSE, Faculty of Science, BP 802, 3018 Sfax, Tunisia
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Benselfelt T, Kummer N, Nordenström M, Fall AB, Nyström G, Wågberg L. The Colloidal Properties of Nanocellulose. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202201955. [PMID: 36650954 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nanocelluloses are anisotropic nanoparticles of semicrystalline assemblies of glucan polymers. They have great potential as renewable building blocks in the materials platform of a more sustainable society. As a result, the research on nanocellulose has grown exponentially over the last decades. To fully utilize the properties of nanocelluloses, a fundamental understanding of their colloidal behavior is necessary. As elongated particles with dimensions in a critical nanosize range, their colloidal properties are complex, with several behaviors not covered by classical theories. In this comprehensive Review, we describe the most prominent colloidal behaviors of nanocellulose by combining experimental data and theoretical descriptions. We discuss the preparation and characterization of nanocellulose dispersions, how they form networks at low concentrations, how classical theories cannot describe their behavior, and how they interact with other colloids. We then show examples of how scientists can use this fundamental knowledge to control the assembly of nanocellulose into new materials with exceptional properties. We hope aspiring and established researchers will use this Review as a guide.
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- Tobias Benselfelt
- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory for Cellulose & Wood Materials, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600, Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, 8092, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Laboratory for Cellulose & Wood Materials, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600, Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, 8092, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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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: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 36.0] [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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Mnasri A, Khiari R, Dhaouadi H, Halila S, Mauret E. Acidic and alkaline deep eutectic solvents pre-treatment to produce high aspect ratio microfibrillated cellulose. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2023; 368:128312. [PMID: 36372384 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study highlights the microfibrillation potential of three deep eutectic solvents (DES) composed of betaine hydrochloride-urea, choline chloride-urea and choline chloride-monoethanolamine. Cellulose fibres (eucalyptus and cotton) were first treated in DES (100 °C for 4 h) and then ground with an ultra-fine grinder to produce microfibrillated cellulose (MFC). DES pre-treatment especially betaine hydrochloride-urea system has significantly improved the microfibrillation process with reduced energy consumption comparable to that of enzymatic treatment (reference pre-treatment). Long and thin microfibril bundles (widths around 50 nm) and individualised microfibrils (widths between 5 and 10 nm) were obtained. MFC gels and nanopapers were characterised using several techniques. Nanopapers produced from DES treated MFC showed good mechanical properties with Young's modulus higher than 10 GPa. In addition, they exhibited higher quality index (between 73 and 76) than those produced from enzymatic hydrolysis (quality index around 68). DES pre-treatment is a promising way to produce MFC with high aspect ratio.
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- Ahlem Mnasri
- University of Monastir, Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Clean Process (LCE2P-LR21ES04), 5019 Monastir, Tunisia; Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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- University of Monastir, Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Clean Process (LCE2P-LR21ES04), 5019 Monastir, Tunisia; Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble, France; Higher Institute of Technological Studies of Ksar Hellal, Department of Textile, Ksar Hellal, Tunisia.
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- University of Monastir, Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Clean Process (LCE2P-LR21ES04), 5019 Monastir, Tunisia
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CERMAV, 38041 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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Long H, Gu J, Jiang J, Guan L, Lin X, Zhang W, Hu C. Mechanically strong and biodegradable holocellulose films prepared from Camellia oleifera shells. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 299:120189. [PMID: 36876804 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Revised: 09/29/2022] [Accepted: 10/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Bioplastic derived from renewable lignocellulosic biomass is an attractive alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Herein, Callmellia oleifera shells (COS), a unique byproduct from tea oil industry, were delignified and converted into high-performance bio-based films via a green citric acid treatment (15 %, 100 °C and 24 h), taking advantage of their high hemicellulose content. The structure-property relations of COS holocellulose (COSH) films were systematically analyzed considering different treatment conditions. The surface reactivity of COSH was improved via a partial hydrolysis route and strong hydrogen bonding formed between the holocellulose micro/nanofibrils. COSH films exhibited high mechanical strength, high optical transmittance, improved thermal stability, and biodegradability. A mechanical blending pretreatment of COSH, which disintegrated the COSH fibers before the citric acid reaction, further enhanced the tensile strength and Young's modulus of the films up to 123.48 and 5265.41 MPa, respectively. The films decomposed completely in soil, demonstrating an excellent balance between degradability and durability.
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- Haibo Long
- College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China.
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry Sciences, Nanjing 210042, PR China.
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- College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China.
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- College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China
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- College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China.
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- College of Materials and Energy, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, PR China.
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Zhou J, Fang Z, Chen K, Cui J, Yang D, Qiu X. Improving the degree of polymerization of cellulose nanofibers by largely preserving native structure of wood fibers. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 296:119919. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 07/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Holocellulosic fibers and nanofibrils using peracetic acid pulping and sulfamic acid esterification. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 295:119902. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119902] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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High strength holocellulose paper from bamboo as biodegradable packaging tape. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 283:119151. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Das R, Lindström T, Sharma PR, Chi K, Hsiao BS. Nanocellulose for Sustainable Water Purification. Chem Rev 2022; 122:8936-9031. [PMID: 35330990 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Nanocelluloses (NC) are nature-based sustainable biomaterials, which not only possess cellulosic properties but also have the important hallmarks of nanomaterials, such as large surface area, versatile reactive sites or functionalities, and scaffolding stability to host inorganic nanoparticles. This class of nanomaterials offers new opportunities for a broad spectrum of applications for clean water production that were once thought impractical. This Review covers substantial discussions based on evaluative judgments of the recent literature and technical advancements in the fields of coagulation/flocculation, adsorption, photocatalysis, and membrane filtration for water decontamination through proper understanding of fundamental knowledge of NC, such as purity, crystallinity, surface chemistry and charge, suspension rheology, morphology, mechanical properties, and film stability. To supplement these, discussions on low-cost and scalable NC extraction, new characterizations including solution small-angle X-ray scattering evaluation, and structure-property relationships of NC are also reviewed. Identifying knowledge gaps and drawing perspectives could generate guidance to overcome uncertainties associated with the adaptation of NC-enabled water purification technologies. Furthermore, the topics of simultaneous removal of multipollutants disposal and proper handling of post/spent NC are discussed. We believe NC-enabled remediation nanomaterials can be integrated into a broad range of water treatments, greatly improving the cost-effectiveness and sustainability of water purification.
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- Rasel Das
- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York 11794-3400, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York 11794-3400, United States.,KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm 100 44, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York 11794-3400, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York 11794-3400, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York 11794-3400, United States
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Kaschuk JJ, Al Haj Y, Rojas OJ, Miettunen K, Abitbol T, Vapaavuori J. Plant-Based Structures as an Opportunity to Engineer Optical Functions in Next-Generation Light Management. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2104473. [PMID: 34699648 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202104473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Revised: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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This review addresses the reconstruction of structural plant components (cellulose, lignin, and hemicelluloses) into materials displaying advanced optical properties. The strategies to isolate the main building blocks are discussed, and the effects of fibrillation, fibril alignment, densification, self-assembly, surface-patterning, and compositing are presented considering their role in engineering optical performance. Then, key elements that enable lignocellulosic to be translated into materials that present optical functionality, such as transparency, haze, reflectance, UV-blocking, luminescence, and structural colors, are described. Mapping the optical landscape that is accessible from lignocellulosics is shown as an essential step toward their utilization in smart devices. Advanced materials built from sustainable resources, including those obtained from industrial or agricultural side streams, demonstrate enormous promise in optoelectronics due to their potentially lower cost, while meeting or even exceeding current demands in performance. The requirements are summarized for the production and application of plant-based optically functional materials in different smart material applications and the review is concluded with a perspective about this active field of knowledge.
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- Joice Jaqueline Kaschuk
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Box 16300, Aalto, Espoo, 00076, Finland
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Aalto, FI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Box 16300, Aalto, Espoo, 00076, Finland
- Bioproducts Institute, Departments of Chemical Engineering, Department of Biological Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Department of Wood Science, 2360 East Mall, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Technology, University of Turku, Turku, FI-20500, Finland
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- RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Stockholm, SE-114 28, Sweden
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, Aalto, FI-00076, Finland
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Mechanical properties of cellulose nanofibril papers and their bionanocomposites: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 273:118507. [PMID: 34560938 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Revised: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Cellulose nanofibril (CNF) paper has various applications due to its unique advantages. Herein, we present the intrinsic mechanical properties of CNF papers, along with the preparation and properties of nanoparticle-reinforced CNF composite papers. The literature on CNF papers reveals a strong correlation between the intrafibrillar network structure and the resulting mechanical properties. This correlation is found to hold for all primary factors affecting mechanical properties, indicating that the performance of CNF materials depends directly on and can be tailored by controlling the intrafibrillar network of the system. The parameters that influence the mechanical properties of CNF papers were critically reviewed. Moreover, the effect on the mechanical properties by adding nanofillers to CNF papers to produce multifunctional composite products was discussed. We concluded this article with future perspectives and possible developments in CNFs and their bionanocomposite papers.
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Cindradewi AW, Bandi R, Park CW, Park JS, Lee EA, Kim JK, Kwon GJ, Han SY, Lee SH. Preparation and Characterization of Polybutylene Succinate Reinforced with Pure Cellulose Nanofibril and Lignocellulose Nanofibril Using Two-Step Process. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13223945. [PMID: 34833243 PMCID: PMC8623250 DOI: 10.3390/polym13223945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Revised: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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This study reports the preparation of a polybutylene succinate (PBS) film reinforced with pure cellulose nanofibril (PCNF) and lignocellulose nanofibril (LCNF) by a two-step process that consists of solvent dispersion and twin-screw extrusion. Compared to the conventional one-step process, this method offered improved mechanical properties. The addition of 5% CNF increased the tensile properties up to 18.8%. Further, the effect of the lignin content was also studied by using LCNF as a reinforcement. The LCNF was prepared with and without a deep eutectic solvent (DES) pretreatment to gain LCNF with a lignin content that varied between 5, 19, and 30%. The mechanical properties results show that a 5% addition of LCNF to the PBS matrix increased its tensile strength and elastic modulus. Further, the morphological and thermal properties of the composites were also studied in detail.
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- Azelia Wulan Cindradewi
- Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (A.W.C.); (J.-S.P.); (E.-A.L.); (J.-K.K.)
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- Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (R.B.); (C.-W.P.); (G.-J.K.); (S.-Y.H.)
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- Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (R.B.); (C.-W.P.); (G.-J.K.); (S.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (A.W.C.); (J.-S.P.); (E.-A.L.); (J.-K.K.)
- National Institute of Forest Science, Seoul 02455, Korea
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (A.W.C.); (J.-S.P.); (E.-A.L.); (J.-K.K.)
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (A.W.C.); (J.-S.P.); (E.-A.L.); (J.-K.K.)
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- Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (R.B.); (C.-W.P.); (G.-J.K.); (S.-Y.H.)
- Kangwon Institute of Inclusive Technology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea
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- Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (R.B.); (C.-W.P.); (G.-J.K.); (S.-Y.H.)
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (A.W.C.); (J.-S.P.); (E.-A.L.); (J.-K.K.)
- Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Korea; (R.B.); (C.-W.P.); (G.-J.K.); (S.-Y.H.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-33-250-8323
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Yang X, Berglund LA. Structural and Ecofriendly Holocellulose Materials from Wood: Microscale Fibers and Nanoscale Fibrils. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2001118. [PMID: 32573855 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202001118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 03/26/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Mildly delignified wood holocellulose fibers show well-preserved cellulose nanofibril (CNF) structure in the fiber cell wall. Fibers, paper, biocomposites, and compression-molded fiber materials demonstrate excellent mechanical properties. Here, wood holocellulose fibers and corresponding CNFs are discussed with respect to nanostructure, mechanical performance, and advanced materials potential. Functionalization routes are discussed, as well as materials selection, nanoscience of recycling, and the embodied energy in cellulosic candidates for multifunctional structural materials.
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- Xuan Yang
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, SE-10044, Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, School of Engineering Sciences in Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, SE-10044, Sweden
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Ray U, Zhu S, Pang Z, Li T. Mechanics Design in Cellulose-Enabled High-Performance Functional Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2002504. [PMID: 32794349 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202002504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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The abundance of cellulose found in natural resources such as wood, and the wide spectrum of structural diversity of cellulose nanomaterials in the form of micro-nano-sized particles and fibers, have sparked a tremendous interest to utilize cellulose's intriguing mechanical properties in designing high-performance functional materials, where cellulose's structure-mechanics relationships are pivotal. In this progress report, multiscale mechanics understanding of cellulose, including the key role of hydrogen bonding, the dependence of structural interfaces on the spatial hydrogen bond density, the effect of nanofiber size and orientation on the fracture toughness, are discussed along with recent development on enabling experimental design techniques such as structural alteration, manipulation of anisotropy, interface and topology engineering. Progress in these fronts renders cellulose a prospect of being effectuated in an array of emerging sustainable applications and being fabricated into high-performance structural materials that are both strong and tough.
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- Upamanyu Ray
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Center for X-Mechanics, Key Laboratory of Soft Machines and Smart Devices of Zhejiang Province, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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Yang T, Tang CH. Holocellulose nanofibers from insoluble polysaccharides of okara by mild alkali planetary ball milling: Structural characteristics and emulsifying properties. Food Hydrocoll 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2021.106625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Jiang J, Zhu Y, Jiang F. Sustainable isolation of nanocellulose from cellulose and lignocellulosic feedstocks: Recent progress and perspectives. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 267:118188. [PMID: 34119156 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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As a type of sustainable nanomaterials, nanocellulose has drawn increasing attention over the last two decades due to its great potential in diverse value-added applications such as electronics, sensors, energy storage, packaging, pharmaceuticals, biomedicine, and functional food. Sourcing nanocellulose from lignocellulose is commonly accomplished via the use of mineral acids, oxidizers, enzymes, and/or intensive mechanical energy. Yet, the economic and environmental concerns associated with these conventional isolation techniques pose major obstacles for commercialization. Considerable progress has been achieved in the last few years in developing sustainable nanocellulose isolation technologies involving organic acid/anhydride, Lewis acid, solid acid, ionic liquid, and deep eutectic solvent. This paper provides a comprehensive review of these alternatives with regard to general procedures and key advantages. Important knowledge gaps, including total biomass utilization, complete life cycle analysis, and health/safety, require urgently bridging in order to develop economically competitive and operationally feasible nanocellulose isolation technology for commercialization.
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- Jungang Jiang
- Sustainable Functional Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Wood Science, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Sustainable Functional Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Wood Science, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Sustainable Functional Biomaterials Laboratory, Department of Wood Science, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada.
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Yang X, Jungstedt E, Reid MS, Berglund LA. Polymer Films from Cellulose Nanofibrils—Effects from Interfibrillar Interphase on Mechanical Behavior. Macromolecules 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Xuan Yang
- Key Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, P.R. China
- Institute of Zhejiang University—Quzhou, Quzhou 324000, P.R. China
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm SE-10044, Sweden
- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm SE-10044, Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm SE-10044, Sweden
- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm SE-10044, Sweden
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- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm SE-10044, Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm SE-10044, Sweden
- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm SE-10044, Sweden
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Zhang C, Chen G, Wang X, Zhou S, Yu J, Feng X, Li L, Chen P, Qi H. Eco-Friendly Bioinspired Interface Design for High-Performance Cellulose Nanofibril/Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:55527-55535. [PMID: 33236889 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c19099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Inspired by a wood-like multicomponent structure, an interface-reinforced method was developed to fabricate high-performance cellulose nanofibril (CNF)/carbon nanotube (CNT) nanocomposites. Holocellulose nanofibrils (HCNFs) with core-shell structure were first obtained from bagasse via mild delignification and mechanical defibration process. The well-preserved native hemicellulose as the amphiphilic shell of HCNFs could act as a binding agent, sizing agent, and even dispersing agent between HCNFs and CNTs. Remarkably, both the tensile strength at high relative humidity (83% RH) and electrical conductivity of the HCNF/CNT nanocomposites were significantly improved up to 121 MPa and 321 S/m, respectively, demonstrating great superiority compared to normal CNF/CNT composite films. Furthermore, these HCNF/CNT composites with outstanding integrated performances exhibited great potential in the field of flexible liquid sensing.
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- Cunzhi Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Cellulose and its Derivatives, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, China
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Favorable combination of foldability and toughness of transparent cellulose nanofibril films by a PET fiber-reinforced strategy. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 164:3268-3274. [PMID: 32866525 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.08.196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 08/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Transparent cellulose nanofibril (CNF) films have been considered a promising sustainable alternative for nonrenewable and nonbiodegradable petroleum-based plastic films. However, their relatively low toughness and poor folding endurance are two remaining challenges for commercial application. In this work, inspired by fiber-reinforced polymer, a transparent CNF film with favorable combination of toughness and folding endurance is demonstrated by a facile and scalable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fiber-reinforced strategy. The as-prepared PET fiber-reinforced CNF film not only exhibits a maximum average toughness of 13.7 ± 2.4 MJ/m3 that is nearly 4 times stronger than that of pure CNF film (3.7 ± 1.1 MJ/m3), but also presents superior bending flexibility with a folding endurance of over 104 times that is an order of magnitude higher than that of pure CNF film (~4 × 103 times). Moreover, its underlying principle for the enhanced toughness and foldability is explored. This work provides a facile strategy to prepare tough yet foldable CNF film and could promote its industrial uses in the fields of energy storage devices, packaging, and electronic devices.
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Chen F, Xiang W, Sawada D, Bai L, Hummel M, Sixta H, Budtova T. Exploring Large Ductility in Cellulose Nanopaper Combining High Toughness and Strength. ACS NANO 2020; 14:11150-11159. [PMID: 32804482 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c02302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Cellulose nanopaper is a strong lightweight material made from renewable resources with a wide range of potential applications, from membranes to electronic displays. Most studies on nanopaper target high mechanical strength, which compromises ductility and toughness. Herein, we demonstrate the fabrication of highly ductile and tough cellulose nanopaper via mechanical fibrillation of hemicellulose-rich wood fibers and dispersion of the obtained cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) in an ionic liquid (IL)-water mixture. This treatment allows hemicellulose swelling, which leads to dissociation of CNF bundles into highly disordered long flexible fibrils and the formation of a nanonetwork as supported by cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) imaging. Rheology of the suspensions shows a 300-fold increase in storage and loss moduli of CNF-IL-water suspensions, compared to their CNF-water counterparts. The nanopaper prepared by removing the IL-water shows a combination of large elongation (up to 35%), high strength (260 MPa), and toughness as high as 51 MJ/m3, because of efficient interfibrillar slippage and energy dissipation in the highly disordered isotropic structure. This work provides a nanostructure-engineered strategy of making ductile and tough cellulose nanopaper.
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- Feng Chen
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
- Center for Materials Forming-CEMEF, MINES ParisTech, PSL Research University, UMR CNRS 7635, CS 10207, 06904 Sophia, Antipolis, France
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Mianehrow H, Lo Re G, Carosio F, Fina A, Larsson PT, Chen P, Berglund LA. Strong Reinforcement Effects in 2D Cellulose Nanofibril-Graphene Oxide (CNF-GO) Nanocomposites due to GO-Induced CNF Ordering. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY. A 2020; 8:17608-17620. [PMID: 33796318 PMCID: PMC8009442 DOI: 10.1039/d0ta04406g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Nanocomposites from native cellulose with low 2D nanoplatelet content are of interest as sustainable materials combining functional and structural performance. Cellulose nanofibril-graphene oxide (CNF-GO) nanocomposite films are prepared by a physical mixing-drying method, with focus on low GO content, the use of very large GO platelets (2-45μm) and nanostructural characterization using synchrotron x-ray source for WAXS and SAXS. These nanocomposites can be used as transparent coatings, strong films or membranes, as gas barriers or in laminated form. CNF nanofibrils with random in-plane orientation, form a continuous non-porous matrix with GO platelets oriented in-plane. GO reinforcement mechanisms in CNF are investigated, and relationships between nanostructure and suspension rheology, mechanical properties, optical transmittance and oxygen barrier properties are investigated as a function of GO content. A much higher modulus reinforcement efficency is observed than in previous polymer-GO studies. The absolute values for modulus and ultimate strength are as high as 17 GPa and 250 MPa at a GO content as small as 0.07 vol%. The remarkable reinforcement efficiency is due to improved organization of the CNF matrix; and this GO-induced mechanism is of general interest for nanostructural tailoring of CNF-2D nanoplatelet composites.
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- Hanieh Mianehrow
- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Industrial and Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, Rännvägen 2, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Dipartimento di Scienza Applicata e Tecnologia, Politecnico di Torino, Alessandria Campus, Via Teresa Michel 5, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienza Applicata e Tecnologia, Politecnico di Torino, Alessandria Campus, Via Teresa Michel 5, 15121 Alessandria, Italy
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
- RISE Bioeconomy, Drottning Kristinas Väg 61, SE-11486 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Cellulose and its Derivatives, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, 5 South Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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Bandi R, Alle M, Park CW, Han SY, Kwon GJ, Kim JC, Lee SH. Rapid synchronous synthesis of Ag nanoparticles and Ag nanoparticles/holocellulose nanofibrils: Hg(II) detection and dye discoloration. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 240:116356. [PMID: 32475600 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/19/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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A novel microwave-assisted green method that synchronously synthesizes silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and AgNPs decorated holocellulose nanofibrils (AgNPs/HCNF) within a minute and without using a reducing agent is reported. As obtained nanomaterials were well characterized using various analytical techniques. AgNPs applied as a colorimetric probe for the selective recognition of Hg(II) (linear range 10-200 μg L-1, detection limit 1.16 μg L-1). The probe was able to quantify Hg(II) in spiked tap, bore, and lake water samples and paper strips were developed to facilitate the onsite detection. Furthermore, freeze-drying of the AgNPs/HCNF nanocomposite produced aerogel that served as an excellent catalyst for the reduction of Congo red and methylene blue. The aerogel was easily recovered and reused without a decrease in activity or deterioration of its structure for five cycles. These results indicate the great potential of the AgNPs/HCNF aerogel for waste water treatment and catalytic applications.
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- Rajkumar Bandi
- Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, College of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, College of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Forest Science, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea; Kangwon Institute of Inclusion Technology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Biomaterials Engineering, College of Biomedical Science and Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials Engineering, College of Forest and Environmental Sciences, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon 24341, Republic of Korea.
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Wise HG, Takana H, Ohuchi F, Dichiara AB. Field-Assisted Alignment of Cellulose Nanofibrils in a Continuous Flow-Focusing System. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:28568-28575. [PMID: 32453552 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c07272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The continuous production of macroscale filaments of 17 μm in diameter comprising aligned TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) is conducted using a field-assisted flow-focusing process. The effect of an AC external field on the material's structure becomes significant at a certain voltage, beyond which augmentations of the CNF orientation factor up to 16% are obtained. Results indicate that the electric field significantly contributes to improve the CNF ordering in the bulk, while the CNF alignment on the filament surface is only slightly affected by the applied voltage. X-ray diffraction shows that CNFs are densely packed anisotropically in the plane parallel to the filament axis without any preferential out of plane orientation. The improved nanoscale ordering combined with the tight CNF packing yields impressive enhancements in mechanical properties, with stiffness up to 25 GPa and more than 63% (up to 260 MPa), 46% (up to 2.8%), and 120% (up to 4.7 kJ/m3) increase in tensile strength, strain-to-failure, and toughness, respectively. This study demonstrates for the first time the control over the structural ordering of anisotropic nanoparticles in a dynamic system using an electric field, which can have important implications for the development of sustainable alternatives to synthetic textiles.
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- Heather G Wise
- School of Environmental & Forest Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, United States
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- Insititue of Fluid Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8577, Japan
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- Material Science & Engineering Department, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, United States
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- School of Environmental & Forest Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle 98195, United States
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Preparation and Characteristics of Wet-Spun Filament Made of Cellulose Nanofibrils with Different Chemical Compositions. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12040949. [PMID: 32325798 PMCID: PMC7240502 DOI: 10.3390/polym12040949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2020] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In this study, wet-spun filaments were prepared using lignocellulose nanofibril (LCNF), with 6.0% and 13.0% of hemicellulose and lignin, respectively, holocellulose nanofibril (HCNF), with 37% hemicellulose, and nearly purified-cellulose nanofibril (NP-CNF) through wet-disk milling followed by high-pressure homogenization. The diameter was observed to increase in the order of NP-CNF ≤ HCNF < LCNF. The removal of lignin improved the defibrillation efficiency, thus increasing the specific surface area and filtration time. All samples showed the typical X-ray diffraction pattern of cellulose I. The orientation of CNFs in the wet-spun filaments was observed to increase at a low concentration of CNF suspensions and high spinning rate. The increase in the CNF orientation improved the tensile strength and elastic modulus of the wet-spun filaments. The tensile strength of the wet-spun filaments decreased in the order of HCNF > NP-CNF > LCNF.
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Yang X, Reid MS, Olsén P, Berglund LA. Eco-Friendly Cellulose Nanofibrils Designed by Nature: Effects from Preserving Native State. ACS NANO 2020; 14:724-735. [PMID: 31886646 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b07659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) show high modulus and strength and are already used in industrial applications. Mechanical properties of neat CNF films or CNF-polymer matrix nanocomposites are usually much better than for polymer matrix composite films reinforced by clay, graphene, graphene oxide, or carbon nanotubes. In order to obtain small CNF diameter and colloidal stability, chemical modification has so far been necessary, but this increases cost and reduces eco-friendly attributes. In this study, an unmodified holocellulose CNF (Holo-CNF) with small diameter is obtained from mildly peracetic acid delignified wood fibers. CNF is readily defibrillated by low-energy kitchen blender processing. The hemicellulose coating on individual fibrils in the wood plant cell wall is largely preserved in Holo-CNF. This "native" CNF shows well-preserved native fibril structure in terms of length (∼2.1 μm), diameter (<5 nm), high crystallinity, high cellulose molar mass, electronegative charge, and limited mechanical processing damage. The hemicellulose coating contributes mechanical properties and high optical transmittance for CNF nanopaper, which can otherwise only be achieved with chemically modified CNFs. The CNF nanopaper shows superior mechanical properties with a Young's modulus of 21 GPa and an ultimate strength of 320 MPa. Moreover, hemicellulose imparts recyclability from the dried state. Altogether, this native CNF represents a class of colloidally stable, eco-friendly, low-cost CNF of small diameter for large-scale applications of nanopaper and nanomaterials.
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Olsén P, Herrera N, Berglund LA. Toward Biocomposites Recycling: Localized Interphase Degradation in PCL-Cellulose Biocomposites and its Mitigation. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:1795-1801. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b01704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Peter Olsén
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, WWSC, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, WWSC, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, WWSC, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56-58, 100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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Olsén P, Herrera N, Berglund LA. Polymer Grafting Inside Wood Cellulose Fibers by Improved Hydroxyl Accessibility from Fiber Swelling. Biomacromolecules 2019; 21:597-603. [PMID: 31769663 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b01333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Chemical modification of wood cellulose fibers is important for tailored wood-polymer interfaces, reduced moisture sorption, and novel grades of chemical wood pulp. The present study shows how the reaction solvent system influences hydroxyl accessibility during chemical fiber modification. Surface initiated ring-opening polymerization of ε-caprolactone from wood cellulose fibers was investigated in a wide range of solvent systems. The hydrogen bond donor strength of the solvent increased graft density and the amount of grafted polycaprolactone (PCL) on the fiber surface, and on nanoscale fibrils inside the fiber. Specifically, the reaction system with acetic acid as a new, green solvent for cellulose grafting increased graft density 24 times compared to bulk polymerization conditions. The results show relationships between solvent properties, hydroxyl accessibility, and grafting results in cellulosic plant fibers. The study clarifies the opportunities provided by controlling the interior of the cellulosic plant fiber cell wall during chemical modification so that the fiber becomes a swollen cellulose nanofibril gel.
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- Peter Olsén
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, WWSC, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , Teknikringen 56-58 , 100 44 Stockholm , Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, WWSC, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , Teknikringen 56-58 , 100 44 Stockholm , Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, WWSC, Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , Teknikringen 56-58 , 100 44 Stockholm , Sweden
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Wu Q, Mushi NE, Berglund LA. High-Strength Nanostructured Films Based on Well-Preserved α-Chitin Nanofibrils Disintegrated from Insect Cuticles. Biomacromolecules 2019; 21:604-612. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b01342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, P.O. BOX 35131, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Yang X, Berthold F, Berglund LA. High-Density Molded Cellulose Fibers and Transparent Biocomposites Based on Oriented Holocellulose. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2019; 11:10310-10319. [PMID: 30762342 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b22134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Ecofriendly materials based on well-preserved and nanostructured wood cellulose fibers are investigated for the purpose of load-bearing applications, where optical transmittance may be advantageous. Wood fibers are subjected to mild delignification, flow orientation, and hot-pressing to form an oriented material of low porosity. The biopolymer composition of the fibers is determined. Their morphology is studied by scanning electron microscopy, cellulose orientation is quantified by X-ray diffraction, and the effect of beating is investigated. Hot-pressed networks are impregnated by a methyl methacrylate monomer and polymerized to form thermoplastic wood fiber/poly(methyl methacrylate) biocomposites. Tensile tests are performed, as well as optical transmittance measurements. Structure-property relationships are discussed. High-density molded fibers from holocellulose have mechanical properties comparable with nanocellulose materials and are recyclable. The thermoplastic matrix biocomposites showed superior mechanical properties (Young's modulus of 20 GPa and ultimate strength of 310 MPa) at a fiber volume fraction of 52%, with high optical transmittance of 90%. The study presents a scalable approach for strong, stiff, and transparent molded fibers/biocomposites.
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- Xuan Yang
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , SE-10044 Stockholm , Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , SE-10044 Stockholm , Sweden
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Hynninen V, Mohammadi P, Wagermaier W, Hietala S, Linder MB, Ikkala O, Nonappa. Methyl cellulose/cellulose nanocrystal nanocomposite fibers with high ductility. Eur Polym J 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2018.12.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Long L, Shen F, Wang F, Tian D, Hu J. Synthesis, characterization and enzymatic surface roughing of cellulose/xylan composite films. Carbohydr Polym 2019; 213:121-127. [PMID: 30879651 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.02.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Revised: 02/22/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Upgrading renewable cellulose biopolymer to various high-value material/chemical is of great importance in building a sustainable bio-economy. This work assessed the technical feasibility of fabricating transparent cellulose/xylan composite films using facile solution-casting method. More importantly, this work also initially assessed the technical potential of xylanase treatment to selectively modify the surface of the obtained composite films with the goal of extending their applications. When bleached Kraft xylan addition was lower than 20 wt%, the composite films could still retain their original mechanical and structural advantages. Xylanase treatment specifically removed 26.0% and 32.3% xylan of the composite films with an enzyme loading of 2 and 5 mg g-1 cellulose, respectively. It was shown that xylan component was heterogeneously located in the surface of the composite films during film-casting process, which allowed the subsequent surface etching/roughing at nanoscale using facile xylanase treatment without compromising their structural advantages.
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- Lingfeng Long
- Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, PR China
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- Jiangsu Key Lab for the Chemistry and Utilization of Agro-forest Biomass, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, PR China.
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- Institute of Ecological and Environmental Sciences, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, 611130, PR China.
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- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, Calgary, T2N 1N4, Canada
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Zhu M, Jia C, Wang Y, Fang Z, Dai J, Xu L, Huang D, Wu J, Li Y, Song J, Yao Y, Hitz E, Wang Y, Hu L. Isotropic Paper Directly from Anisotropic Wood: Top-Down Green Transparent Substrate Toward Biodegradable Electronics. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2018; 10:28566-28571. [PMID: 30067330 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.8b08055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Flexible electronics have found useful applications in both the scientific and industrial communities. However, substrates traditionally used for flexible electronics, such as plastic, cause many environmental issues. Therefore, a transparent substrate made from natural materials provides a promising alternative because it can be degraded in nature. The traditional bottom-up fabrication method for transparent paper is expensive, environmentally unfriendly, and time-consuming. In this work, for the first time, we developed a top-down method to fabricate isotropic, transparent paper directly from anisotropic wood. The top-down method includes two steps: a delignification process to bleach the wood by lignin removal and a pressing process for removing light-reflecting and -scattering sources. The resulting isotropic, transparent paper has high transmittance of about 90% and high haze over 80% and is demonstrated as a nature-disposable substrate for electronic/optical devices. Adjusting the pressing ratio used changes the density of the resulting paper, which tunes the microstructure-related properties of the isotropic, transparent paper. This top-down method is simple, fast, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective, which can greatly promote the development of paper-based green optical and electronic devices.
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- Mingwei Zhu
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures & College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210093 , China
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures & College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210093 , China
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- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures & College of Engineering and Applied Sciences , Nanjing University , Nanjing 210093 , China
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , University of Maryland , College Park , Maryland 20742 , United States
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Kontturi E, Laaksonen P, Linder MB, Gröschel AH, Rojas OJ, Ikkala O. Advanced Materials through Assembly of Nanocelluloses. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2018; 30:e1703779. [PMID: 29504161 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201703779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 325] [Impact Index Per Article: 54.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2017] [Revised: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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There is an emerging quest for lightweight materials with excellent mechanical properties and economic production, while still being sustainable and functionalizable. They could form the basis of the future bioeconomy for energy and material efficiency. Cellulose has long been recognized as an abundant polymer. Modified celluloses were, in fact, among the first polymers used in technical applications; however, they were later replaced by petroleum-based synthetic polymers. Currently, there is a resurgence of interest to utilize renewable resources, where cellulose is foreseen to make again a major impact, this time in the development of advanced materials. This is because of its availability and properties, as well as economic and sustainable production. Among cellulose-based structures, cellulose nanofibrils and nanocrystals display nanoscale lateral dimensions and lengths ranging from nanometers to micrometers. Their excellent mechanical properties are, in part, due to their crystalline assembly via hydrogen bonds. Owing to their abundant surface hydroxyl groups, they can be easily modified with nanoparticles, (bio)polymers, inorganics, or nanocarbons to form functional fibers, films, bulk matter, and porous aerogels and foams. Here, some of the recent progress in the development of advanced materials within this rapidly growing field is reviewed.
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- Eero Kontturi
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
- Center of Excellence Molecular Engineering of Biosynthetic Hybrid Materials Research, Aalto University and VTT, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
- Center of Excellence Molecular Engineering of Biosynthetic Hybrid Materials Research, Aalto University and VTT, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
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- Physical Chemistry and Centre for Nanointegration (CENIDE), University of Duisburg-Essen, DE-45127, Essen, Germany
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
- Center of Excellence Molecular Engineering of Biosynthetic Hybrid Materials Research, Aalto University and VTT, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, Aalto University, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
- Center of Excellence Molecular Engineering of Biosynthetic Hybrid Materials Research, Aalto University and VTT, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University, Espoo, FI-00076, Finland
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Yang X, Berthold F, Berglund LA. Preserving Cellulose Structure: Delignified Wood Fibers for Paper Structures of High Strength and Transparency. Biomacromolecules 2018; 19:3020-3029. [PMID: 29757614 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.8b00585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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To expand the use of renewable materials, paper products with superior mechanical and optical properties are needed. Although beating, bleaching, and additives are known to improve industrially produced Kraft pulp papers, properties are limited by the quality of the fibers. While the use of nanocellulose has been shown to significantly increase paper properties, the current cost associated with their production has limited their industrial relevance. Here, using a simple mild peracetic acid (PAA) delignification process on spruce, we produce hemicellulose-rich holocellulose fibers (28.8 wt %) with high intrinsic strength (1200 MPa for fibers with microfibrillar angle smaller than 10°). We show that PAA treatment causes less cellulose/hemicellulose degradation and better preserves cellulose nanostructure in comparison to conventional Kraft pulping. High-density holocellulose papers with superior mechanical properties (Young's modulus of 18 GPa and ultimate strength of 195 MPa) are manufactured using a water-based hot-pressing process, without the use of beating or additives. We propose that the preserved hemicelluloses act as "glue" in the interfiber region, improving both mechanical and optical properties of papers. Holocellulose fibers may be affordable and applicable candidates for making special paper/composites where high mechanical performance and/or optical transmittance are of interest.
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- Xuan Yang
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , SE-10044 Stockholm , Sweden
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- RISE - Research Institutes of Sweden, Mäster Samuelsgatan 60 , SE-11121 Stockholm , Sweden
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology , KTH Royal Institute of Technology , SE-10044 Stockholm , Sweden
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Tang Q, Fang L, Wang Y, Zou M, Guo W. Anisotropic flexible transparent films from remaining wood microstructures for screen protection and AgNW conductive substrate. NANOSCALE 2018; 10:4344-4353. [PMID: 29445814 DOI: 10.1039/c7nr08367j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Flexible transparent conductive films or substrates prepared from plastics or cellulose are widely used in optoelectronic devices. However, all of these films or substrates are fabricated by complex and expensive methods, which consume much energy and time. In this work, we report for the first time a remarkably facile and effective approach for fabricating flexible transparent films directly from wood. The resulting films exhibit an array of exceptional optical and mechanical properties. The well-aligned cell structures in natural wood are maintained during delignification, leading to anisotropic films with high transparency (≈90% transmittance). These anisotropic films with well-aligned cell structures show mechanical tensile strengths higher than those of the original wood, and can be used as screen protection films for cellphones. Furthermore, ultrathin, highly transparent, and outstandingly conductive films have been prepared from such films and silver nanowires (AgNWs) using the Meyer technique. A conductive film with an optimal area density (341 mg m-2) of AgNWs showed outstanding synergistic properties, with a transmittance of 80% and a sheet resistance of 11 Ω sq-1, equal to the conductivity of ITO. Of importance here is that the low-cost anisotropic transparent wood film shows promising potential for electronics applications in solar cells, flexible displays, and other products.
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- Qiheng Tang
- Research Institute of Wood Industry, Chinese Academy of Forestry, No 1 Dongxiaofu, Haidian District, Beijing, 100091, PR China.
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Markstedt K, Escalante A, Toriz G, Gatenholm P. Biomimetic Inks Based on Cellulose Nanofibrils and Cross-Linkable Xylans for 3D Printing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2017; 9:40878-40886. [PMID: 29068193 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b13400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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This paper presents a sustainable all-wood-based ink which can be used for 3D printing of constructs for a large variety of applications such as clothes, furniture, electronics, and health care products with a customized design and versatile gel properties. The 3D printing technologies where the material is dispensed in the form of liquids, so called inks, have proven suitable for 3D printing dispersions of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) because of their unique shear thinning properties. In this study, novel inks were developed with a biomimetic approach where the structural properties of cellulose and the cross-linking function of hemicelluloses that are found in the plant cell wall were utilized. The CNF was mixed with xylan, a hemicellulose extracted from spruce, to introduce cross-linking properties which are essential for the final stability of the printed ink. For xylan to be cross-linkable, it was functionalized with tyramine at different degrees. Evaluation of different ink compositions by rheology measurements and 3D printing tests showed that the degree of tyramine substitution and the ratio of CNFs to xylan-tyramine in the prepared inks influenced the printability and cross-linking density. Both two-layered gridded structures and more complex 3D constructs were printed. Similarly to conventional composites, the interactions between the components and their miscibility are important for the stability of the printed and cross-linked ink. Thus, the influence of tyramine on the adsorption of xylan to cellulose was studied with a quartz crystal microbalance to verify that the functionalization had little influence on xylan's adsorption to cellulose. Utilizing xylan-tyramine in the CNF dispersions resulted in all-wood-based inks which after 3D printing can be cross-linked to form freestanding gels while at the same time, the excellent printing properties of CNFs remain intact.
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- Kajsa Markstedt
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center , Kemigården 4, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology , Kemigården 4, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Wood, Cellulose and Paper Research, University of Guadalajara , Guadalajara 44100, Mexico
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center , Kemigården 4, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Wood, Cellulose and Paper Research, University of Guadalajara , Guadalajara 44100, Mexico
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- Wallenberg Wood Science Center , Kemigården 4, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology , Kemigården 4, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Mohammadi P, Toivonen MS, Ikkala O, Wagermaier W, Linder MB. Aligning cellulose nanofibril dispersions for tougher fibers. Sci Rep 2017; 7:11860. [PMID: 28928371 PMCID: PMC5605715 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12107-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/04/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Nanocomposite materials made from cellulose show a great potential as future high-performance and sustainable materials. We show how high aspect ratio cellulose nanofibrils can be efficiently aligned in extrusion to fibers, leading to increased modulus of toughness (area under the stress-strain curve), Young’s modulus, and yield strength by increasing the extrusion capillary length, decreasing its diameter, and increasing the flow rate. The materials showed significant property combinations, manifesting as high modulus of toughness (~28–31 MJ/m3) vs. high stiffness (~19–20 GPa), and vs. high yield strength (~130–150 MPa). Wide angle X-ray scattering confirmed that the enhanced mechanical properties directly correlated with increased alignment. The achieved moduli of toughness are approximately double or more when compared to values reported in the literature for corresponding strength and stiffness. Our results highlight a possibly general pathway that can be integrated to gel-spinning process, suggesting the hypothesis that that high stiffness, strength and toughness can be achieved simultaneously, if the alignment is induced while the CNF are in the free-flowing state during the extrusion step by shear at relatively low concentration and in pure water, after which they can be coagulated.
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- Pezhman Mohammadi
- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16100, FI-16100, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto University, P.O. Box 15100, FI-00076, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16100, FI-16100, Espoo, Finland.,Department of Applied Physics, School of Science, Aalto University, P.O. Box 15100, FI-00076, Espoo, Finland
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- Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, D-14424, Potsdam, Germany
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16100, FI-16100, Espoo, Finland.
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Sehaqui H, Kulasinski K, Pfenninger N, Zimmermann T, Tingaut P. Highly Carboxylated Cellulose Nanofibers via Succinic Anhydride Esterification of Wheat Fibers and Facile Mechanical Disintegration. Biomacromolecules 2016; 18:242-248. [PMID: 27958715 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.6b01548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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We report herein the preparation of 4-6 nm wide carboxyl-functionalized cellulose nanofibers (CNF) via the esterification of wheat fibers with cyclic anhydrides (maleic, phtalic, and succinic) followed by an energy-efficient mechanical disintegration process. Remarkable results were achieved via succinic anhydride esterification that enabled CNF isolation by a single pass through the microfluidizer yielding a transparent and thick gel. These CNF carry the highest content of carboxyl groups ever reported for native cellulose nanofibers (3.8 mmol g-1). Compared to conventional carboxylated cellulose nanofibers prepared via Tempo-mediated oxidation of wheat fibers, the present esterified CNF display a higher molar-mass and a better thermal stability. Moreover, highly carboxylated CNF from succinic anhydride esterification were effectively integrated into paper filters for the removal of lead from aqueous solution and are potentially of interest as carrier of active molecules or as transparent films for packaging, biomedical or electronic applications.
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- H Sehaqui
- Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Applied Wood Materials Laboratory , Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Department of Geochemistry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory , Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Eawag , Überlandstrasse 133, CH-8600, Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Applied Wood Materials Laboratory , Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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- Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Applied Wood Materials Laboratory , Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland
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Zhu M, Song J, Li T, Gong A, Wang Y, Dai J, Yao Y, Luo W, Henderson D, Hu L. Highly Anisotropic, Highly Transparent Wood Composites. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2016; 28:5181-7. [PMID: 27147136 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201600427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 199] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2016] [Revised: 03/05/2016] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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For the first time, two types of highly anisotropic, highly transparent wood composites are demonstrated by taking advantage of the macro-structures in original wood. These wood composites are highly transparent with a total transmittance up to 90% but exhibit dramatically different optical and mechanical properties.
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- Mingwei Zhu
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, MD, 20742, USA
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Tanaka R, Saito T, Hänninen T, Ono Y, Hakalahti M, Tammelin T, Isogai A. Viscoelastic Properties of Core–Shell-Structured, Hemicellulose-Rich Nanofibrillated Cellulose in Dispersion and Wet-Film States. Biomacromolecules 2016; 17:2104-11. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.6b00316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Reina Tanaka
- Department
of Biomaterials Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Department
of Biomaterials Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- Department
of Forest Products Technology, School of Chemical Technology, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department
of Biomaterials Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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- High
Performance Fibre Products, VTT Technical Research Center of Finland Ltd, FI-02044 VTT, Espoo, Finland
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- High
Performance Fibre Products, VTT Technical Research Center of Finland Ltd, FI-02044 VTT, Espoo, Finland
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- Department
of Biomaterials Science, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
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Vallejos ME, Felissia FE, Area MC, Ehman NV, Tarrés Q, Mutjé P. Nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF) from eucalyptus sawdust as a dry strength agent of unrefined eucalyptus handsheets. Carbohydr Polym 2016; 139:99-105. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Revised: 11/16/2015] [Accepted: 12/01/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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