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Calvo V, Martínez-Barón C, Fuentes L, Maser WK, Benito AM, González-Domínguez JM. Nanocellulose: The Ultimate Green Aqueous Dispersant for Nanomaterials. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1664. [PMID: 38932013 PMCID: PMC11207634 DOI: 10.3390/polym16121664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Nanocellulose, a nanoscale derivative from renewable biomass sources, possesses remarkable colloidal properties in water, mechanical strength, and biocompatibility. It emerges as a promising bio-based dispersing agent for various nanomaterials in water. This mini-review explores the interaction between cellulose nanomaterials (nanocrystals or nanofibers) and water, elucidating how this may enable their potential as an eco-friendly dispersing agent. We explore the potential of nanocellulose derived from top-down processes, nanocrystals, and nanofibers for dispersing carbon nanomaterials, semiconducting oxide nanoparticles, and other nanomaterials in water. We also highlight its advantages over traditional methods by not only effectively dispersing those nanomaterials but also potentially eliminating the need for further chemical treatments or supporting stabilizers. This not only preserves the exceptional properties of nanomaterials in aqueous dispersion, but may even lead to the emergence of novel hybrid functionalities. Overall, this mini-review underscores the remarkable versatility of nanocellulose as a green dispersing agent for a variety of nanomaterials, inspiring further research to expand its potential to other nanomaterials and applications.
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- Víctor Calvo
- Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC), C/Miguel Luesma Castán 4, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (C.M.-B.); (L.F.); (W.K.M.); (A.M.B.)
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- Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC), C/Miguel Luesma Castán 4, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain; (C.M.-B.); (L.F.); (W.K.M.); (A.M.B.)
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Calvo V, Álvarez Sánchez MÁ, Güemes L, Martínez-Barón C, Baúlde S, Criado A, González-Domínguez JM, Maser WK, Benito AM. Preparation of Cellulose Nanocrystals: Controlling the Crystalline Type by One-Pot Acid Hydrolysis. ACS Macro Lett 2023; 12:152-158. [PMID: 36638204 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.2c00705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have aroused increasing interest owing to their renewable origin and excellent properties derived from their size and morphology. Based on their chain orientation, CNCs can be prepared as two main allomorphs (I or II). However, achieving pure CNC allomorphs still requires enhanced control on the CNCs synthesis process and improved understanding of the involved reaction parameters. In this work, we study in detail a set of parameters for CNC synthesis using one-pot acid hydrolysis and evaluate their influence on the outcome with respect to yield, purity, and repeatability. We also demonstrate that a fast, nondestructive, and accurate methodology based on dynamic light scattering is an efficient alternative to the usual structural analysis of the synthesis outcome. Finally, we provide an improved protocol to reliably obtain each allomorph with mass yields of 25% for type I and 40% for type II. Emphasis is put on the reduction of the environmental impact and the overall preparation time.
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- Víctor Calvo
- Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC), C/Miguel Luesma Castán 4, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC), C/Miguel Luesma Castán 4, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC), C/Miguel Luesma Castán 4, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), As Carballeiras s/n, Campus de Elviña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Centro de Investigacións Científicas Avanzadas (CICA), As Carballeiras s/n, Campus de Elviña, 15071 A Coruña, Spain
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- Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC), C/Miguel Luesma Castán 4, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto de Carboquímica (ICB-CSIC), C/Miguel Luesma Castán 4, 50018 Zaragoza, Spain
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Zheng X, Zhai R, Zhang Z, Zhang B, Liu J, Razaq A, Ahmad MA, Raza R, Saleem M, Rizwan S, Jafri SHM, Li H, Papadakis R. Graphene-Oxide-Based Fluoro- and Chromo-Genic Materials and Their Applications. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27062018. [PMID: 35335380 PMCID: PMC8951247 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27062018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Composite materials and their applications constitute a hot field of research nowadays due to the fact that they comprise a combination of the unique properties of each component of which they consist. Very often, they exhibit better performance and properties compared to their combined building blocks. Graphene oxide (GO), as the most widely used derivative of graphene, has attracted widespread attention because of its excellent properties. Abundant oxygen-containing functional groups on GO can provide various reactive sites for chemical modification or functionalization of GO, which in turn can be used to develop novel GO-based composites. This review outlines the most recent advances in the field of novel dyes and pigments encompassing GO as a key ingredient or as an important cofactor. The interactions of graphene with other materials/compounds are highlighted. The special structure and unique properties of GO have a great effect on the performance of fabricated hybrid dyes and pigments by enhancing the color performance of dyes, the anticorrosion properties of pigments, the viscosity and rheology of inks, etc., which further expands the applications of dyes and pigments in dyeing, optical elements, solar-thermal energy storage, sensing, coatings, and microelectronics devices. Finally, challenges in the current development as well as the future prospects of GO-based dyes and pigments are also discussed. This review provides a reference for the further exploration of novel dyes and pigments.
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- Xiaoxiao Zheng
- Shandong Technology Centre of Nanodevices and Integration, School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan 250101, China; (X.Z.); (R.Z.); (Z.Z.); (B.Z.)
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- Shandong Technology Centre of Nanodevices and Integration, School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan 250101, China; (X.Z.); (R.Z.); (Z.Z.); (B.Z.)
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- Shandong Technology Centre of Nanodevices and Integration, School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan 250101, China; (X.Z.); (R.Z.); (Z.Z.); (B.Z.)
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- Shandong Technology Centre of Nanodevices and Integration, School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan 250101, China; (X.Z.); (R.Z.); (Z.Z.); (B.Z.)
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, China;
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- Department of Physics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (M.A.A.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Physics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (M.A.A.); (R.R.)
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- Department of Physics, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan; (A.R.); (M.A.A.); (R.R.)
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- Institute of Physics, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan;
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- Department of Physics, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur 10250, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan;
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- Shandong Technology Centre of Nanodevices and Integration, School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan 250101, China; (X.Z.); (R.Z.); (Z.Z.); (B.Z.)
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Uppsala University, 75121 Uppsala, Sweden
- Correspondence: (H.L.); (R.P.)
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- Department of Chemistry, Uppsala University, 75120 Uppsala, Sweden
- TdB Labs AB, Uppsala Business Park, 75450 Uppsala, Sweden
- Correspondence: (H.L.); (R.P.)
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Editorial for “Properties and Applications of Graphene and Its Derivatives”. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12040602. [PMID: 35214931 PMCID: PMC8875504 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Finny AS, Popoola O, Andreescu S. 3D-Printable Nanocellulose-Based Functional Materials: Fundamentals and Applications. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2358. [PMID: 34578674 PMCID: PMC8471614 DOI: 10.3390/nano11092358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nanomaterials obtained from sustainable and natural sources have seen tremendous growth in recent times due to increasing interest in utilizing readily and widely available resources. Nanocellulose materials extracted from renewable biomasses hold great promise for increasing the sustainability of conventional materials in various applications owing to their biocompatibility, mechanical properties, ease of functionalization, and high abundance. Nanocellulose can be used to reinforce mechanical strength, impart antimicrobial activity, provide lighter, biodegradable, and more robust materials for packaging, and produce photochromic and electrochromic devices. While the fabrication and properties of nanocellulose are generally well established, their implementation in novel products and applications requires surface modification, assembly, and manufacturability to enable rapid tooling and scalable production. Additive manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing can improve functionality and enhance the ability to customize products while reducing fabrication time and wastage of materials. This review article provides an overview of nanocellulose as a sustainable material, covering the different properties, preparation methods, printability and strategies to functionalize nanocellulose into 3D-printed constructs. The applications of 3D-printed nanocellulose composites in food, environmental, and energy devices are outlined, and an overview of challenges and opportunities is provided.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, NY 13699-5810, USA; (A.S.F.); (O.P.)
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