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Diaz-Baca JA, Fatehi P. Production and characterization of starch-lignin based materials: A review. Biotechnol Adv 2024; 70:108281. [PMID: 37956796 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108281] [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: 03/21/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
Abstract
In their pristine state, starch and lignin are abundant and inexpensive natural polymers frequently considered green alternatives to oil-based and synthetic polymers. Despite their availability and owing to their physicochemical properties; starch and lignin are not often utilized in their pristine forms for high-performance applications. Generally, chemical and physical modifications transform them into starch- and lignin-based materials with broadened properties and functionality. In the last decade, the combination of starch and lignin for producing reinforced materials has gained significant attention. The reinforcing of starch matrices with lignin has received primary focus because of the enhanced water sensitivity, UV protection, and mechanical and thermal resistance that lignin introduces to starch-based materials. This review paper aims to assess starch-lignin materials' production and characterization technologies, highlighting their physicochemical properties, outcomes, challenges, and opportunities. First, this paper describes the current status, sources, and chemical modifications of lignin and starch. Next, the discussion is oriented toward starch-lignin materials and their production approaches, such as blends, composites, plasticized/crosslinked films, and coupled polymers. Special attention is given to the characterization methods of starch-lignin materials, focusing on their advantages, disadvantages, and expected outcomes. Finally, the challenges, opportunities, and future perspectives in developing starch-lignin materials, such as adhesives, coatings, films, and controlled delivery systems, are discussed.
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- Jonathan A Diaz-Baca
- Green Processes Research Centre and Chemical Engineering Department, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B5E1, Canada
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- Green Processes Research Centre and Chemical Engineering Department, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON P7B5E1, Canada.
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Liao W, Liu X, Zhao Q, Lu Z, Feng A, Sun X. Physicochemical, antibacterial and food preservation properties of active packaging films based on chitosan/ε-polylysine-grafted bacterial cellulose. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127231. [PMID: 37804899 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127231] [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: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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To address the environmental and food contamination issues caused by plastics and microorganisms, antimicrobial films using natural polymers has attracted enormous attention. In this work, we proposed a green, convenient and fast approach to prepare antimicrobial films from chitosan (CS), bacterial cellulose (BC) and ε-polylysine (ε-PL). The effects of different concentrations of ε-PL (0 %, 0.25 %, 0.5 %, 0.75 %, 1 %, w/v) on the physicochemical properties and antibacterial activity of composite films (CS-DABC-x%PL) were systematically investigated. Furthermore, a comprehensive comparison with purely physically mixed CS-BC-x%PL films provides a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Characterization tests of the films were conducted using scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). The results suggested that the incorporation of 0.5 % ε-PL reduced the water solubility of the composite film by 19.82 %, along with improved the tensile strength and thermal stability by 37.31 % and 28.54 %. As ε-PL concentration increased to 1 %, the antibacterial performance of the films gradually enhanced. Additionally, the CS-DABC-0.5%PL film demonstrated effectiveness in delaying the deterioration of tilapia. These findings imply that this novel green packaging material holds significant potential in food preservation due to its promising antibacterial properties.
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- Wenying Liao
- School of Food Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Lihu Road 1800, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Lihu Road 1800, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China.
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- Pharmacy Departmen, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Guelph Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 93 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario N1G 5C9, Canada
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- School of Food Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Lihu Road 1800, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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- School of Food Science and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Collaborative Innovation Center of Food Safety and Quality Control in Jiangsu Province, Jiangnan University, Lihu Road 1800, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, China
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Wang C, Song S, Du L, Yang Z, Liu Y, He Z, Zhou C, Li P. Nutrient controlled release performance of bio-based coated fertilizer enhanced by synergistic effects of liquefied starch and siloxane. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 236:123994. [PMID: 36914059 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123994] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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The porous structure and hydrophilicity of coating shells affect the nutrient controlled-release performance of castor oil-based (CO) coated fertilizers. In order to solve these problems, in this study, the castor oil-based polyurethane (PCU) coating material was modified with liquefied starch polyol (LS) and siloxane, and a new coating material with cross-linked network structure and hydrophobic surface was synthesized, and used it to prepare the coated controlled-release urea (SSPCU). The results demonstrated that the cross-linked network formed by LS and CO improved the density and reduced the pores on the surface of the coating shells. The siloxane was grafted on the surface of coating shells to improve its hydrophobicity and thus delayed water entry. The nitrogen release experiment indicated that the synergistic effects of LS and siloxane improved the nitrogen controlled-release performance of bio-based coated fertilizers. Nutrient released longevity of SSPCU with 7 % coating percentage reached >63 days. Moreover, the nutrient release mechanism of coated fertilizer was further revealed by the analysis of the release kinetics analysis. Therefore, the results of this study provide a new idea and technical support for development of efficient and environment-friendly bio-based coated controlled-release fertilizers.
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- Chao Wang
- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit Biology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China; Key Laboratory of Tropical Fruit Biology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China
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- Hainan Key Laboratory of Tropical Crop Nutrition, South Subtropical Crop Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Zhanjiang, Guangdong 524091, PR China.
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Han Y, Chen S, Xie B, Wang Y, Fan Y, Meng Q, Zou H, Zhang Y. Waterborne polymer modified with zeolite for environment‐friendly slow‐release coated urea. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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- Yanyu Han
- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang People's Republic of China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang People's Republic of China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang People's Republic of China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang People's Republic of China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang People's Republic of China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang People's Republic of China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang People's Republic of China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation in Northeast China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang People's Republic of China
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Sun H, Lei T, Liu J, Guo X, Lv J. Physicochemical Properties of Water-Based Copolymer and Zeolite Composite Sustained-Release Membrane Materials. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 15:8553. [PMID: 36500049 PMCID: PMC9737451 DOI: 10.3390/ma15238553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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A nitrogen fertilizer slow-release membrane was proposed using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), epoxy resin, and zeolite as raw materials. The effects of the water-based copolymer (PVA:PVP) solution ratio A (A1−A4) and zeolite amount B (B1−B4) on the water absorption rate (XS), water permeability (TS), fertilizer permeability (TF), tensile strength (KL), elongation at break (DSL), and viscosity (ND) of the membrane were explored using the swelling method, a self-made device, and a universal testing machine. The optimal combination of the water-based copolymer and zeolite amount was determined by the coefficient-of-variation method. The results show that the effects of the decrease in A on KL and the increase in B on KL and DSL are promoted first and then inhibited. DSL and ND showed a negative response to the A decrease, whereas XS, TS, and TF showed a positive response. The effect of increasing B on ND, TS, and TF showed a zigzag fluctuation. In the condition of A1−A3, XS showed a negative response to the B increase, whereas in the condition of A4, XS was promoted first and then inhibited. Adding PVP and zeolite caused the hydroxyl stretching vibration peak of PVA at 3300 cm−1 to widen; the former caused the vibration peak to move to low frequencies, and the latter caused it to move to high frequencies. The XRD pattern shows that the highest peak of zeolite is located at 2θ = 7.18° and the crystallization peak of the composite membrane increases with the rise in the proportion of zeolite. Adding PVP made the surface of the membrane smooth and flat, and adding a small amount of zeolite improved the mechanical properties of the membrane and exhibited good compatibility with water-based copolymers. In the evaluation model of the physicochemical properties of sustained-release membrane materials, the weight of all indicators was in the following order: TF > ND > TS > KL > XL > DSL. The optimal membrane material for comprehensive performance was determined to be A2B3.
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- Haonan Sun
- College of Water Resource Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Water Resource Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Water Resource Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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- College of Water Resource Science and Engineering, Taiyuan University of Technology, Taiyuan 030024, China
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Enhanced Antibacterial Performance of Chitosan/Corn Starch Films Containing TiO2/Graphene for Food Packaging. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14183844. [PMID: 36145984 PMCID: PMC9503947 DOI: 10.3390/polym14183844] [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: 08/07/2022] [Revised: 08/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Chitosan (CTS)/corn starch (CSH)/nano-TiO2/graphene (Gr) antibacterial active packaging films were prepared by ultrasonic-assisted electrospray deposition and solution-casting methods, and the effects of the TiO2:Gr mass ratio and ultrasonication power on their morphology and mechanical, optical, thermal, barrier, and antibacterial properties were investigated. The film fabricated at a TiO2:Gr ratio of 6:4 and an ultrasonication power of 160 W exhibited a uniform distribution of the nanofillers in the CTS/CSH matrix and significantly enhanced the mechanical, barrier, and water-resistance properties. Furthermore, this film demonstrated superior ultraviolet and visible light-shielding characteristics as compared with those of the non-filled CTS/CSH film, while its Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus inhibition efficiencies were equal to 96.67 ± 0.09% and 99.85 ± 0.13%, respectively. Therefore, the film can effectively prevent food spoilage, indicating its potential for food-packaging applications.
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Tayade R, Ghimire A, Khan W, Lay L, Attipoe JQ, Kim Y. Silicon as a Smart Fertilizer for Sustainability and Crop Improvement. Biomolecules 2022; 12:biom12081027. [PMID: 35892337 PMCID: PMC9332292 DOI: 10.3390/biom12081027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/23/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Silicon (Si), despite being abundant in nature, is still not considered a necessary element for plants. Si supplementation in plants has been extensively studied over the last two decades, and the role of Si in alleviating biotic and abiotic stress has been well documented. Owing to the noncorrosive nature and sustainability of elemental Si, Si fertilization in agricultural practices has gained more attention. In this review, we provide an overview of different smart fertilizer types, application of Si fertilizers in agriculture, availability of Si fertilizers, and experiments conducted in greenhouses, growth chambers, and open fields. We also discuss the prospects of promoting Si as a smart fertilizer among farmers and the research community for sustainable agriculture and yield improvement. Literature review and empirical studies have suggested that the application of Si-based fertilizers is expected to increase in the future. With the potential of nanotechnology, new nanoSi (NSi) fertilizer applications may further increase the use and efficiency of Si fertilizers. However, the general awareness and scientific investigation of NSi need to be thoughtfully considered. Thus, we believe this review can provide insight for further research into Si fertilizers as well as promote Si as a smart fertilizer for sustainability and crop improvement.
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Panariello L, Coltelli MB, Giangrandi S, Garrigós MC, Hadrich A, Lazzeri A, Cinelli P. Influence of Functional Bio-Based Coatings including Chitin Nanofibrils or Polyphenols on Mechanical Properties of Paper Tissues. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14112274. [PMID: 35683945 PMCID: PMC9182755 DOI: 10.3390/polym14112274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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The paper tissue industry is a constantly evolving sector that supplies markets that require products with different specific properties. In order to meet the demand of functional properties, ensuring a green approach at the same time, research on bio-coatings has been very active in recent decades. The attention dedicated to research on functional properties has not been given to the study of the morphological and mechanical properties of the final products. This paper studied the effect of two representative bio-based coatings on paper tissue. Coatings based on chitin nanofibrils or polyphenols were sprayed on paper tissues to provide them, respectively, with antibacterial and antioxidant activity. The chemical structure of the obtained samples was preliminarily compared by ATR-FTIR before and after their application. Coatings were applied on paper tissues and, after drying, their homogeneity was investigated by ATR-FTIR on different surface areas. Antimicrobial and antioxidant properties were found for chitin nanofibrils- and polyphenols-treated paper tissues, respectively. The mechanical properties of treated and untreated paper tissues were studied, considering as a reference the same tissue paper sample treated only with water. Different mechanical tests were performed on tissues, including penetration, tensile, and tearing tests in two perpendicular directions, to consider the anisotropy of the produced tissues for industrial applications. The morphology of uncoated and coated paper tissues was analysed by field emission scanning electron microscopy. Results from mechanical properties evidenced a correlation between morphological and mechanical changes. The addition of polyphenols resulted in a reduction in mechanical resistance, while the addition of chitin enhanced this property. This study evidenced the different effects produced by two novel coatings on paper tissues for personal care in terms of properties and structure.
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- Luca Panariello
- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), 50121 Firenze, Italy
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy;
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- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), 50121 Firenze, Italy
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy;
- Correspondence: (M.-B.C.); (P.C.)
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Alicante, 03080 Alicante, Spain;
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- Biomass Valorization Platform-Materials, CELABOR s.c.r.l., 4650 Chaineux, Belgium;
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- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), 50121 Firenze, Italy
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy;
- Planet Bioplastics s.r.l., 56127 Pisa, Italy;
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- National Interuniversity Consortium of Materials Science and Technology (INSTM), 50121 Firenze, Italy
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy;
- Correspondence: (M.-B.C.); (P.C.)
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Chen S, Han Y, Chen C, Liu H, Zou H. Bio‐based epoxy modified with
nano‐SiO
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and organosilicon for controlled‐release urea. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Songling Chen
- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Northeast China) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang Liaoning China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Northeast China) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang Liaoning China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Northeast China) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang Liaoning China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Northeast China) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang Liaoning China
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- College of Land and Environment Shenyang Agricultural University Shenyang Liaoning China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources Shenyang Liaoning China
- Key Laboratory of Arable Land Conservation (Northeast China) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Shenyang Liaoning China
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Hosseini S, Daneshvar e Asl S, Vossoughi M, Simchi A, Sadrzadeh M. Green Electrospun Membranes Based on Chitosan/Amino-Functionalized Nanoclay Composite Fibers for Cationic Dye Removal: Synthesis and Kinetic Studies. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:10816-10827. [PMID: 34056236 PMCID: PMC8153774 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c00480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/30/2021] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol)/amino-functionalized montmorillonite nanocomposite electrospun membranes with enhanced adsorption capacity and thermomechanical properties were fabricated and utilized for the removal of a model cationic dye (Basic Blue 41). Effects of nanofiller concentrations (up to 3.0 wt %) on the morphology and size of the nanofibers as well as the porosity and thermomechanical properties of the nanocomposite membranes are studied. It is shown that the incorporation of the nanoclay particles with ∼10 nm lateral sizes into the polymer increases the size of the pores by about 80%. To demonstrate the efficiency of the adsorbents, the dye removal rate is investigated as a function of pH, adsorbent dosage, dye concentration, and nanofiller loading. The highest and fastest dye removal occurs for the nanofibrous membranes containing 2 wt % nanofiller, where about 80% of the cationic dye is removed after 15 min. This performance is at least 20% better than the pristine chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) membrane. The thermal stability and compression resistance of the nanocomposite membranes are found to be higher than those of the pristine membrane. In addition, reusability studies show that the dye removal performance of this nanocomposite membrane reduces by only about 5% over four cycles. The adsorption kinetics is explained by the Langmuir isotherm model and is expressed by a pseudo-second-order kinetic mechanism that determines a spontaneous chemisorption process. The results of this study provide a valuable perspective on the fabrication of high-performance, reusable, and efficient electrospun fibrous nanocomposite adsorbents.
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- Seyed
Abolhassan Hosseini
- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering,
Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University
of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 1H9
- Department
of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 1458889694
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- Department
of Materials Science & Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 1458889694
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- Department
of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 1458889694
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- Department
of Materials Science & Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran 1458889694
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- Department
of Mechanical Engineering, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering,
Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University
of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 1H9
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Hydrophobically modified sustainable bio-based polyurethane for controllable release of coated urea. Eur Polym J 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.110114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Tian H, Li Z, Lu P, Wang Y, Jia C, Wang H, Liu Z, Zhang M. Starch and castor oil mutually modified, cross-linked polyurethane for improving the controlled release of urea. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 251:117060. [PMID: 33142612 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 09/02/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Due to the poor controlled release ability, bio-based materials are difficult for large scale application on controlled release fertilizers (CRFs). Starch-based polyol (SP) and castor oil (CO) were mutually modified, and a cross-linked polymer film was formed on the surface of urea by in-situ reaction, which improved the slow release ability of the bio-based material. The results showed that increasing the CO ratio reduced porosity of coating and prolonged the nitrogen (N) release period, while the SP changed the high-temperature wrinkle characteristics and regulated the early N release rate. The mutual modification achieved an ultra-long release period of bio-based CRUs for 7 months. The degradation rate during nine months of bio-based coatings (5.05 %) was significantly higher than that of petroleum-based (3.74 %), and the coating was non-toxic to rice seeds. Mutual modification provided a safe and effective solution for the preparation of bio-based CRFs with long-term controlled release capability.
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- Hongyu Tian
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, College of Chemistry and Material Science, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, China; State Key Laboratory of Nutrition Resources Integrated Utilization, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Linshu, 276700, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, College of Chemistry and Material Science, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, College of Chemistry and Material Science, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, College of Chemistry and Material Science, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, College of Chemistry and Material Science, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Nutrition Resources Integrated Utilization, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Linshu, 276700, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, College of Chemistry and Material Science, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, China; State Key Laboratory of Nutrition Resources Integrated Utilization, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Linshu, 276700, China.
| | - Min Zhang
- National Engineering Laboratory for Efficient Utilization of Soil and Fertilizer Resources, College of Recourses and Environment, College of Chemistry and Material Science, College of Life Sciences, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, 271018, China; State Key Laboratory of Nutrition Resources Integrated Utilization, Kingenta Ecological Engineering Group Co., Ltd., Linshu, 276700, China.
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