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Luo D, Sun G, Wang Y, Shu X, Chen J, Sun M, Liu X, Liu C, Xiao H, Xu T, Dai H, Zhou X, Huang C, Bian H. Metal ion and hydrogen bonding synergistically mediated carboxylated lignin/cellulose nanofibrils composite film. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 323:121456. [PMID: 37940315 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121456] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
Abstract
In order to alleviate the resource and environmental problems caused by plastic film materials, the development of biodegradable cellulose-based films is crucial. Inspired by the strengthening mechanism of cellulose-lignin network from wood, carboxylated lignin (CL) was isolated using maleic acid (MA) pretreatment catalyzed by metal chlorides. Compared with pure MA, the presence of metal ions yielded CL with high carboxyl content (0.34 mmol/g), small size and good dispersibility. CL was then composited with CNF to prepare various CL/cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) composite films. When the addition of ferric chloride was 0.3 mmol/g maleic acid, the corresponding composite films exhibited highest tensile strength (180.0 MPa), Young's modulus (13.0 GPa) and excellent ultraviolet blocking rate (97.0 %). Meanwhile, the interaction forces measured by atomic force microscope showed that the binding between CNF and various CLs (276-406 nN) was higher than that between pure CNFs (202 nN), verifying that CL enhanced the mechanical properties of composite films. In summary, this work constructs a super-strong network between CL and CNF synergistically mediated by metal ion crosslinking and hydrogen bonding, which can be a promising alternative to replace conventional plastics in multiple areas.
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- Dan Luo
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5A3, Canada
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Jiangsu Province Key Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, Nanjing 210042, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Guangxi Key Laboratory of Chemistry and Engineering of Forest Products, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China.
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Lignocellulosic nanomaterials production from wheat straw via peracetic acid pretreatment and their application in plastic composites. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 295:119857. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2022] [Revised: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Tondi G, Schnabel T. Bio-Based Polymers for Engineered Green Materials. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12040775. [PMID: 32244677 PMCID: PMC7240678 DOI: 10.3390/polym12040775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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- Gianluca Tondi
- Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry, University of Padova, Viale dell’Università 16, 35020 Legnaro, Italy
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-043-8272776
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- Forest Products Technology & Timber Constructions Department, Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Marktstrasse 136a, 5431 Kuchl, Austria;
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Chen H, Jiang B, Wu W, Jin Y. Comparison of enzymatic saccharification and lignin structure of masson pine and poplar pretreated by p-Toluenesulfonic acid. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 151:861-869. [PMID: 32097741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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p-Toluenesulfonic acid (p-TsOH) with the hydrotropic and recyclable properties is widely used for rapid remove of lignin from lignocelluloses at low temperature (<100 °C). In this work, both softwood masson pine and hardwood poplar were pretreated with p-TsOH under different conditions and then subjected to enzymatic hydrolysis to compare the effect of p-TsOH pretreatment on their saccharification and lignin structure. Results showed p-TsOH has sensitive selectivity to lignin structure during pretreatment. Around 95% of lignin in poplar can be dissolved at 80 °C within 30 min, while for masson pine, the delignification is only 50%. Following enzymatic hydrolysis with cellulase loading of 20 FPU/g-cellulose for 72 h, the highest sugar yield of pretreated poplar and masson pine is 92.13% and 29.46%, respectively, which indicates that p-TsOH pretreatment alone works well with hardwoods (poplar). Structural analysis of removed lignin implies that p-TsOH mainly results in the cleavage of β-aryl ether bonds of lignin side chains, and the aromatic structure of lignin keeps intact. p-TsOH pretreatment shows the key advantages of low cost and rapid delignification for highly enzymatic saccharification, and provides a promising and green pathway for the development of low cost and sustainable bio-based products for developing a bio-based economy.
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- Hui Chen
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Bian H, Gao Y, Luo J, Jiao L, Wu W, Fang G, Dai H. Lignocellulosic nanofibrils produced using wheat straw and their pulping solid residue: From agricultural waste to cellulose nanomaterials. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2019; 91:1-8. [PMID: 31203931 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2019.04.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2019] [Revised: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 04/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Each year millions of tons of agricultural wastes are produced, however, not well utilized in China. Considering the economic development and environmental protection, the valorization of these wastes is increasingly necessary and important. Here we used p-toluenesulfonic acid hydrolysis followed by mild disk grinding for on-farm valorization of wheat straw (WS) and their pulping solid residue (waste wheat straw, WWS) to produce lignocellulosic nanofibrils (LCNF). Alkaline peroxide post-treatment was further conducted to obtain purified lignocellulosic nanofibrils (P-LCNF) with lower lignin content and thinner diameters. The raw materials and resulting LCNF and P-LCNF were investigated in each process for their chemical component, crystal structure, morphology, and thermal properties. Interestingly, although WS fiber had higher lignin content than WWS fiber, the WS fiber with lower ash content resulted in LCNF and P-LCNF with smaller height and lower thermal stability, but higher crystallinity and higher specific surface area. Higher ash content in WWS fiber protected cellulose and lignin from depolymerization and degradation, respectively, which endowed LCNF and P-LCNF with entangled network structure. Overall, this study indicated that the low-temperature fractionation process on WS and WWS fibers could yield cellulose nanomaterials with potential value-added application and achieve the efficient utilization of agricultural wastes.
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- Huiyang Bian
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- China Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing 210042, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Gu Y, Bian H, Wei L, Wang R. Enhancement of Hydrotropic Fractionation of Poplar Wood using Autohydrolysis and Disk Refining Pretreatment: Morphology and Overall Chemical Characterization. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:polym11040685. [PMID: 30991745 PMCID: PMC6523484 DOI: 10.3390/polym11040685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Solid acids have been proposed as a hydrolytic agent for wood biomass dissolution. In this work, we presented an environmentally friendly physicochemical treatment to leave behind cellulose, dissolve hemicellulose, and remove lignin from poplar wood. Several pretreatments, such as autohydrolysis and disk refining, were compared to optimize and modify the process. The p-toluenesulfonic acid could extract lignin from wood with a small amount of cellulose degradation. Disk refining with subsequent acid hydrolysis (so-called physicochemical treatment) doubled the delignification efficiency. A comprehensive morphology and overall chemical composition were provided. The crystallinity index (CrI) of treated poplar was increased and the chemical structure was changed after physicochemical treatment. Optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy analysis demonstrated physicochemical treatment affected the morphology of poplar wood by removing lignin and generating fiberization. In general, this work demonstrated this physicochemical method could be a promising fractionation technology for lignocellulosic biomass due to its advantages, such as good selectivity, in removing lignin while preserving cellulose.
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- Yanting Gu
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
- College of Furnishings and Industrial Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
- Jiang Provincial Key Lab of Pulp and Paper Science and Technology, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Forest Products Laboratory, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Madison, WI 53726, USA.
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- School of Materials and Energy, Center of Emerging Material and Technology, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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