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Sun Z, Wang X, An H, Liang S, Li N. A review on intelligence of cellulose based materials. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 338:122219. [PMID: 38763716 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/21/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
Abstract
Cellulose based materials are widely used in various fields such as papermaking, packaging, composite materials, textiles and clothing due to their diverse types, environmental friendliness, natural degradation, high specific strength, and low cost. The intelligence of cellulose based materials will further expand their application fields. This article first gives an in-depth analyzation on the intelligent structural design of these materials according to the two major categories of isotropic and anisotropic, then lists the main preparation methods of cellulose based intelligent materials. Subsequently, this article systematically summarizes the recent intelligent response methods and characteristics of cellulose based materials, and extensively elaborates on the intelligent application of these materials. Finally, the prospects for the intelligence of cellulose based materials are discussed.
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- Zhanying Sun
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China..
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China..
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China..
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China..
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Flexible Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hebei University of Science and Technology, Shijiazhuang 050018, China..
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Yao JW, Huang XY, Lin YH, Liu CG, Bai FW. Online monitoring lignocellulosic particles by focus beam reflectance measurement for efficient bioprocessing. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2024; 406:131053. [PMID: 38944318 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2024.131053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 07/01/2024]
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Lignocellulose presents a promising alternative to fossil fuels. Monitoring the mass and size changes of lignocellulosic particles without disrupting the process can assist in adjusting pretreatment and enzymatic hydrolysis, where conventional sieving methods fall short. A method utilizing focused beam reflectance measurement (FBRM) was developed to establish mathematical correlations between FBRM chord information (chord length and count) and particle characteristics (weight and size) quantified through sieving. Results indicate particle size exhibits a linear correlation with the square weighted median chord length (Lsqr) with R2 at 0.93. Further, real-time bulk particle mass can be predicted using Lsqr and chord count (R2 0.98). These correlations are applicable in range 53 μm to 358.5 μm. Real-time monitoring of enzymatic hydrolysis of corn stalks has demonstrated the practical applicability of FBRM. This study introduces a novel approach for online characterization of lignocellulosic particles, thereby enhancing lignocellulosic biorefineries.
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- Ji-Wen Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, S7N 5A9, Canada
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Microbial Metabolism, Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic & Developmental Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, China
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Tolosa GR, Gomes AS, Leal MVG, de Oliveira Setti G, Dognani G, Job AE. Green reduction of ZnO nanoparticles using cationic dialdehyde cellulose (cDAC) for efficient Congo red dye removal. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:134063. [PMID: 39038565 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 07/12/2024] [Accepted: 07/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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More sustainable materials have been becoming an important concern of worldwide scientists, and cellulosic materials are one alternative in water decontamination. An efficient strategy to improve removal capacity is functionalizing or incorporating nanomaterials in cellulose-based materials. The new hybrid cDAC/ZnONPs was produced by green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs), promoting the in situ reduction and immobilization on the cationic dialdehyde cellulose microfibers (cDAC) surface to remove Congo red dye from water. cDAC/ZnONPs was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM-EDS) and infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), which showed efficient nanoparticles reduction. Adsorption efficiency on cationic cellulose surface was investigated by pH, contact time, initial concentration, and dye selectivity tests. The material followed the H isotherm model, which resulted in a maximum adsorption capacity of 1091.16 mg/g. Herein, was developed an efficient and ecologically correct new adsorbent, highly effective in Congo red dye adsorption even at high concentrations, suitable for the remediation of contaminated industrial effluents.
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- Gabrieli Roefero Tolosa
- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Technology and Sciences, 19060-080 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Technology and Sciences, 19060-080 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil.
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Technology and Sciences, 19060-080 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Technology and Sciences, 19060-080 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil
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- São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Technology and Sciences, 19060-080 Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil.
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Miyoshi H, Nakamura M, Tsekrekas EM, Jacobsohn LG. Paper Scintillator Incorporated with Scintillator-Silica Fine Powders: Photophysical Characterization and Proof of Concept Demonstration of Tritium Detection. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:30470-30477. [PMID: 39035969 PMCID: PMC11256338 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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In order to decrease the generation of radioactive waste, it is of interest to develop a scintillator capable of absorbing tritiated solutions for efficient detection of low-energy β-particles from tritium. In this work, paper scintillator incorporated with scintillator-silica fine powders (FPs), which is composed of scintillator-silica nanoparticles (NPs) attached to silica FP, was fabricated and evaluated. The scintillator-silica NPs contained liquid scintillators benzoic acid, 2,5-diphenyloxazole (PPO), and 1,4-bis(5-phenyloxazol-2-yl) benzene (POPOP). Photophysical characterization was executed by means of photoluminescence, fluorescence lifetime, quantum efficiency, and radioluminescence under X-ray excitation. POPOP emission was confirmed by absorbing the emissions from benzoic acid and PPO. Radioluminescence results confirmed POPOP emission. Fluorescence lifetime analysis yielded a 1.29 ± 0.01 ns main fast decay (64.2%) combined with a 4.00 ± 0.04 ns slower decay (35.8%). The combined luminescence results suggested that most POPOP in the paper scintillator was solvated. At 301 nm, the average quantum efficiency from both faces of the paper scintillator was about 4%, and at 370 nm, it was about 11%. The paper scintillator detected 3H β-particles by dipping the paper scintillator into tritiated water without a liquid scintillator. The counting efficiency depended on water content in the paper scintillator, and it increased to above 10% for tritium activity less than 200 dpm since it was preferentially adsorbed by vapor pressure isotopic effect and isotopic exchanged tritium on the surface of the scintillator-silica FP in the paper scintillator.
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- Hirokazu Miyoshi
- Advance
Radiation Research, Education, and Management Center, Tokushima University, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima 770-8503, Japan
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- Advance
Radiation Research, Education, and Management Center, Tokushima University, 3-18-15 Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima 770-8503, Japan
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson
University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, United States
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- Department
of Materials Science and Engineering, Clemson
University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, United States
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Chauhan K, Singh P, Sen K, Singhal RK, Thakur VK. Recent Advancements in the Field of Chitosan/Cellulose-Based Nanocomposites for Maximizing Arsenic Removal from Aqueous Environment. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:27766-27788. [PMID: 38973859 PMCID: PMC11223156 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/05/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Water remediation, acknowledged as a significant scientific topic, guarantees the safety of drinking water, considering the diverse range of pollutants that can contaminate it. Among these pollutants, arsenic stands out as a particularly severe threat to human health, significantly compromising the overall quality of life. Despite widespread awareness of the harmful effects of arsenic poisoning, there remains a scarcity of literature on the utilization of biobased polymers as sustainable alternatives for comprehensive arsenic removal in practical concern. Cellulose and chitosan, two of the most prevalent biopolymers in nature, provide a wide range of potential benefits in cutting-edge industries, including water remediation. Nanocomposites derived from cellulose and chitosan offer numerous advantages over their larger equivalents, including high chelating properties, cost-effective production, strength, integrity during usage, and the potential to close the recycling loop. Within the sphere of arsenic remediation, this Review outlines the selection criteria for novel cellulose/chitosan-nanocomposites, such as scalability in synthesis, complete arsenic removal, and recyclability for technical significance. Especially, it aims to give an overview of the historical development of research in cellulose and chitosan, techniques for enhancing their performance, the current state of the art of the field, and the mechanisms underlying the adsorption of arsenic using cellulose/chitosan nanocomposites. Additionally, it extensively discusses the impact of shape and size on adsorbent efficiency, highlighting the crucial role of physical characteristics in optimizing performance for practical applications. Furthermore, this Review addresses regeneration, reuse, and future prospects for chitosan/cellulose-nanocomposites, which bear practical relevance. Therefore, this Review underscores the significant research gap and offers insights into refining the structural features of adsorbents to improve total inorganic arsenic removal, thereby facilitating the transition of green-material-based technology into operational use.
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- Kalpana Chauhan
- Chemistry
under School of Engineering and Technology, Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, Haryana 123031, India
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- Shoolini
University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173229, India
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- Shoolini
University, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173229, India
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- Analytical
Chemistry Division, Bhabha Atomic Research
Centre, Mumbai 400085, India
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- Biorefining
and Advanced Materials Research Centre, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), Kings Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, United Kingdom
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Chen J, Yu F, Xu F. Not just signals: RALFs as cell wall-structuring peptides. TRENDS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2024; 29:727-729. [PMID: 38458930 DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
Abstract
Rapid alkalinization factors (RALFs) have long been known to act as signaling molecules in plant cells, but whether they affect cell wall (CW) patterning and expansion remains unclear. Very recent advances in tip-growing cells showed that positively charged RALFs affect key attributes of the structural components of the nascent CW.
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- Jia Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Biology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics and Developmental Regulation, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Biology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics and Developmental Regulation, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemo/Biosensing and Chemometrics, College of Biology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Plant Functional Genomics and Developmental Regulation, Hunan University, Changsha 410082, China.
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Yang B, Deng C, Chen N, Zhang F, Hu K, Gui B, Zhao L, Wu F, Chen R. Super-Ionic Conductor Soft Filler Promotes Li + Transport in Integrated Cathode-Electrolyte for Solid-State Battery at Room Temperature. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2403078. [PMID: 38583072 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202403078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
Abstract
Composite polymer solid electrolytes (CPEs), possessing good rigid flexible, are expected to be used in solid-state lithium-metal batteries. The integration of fillers into polymer matrices emerges as a dominant strategy to improve Li+ transport and form a Li+-conducting electrode-electrolyte interface. However, challenges arise as traditional fillers: 1) inorganic fillers, characterized by high interfacial energy, induce agglomeration; 2) organic fillers, with elevated crystallinity, impede intrinsic ionic conductivity, both severely hindering Li+ migration. Here, a concept of super-ionic conductor soft filler, utilizing a Li+ conductivity nanocellulose (Li-NC) as a model, is introduced which exhibits super-ionic conductivity. Li-NC anchors anions, and enhances Li+ transport speed, and assists in the integration of cathode-electrolyte electrodes for room temperature solid-state batteries. The tough dual-channel Li+ transport electrolyte (TDCT) with Li-NC and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) demonstrates a high Li+ transfer number (0.79) due to the synergistic coordination mechanism in Li+ transport. Integrated electrodes' design enables stable performance in LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2|Li cells, with 720 cycles at 0.5 C, and 88.8% capacity retention. Furthermore, the lifespan of Li|TDCT|Li cells over 4000 h and Li-rich Li1.2Ni0.13Co0.13Mn0.54O2|Li cells exhibits excellent performance, proving the practical application potential of soft filler for high energy density solid-state lithium-metal batteries at room temperature.
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- Binbin Yang
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, 100081, China
- Institute of Advanced Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, 250300, China
- Collaborative Innovation Center of Electric Vehicles in Beijing, Beijing, 100081, China
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Xu W, Werzer O, Spiliopoulos P, Mihhels K, Jiang Q, Meng Z, Tao H, Resel R, Tammelin T, Pettersson T, Kontturi E. Interfacial Engineering of Soft Matter Substrates by Solid-State Polymer Adsorption. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:32874-32885. [PMID: 38863159 PMCID: PMC11212027 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 05/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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Polymer coating to substrates alters surface chemistry and imparts bulk material functionalities with a minute thickness, even in nanoscale. Specific surface modification of a substate usually requires an active substrate that, e.g., undergoes a chemical reaction with the modifying species. Here, we present a generic method for surface modification, namely, solid-state adsorption, occurring purely by entropic strive. Formed by heating above the melting point or glass transition and subsequent rinsing of the excess polymer, the emerging ultrathin (<10 nm) layers are known in fundamental polymer physics but have never been utilized as building blocks for materials and they have never been explored on soft matter substrates. We show with model surfaces as well as bulk substrates, how solid-state adsorption of common polymers, such as polystyrene and poly(lactic acid), can be applied on soft, cellulose-based substrates. Our study showcases the versatility of solid-state adsorption across various polymer/substrate systems. Specifically, we achieve proof-of-concept hydrophobization on flexible cellulosic substrates, maintaining irreversible and miniscule adsorption yet with nearly 100% coverage without compromising the bulk material properties. The method can be considered generic for all polymers whose Tg and Tm are below those of the to-be-coated adsorbed layer, and whose integrity can withstand the solvent leaching conditions. Its full potential has broad implications for diverse materials systems where surface coatings play an important role, such as packaging, foldable electronics, or membrane technology.
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- Wenyang Xu
- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
- Department
of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal
Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, SE-10044 Stockholm, Sweden
- Laboratory
of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo
Akademi University, FI-20500 Turku, Finland
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- Joanneum
Research, Institute for Sensors, Photonics
and Manufacturing Technologies, Franz-Pichler-Strasse 30, 8160 Weiz, Austria
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Polymer
and Composite Engineering (PaCE) Group, Institute of Materials Chemistry,
Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna, Währinger Straße 42, A-1090 Vienna, Austria
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Institute
of Solid State Physics, NAWI Graz, Graz
University of Technology, Petersgasse 16, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Biomass
Processing and Products, VTT Technical Research
Centre of Finland Ltd., FI-02044 Espoo, Finland
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- Department
of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal
Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, SE-10044 Stockholm, Sweden
- Wallenberg
Wood Science Centre, KTH Royal Institute
of Technology, Teknikringen
56, SE-10044 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department
of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16300, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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Cai C, Wang G, Bai X, Xu D, Yan C, Yang Y. Optimizing carboxylated nanocellulose preparation: A kinetic and mechanistic study on the enhancement of TEMPO-mediated oxidation via swelling treatment. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 274:133342. [PMID: 38908641 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 06/03/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024]
Abstract
This study explored the application of swelling pretreatment as a solution to the high cost and contamination associated with the process of 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO)-mediated oxidation for nanocellulose preparation. The results demonstrated that swelling significantly expanded the fibers while preserving the degree of polymerization (DP) of cellulose (approximately 95 %). The native crystal structure and hydrogen bonding of cellulose were disrupted after swelling, leading to a reduction in crystallinity and crystallite size, and the decrease of bonding energy and content of intermolecular O6-H⋯O3'. The TEMPO-mediated oxidation processes of cellulose fibers with or without swelling were successfully fitted using a consecutive first-order reaction kinetic model. The fitting results indicated that swelling significantly reduced the activation energy of TEMPO-mediated oxidation and enhanced the reaction rate. Among three swelling systems, the NaOH/thiourea/water system exhibited the optimal promotion effect. Consequently, the swelling treatment enables a significant reduction of 30 % in the catalyst dose for the TEMPO-mediated oxidation while preserving a competitive reaction rate, yield, and product performance. Lower catalyst dosage helps to reduce cost and environmental impact, facilitating the industrial application of the TEMPO-mediated oxidation process.
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- Chen Cai
- Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China.
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- School of Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
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- School of Technology, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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Ponnuchamy V, Sandak A, Sandak J. Advanced Molecular Dynamics Model for Investigating Biological-Origin Microfibril Structures. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:25646-25654. [PMID: 38911769 PMCID: PMC11191132 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c08853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/25/2024]
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Understanding the atomic-scale structure of wood microfibrils is essential for establishing fundamental properties in various wood-based research aspects, including moisture impact, wood modification, and pretreatment. In this study, we employed molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the arrangement of wood polymers, including cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, with a primary focus on the composition of softwood, specifically Norway Spruce wood. We assessed the accuracy of our molecular dynamics model by comparing it with available experimental data, such as density, Young's modulus, and glass transition temperature, which ensures the reliability of our approach. A key aspect of our study involved modeling the active sorption site for water interaction with wood polymers. Our findings revealed that the interaction between water and hemicellulose, particularly within the hemicellulose-cellulose interphase, was the most prominent binding site. This observation aligns with prior research in this field, further strengthening the validity of our results.
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- Veerapandian Ponnuchamy
- InnoRenew
CoE, Livade 6a, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
- University
of Primorska, Andrej Marušič Institute, Muzejski trg 2, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
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- InnoRenew
CoE, Livade 6a, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
- University
of Primorska, Andrej Marušič Institute, Muzejski trg 2, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
- Faculty
of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Glagoljaška 8, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
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- InnoRenew
CoE, Livade 6a, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
- University
of Primorska, Andrej Marušič Institute, Muzejski trg 2, 6000 Koper, Slovenia
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Mao M, Ahrens L, Luka J, Contreras F, Kurkina T, Bienstein M, Sárria Pereira de Passos M, Schirinzi G, Mehn D, Valsesia A, Desmet C, Serra MÁ, Gilliland D, Schwaneberg U. Material-specific binding peptides empower sustainable innovations in plant health, biocatalysis, medicine and microplastic quantification. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:6445-6510. [PMID: 38747901 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00991a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
Abstract
Material-binding peptides (MBPs) have emerged as a diverse and innovation-enabling class of peptides in applications such as plant-/human health, immobilization of catalysts, bioactive coatings, accelerated polymer degradation and analytics for micro-/nanoplastics quantification. Progress has been fuelled by recent advancements in protein engineering methodologies and advances in computational and analytical methodologies, which allow the design of, for instance, material-specific MBPs with fine-tuned binding strength for numerous demands in material science applications. A genetic or chemical conjugation of second (biological, chemical or physical property-changing) functionality to MBPs empowers the design of advanced (hybrid) materials, bioactive coatings and analytical tools. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview comprising naturally occurring MBPs and their function in nature, binding properties of short man-made MBPs (<20 amino acids) mainly obtained from phage-display libraries, and medium-sized binding peptides (20-100 amino acids) that have been reported to bind to metals, polymers or other industrially produced materials. The goal of this review is to provide an in-depth understanding of molecular interactions between materials and material-specific binding peptides, and thereby empower the use of MBPs in material science applications. Protein engineering methodologies and selected examples to tailor MBPs toward applications in agriculture with a focus on plant health, biocatalysis, medicine and environmental monitoring serve as examples of the transformative power of MBPs for various industrial applications. An emphasis will be given to MBPs' role in detecting and quantifying microplastics in high throughput, distinguishing microplastics from other environmental particles, and thereby assisting to close an analytical gap in food safety and monitoring of environmental plastic pollution. In essence, this review aims to provide an overview among researchers from diverse disciplines in respect to material-(specific) binding of MBPs, protein engineering methodologies to tailor their properties to application demands, re-engineering for material science applications using MBPs, and thereby inspire researchers to employ MBPs in their research.
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- Maochao Mao
- Lehrstuhl für Biotechnologie, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Lehrstuhl für Biotechnologie, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Lehrstuhl für Biotechnologie, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Lehrstuhl für Biotechnologie, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Lehrstuhl für Biotechnologie, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- Lehrstuhl für Biotechnologie, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Ispra, Italy
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- Lehrstuhl für Biotechnologie, RWTH Aachen University, Worringerweg 3, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
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Caprini D, Battista F, Zajdel P, Di Muccio G, Guardiani C, Trump B, Carter M, Yakovenko AA, Amayuelas E, Bartolomé L, Meloni S, Grosu Y, Casciola CM, Giacomello A. Bubbles enable volumetric negative compressibility in metastable elastocapillary systems. Nat Commun 2024; 15:5076. [PMID: 38871721 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49136-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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Although coveted in applications, few materials expand when subject to compression or contract under decompression, i.e., exhibit negative compressibility. A key step to achieve such counterintuitive behaviour is the destabilisations of (meta)stable equilibria of the constituents. Here, we propose a simple strategy to obtain negative compressibility exploiting capillary forces both to precompress the elastic material and to release such precompression by a threshold phenomenon - the reversible formation of a bubble in a hydrophobic flexible cavity. We demonstrate that the solid part of such metastable elastocapillary systems displays negative compressibility across different scales: hydrophobic microporous materials, proteins, and millimetre-sized laminae. This concept is applicable to fields such as porous materials, biomolecules, sensors and may be easily extended to create unexpected material susceptibilities.
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- Davide Caprini
- Center for Life Nano- & Neuro-Science, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Viale Regina Elena 291, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale, Sapienza Università di Roma, Via Eudossiana 18, Rome, Italy
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- A. Chełkowski Institute of Physics, University of Silesia, ul 75 Pułku Piechoty 1, Chorzów, Poland
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale, Sapienza Università di Roma, Via Eudossiana 18, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale, Sapienza Università di Roma, Via Eudossiana 18, Rome, Italy
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- Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- Center for Neutron Research, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA
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- X-Ray Science Division, Advanced Photon Source, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois, USA
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche e Farmaceutiche, Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Via Luigi Borsari 46, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Centre for Cooperative Research on Alternative Energies (CIC energiGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Alava Technology Park, Albert Einstein 48, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland.
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale, Sapienza Università di Roma, Via Eudossiana 18, Rome, Italy.
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica e Aerospaziale, Sapienza Università di Roma, Via Eudossiana 18, Rome, Italy.
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Huët MAL, Phul IC, Goonoo N, Li Z, Li X, Bhaw-Luximon A. Lignin-cellulose complexes derived from agricultural wastes for combined antibacterial and tissue engineering scaffolds for cutaneous leishmaniasis wounds. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:5496-5512. [PMID: 38742807 DOI: 10.1039/d4tb00458b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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Bacterial infections in wounds significantly impair the healing process. The use of natural antibacterial products over synthetic antibiotics has emerged as a new trend to address antimicrobial resistance. An ideal tissue engineering scaffold to treat infected wounds should possess antibacterial properties, while simultaneously promoting tissue regrowth. Synthesis of hydrogel scaffolds with antibacterial properties using hemp shive (HT1/HT2) lignin, sugarcane bagasse (SCB) lignin and cellulose was carried out. All lignin samples had low molecular weights and were constituted of G-type β-5 dimers, linked by β-O-4 bonds, as determined by MALDI-TOF-MS. Hemp lignin was more cytotoxic to mouse fibroblasts (L929) compared to SCB lignin. All lignin samples demonstrated antibacterial properties against Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis, with greater efficiency against Gram-negative strains. 3D hydrogels were engineered by crosslinking SCB lignin with SCB cellulose in varying weight ratios in the presence of epichlorohydrin. The stiffness of the hydrogels could be tailored by varying the lignin concentration. All hydrogels were biocompatible; however, better fibroblast adhesion was observed on the blended hydrogels compared to the 100% cellulose hydrogel, with the cellulose : lignin 70 : 30 hydrogel showing the highest L929 proliferation and best antibacterial properties with a 24-hour bacterial growth reduction ranging from 30.8 to 57.3%.
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- Marie Andrea Laetitia Huët
- Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology Unit, Centre for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research, University of Mauritius, Réduit 80837, Mauritius.
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- Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology Unit, Centre for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research, University of Mauritius, Réduit 80837, Mauritius.
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- Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology Unit, Centre for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research, University of Mauritius, Réduit 80837, Mauritius.
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518060, China
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- Biomaterials, Drug Delivery and Nanotechnology Unit, Centre for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research, University of Mauritius, Réduit 80837, Mauritius.
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Sajjadi M, Nasrollahzadeh M, Sattari MR, Ghafuri H, Jaleh B. Sulfonic acid functionalized cellulose-derived (nano)materials: Synthesis and application. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 328:103158. [PMID: 38718629 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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The preparation/application of heterogeneous (nano)materials from natural resources has currently become increasingly fascinating for researchers. Cellulose is the most abundant renewable polysaccharide on earth. The unique physicochemical, structural, biological, and environmental properties of this natural biopolymer have led to its increased application in many fields. The more desirable features of cellulose-based (nano)materials such as biodegradability, renewability, biocompatibility, cost-effectiveness, simplicity of preparation, environmentally friendly nature, and widespread range of applications have converted them into promising compounds in medicine, catalysis, biofuel cells, and water/wastewater treatment processes. Functionalized cellulose-based (nano)materials containing sulfonic acid groups may prove to be one of the most promising sustainable bio(nano)materials of modern times in the field of cellulose science and (nano)technology owing to their intrinsic features, high crystallinity, high specific surface area, abundance, reactivity, and recyclability. In this review, the developments in the application of sulfonated cellulose-based (nano)materials containing sulfonic acid (-SO3H) groups in catalysis, water purification, biological/biomedical, environmental, and fuel cell applications have been reported. This review provides an overview of the methods used to chemically modify cellulose and/or cellulose derivatives in different forms, including nanocrystals, hydrogels, films/membranes, and (nano)composites/blends by introducing sulfonate groups on the cellulose backbone, focusing on diverse sulfonating agents utilized and substitution regioselectivity, and highlights their potential applications in different industries for the generation of alternative energies and products.
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- Mohaddeseh Sajjadi
- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Catalysts and Organic Synthesis Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran 16846-13114, Iran
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan 65174, Iran
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Al-Fakih GOA, Ilyas RA, Huzaifah MRM, El-Shafay AS. Recent advances in sago (Metroxylon sagu) fibres, biopolymers, biocomposites, and their prospective applications in industry: A comprehensive review. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:132045. [PMID: 38710254 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Escalating petroleum depletion and environmental crises linked to conventional plastics have fueled interest in eco-friendly alternatives. Natural fibres and biopolymers are garnering increasing attention due to their sustainability. The sago palm (Metroxylon sagu), a tropical tree, holds potential for such materials, with cellulose-rich fibres (42.4-44.12 %) showcasing strong mechanics. Extracted sago palm starch can be blended, reinforced, or plasticised for improved traits. However, a comprehensive review of sago palm fibres, starch, and biocomposites is notably absent. This paper fills this void, meticulously assessing recent advancements in sago palm fibre, cellulose and starch properties, and their eco-friendly composite fabrication. Moreover, it uncovers the latent prospects of sago palm fibres and biopolymers across industries like automotive, packaging, and bioenergy. This review presents a crucial resource for envisaging and realising sustainable materials.
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- Ghassan O A Al-Fakih
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; Centre for Advance Composite Materials (CACM), Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru 81310, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Forest and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600 Arau, Perlis.
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- Institute of Tropical Forest and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus, Bintulu 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; Mechanical Power Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
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Alizade A, Reich T, Jantschke A. Cellulose from dinoflagellates as a versatile and environmentally friendly platform for the production of functionalised cellulose nanofibres. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 272:132804. [PMID: 38825272 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132804] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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Cellulose nanofibres (CNFs), also known as nano-fibrillated cellulose, have emerged as highly promising sustainable biomaterials owing to their numerous advantages, including high accessibility, long-term sustainability, low toxicity, and mechanical properties. Recently, marine organisms have been explored as novel and environmentally friendly sources of cellulose fibers (CFs) due to their easy cultivation, extraction and biocompatibility. Dinoflagellates, a group of marine phytoplankton, have gained particular attention due to their unique cellulosic morphology and lignin-free biomass. Previously, we showed that the unique amorphous nature of dinoflagellate-derived cellulose offers various benefits. This study further explores the potential of dinoflagellate-derived CFs as a sustainable and versatile CNF source. Extracted dinoflagellate cellulose is effectively converted into CNFs via one-step TEMPO oxidation without significant polymer degradation. In addition, the biological compatibility of the CNFs is improved by amine-grafting using putrescine and folic acid. The products are characterised by conductometric titration, zeta potential measurements, TGA, GPC, FTIR, SEM/TEM, XRD, and XPS. Finally, in a proof-of-principle study, the application of the functionalised CNFs in drug delivery is tested using methylene blue as a drug model. Our findings suggest that dinoflagellate-derived CNFs provide an eco-friendly platform that can be easily functionalised for various applications, including drug delivery.
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- Amina Alizade
- Biomineralization/Crystallography, Institute of Geosciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, J.-J.-Becher-Weg 21, D-55128 Mainz, Germany.
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- Department of Chemistry - Nuclear Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Fritz-Strassmann-Weg 2, 55128 Mainz, Germany
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- Biomineralization/Crystallography, Institute of Geosciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, J.-J.-Becher-Weg 21, D-55128 Mainz, Germany.
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Neisi E, Dadkhah Tehrani A, Shamloei HR. Development of cellulose nanowhisker-gallic acid antioxidant bioconjugate via covalent conjugation and supramolecular interactions: A comparative study. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132561. [PMID: 38821800 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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A new supramolecular antioxidant bioconjugate based on cellulose nanowhisker (CNW) and gallic acid (GA) was developed by grafting β-CD on the surface of CNW and then employing host- guest chemistry to involve GA. Our challenge was to explore the effect of supramolecular conjugation of antioxidant molecules versus their covalent binding on the CNW backbone on the antioxidant activity. The synthesis of these products was confirmed using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analyses. The antioxidant activity of gallic acid (GA) containing products, both products including its non-covalent interactions with CNW-g-β-CD and covalent bonding with CNW were experimentally evaluated using DPPH test. Theoretical calculations using Gaussian software and the density functional theory (DFT) method were also performed. The results showed that GA's antioxidant activity increased in non-covalent conjugated form. Hydrogen atom transfer (HAT) was used to predict the antioxidant activity of GA in computational methods. These findings not only expand our understanding of the structure-activity relationships in antioxidant systems but also provide valuable insights that can aid in the design and development of novel biopolymer-based antioxidants with improved properties.
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- Elham Neisi
- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Lorestan University, Khorram Abad, Lorestan, Iran
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Lorestan University, Khorram Abad, Lorestan, Iran.
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- Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Lorestan University, Khorram Abad, Lorestan, Iran
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Bonifacio AL, Archbold P. Exploring Oat Husks as Aggregates in Limestone-Based Composites: Effects of Surface Treatments and Binder Selection on Mechanical Performance. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:2588. [PMID: 38893852 PMCID: PMC11173983 DOI: 10.3390/ma17112588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2024] [Revised: 05/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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The viability of incorporating agricultural by-products, such as oat husks, not yet explored in limestone-based composites, as more sustainable alternatives for use as novel aggregates may be improved through the adoption of well-known valorisation strategies applied to other plant-based resources. In this context, this work innovates by assessing how treatments on oat husk surfaces and the choice of limestone-based binders impact the mechanical performance of composites. The strategy adopted to achieve these objectives, in addition to carrying out the physical and geometric characterisation of the husks, consists of treating the husks' surface using washing cycles in water, cement/pozzolan binder, and linseed oil. Furthermore, matrices combining cement, calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2, and microsilica (SiO2) were used. In conclusion, even though the effects of different binder combinations are inconsistent, coating oat husks-especially with linseed oil-works well in delaying particle degradation and improving mechanical strength compared to untreated particles. Furthermore, when aggregates are substituted with the longer and lamellar particles of oat husk, the impact of the water/cement ratio on mechanical performance and composite workability significantly decreases.
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- Alysson Larsen Bonifacio
- Sustainable Infrastructure Research Group, Technological University of the Shannon, Midlands Midwest, N37HD68 Athlone, Ireland;
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Palmieri E, Cancelliere R, Maita F, Micheli L, Maiolo L. An ethyl cellulose novel biodegradable flexible substrate material for sustainable screen-printing. RSC Adv 2024; 14:18103-18108. [PMID: 38847004 PMCID: PMC11154189 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra02993c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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We introduce an innovative solution to reduce plastic dependence in flexible electronics: a biodegradable, water-resistant, and flexible cellulose-based substrate for crafting electrochemical printed platforms. This sustainable material based on ethyl cellulose (EC) serves as an eco-friendly alternative to PET in screen printing, boasting superior water resistance compared to other biodegradable options. Our study evaluates the performance of carbon-based screen-printed electrodes (SPEs) fabricated on conventional PET, recycled PET (r-PET), and (EC)-based materials. Electrochemical characterization reveals that EC-SPEs exhibit comparable analytical performance to both P-SPEs and rP-SPEs, as evidenced by similar limits of detection (LOD), limits of quantification (LOQ), and reproducibility values for all the analytes tested (ferro-ferricyanide, hexaammineruthenium chloride, uric acid, and hydroquinone). This finding underscores the potential of our cellulose-based substrate to match the performance of conventional PET-based electrodes. Moreover, the scalability and low-energy requirements of our fabrication process highlight the potential of this material to revolutionize eco-conscious manufacturing. By offering a sustainable alternative without compromising performance, our cellulose-based substrate paves the way for greener practices in flexible electronics production.
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- Elena Palmieri
- Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100 Rome 00133 Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1 Rome 00133 Italy
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- Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100 Rome 00133 Italy
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- Department of Chemical Science and Technologies, University of Rome Tor Vergata Via della Ricerca Scientifica 1 Rome 00133 Italy
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- Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Via del Fosso del Cavaliere 100 Rome 00133 Italy
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Khan M. Chemical and Physical Architecture of Macromolecular Gels for Fracturing Fluid Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry; Current Status, Challenges, and Prospects. Gels 2024; 10:338. [PMID: 38786255 PMCID: PMC11121287 DOI: 10.3390/gels10050338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Hydraulic fracturing is vital in recovering hydrocarbons from oil and gas reservoirs. It involves injecting a fluid under high pressure into reservoir rock. A significant part of fracturing fluids is the addition of polymers that become gels or gel-like under reservoir conditions. Polymers are employed as viscosifiers and friction reducers to provide proppants in fracturing fluids as a transport medium. There are numerous systems for fracturing fluids based on macromolecules. The employment of natural and man-made linear polymers, and also, to a lesser extent, synthetic hyperbranched polymers, as additives in fracturing fluids in the past one to two decades has shown great promise in enhancing the stability of fracturing fluids under various challenging reservoir conditions. Modern innovations demonstrate the importance of developing chemical structures and properties to improve performance. Key challenges include maintaining viscosity under reservoir conditions and achieving suitable shear-thinning behavior. The physical architecture of macromolecules and novel crosslinking processes are essential in addressing these issues. The effect of macromolecule interactions on reservoir conditions is very critical in regard to efficient fluid qualities and successful fracturing operations. In future, there is the potential for ongoing studies to produce specialized macromolecular solutions for increased efficiency and sustainability in oil and gas applications.
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- Majad Khan
- Department of Chemistry, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; ; Tel.: +966-0138601671
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Energy Storage (IRC-HTCM), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining and Advanced Chemicals (IRC-CRAC), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Khan I, Ali A, Naz A, Baig ZT, Shah W, Rahman ZU, Shah TA, Attia KA, Mohammed AA, Hafez YM. Removal of Cr(VI) from Wastewater Using Acrylonitrile Grafted Cellulose Extracted from Sugarcane Bagasse. Molecules 2024; 29:2207. [PMID: 38792069 PMCID: PMC11124459 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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A highly efficient low-cost adsorbent was prepared using raw and chemically modified cellulose isolated from sugarcane bagasse for decontamination of Cr(VI) from wastewater. First, cellulose pulp was isolated from sugarcane bagasse by subjecting it to acid hydrolysis, alkaline hydrolysis and bleaching with sodium chlorate (NaClO3). Then, the bleached cellulose pulp was chemically modified with acrylonitrile monomer in the presence Fenton's reagent (Fe+2/H2O2) to carry out grafting of acrylonitrile onto cellulose by atom transfer radical polymerization. The developed adsorbent (acrylonitrile grafted cellulose) was analyzed by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Both raw cellulose and acrylonitrile grafted cellulose were used for chromium removal from wastewater. The effects of metal ion concentration, pH, adsorbent dose and time were studied, and their values were optimized. The optimum conditions for the adsorption of Cr(VI) onto raw and chemically modified cellulose were: metal ion concentration: 50 ppm, adsorbent dose: 1 g, pH: 6, and time: 60 min. The maximum efficiencies of 73% and 94% and adsorption capacities of 125.95 mg/g and 267.93 mg/g were achieved for raw and acrylonitrile grafted cellulose, respectively. High removal efficiency was achieved, owing to high surface area of 79.92 m2/g and functional active binding cites on grafted cellulose. Isotherm and kinetics studies show that the experimental data were fully fitted by the Freundlich isotherm model and pseudo first-order model. The adsorbent (acrylonitrile grafted cellulose) was regenerated using three different types of regenerating reagents and reused thirty times, and there was negligible decrease (19%) in removal efficiency after using it for 30 times. Hence, it is anticipated that acrylonitrile could be utilized as potential candidate material for commercial scale Cr(VI) removal from wastewater.
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- Idrees Khan
- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Physical & Applied Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22620, Pakistan; (I.K.); (Z.T.B.); (W.S.); (Z.U.R.)
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- School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou 450001, China
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical & Applied Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22620, Pakistan
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Physical & Applied Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22620, Pakistan; (I.K.); (Z.T.B.); (W.S.); (Z.U.R.)
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Physical & Applied Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22620, Pakistan; (I.K.); (Z.T.B.); (W.S.); (Z.U.R.)
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Physical & Applied Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22620, Pakistan; (I.K.); (Z.T.B.); (W.S.); (Z.U.R.)
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- Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Physical & Applied Sciences, The University of Haripur, Haripur 22620, Pakistan; (I.K.); (Z.T.B.); (W.S.); (Z.U.R.)
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- College of Agriculture Engineering and Food Sciences, Shandong University of Technology, Zibo 255000, China;
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (K.A.A.); (A.A.M.)
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- Department of Biochemistry, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia; (K.A.A.); (A.A.M.)
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- EPCRS Excellence Center, Plant Pathology and Biotechnology Laboratory, Agricultural Botany Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh 33516, Egypt;
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Pandey V, Pandey T. Understanding the bio-crystallization: An insight to therapeutic relevance. Biophys Chem 2024; 308:107216. [PMID: 38479205 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpc.2024.107216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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In the realm of biomedical engineering and materials science, the synthesis of biomaterials plays a pivotal role in advancing therapeutic strategies for regeneration of tissues. The deliberate control of crystallization processes in biomaterial synthesis has emerged as a key avenue for tailoring the properties of these materials, enabling the design of innovative solutions for a wide array of medical applications. This review delves into the interplay between controlled crystallization and biomaterial synthesis, exploring its multifaceted applications in the therapeutic domains. The investigation encompasses a wide spectrum of matrices, ranging from small molecules to large biomolecules, highlighting their unique contributions in modulating crystallization processes. Furthermore, the review critically assesses the analytical techniques and methodologies employed to probe and characterize the depths of crystallization dynamics. Advanced imaging, spectroscopic, and computational tools are discussed in the context of unraveling the intricate mechanisms governing nucleation and crystallization processes within the organic matrix. Finally we delve in the applications of such advance material in therapeutics of hard and soft tissues.
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- Vivek Pandey
- Department of Chemistry, School for Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India.
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- Department of Forensic Sciences, School for Bioengineering and Biosciences Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
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Li S, Hu X, Zhou J, Zheng S, Ma Q, Fu H, Zhang WX, Deng Z. Biomass-derived cellulose nanocrystals modified nZVI for enhanced tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) removal. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131625. [PMID: 38631569 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Nano zero-valent iron (nZVI) is an advanced environmental functional material for the degradation of tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA). However, high surface energy, self-agglomeration and low electron selectivity limit degradation rate and complete debromination of bare nZVI. Herein, we presented biomass-derived cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) modified nZVI (CNC/nZVI) for enhanced TBBPA removal. The effects of raw material (straw, filter paper and cotton), process (time, type and concentration of acid hydrolysis) and synthesis methods (in-situ and ex-situ) on fabrication of CNC/nZVI were systematically evaluated based on TBBPA removal performance. The optimized CNC-S/nZVI(in) was prepared via in-situ liquid-phase reduction using straw as raw material of CNC and processing through 44 % H2SO4 for 165 min. Characterizations illustrated nZVI was anchored to the active sites at CNC interface through electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bonds and FeO coordinations. The batch experiments showed 0.5 g/L CNC-S/nZVI(in) achieved 96.5 % removal efficiency at pH = 7 for 10 mg/L initial TBBPA. The enhanced TBBPA dehalogenation by CNC-S/nZVI(in), involving in initial adsorption, reduction process and partial detachment of debrominated products, were possibly attributed to elevated pre-adsorption capacity and high-efficiency delivery of electrons synergistically. This study indicated that fine-tuned fabrication of CNC/nZVI could potentially be a promising alternative for remediation of TBBPA-contaminated aquatic environments.
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- Shiyan Li
- State Key Laboratory for Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Pollution Control, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, Tongji University, 1239 Siping Road, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Pradyasti A, Kim HJ, Hyun WJ, Kim MH. Cellulose/GO monolith covered with Pd-Pt bimetallic nanocrystals for continuous-flow catalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 330:121837. [PMID: 38368114 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Cellulose monolith materials have interconnected open porous structures with very high porosity, making them attractive structures for use as support materials in heterogeneous catalysis applications. In this study, we developed a highly efficient and reusable continuous-flow reactor for Cr(VI) remediation by combining the advantageous features of cellulose monoliths with suitable reinforcement techniques. We fabricated a porous monolithic cellulose/graphene oxide (GO) composite with a continuous three-dimensional skeletal framework using the thermally induced phase separation technique. Pd nanocrystals were synthesized in situ on the surface of the composite monolith, and then converted to porous Pd-Pt bimetallic nanocrystals through a galvanic replacement reaction. This approach eliminated the need for additional reductants and stabilizers, making the process simpler and more environmentally friendly. Under carefully optimized conditions, the cellulose/GO/Pd-Pt nanocomposite monolith exhibited outstanding performance in continuous-flow reactions for Cr(VI) reduction, achieving a maximum conversion rate of 98 %. Moreover, the nanocomposite monolith-based heterogeneous catalyst exhibited remarkable long-term stability, maintaining its catalytic activity even after extended periods of storage in the dried state. These findings highlight the potential of cellulose-based composite monoliths as versatile and robust support materials for heterogeneous catalysis.
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- Astrini Pradyasti
- Department of Polymer Engineering, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, 241 Daxue Road, Jinping District, Shantou, Guangdong 515063, China
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- Department of Polymer Engineering, Pukyong National University, 45 Yongso-ro, Nam-gu, Busan 48513, Republic of Korea.
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Zhai Z, Edgar KJ. Polysaccharide Aldehydes and Ketones: Synthesis and Reactivity. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:2261-2276. [PMID: 38490188 PMCID: PMC11005020 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00020] [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: 01/07/2024] [Revised: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Polysaccharides are biodegradable, abundant, sustainable, and often benign natural polymers. The achievement of selective modification of polysaccharides is important for targeting specific properties and structures and will benefit future development of highly functional, sustainable materials. The synthesis of polysaccharides containing aldehyde or ketone moieties is a promising tool for achieving this goal because of the rich chemistry of aldehyde or ketone groups, including Schiff base formation, nucleophilic addition, and reductive amination. The obtained polysaccharide aldehydes or ketones themselves have rich potential for making useful materials, such as self-healing hydrogels, polysaccharide-protein therapeutic conjugates, or drug delivery vehicles. Herein, we review recent advances in synthesizing polysaccharides containing aldehyde or ketone moieties and briefly introduce their reactivity and corresponding applications.
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- Zhenghao Zhai
- Macromolecules
Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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- Macromolecules
Innovation Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
- Department
of Sustainable Biomaterials, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, United States
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Zhang Y, Li DQ, Yang CX, Xiong ZW, Tohti M, Zhang YQ, Chen HJ, Li J. Polymerization strategy for cellulose nanocrystals-based photonic crystal films with water resisting property. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 265:130793. [PMID: 38503368 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) can form a liquid crystal film with a chiral nematic structure by evaporative-induced self-assembly (EISA). It has attracted much attention as a new class of photonic liquid crystal material because of its intrinsic, unique structural characteristics, and excellent optical properties. However, the CNCs-based photonic crystal films are generally prepared via the physical crosslinking strategy, which present water sensitivity. Here, we developed CNCs-g-PAM photonic crystal film by combining free radical polymerization and EISA. FT-IR, SEM, POM, XRD, TG-DTG, and UV-Vis techniques were employed to characterize the physicochemical properties and microstructure of the as-prepared films. The CNCs-g-PAM films showed a better thermo-stability than CNCs-based film. Also, the mechanical properties were significantly improved, viz., the elongation at break was 9.4 %, and tensile strength reached 18.5 Mpa, which was a much better enhancement than CNCs-based film. More importantly, the CNCs-g-PAM films can resist water dissolution for more than 24 h, which was impossible for the CNCs-based film. The present study provided a promising strategy to prepare CNCs-based photonic crystal film with high flexibility, water resistance, and optical properties for applications such as decoration, light management, and anti-counterfeiting.
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- Yue Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumchi 830052, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumchi 830052, China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumchi 830052, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumchi 830052, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumchi 830052, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumchi 830052, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumchi 830052, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumchi 830052, China.
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Zubair M, Yasir M, Ponnamma D, Mazhar H, Sedlarik V, Hawari AH, Al-Harthi MA, Al-Ejji M. Recent advances in nanocellulose-based two-dimensional nanostructured membranes for sustainable water purification: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 329:121775. [PMID: 38286528 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Nanocellulose (NC), a one-dimensional nanomaterial, is considered a sustainable material for water and wastewater purification because of its promising hydrophilic surface and mechanical characteristics. In this regard, nanostructured membranes comprising NC and two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials emerged as advanced membranes for efficient and sustainable water purification. This article critically reviews the recent progress on NC-2D nanostructured membranes for water and wastewater treatment. The review highlights the main techniques employed to fabricate NC-2D nanostructured membranes. The physicochemical properties, including hydrophilicity, percent porosity, surface roughness, structure, and mechanical and thermal stability, are summarized. The key performance indicators such as permeability, rejection, long operation stability, antifouling, and interaction mechanisms are thoroughly discussed to evaluate the role of NC and 2D nanomaterials. Finally, summary points and future development work are highlighted to overcome the challenges for potential practical applications. This review contributes to the design and development of advanced membranes to solve growing water pollution concerns in a sustainable manner.
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- Mukarram Zubair
- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, P.O. Box 1982, Dammam 31451, Saudi Arabia.
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Třída Tomáše Bati 5678, 76001 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Materials Science and Technology Program, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Centre of Polymer Systems, University Institute, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Třída Tomáše Bati 5678, 76001 Zlín, Czech Republic
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- Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Refining & Advanced Chemicals, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, 31261, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Center for Advanced Materials, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar.
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Georgin J, Franco DSP, Manzar MS, Meili L, El Messaoudi N. A critical and comprehensive review of the current status of 17β-estradiol hormone remediation through adsorption technology. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:24679-24712. [PMID: 38488920 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32876-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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Even at low concentrations, steroid hormones pose a significant threat to ecosystem health and are classified as micropollutants. Among these, 17β-estradiol (molecular formula: C18H24O2; pKa = 10.46; Log Kow = 4.01; solubility in water = 3.90 mg L-1 at 27 °C; molecular weight: 272.4 g mol-1) is extensively studied as an endocrine disruptor due to its release through natural pathways and widespread use in conventional medicine. 17β-estradiol (E2) is emitted by various sources, such as animal and human excretions, hospital and veterinary clinic effluents, and treatment plants. In aquatic biota, it can cause issues ranging from the feminization of males to inhibiting plant growth. This review aims to identify technologies for remediating E2 in water, revealing that materials like graphene oxides, nanocomposites, and carbonaceous materials are commonly used for adsorption. The pH of the medium, especially in acidic to neutral conditions, affects efficiency, and ambient temperature (298 K) supports the process. The Langmuir and Freundlich models aptly describe isothermal studies, with interactions being of a low-energy, physical nature. Adsorption faces limitations when other ions coexist in the solution. Hybrid treatments exhibit high removal efficiency. To mitigate global E2 pollution, establishing national and international standards with detailed guidelines for advanced treatment systems is crucial. Despite significant advancements in optimizing technologies by the scientific community, there remains a considerable gap in their societal application, primarily due to economic and sustainable factors. Therefore, further studies are necessary, including conducting batch experiments with these adsorbents for large-scale treatment along with economic analyses of the production process.
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- Jordana Georgin
- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de La Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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- Department of Civil and Environmental, Universidad de La Costa, CUC, Calle 58 # 55-66, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, 31451, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Laboratory of Processes, Center of Technology, Federal University of Alagoas Campus A. C. Simões, Av. Lourival Melo Mota, Tabuleiro Dos Martins, Maceió, AL, 57072-970, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Zohr, University, 80000, Agadir, Morocco.
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Barrios N, Parra JG, Venditti RA, Pal L. Elucidation of temperature-induced water structuring on cellulose surfaces for environmental and energy sustainability. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 329:121799. [PMID: 38286532 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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Optimizing drying energy in the forest products industry is critical for integrating lignocellulosic feedstocks across all manufacturing sectors. Despite substantial efforts to reduce thermal energy consumption during drying, further enhancements are possible. Cellulose, the main component of forest products, is Earth's most abundant biopolymer and a promising renewable feedstock. This study employs all-atom molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to explore the structural dynamics of a small Iβ-cellulose microcrystallite and surrounding water layers during drying. Molecular and atomistic profiles revealed localized water near the cellulose surface, with water structuring extending beyond 8 Å into the water bulk, influencing solvent-accessible surface area and solvation energy. With increasing temperature, there was a ∼20 % reduction in the cellulose surface available for interaction with water molecules, and a ∼22 % reduction in solvation energy. The number of hydrogen bonds increased with thicker water layers, facilitated by a "bridging" effect. Electrostatic interactions dominated the intermolecular interactions at all temperatures, creating an energetic barrier that hinders water removal, slowing the drying processes. Understanding temperature-dependent cellulose-water interactions at the molecular level will help in designing novel strategies to address drying energy consumption, advancing the adoption of lignocellulosics as viable manufacturing feedstocks.
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- Nelson Barrios
- Department of Forest Biomaterials, NC State University, 431 Dan Allen Drive, Campus Box 8005, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, USA
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials, NC State University, 431 Dan Allen Drive, Campus Box 8005, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, USA; Universidad de Carabobo, Facultad Experimental de Ciencias y Tecnología, Dpto. De Química, Lab. De Química Computacional (QUIMICOMP), Edificio de Química, Avenida Salvador Allende, Bárbula, Venezuela
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials, NC State University, 431 Dan Allen Drive, Campus Box 8005, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, USA
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials, NC State University, 431 Dan Allen Drive, Campus Box 8005, Raleigh, NC 27695-8005, USA.
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Ranjan R, Rai R, Naik K, Parmar AS, Dhar P. Scalable phosphorylated cellulose production with improved environmental sustainability, crosslinkability and processability using 3D bioprinting for dye remediation. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 264:130577. [PMID: 38453115 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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In the present work, phosphorylated cellulose (PC) gel has been produced following an environmentally benign approach using agro-based chemicals with improved yield. The PC gels produced were transparent, negatively charged with high consistency, charge content (1133.33 mmol/kg), degree of substitution (DS) of 0.183 and increased yield (>87 %). The XPS and EDS analysis confirms the covalently bonded phosphate groups at weight percent of 9.42 % and 11.01 %, respectively. The life cycle assessment (LCA) shows that PC gel production via the phosphorylation route is an ecologically favourable strategy compared with traditional TEMPO oxidation, resulting in 1.67 times lower CO2 emission. The rheological studies of PC gels show shear-thinning behaviour with improved 3D printability followed by heat-induced crosslinking of phosphate groups. The mechanistic insights for the condensation of phosphate to form a phosphoric ester group during cross-linking were evaluated through 31P solid-state NMR and XPS studies. Interestingly, the 3D-printed structures showed high structural stability under both compression and tensile load in both dry and wet conditions, with high water absorption (5408.33 %) and swelling capacity of 700 %. The structures show improved methylene blue (MB) remediation capabilities with a maximum removal efficiency of 99 % for 10-200 mg/L and more than seven times reusability. This work provides a green, facile and energy-efficient strategy for fabricating PCs with easy processability through additive manufacturing techniques for producing value-added products, opening up new avenues for high-performance applications.
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- Rahul Ranjan
- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
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- School of Biochemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India.
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Hazarika T, Kakati B, Pal D, Saikia R, Rawal A, Mahanta MK, Biswas S. Role of plasma process gas on permeate flux augmentation of cellulose nitrate membrane for mud water treatment. Sci Rep 2024; 14:6585. [PMID: 38503842 PMCID: PMC10951407 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-56948-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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A comparative study between Nitrogen (N2) and Argon (Ar) plasma is carried out to investigate its effect on surface morphology, hydrophilicity, permeate flux and ageing of cellulose nitrate polymeric membranes in the present work. Langmuir probe and Optical Emission Spectroscopy are used to characterize the plasma. The SEM analysis reveals the noticeable macro-void creations and pore enlargement for both N2 and Ar plasma. The AFM analysis shows a higher surface roughness for Ar plasma treatment as compared to N2 plasma treatment. XPS analysis confirms the changes in the polymer matrix along with the incorporation of various functional groups on the membrane surface as a result of the plasma treatment. A better hydrophilic nature with prolonged plasma treatment is observed for Ar plasma as compared to N2 plasma treatment. The present results show a higher permeate flux with a high rejection rate for Ar plasma treatment in comparison to N2 plasma, which might be due to the pore size and pore area enlargement of the membrane. The hydrophobic recovery for both the plasma-treated membranes is found significant for the initial ageing period of 7 days and found almost stable in nature after 7 days. A diffusion-based theoretical model is developed to study the hydrophobic recovery of plasma-treated membranes. A strong alignment between experimental and theoretical results is observed in the present work. The Cake Filtration model, derived from the Hermia model, is identified as the most suitable model for describing the fouling mechanisms for the present work.
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- Tonmoi Hazarika
- META Laboratory, Assam Science and Technology University, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781013, India
- Department of Physics, Gauhati University, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India
- Surface Engineering and Plasma Processing Laboratory, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530003, India
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- META Laboratory, Assam Science and Technology University, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781013, India.
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- Surface Engineering and Plasma Processing Laboratory, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530003, India.
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- META Laboratory, Assam Science and Technology University, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781013, India
- Department of Physics, Gauhati University, Jalukbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781014, India
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- Surface Engineering and Plasma Processing Laboratory, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, 530003, India
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- Pragjyotish College, Pragjyotish Path, Santipur, Guwahati, Assam, 781009, India
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- Physical Science Division, Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Vigyan Path, Garchuk, Paschim Boragaon, Guwahati, Assam, 781035, India
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Trifan IS, Chibac-Scutaru AL, Melinte V, Coseri S. Photopolymerization Pattern of New Methacrylate Cellulose Acetate Derivatives. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:560. [PMID: 38399938 PMCID: PMC10892540 DOI: 10.3390/polym16040560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2024] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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Polymeric photocrosslinked networks, of particular interest in the design of materials with targeted characteristics, can be easily prepared by grafting light-sensitive moieties, such as methacrylates, on polymeric chains and, after photochemical reactions, provide materials with multiple applications via photopolymerization. In this work, photopolymerizable urethane-methacrylate sequences were attached to free hydroxyl units of cellulose acetate chains in various proportions (functionalization degree from 5 to 100%) to study the properties of the resulting macromolecules and the influence of the cellulosic material structure on the double bond conversion degree. Additionally, to manipulate the properties of the photocured systems, the methacrylate-functionalized cellulose acetate derivatives were mixed with low molecular weight dimethacrylate derivatives (containing castor oil and polypropylene glycol flexible chains), and the influence of UV-curable composition on the photopolymerization parameters being studied. The achieved data reveal that the addition of dimethacrylate comonomers augmented the polymerization rates and conversion degrees, leading to polymer networks with various microstructures.
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- Polyaddition and Photochemistry Department, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41 A Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (I.-S.T.); (A.L.C.-S.)
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- Polyaddition and Photochemistry Department, Petru Poni Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, 41 A Gr. Ghica Voda Alley, 700487 Iasi, Romania; (I.-S.T.); (A.L.C.-S.)
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Feng J, Xing Y, Yin C, Tang P, Jiang F. Wholly sustainable graft copolymers derived from cellulose, lignin, and hemicellulose for high-performance elastomers, adhesives, and UV-blocking materials. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 326:121606. [PMID: 38142094 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Sustainable elastomers derived from renewable biobased resources with excellent mechanical properties and varied functions are highly pursued to substitute traditional petroleum-based polymers yet challenging due to their limited macroscopic performance. In this work, we designed a series of wholly biobased cellulose-graft-poly(vanillin acrylate-co-tetrahydrofurfuryl acrylate) (Cell-g-P(VA-co-THFA) copolymer elastomers with cellulose as the rigid backbone, sustainable VA derived from lignin and soft THFA derived from hemicellulose as the hard and soft segments in the rubbery side chains. Moreover, the grafted side chains can be cross-linked to introduce an additional dynamic network structure via Schiff-base chemistry between the aldehyde and amino groups. The mechanical properties of Cell-g-P(VA-co-THFA) copolymer elastomers, including tensile strength, extensibility, elasticity, and toughness can be facilely manipulated by the VA/THFA feed ratio, cellulose content, and cross-linking density. These Cell-g-P(VA-co-THFA) copolymer elastomers are thermally stable and possess outstanding adhesion behavior and prominent UV-shielding performance. Besides dramatically enhanced mechanical properties, the cross-linked Cell-g-P(VA-co-THFA) counterparts exhibit remarkable shape memory behavior. This work provides a robust and convenient strategy for developing strong and versatile sustainable elastomers with different application demands by integrating different biomass feedstocks via elaborate molecular design.
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- Jiajun Feng
- Biomass Molecular Engineering Center, Anhui Provincial Engineering Center for High Performance Biobased Nylons, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- Biomass Molecular Engineering Center, Anhui Provincial Engineering Center for High Performance Biobased Nylons, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- Biomass Molecular Engineering Center, Anhui Provincial Engineering Center for High Performance Biobased Nylons, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- Biomass Molecular Engineering Center, Anhui Provincial Engineering Center for High Performance Biobased Nylons, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China
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- Biomass Molecular Engineering Center, Anhui Provincial Engineering Center for High Performance Biobased Nylons, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui 230036, China.
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Gericke M, Amaral AJR, Budtova T, De Wever P, Groth T, Heinze T, Höfte H, Huber A, Ikkala O, Kapuśniak J, Kargl R, Mano JF, Másson M, Matricardi P, Medronho B, Norgren M, Nypelö T, Nyström L, Roig A, Sauer M, Schols HA, van der Linden J, Wrodnigg TM, Xu C, Yakubov GE, Stana Kleinschek K, Fardim P. The European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE) research roadmap 2040: Advanced strategies for exploiting the vast potential of polysaccharides as renewable bioresources. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 326:121633. [PMID: 38142079 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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Polysaccharides are among the most abundant bioresources on earth and consequently need to play a pivotal role when addressing existential scientific challenges like climate change and the shift from fossil-based to sustainable biobased materials. The Research Roadmap 2040 of the European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence (EPNOE) provides an expert's view on how future research and development strategies need to evolve to fully exploit the vast potential of polysaccharides as renewable bioresources. It is addressed to academic researchers, companies, as well as policymakers and covers five strategic areas that are of great importance in the context of polysaccharide related research: (I) Materials & Engineering, (II) Food & Nutrition, (III) Biomedical Applications, (IV) Chemistry, Biology & Physics, and (V) Skills & Education. Each section summarizes the state of research, identifies challenges that are currently faced, project achievements and developments that are expected in the upcoming 20 years, and finally provides outlines on how future research activities need to evolve.
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- Martin Gericke
- Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Centre of Excellence for Polysaccharide Research, Humboldtstraße 10, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- MINES Paris, PSL University, CEMEF - Center for Materials Forming, UMR CNRS 7635, CS 10207, rue Claude Daunesse, 06904 Sophia Antipolis, France
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- KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chemical and Biochemical Reactor Engineering and Safety (CREaS), Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department Biomedical Materials, Institute of Pharmacy, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06099 Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Centre of Excellence for Polysaccharide Research, Humboldtstraße 10, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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- Université Paris-Saclay, INRAE, AgroParisTech, Institut Jean-Pierre Bourgin (IJPB), 78000 Versailles, France
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- University Graz, Inst.f. Chem./PS&HC - Polysaccharides & Hydrocolloids, Heinrichstrasse 28, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Applied Physics, Aalto University School of Science, FI-00076 Espoo, Finland
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- Jan Dlugosz University in Czestochowa, Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Dietetics and Food Studies, Waszyngtona 4/8, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland
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- Graz University of Technology, Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased Systems, Stremayrgasse 9, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Iceland, Hofsvallagata 53, IS-107 Reykjavík, Iceland
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- Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Drug Chemistry and Technologies, P.le A. Moro 5, 00185 Rome, Italy
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- MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, CHANGE-Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, Campus de Gambelas, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Center, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Center, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Chalmers University of Technology, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden; Aalto University, Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, 00076 Aalto, Finland
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- ETH Zurich, Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Schmelzbergstrasse 9, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), 08193 Bellaterra, Spain
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- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology, Muthgasse 18, 1190 Vienna, Austria
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- Laboratory of Food Chemistry, Wageningen University and Research, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708WG Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Graz University of Technology, Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased Systems, Stremayrgasse 9, A-8010 Graz, Austria
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- Åbo Akademi University, Laboratory of Natural Materials Technology, Henrikinkatu 2, Turku/Åbo, Finland
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- Soft Matter Biomaterials and Biointerfaces, Food Structure and Biomaterials Group, School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington LE12 5RD, United Kingdom
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- Graz University of Technology, Institute of Chemistry and Technology of Biobased Systems, Stremayrgasse 9, A-8010 Graz, Austria.
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- KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Chemical and Biochemical Reactor Engineering and Safety (CREaS), Celestijnenlaan 200F, 3001 Leuven, Belgium
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Souza SSD, Gomes AR, Guimarães ATB, Matos LPD, Mendonça JDS, Luz TMD, Matos SGDS, Rodrigues ASDL, Senthil-Nathan S, Rakib MRJ, Kamaraj C, Rocha TL, Islam ARMT, Malafaia G. Exposure to microcrystallized cellulose affects the health of tadpoles and sheds light on the threat these materials pose to amphibians. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2024; 343:123236. [PMID: 38160776 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The increasing use of cellulose-based materials (CBMs) has provided beneficial applications in different sectors. However, its release into environments may represent an ecological risk, therefore demanding that ecotoxicological studies be conducted to understand the risks (current and future) of CBM pollution. Thus, we evaluated the possible effects of microcrystalline cellulose (CMs) in Physalaemus cuvieri tadpoles. After seven days of exposure to CMs (at 58.29 and 100 mg/L), the animals were subjected to behavioral evaluation, and different biomarkers (biometric and biochemical) were evaluated. Although our data do not point to a neurotoxic effect of CMs (inferred by the absence of behavioral changes and changes in AChE and BChE activity), animals exposed to CMs showed differences in body condition. Furthermore, we noticed an increase in the frequency of erythrocyte nuclear abnormalities and DNA damage, which were correlated with the ingestion of CMs. We noticed that the antioxidant activity of tadpoles exposed to CMs (inferred by SOD, CAT, and DPPH radical scavenging activity) was insufficient to control the increase in ROS and MDA production. Furthermore, exposure to CMs induced a predominant Th2-specific immune response, marked by suppressed IFN-γ and increased IL-10 levels, with a consequent reduction in NO levels. Principal component analysis and IBRv-2 indicate, in general, a primarily more toxic response to animals exposed to the highest CM concentration. Therefore, our study evidence that CMs affect the health of P. cuvieri tadpoles and sheds light on the threat these materials pose to amphibians.
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- Sindoval Silva de Souza
- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil; Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, And Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, And Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil
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- Division of Biopesticides and Environmental Toxicology, Sri Paramakalyani Centre for Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, 627 412, India
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- Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology and Ecotoxicology, Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Goiania, Goiás, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biology of the Parasite-Host Relationship (PPGBRPH), Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Biotechnology and Biodiversity, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, GO, Brazil; Laboratory of Toxicology Applied to the Environment, Goiano Federal Institute - Urutaí Campus, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Ecology, Conservation, And Biodiversity, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Conservation of Cerrado Natural Resources, Goiano Federal Institute, Urutaí, GO, Brazil; Post-Graduation Program in Biology of the Parasite-Host Relationship (PPGBRPH), Institute of Tropical Pathology and Public Health, Federal University of Goiás, Brazil.
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Zheng AY, Liau YW, Heng PWS, Chan LW. Elucidating the effect of salt incorporation in tablets on tablet disintegratability. Int J Pharm 2024; 651:123759. [PMID: 38163527 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2023] [Revised: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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The disintegration of tablets plays a crucial role in facilitating drug release, and disintegrants are used in tablet formulations to promote the disintegration process. This study aimed to explore and understand the impact of salt incorporation on tablet disintegratability. The study was designed to modulate the microenvironment temperature of tablets through dissolution of salts incorporated in the formulation, with the aim to facilitate tablet disintegration. It was observed that the incorporation of salts generally prolonged tablet disintegration. The impact of incorporating salts on tablet properties was both concentration-dependent and multi-factorial. The observed effect of salts on tablet disintegration was likely influenced by a combination of factors, including different properties of the salts, enhanced solubility of components, the temperature difference between the tablet and the disintegration medium, the expansion of air resulting from increased microenvironment temperature, and the competition for water between salts and disintegrants. These factors collectively contributed to the overall impact of salts on tablet disintegration.
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- Audrey Yi Zheng
- GEA-NUS Pharmaceutical Processing Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, 18 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- GEA-NUS Pharmaceutical Processing Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, 18 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- GEA-NUS Pharmaceutical Processing Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, 18 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543, Singapore
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- GEA-NUS Pharmaceutical Processing Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, National University of Singapore, 18 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117543, Singapore.
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Marcos Celada L, Martín J, Dvinskikh SV, Olsén P. Fully Bio-Based Ionic Liquids for Green Chemical Modification of Cellulose in the Activated-State. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202301233. [PMID: 37792278 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202301233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Biopolymers, especially cellulose, are vital to transitioning to a circular economy and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. However, for many applications a high degree of cellulose hydroxyl modification is necessary. The challenge is that the chemical features of the hydroxyls of cellulose and water are similar. Therefore, chemical modification of cellulose is often explored under non-aqueous conditions with systems that result in high hydroxyl accessibility and reduce cellulose aggregation. Unfortunately, these systems depend on hazardous and complex solvents from fossil resources, which diverge from the initial sustainability objectives. To address this, we developed three new betaine-based ionic liquids that are fully bio-based, scalable, and green. We found that a specific ionic liquid had the perfect chemical features for the chemical activation of cellulose without disturbing its crystalline ordering. The high activation in heterogeneous conditions was exemplified by reacting cellulose with succinic anhydride, resulting in more than 30 % conversion of all hydroxyls on cellulose. Overall, this work opens new perspectives for the derivatization of cellulosic materials while simultaneously "keeping it green".
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- Lukas Marcos Celada
- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of chemistry, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 30, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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Li J, Wan K, Zhu T, Zheng Y, Chen Z, Feng Q, Du Z. Fibrous Conductive Metallogels with Hybrid Electron/Ion Networks for Boosted Extreme Sensitivity and High Linearity Strain Sensor. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300568. [PMID: 37956305 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Fibrous strain sensing materials with both high sensitivity and high linearity are of significant importance for wearable sensors, yet they still face great challenges. Herein, a photo-spun reaction encapsulation strategy is proposed for the continuous fabrication of fibrous strain sensor materials (AMGF) with a core-sheath structure. Metallogels (MOGs) formed by bacterial cellulose (BC) nanofibers and Ag nanoparticles (AgNPs), and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are employed as the core and sheath, respectively. The in situ ultraviolet light reduction of Ag+ ensured AgNPs to maintain the interconnections between the BC nanofibers and form electron conductive networks (0.31 S m-1 ). Under applied strain, the BC nanofibers experience separation, bringing AMGF a high sensitivity (gauge factor 4.36). The concentration of free ions in the MOGs uniformly varies with applied deformation, endowing AMGF with high linearity and a goodness-of-fit of 0.98. The sheath TPE provided AMGF sensor with stable working life (>10 000 s). Furthermore, the AMGF sensors are demonstrated to monitor complex deformations of the dummy joints in real-time as a wearable sensor. Therefore, the fibrous hybrid conductive network fibers fabricated via the photo-spun reaction encapsulation strategy provide a new route for addressing the challenge of achieving both high sensitivity and high linearity.
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- Jifeng Li
- Anhui Province Joint Key Laboratory of Cold Insulation Fiber and Clothing, School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P. R. China
- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, UK
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nonmetallic Crystalline and Energy Conversion Materials, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, China Three Gorges University, Yichang, 443002, P. R. China
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- Institute of Intelligent Machines, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Joint Key Laboratory of Cold Insulation Fiber and Clothing, School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Joint Key Laboratory of Cold Insulation Fiber and Clothing, School of Materials and Chemistry, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, 230036, P. R. China
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Mohamed Yunus RA, Koch M, Dieudonné-George P, Truzzolillo D, Colby RH, Parisi D. Water-Driven Sol-Gel Transition in Native Cellulose/1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium Acetate Solutions. ACS Macro Lett 2024:219-226. [PMID: 38285692 PMCID: PMC10883029 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2024]
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The addition of water to native cellulose/1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate solutions catalyzes the formation of gels, where polymer chain-chain intermolecular associations act as cross-links. However, the relationship between water content (Wc), polymer concentration (Cp), and gel strength is still missing. This study provides the fundamentals to design water-induced gels. First, the sol-gel transition occurs exclusively in entangled solutions, while in unentangled ones, intramolecular associations hamper interchain cross-linking, preventing the gel formation. In entangled systems, the addition of water has a dual impact: at low water concentrations, the gel modulus is water-independent and controlled by entanglements. As water increases, more cross-links per chain than entanglements emerge, causing the modulus of the gel to scale as Gp ∼ Cp2Wc3.0±0.2. Immersing the solutions in water yields hydrogels with noncrystalline, aggregate-rich structures. Such water-ionic liquid exchange is examined via Raman, FTIR, and WAXS. Our findings provide avenues for designing biogels with desired rheological properties.
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- Roshan Akdar Mohamed Yunus
- Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG), University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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- INM - Leibniz Institute for New Materials, Campus D2 2, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany
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- Laboratoire Charles Coulomb (L2C), UMR 5221 CNRS Université de Montpellier, Montpellier 34095, France
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- Laboratoire Charles Coulomb (L2C), UMR 5221 CNRS Université de Montpellier, Montpellier 34095, France
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802, United States
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- Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG), University of Groningen, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG Groningen, The Netherlands
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Wang M, Lin CY, Sagara Y, Michinobu T. Enhanced Photothermal Property of NDI-Based Conjugated Polymers by Copolymerization with a Thiadiazolobenzotriazole Unit. ACS MATERIALS AU 2024; 4:82-91. [PMID: 38221926 PMCID: PMC10786135 DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.3c00077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/16/2024]
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Solar steam generation (SSG) is a promising photothermal technology to solve the global water storage issue. The potential of π-conjugated polymers as photothermal materials is significant, because their absorption range can be customized through molecular design. In this study, naphthalenediimide (NDI) and thiadiazolobenzotriazole (TBZ) were employed as bifunctional monomers to produce conjugated polymers. There are two types of polymers, P1 and P2. P1 is based on NDI, while P2 is a copolymer of NDI and TBZ in a ratio of 9:1. Both polymers had high molecular weights and sufficient thermal stability. UV-vis-near-infrared (NIR) absorption spectra revealed that both polymers have large extinction coefficients ascribed to the NDI and TBZ chromophores. Notably, the absorption spectrum of P2 exhibited a significant red shift compared to P1, resulting in a narrow optical bandgap and absorption in the NIR range. This result suggested that P2 has a higher light absorption than P1. Photoluminescence (PL) spectra were measured to elucidate the conversion of the absorbed light into thermal energy. It was found that P2 has a reduced fluorescence quantum yield as a result of the TBZ unit, signifying a proficient conversion of the photothermal energy. Based on the results, it appears that the P2 film has a greater photothermal property compared to that of the P1 film. The surface temperature of the P2 film reached approximately 50 °C under the investigated conditions. In addition, copolymer P2 exhibited an impressive SSG efficiency of 72.4% under 1 sun (1000 W/m2) irradiation. All the results suggested that narrow bandgap conjugated polymers containing the TBZ unit are highly effective materials for achieving optimal performance in SSGs.
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- Mingqian Wang
- Department of Materials Science and
Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8552, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and
Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8552, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and
Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8552, Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and
Engineering, Tokyo Institute of Technology, 2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 152-8552, Japan
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Al-Hazmi HE, Łuczak J, Habibzadeh S, Hasanin MS, Mohammadi A, Esmaeili A, Kim SJ, Khodadadi Yazdi M, Rabiee N, Badawi M, Saeb MR. Polysaccharide nanocomposites in wastewater treatment: A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 347:140578. [PMID: 37939921 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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In modern times, wastewater treatment is vital due to increased water contamination arising from pollutants such as nutrients, pathogens, heavy metals, and pharmaceutical residues. Polysaccharides (PSAs) are natural, renewable, and non-toxic biopolymers used in wastewater treatment in the field of gas separation, liquid filtration, adsorption processes, pervaporation, and proton exchange membranes. Since addition of nanoparticles to PSAs improves their sustainability and strength, nanocomposite PSAs has gained significant attention for wastewater treatment in the past decade. This review presents a comprehensive analysis of PSA-based nanocomposites used for efficient wastewater treatment, focusing on adsorption, photocatalysis, and membrane-based methods. It also discusses potential future applications, challenges, and opportunities in adsorption, filtration, and photocatalysis. Recently, PSAs have shown promise as adsorbents in biological-based systems, effectively removing heavy metals that could hinder microbial activity. Cellulose-mediated adsorbents have successfully removed various pollutants from wastewater, including heavy metals, dyes, oil, organic solvents, pesticides, and pharmaceutical residues. Thus, PSA nanocomposites would support biological processes in wastewater treatment plants. A major concern is the discharge of antibiotic wastes from pharmaceutical industries, posing significant environmental and health risks. PSA-mediated bio-adsorbents, like clay polymeric nanocomposite hydrogel beads, efficiently remove antibiotics from wastewater, ensuring water quality and ecosystem balance. The successful use of PSA-mediated bio-adsorbents in wastewater treatment depends on ongoing research to optimize their application and evaluate their potential environmental impacts. Implementing these eco-friendly adsorbents on a large scale holds great promise in significantly reducing water pollution, safeguarding ecosystems, and protecting human health.
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- Hussein E Al-Hazmi
- Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Department of Process Engineering and Chemical Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Gdańsk University of Technology, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Surface Reaction and Advanced Energy Materials Laboratory, Chemical Engineering Department, Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic), Tehran, Iran.
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- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Centre, Dokki, Cairo, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Engineering and Chemical Sciences, Karlstad University, 65188, Karlstad, Sweden
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering Technology, and Industrial Trades, College of the North Atlantic-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, United States
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- Division of Electrochemistry and Surface Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Physics and Mathematics, Gdańsk University of Technology, Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233, Gdańsk, Poland
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- Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics, Murdoch University, Perth, WA, 6150, Australia; School of Engineering, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, 2109, Australia.
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, L2CM, F-57000 Metz, France
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medical University of Gdańsk, J. Hallera 107, 80-416 Gdańsk, Poland.
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Tan F, Sun B, Shen W, Gai Y, Shi L, Chen C, Sun D. Oriented bacterial cellulose microfibers with tunable mechanical performance fabricated via green reassembly avenue. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127990. [PMID: 37949266 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Bacterial cellulose has garnered remarkable interest from researchers, particularly those working in the biomedical field. In this work, BC microfibers were fabricated via green dissolution (ZnCl2) and regeneration (ethanol). The orientation of cellulose chains was investigated during extrusion and simple post-processing via polarized optical microscopy and small-angle X-ray scattering. The results implied that the mechanical properties of BC microfibers can be tuned by rational pre-stretching. The BC microfibers can be programmable, and be used to suture hard or soft tissues. The as-designed paralleled BC microfibers have good biocompatibility and can regulate the directional growth of cells on their surface. The as-obtained BC microfiber with a high tensile strength of up to ∼115 MPa is suitable for surgical sutures. The tunable BC microfibers may be utilized as an adequate fiber-derived biomedical material product.
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- Fengyan Tan
- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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- Institute of Chemicobiology and Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China.
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Saberi Riseh R. Advancing agriculture through bioresource technology: The role of cellulose-based biodegradable mulches. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 255:128006. [PMID: 37977475 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Agriculture plays a pivotal role in meeting the world's ever-growing food demands. However, traditional agricultural practices often have negative consequences for the environment, such as soil erosion and chemical runoff. Recently, there has been a pressing need for advance agricultural practices. Cellulose-based mulches offer a solution by optimizing agricultural productivity while minimizing harm. These mulches are made from renewable bioresources derived from cellulose-rich materials. Compared to plastic mulches, cellulose-based alternatives show potential in improving nutrient retention, soil health, weed suppression, water conservation, and erosion mitigation. The article investigates the characteristics and application methods of cellulose-based mulches, highlighting their biodegradability, water retention, crop protection, and weed suppression capabilities. It also evaluates their economic feasibility, emphasizing their potential to transform sustainable farming practices. Overall, cellulose-based mulches have the potential to revolutionize agriculture, addressing environmental concerns while optimizing productivity. They represent a significant step toward a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system.
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- Roohallah Saberi Riseh
- Departement of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Vali-e-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan 7718897111, Iran.
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Liao Y, Wang C, Dong Y, Yu HY. Robust and versatile superhydrophobic cellulose-based composite film with superior UV shielding and heat-barrier performances for sustainable packaging. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127178. [PMID: 37783246 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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Replacing single-use plastic delivery bags (SPDBs) with cellulose-based materials is an effective strategy to reduce environmental pollution. However, the inherent hydrophilicity and ultralow mechanical strength of cellulose materials limit its development. In this study, zinc oxide (ZnO)-cellulose composite films were successfully prepared through "two-step strategy" of lotus leaves structure simulation, including deposition of micro-nano ZnO particles and stearic acid (STA) modification. Well-dispersed micro-nano ZnO particles with stick-like structure were anchored in the ZnO-cellulose composite film prepared at 90 °C (CF-90). Due to the special structural design and strong interaction between the cellulose and micro-nano ZnO particles, the CF-90 showed higher mechanical property (a 47.8 % improvement in the tensile strength). Impressively, CF-90 also exhibited great UV shielding properties with larger UPF value of 1603.98 and superhigh heat-barrier performance. Moreover, CF-90 obtained excellent superhydrophobicity with a water contact angle of 163.6° by further modification. Consequently, the versatile cellulose-based material bringing a dawn on application of sustainable packaging materials for express delivery industry.
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- Yiqi Liao
- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Textile and Flexible Interconnection of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Xiasha Higher Education Park Avenue 2 No. 928, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Textile and Flexible Interconnection of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Xiasha Higher Education Park Avenue 2 No. 928, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Textile and Flexible Interconnection of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Xiasha Higher Education Park Avenue 2 No. 928, Hangzhou 310018, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Advanced Textile Materials and Manufacturing Technology of Ministry of Education, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Textile and Flexible Interconnection of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Xiasha Higher Education Park Avenue 2 No. 928, Hangzhou 310018, China.
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Bak NK, Rohde PD, Kristensen TN. Strong Sex-Dependent Effects of Malnutrition on Life- and Healthspan in Drosophila melanogaster. INSECTS 2023; 15:9. [PMID: 38249015 PMCID: PMC10816799 DOI: 10.3390/insects15010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Insufficient intake of essential nutrients, malnutrition is a major issue for millions of people and has a strong impact on the distribution and abundance of species in nature. In this study, we investigated the effect of malnutrition on several fitness components in the vinegar fly Drosophila melanogaster. Four diets with different nutritional values, including three diluted diets of an optimal nutritional balanced diet, were used as feed sources. The effect of malnutrition on fitness components linked to healthspan, the period of life spent in good health conditions, was evaluated by quantifying the flies' lifespan, locomotor activity, heat stress tolerance, lipid content, and dry weight. The results showed that malnutrition had severe negative impact, such as reduced lifespan, locomotor activity, heat stress tolerance, fat content, and dry weight. The negative phenotypic effects were highly sex-dependent, with males being more negatively impacted by malnutrition compared to females. These findings highlight important detrimental and sex-specific effects of malnutrition not only on lifespan but also on traits related to healthspan.
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- Nikolaj Klausholt Bak
- Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Frederik Bajers Vej 7H, DK 9220 Aalborg, Denmark;
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- Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Selma Lagerløfs Vej 249, DK 9260 Gistrup, Denmark
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- Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Frederik Bajers Vej 7H, DK 9220 Aalborg, Denmark;
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Jing S, Wu L, Siciliano AP, Chen C, Li T, Hu L. The Critical Roles of Water in the Processing, Structure, and Properties of Nanocellulose. ACS NANO 2023; 17:22196-22226. [PMID: 37934794 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c06773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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The cellulose industry depends heavily on water owing to the hydrophilic nature of cellulose fibrils and its potential for sustainable and innovative production methods. The emergence of nanocellulose, with its excellent properties, and the incorporation of nanomaterials have garnered significant attention. At the nanoscale level, nanocellulose offers a higher exposure of hydroxyl groups, making it more intimate with water than micro- and macroscale cellulose fibers. Gaining a deeper understanding of the interaction between nanocellulose and water holds the potential to reduce production costs and provide valuable insights into designing functional nanocellulose-based materials. In this review, water molecules interacting with nanocellulose are classified into free water (FW) and bound water (BW), based on their interaction forces with surface hydroxyls and their mobility in different states. In addition, the water-holding capacity of cellulosic materials and various water detection methods are also discussed. The review also examines water-utilization and water-removal methods in the fabrication, dispersion, and transport of nanocellulose, aiming to elucidate the challenges and tradeoffs in these processes while minimizing energy and time costs. Furthermore, the influence of water on nanocellulose properties, including mechanical properties, ion conductivity, and biodegradability, are discussed. Finally, we provide our perspective on the challenges and opportunities in developing nanocellulose and its interplay with water.
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- Shuangshuang Jing
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Department of Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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
- Center for Materials Innovation, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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Miyauchi M. Water Adsorption on Hydrophilic Fibers and Porous and Deliquescent Materials: Cellulose, Polysaccharide, Silica, Inorganic Salt, Sugar Alcohol, and Amino Acid. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:44212-44220. [PMID: 38027329 PMCID: PMC10666253 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c06642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Water adsorption isotherms are systematically summarized by using celluloses and polysaccharides as hydrophilic crystal/amorphous materials with functional groups, silicas as hydrophilic porous materials, and inorganic salts, sugar alcohols, and amino acids as hygroscopic deliquescent materials. For hydrophilic fibers such as celluloses and polysaccharides, water was adsorbed on amorphous solids, and water clusters were formed around functional groups. For porous materials such as silicas, capillary condensation occurred in the micropores of silicas. For deliquescent materials such as inorganic salts, sugar alcohols, and amino acids, water adsorption rapidly increased stepwise at a specific threshold relative humidity, accompanied with a structure transformation to a liquid state. In addition, the water activity (Aw) of materials used in packed products was able to be estimated from the water adsorption isotherms of the pure component. This indicated that the deliquescent materials have a great effect on the depression of Aw for the suppression of microbial growth at an extremely high water content. The deliquescent materials could be useful to develop new environmentally and sustainable products and technologies with the mediation of water vapor and/or hydration.
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- Masato Miyauchi
- Tobacco Science Research
Center, R&D Group, Japan Tobacco Inc., 6-2 Umegaoka, Aoba-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 227-8512, Japan
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Kato Y. Active Contraction in the Stable Mechanical Environment of the Tunic of the Ascidian, Halocynthia roretzi, a Polysaccharide-Based Tissue with Blood Circulatory System. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4329. [PMID: 37960009 PMCID: PMC10649753 DOI: 10.3390/polym15214329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Halocynthia roretzi, a member of Ascidiacea, is covered with its own tunic, which is composed of polysaccharides, such as cellulose Iβ and sulfated chitin. H. roretzi has an open-vessel system, whose blood vessels and hemocytes are found in the tunic, so that the mechanical environment of the tunic could be carefully controlled because of its influence on hemocyte behaviors. While active deformation of the tunic and related phenomena have been previously reported, the mechanical environment in the tunic, which directly influences its deformation, has been rarely investigated. Meanwhile, the developments of actuators based on cellulose and chitin have been frequently reported. However, a cellulose-sulfated chitin actuator has not been proposed. In this study, the mechanical environment of the tunic, which has been rarely investigated despite its importance in the active deformation of the tunic, was evaluated using finite element analysis. A finite element model of the tunic, based on its histological characteristics as well as deformation patterns, was developed. The results showed that the shape of the tunic, the pattern of fiber distribution, and control of the water content influenced the mechanical environment.
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- Yoko Kato
- Faculty of Engineering, Tohoku Gakuin University, Sendai 984-8588, Japan
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Khalid MY, Arif ZU, Noroozi R, Hossain M, Ramakrishna S, Umer R. 3D/4D printing of cellulose nanocrystals-based biomaterials: Additives for sustainable applications. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 251:126287. [PMID: 37573913 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have gained significant attraction from both industrial and academic sectors, thanks to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, and renewability with remarkable mechanical characteristics. Desirable mechanical characteristics of CNCs include high stiffness, high strength, excellent flexibility, and large surface-to-volume ratio. Additionally, the mechanical properties of CNCs can be tailored through chemical modifications for high-end applications including tissue engineering, actuating, and biomedical. Modern manufacturing methods including 3D/4D printing are highly advantageous for developing sophisticated and intricate geometries. This review highlights the major developments of additive manufactured CNCs, which promote sustainable solutions across a wide range of applications. Additionally, this contribution also presents current challenges and future research directions of CNC-based composites developed through 3D/4D printing techniques for myriad engineering sectors including tissue engineering, wound healing, wearable electronics, robotics, and anti-counterfeiting applications. Overall, this review will greatly help research scientists from chemistry, materials, biomedicine, and other disciplines to comprehend the underlying principles, mechanical properties, and applications of additively manufactured CNC-based structures.
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- Muhammad Yasir Khalid
- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box: 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Management & Technology Lahore, Sialkot Campus, 51041, Pakistan.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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- Zienkiewicz Institute for Modelling, Data and AI, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Swansea University, SA1 8EN Swansea, UK.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Center for Nanofibers and Nanotechnology, National University of Singapore, 119260, Singapore
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- Department of Aerospace Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, PO Box: 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Morris E, Pulham CR, Morrison CA. Structure and properties of nitrocellulose: approaching 200 years of research. RSC Adv 2023; 13:32321-32333. [PMID: 37928838 PMCID: PMC10620853 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra05457h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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This review brings together almost 200 years of fragmented research on the structure of nitrocellulose to give an overview that covers production to application in composite materials. As a mouldable plastic, energetic rocket propellant and biomolecular binding membrane, nitrocellulose still finds widespread practical application today despite the inception of synthetic plastics. The influence of different cellulose source materials affects the structure and properties of nitrocellulose in ways that are not fully understood, and so this review brings together relatively recent developments in the understanding of cellulose nanostructures to highlight where the gaps in understanding now reside. The influence of nitration conditions on the material properties of nitrocellulose is described, together with the proposed mechanisms and equilibria associated with these synthetic routes. The reported crystal structures of nitrocellulose are also reviewed, and the confirmed structural features are separated from those yet to be proven. We also consider how nitrocellulose interacts with other compounds, to help explain the distinct properties of its composite materials. This review points to further work that is required to obtain well founded structural models of nitrocellulose, while highlighting opportunities to control and direct its structure to improve its material properties.
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- Edmund Morris
- School of Chemistry, EaStCHEM Research School, University of Edinburgh David Brewster Road, The King's Buildings Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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- School of Chemistry, EaStCHEM Research School, University of Edinburgh David Brewster Road, The King's Buildings Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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- School of Chemistry, EaStCHEM Research School, University of Edinburgh David Brewster Road, The King's Buildings Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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