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Hachimi Alaoui C, Réthoré G, Weiss P, Fatimi A. Sustainable Biomass Lignin-Based Hydrogels: A Review on Properties, Formulation, and Biomedical Applications. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13493. [PMID: 37686299 PMCID: PMC10487582 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241713493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023] Open
Abstract
Different techniques have been developed to overcome the recalcitrant nature of lignocellulosic biomass and extract lignin biopolymer. Lignin has gained considerable interest owing to its attractive properties. These properties may be more beneficial when including lignin in the preparation of highly desired value-added products, including hydrogels. Lignin biopolymer, as one of the three major components of lignocellulosic biomaterials, has attracted significant interest in the biomedical field due to its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Its valorization by developing new hydrogels has increased in recent years. Furthermore, lignin-based hydrogels have shown great potential for various biomedical applications, and their copolymerization with other polymers and biopolymers further expands their possibilities. In this regard, lignin-based hydrogels can be synthesized by a variety of methods, including but not limited to interpenetrating polymer networks and polymerization, crosslinking copolymerization, crosslinking grafted lignin and monomers, atom transfer radical polymerization, and reversible addition-fragmentation transfer polymerization. As an example, the crosslinking mechanism of lignin-chitosan-poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogel involves active groups of lignin such as hydroxyl, carboxyl, and sulfonic groups that can form hydrogen bonds (with groups in the chemical structures of chitosan and/or PVA) and ionic bonds (with groups in the chemical structures of chitosan and/or PVA). The aim of this review paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of lignin-based hydrogels and their applications, focusing on the preparation and properties of lignin-based hydrogels and the biomedical applications of these hydrogels. In addition, we explore their potential in wound healing, drug delivery systems, and 3D bioprinting, showcasing the unique properties of lignin-based hydrogels that enable their successful utilization in these areas. Finally, we discuss future trends in the field and draw conclusions based on the findings presented.
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- Chaymaa Hachimi Alaoui
- Chemical Science and Engineering Research Team (ERSIC), FPBM, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Mghila, P.O. Box 592, Beni Mellal 23000, Morocco;
- Nantes Université, Oniris, Univ Angers, INSERM, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RmeS, UMR 1229, F-44000 Nantes, France
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- Nantes Université, Oniris, Univ Angers, CHU Nantes, INSERM, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RmeS, UMR 1229, F-44000 Nantes, France; (G.R.); (P.W.)
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- Nantes Université, Oniris, Univ Angers, CHU Nantes, INSERM, Regenerative Medicine and Skeleton, RmeS, UMR 1229, F-44000 Nantes, France; (G.R.); (P.W.)
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- Chemical Science and Engineering Research Team (ERSIC), FPBM, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Mghila, P.O. Box 592, Beni Mellal 23000, Morocco;
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Luo Q, Shen H, Zhou G, Xu X. A mini-review on the dielectric properties of cellulose and nanocellulose-based materials as electronic components. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 303:120449. [PMID: 36657840 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Cellulose-based materials have the advantages of renewable, non-toxic, flexible, and strong mechanical properties, so it of is great significance to study the dielectric properties of cellulose-based materials. In this paper, we summarized the factors influencing the dielectric properties of cellulose and nanocellulose-based dielectric and the ways to change the dielectric properties, mainly exploring the methods to improve the dielectric constant of cellulose-based dielectric materials. Cellulose and nanocellulose-based dielectric need to improve the hygroscopic property, increase the flexibility and reduce dielectric loss of the composite materials. This review summarizes the current state-of-art progress of new dielectric materials for green energy storage and flexible electronic devices.
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- Qiguan Luo
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology and Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology and Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology and Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China; Shenzhen Guohua Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd., Shenzhen 518110, Guangdong, China; Shenzhen Guohua Optoelectronics Research Institute, Shenzhen 518110, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology and Institute of Electronic Paper Displays, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, National Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, PR China.
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Worku LA, Bachheti A, Bachheti RK, Rodrigues Reis CE, Chandel AK. Agricultural Residues as Raw Materials for Pulp and Paper Production: Overview and Applications on Membrane Fabrication. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:228. [PMID: 36837731 PMCID: PMC9959550 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13020228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 02/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The need for pulp and paper has risen significantly due to exponential population growth, industrialization, and urbanization. Most paper manufacturing industries use wood fibers to meet pulp and paper requirements. The shortage of fibrous wood resources and increased deforestation are linked to the excessive dependence on wood for pulp and paper production. Therefore, non-wood substitutes, including corn stalks, sugarcane bagasse, wheat, and rice straw, cotton stalks, and others, may greatly alleviate the shortage of raw materials used to make pulp and paper. Non-woody raw materials can be pulped easily using soda/soda-AQ (anthraquinone), organosolv, and bio-pulping. The use of agricultural residues can also play a pivotal role in the development of polymeric membranes separating different molecular weight cut-off molecules from a variety of feedstocks in industries. These membranes range in applications from water purification to medicinal uses. Considering that some farmers still burn agricultural residues on the fields, resulting in significant air pollution and health issues, the use of agricultural residues in paper manufacturing can eventually help these producers to get better financial outcomes from the grown crop. This paper reviews the current trends in the technological pitch of pulp and paper production from agricultural residues using different pulping methods, with an insight into the application of membranes developed from lignocellulosic materials.
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- Limenew Abate Worku
- Centre of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa P.O. Box 16417, Ethiopia
- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa P.O. Box 16417, Ethiopia
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- Department of Environment Science, Graphic Era University, Dehradun 248002, India
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- Centre of Excellence in Nanotechnology, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa P.O. Box 16417, Ethiopia
- Department of Industrial Chemistry, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa P.O. Box 16417, Ethiopia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Engineering School of Lorena (EEL), Estrada Municipal do Campinho, University of São Paulo (USP), Lorena 12602-810, São Paulo, Brazil
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Deepa K, Arthanareeswaran G. Influence of various shapes of alumina nanoparticle in integrated polysulfone membrane for separation of lignin from woody biomass and salt rejection. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2022; 209:112820. [PMID: 35085563 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.112820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Lignin valorization is essential in proposing an economic perspective as a raw material for valuable compounds. The bio-refineries require adequate processing to improve the high purity of lignin. Meanwhile, nanofiltration is fascinated attention to obtain high purity value-added products. The effect of alumina nanoparticles on the fabrication of mixed matrix membranes (MMM) has contributed to improvising filtration performance. However, incorporating nanoparticles is a significant issue regarding appropriate size and shape integrated into membrane for better filtration efficiency. The influence of shapes of alumina nanoparticles has been investigated into polysulfone (PSf) membranes for salt and lignin separation. The morphology of alumina was tailored with spindle, cubic, and spherical shapes synthesized at a different calcination temperature of 250, 500, 700 and 900 °C, respectively. The phase transitions were confirmed in X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, and the shape of the nanoparticles was observed in a high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM). The separation efficiency of membranes was tested with salt rejection using sodium sulfate, calcium chloride, potassium sulfate, and sodium chloride. The lignin was extracted from prehydrolysed sawdust, and the synthetic lignosulfonic acid sodium salt solution was separated. The higher lignin rejection of 98.6% and 97.9% were obtained for cubic shaped gamma phase alumina mixed matrix membrane. The high rejection of lignin occurred due to narrow pores channels that could resist the transfer of lignin through the membrane. The results proved that the controllable organization of PSf/alumina mixed matrix membranes could apply for lignocellulose compounds with good efficiency.
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- K Deepa
- Membrane Research Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 620015, India
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- Membrane Research Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, 620015, India.
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Sadare OO, Yoro KO, Moothi K, Daramola MO. Lignocellulosic Biomass-Derived Nanocellulose Crystals as Fillers in Membranes for Water and Wastewater Treatment: A Review. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12030320. [PMID: 35323795 PMCID: PMC8951035 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12030320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 12/31/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The improvement of membrane applications for wastewater treatment has been a focal point of research in recent times, with a wide variety of efforts being made to enhance the performance, integrity and environmental friendliness of the existing membrane materials. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are sustainable nanomaterials derived from microorganisms and plants with promising potential in wastewater treatment. Cellulose nanomaterials offer a satisfactory alternative to other environmentally harmful nanomaterials. However, only a few review articles on this important field are available in the open literature, especially in membrane applications for wastewater treatment. This review briefly highlights the circular economy of waste lignocellulosic biomass and the isolation of CNCs from waste lignocellulosic biomass for membrane applications. The surface chemical functionalization technique for the preparation of CNC-based materials with the desired functional groups and properties is outlined. Recent uses of CNC-based materials in membrane applications for wastewater treatment are presented. In addition, the assessment of the environmental impacts of CNCs, cellulose extraction, the production techniques of cellulose products, cellulose product utilization, and their end-of-life disposal are briefly discussed. Furthermore, the challenges and prospects for the development of CNC from waste biomass for application in wastewater treatment are discussed extensively. Finally, this review unraveled some important perceptions on the prospects of CNC-based materials, especially in membrane applications for the treatment of wastewater.
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- Olawumi O. Sadare
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering the Built Environment, Doornfontein Campus, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +27-843618562
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- Energy Technologies Area, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering the Built Environment, Doornfontein Campus, University of Johannesburg, P.O. Box 17011, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028, South Africa;
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Lu H, Yadav V, Zhong M, Bilal M, Taherzadeh MJ, Iqbal HMN. Bioengineered microbial platforms for biomass-derived biofuel production - A review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 288:132528. [PMID: 34637864 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Global warming issues, rapid fossil fuel diminution, and increasing worldwide energy demands have diverted accelerated attention in finding alternate sources of biofuels and energy to combat the energy crisis. Bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass has emerged as a prodigious way to produce various renewable biofuels such as biodiesel, bioethanol, biogas, and biohydrogen. Ideal microbial hosts for biofuel synthesis should be capable of using high substrate quantity, tolerance to inhibiting substances and end-products, fast sugar transportation, and amplified metabolic fluxes to yielding enhanced fermentative bioproduct. Genetic manipulation and microbes' metabolic engineering are fascinating strategies for the economical production of next-generation biofuel from lignocellulosic feedstocks. Metabolic engineering is a rapidly developing approach to construct robust biofuel-producing microbial hosts and an important component for future bioeconomy. This approach has been widely adopted in the last decade for redirecting and revamping the biosynthetic pathways to obtain a high titer of target products. Biotechnologists and metabolic scientists have produced a wide variety of new products with industrial relevance through metabolic pathway engineering or optimizing native metabolic pathways. This review focuses on exploiting metabolically engineered microbes as promising cell factories for the enhanced production of advanced biofuels.
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- Hedong Lu
- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223003, China; School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Crop Stress Biology in Arid Areas, College of Horticulture, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, China
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223003, China
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huai'an, Jiangsu, 223003, China.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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Enhanced Gas Separation Prowess Using Functionalized Lignin-Free Lignocellulosic Biomass/Polysulfone Composite Membranes. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:membranes11030202. [PMID: 33805589 PMCID: PMC8001956 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11030202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Delignified lignocellulosic biomass was functionalized with amine groups. Then, the pretreated lignin-free date pits cellulose and the amine-functionalized-date pits cellulose (0–5 wt%) were incorporated into a polysulfone polymer matrix to fabricate composite membranes. The amine groups give additional hydrogen bonding to those existing from the hydroxyl groups in the date pits cellulose. The approach gives an efficient avenue to enhance the CO2 molecules’ transport pathways through the membrane matrix. The interactions between phases were investigated via Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), whereas pure gases (CO2 and N2) were used to evaluate the gas separation performances. Additionally, the thermal and mechanical properties of the fabricated composites were tested. The pure polysulfone membrane achieved an optimum separation performance at 4 Bar. The optimum separation performance for the composite membranes is achieved at 2 wt%. About 32% and 33% increments of the ideal CO2/N2 selectivity is achieved for the lignin-free date pits cellulose composite membrane and the amine-functionalized-date pits cellulose composite membrane, respectively.
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