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Jiang M, Fu Q, Li T, Hou R, Cheng K, Lv S, Yang X, Xue P. Natural polysaccharide and protein-based hydrogels: a novel class of materials for sustainable agricultural development. Int J Biol Macromol 2025; 314:144435. [PMID: 40403516 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.144435] [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: 01/02/2025] [Revised: 05/08/2025] [Accepted: 05/18/2025] [Indexed: 05/24/2025]
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As global population growth and resource constraints intensify, traditional agriculture relies on high-energy consumption and high-pollution measures that can no longer support the demand for sustainable development. Owing to their biocompatibility, degradability and functional diversity, natural polysaccharide- and protein-based hydrogels have become ideal materials for supporting the sustainable use of agricultural soils. This paper systematically reviews the design and preparation of such hydrogels and their potential for agricultural applications. First, in terms of the raw material properties, the molecular structure of polysaccharides and proteins endows hydrogels with excellent water absorption and retention capacity, stimulus responsiveness and environmental adaptability; second, the mechanical strength, swelling behaviour and degradation rate of hydrogels can be precisely regulated through physical cross-linking or chemical cross-linking. At the application level, natural polysaccharide- and protein-based hydrogels subsequently exhibit multidimensional functions. They act as 'miniature reservoirs' to optimise soil water management and the slow release of fertilisers and pesticides to improve utilisation efficiency; they can repair degraded soils and inhibit salinisation by improving the structure of soil aggregates, increasing the content of organic matter, and adsorbing heavy metal ions; and their degradation products can provide carbon sources for soil microorganisms to synergistically promote crop growth. Finally, this paper summarises the research progress on using natural polysaccharide- and protein-based hydrogels in theiragriculture, proposes a vision for the development of next-generation hydrogels based on their multifunctionality, smart responsiveness and practical applications and provides efficient, adaptive and environmentally compatible solutions for sustainable agriculture.
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- Minghao Jiang
- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; International Cooperation Joint Laboratory of Health in Cold Region Black Soil Habitat of the Ministry of Education, 150030 Harbin, PR China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Water Conservancy Engineering in Cold Region, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; International Cooperation Joint Laboratory of Health in Cold Region Black Soil Habitat of the Ministry of Education, 150030 Harbin, PR China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Water Conservancy Engineering in Cold Region, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; International Cooperation Joint Laboratory of Health in Cold Region Black Soil Habitat of the Ministry of Education, 150030 Harbin, PR China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Water Conservancy Engineering in Cold Region, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China.
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; International Cooperation Joint Laboratory of Health in Cold Region Black Soil Habitat of the Ministry of Education, 150030 Harbin, PR China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Water Conservancy Engineering in Cold Region, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; International Cooperation Joint Laboratory of Health in Cold Region Black Soil Habitat of the Ministry of Education, 150030 Harbin, PR China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Water Conservancy Engineering in Cold Region, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; International Cooperation Joint Laboratory of Health in Cold Region Black Soil Habitat of the Ministry of Education, 150030 Harbin, PR China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Water Conservancy Engineering in Cold Region, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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- School of Water Conservancy and Civil Engineering, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; International Cooperation Joint Laboratory of Health in Cold Region Black Soil Habitat of the Ministry of Education, 150030 Harbin, PR China; Key Laboratory of Effective Utilization of Agricultural Water Resources of Ministry of Agriculture, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China; Heilongjiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Water Resources and Water Conservancy Engineering in Cold Region, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, PR China
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Zhao Y, Zhang K, Gan P, Li J, Yang G, Xu Q, Wang B, Zhang L, Chen J. Dissolution and regeneration behavior of cellulose in a choline hydroxide/urea/zinc glycinate ternary deep eutectic solvent. Int J Biol Macromol 2025; 305:141075. [PMID: 39956238 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.141075] [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: 11/11/2024] [Revised: 01/22/2025] [Accepted: 02/13/2025] [Indexed: 02/18/2025]
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In this study, a series of ternary deep eutectic solvent systems composed of choline hydroxide (ChOH), urea (Ur), and zinc salt compounds (ZSCs) were synthesized and utilized to investigate the dissolution and regeneration performance of cellulose. The results indicated that the DES system composed of ChOH, Ur, and zinc glycinate (ZG) exhibited excellent cellulose dissolution capabilities. OH- in this system attacks the hydroxyl groups of cellulose, while glycine anions may form hydrogen bonds with cellulose hydroxyl groups. Meanwhile, urea and Zn2+ may stabilize the solution and prevent cellulose self-aggregation, thus facilitating its dissolution. Water content of 3.85 wt% ChOH/Ur/ZG showed the best cellulose dissolution at 65 °C, able to dissolve 12 wt% of microcrystalline cellulose with a degree of polymerization of 152 and confirmed the system's suitability for a wide DP by dissolving a wide range of feedstocks. The crystalline form of regenerated cellulose is typical of type II cellulose, with good thermal stability and low consumption of crystallinity and polymerization during dissolution. Notably, ChOH/Ur/ZG also showed excellent reusability, maintaining more than 80 % cellulose solubilization efficiency after three cycles. ChOH/Ur/ZG broadens the versatility of cellulose solvent systems and opens up new avenues for the preparation of regenerated cellulosic functional materials.
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- Yu Zhao
- State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Education Ministry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Education Ministry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Education Ministry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Education Ministry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Education Ministry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Education Ministry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Education Ministry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Education Ministry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Papermaking and Resource Recycling, Key Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science and Technology of Education Ministry, Qilu University of Technology (Shandong Academy of Sciences), Jinan 250353, China.
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Li J, Cham YS, Kondor A, Kontturi E, Stone C, Dennis M, Lee KY. Dispersion of bacterial cellulose bundles in organic solvents and their assembly as ultra-low grammage coating on woven fabric. Carbohydr Polym 2025; 354:123292. [PMID: 39978915 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2025.123292] [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: 10/31/2024] [Revised: 01/13/2025] [Accepted: 01/16/2025] [Indexed: 02/22/2025]
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Water is commonly considered as the optimal dispersing medium for nanocellulose given its hydrophilic nature. However, studies have also proven otherwise that alternative organic solvents may give better dispersion quality. Herein, a thermodynamic approach is used to estimate the Hansen solubility parameters of bacterial cellulose (BC) and understand the dispersion of BC bundles in selected organic solvents (i.e. ethyl acetate, acetone and ethanol-water mixtures). The correlation between the BC dispersion in different solvents and the aerosol particulate filtration performance of the resultant BC coated woven fabric is also presented. It is discovered that the best dispersion was achieved in a 60 % ethanol-water mixture, resulting in enhanced aerosol particulate filtration performance. At a BC coating grammage of 0.5 g m-2, the filtration efficiency exceeded 80 %, outperforming the BC coating produced from a water dispersion. These findings highlight the potential of understanding nanocellulose dispersion from a solubility parameter approach.
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- Joanne Li
- Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, South Kensington campus, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, South Kensington campus, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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- Surface Measurement Systems Ltd., London HA0 4PE, United Kingdom
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 0JQ, United Kingdom
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- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 0JQ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Aeronautics, Imperial College London, South Kensington campus, London SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom; Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering (IMSE), Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ, United Kingdom
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Luo D, Xia Y, Ye X, Cheng D, Zhang Q, Wang C. Functionalized Cellulose-Based Binders for Lithium Cobalt Oxide Cathodes: Improving Stability and Lithium-Ion Transport Under High Voltage. Macromol Rapid Commun 2025:e2500074. [PMID: 40226909 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202500074] [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: 01/21/2025] [Revised: 03/19/2025] [Indexed: 04/15/2025]
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Lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) is a key material for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries, but its application at high voltages is hindered by structural instability and interfacial side reactions. This study introduces a functionalized cellulose-based binder designed to address these challenges. By grafting polar groups onto cellulose, the material's crystallinity is reduced, solubility is improved, and strong adhesion with enhanced ion transport is achieved. The binder enables LCO cathodes to retain 95.9% of their capacity after 200 cycles at 4.6 V, significantly outperforming conventional polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) binders. Furthermore, the binder reduces polarization and facilitates lithium-ion diffusion, contributing to improved electrode stability and electrochemical performance. These results highlight the potential of functionalized cellulose-based binders as sustainable and effective solutions for stabilizing high-voltage LCO cathodes, paving the way for next-generation high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries.
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- Dong Luo
- Research Institute of Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Research Institute of Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Research Institute of Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Research Institute of Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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- Research Institute of Materials Science, Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, China
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Rumon MMH. Advances in cellulose-based hydrogels: tunable swelling dynamics and their versatile real-time applications. RSC Adv 2025; 15:11688-11729. [PMID: 40236573 PMCID: PMC11997669 DOI: 10.1039/d5ra00521c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2025] [Accepted: 03/25/2025] [Indexed: 04/17/2025] Open
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Cellulose-derived hydrogels have emerged as game-changing materials in biomedical research, offering an exceptional combination of water absorption capacity, mechanical resilience, and innate biocompatibility. This review explores the intricate mechanisms that drive their swelling behaviour, unravelling how molecular interactions and network architectures work synergistically to enable efficient water retention and adaptability. Their mechanical properties are explored in depth, with a focus on innovative chemical modifications and cross-linking techniques that enhance strength, elasticity, and functional versatility. The versatility of cellulose-based hydrogels shines in applications such as wound healing, precision drug delivery, and tissue engineering, where their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and adaptability meet the demands of cutting-edge healthcare solutions. By weaving together recent breakthroughs in their development and application, this review highlights their transformative potential to redefine regenerative medicine and other biomedical fields. Ultimately, it emphasizes the urgent need for continued research to unlock the untapped capabilities of these extraordinary biomaterials, paving the way for new frontiers in healthcare innovation.
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- Md Mahamudul Hasan Rumon
- Department of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Brac University 66 Mohakhali Dhaka 1212 Bangladesh
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Wang X, Zheng W, Zhao H, Li J, Chen S, Xu F. Robust and High-Wettability Cellulose Separators with Molecule-Reassembled Nano-Cracked Structures for High-Performance Supercapacitors. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2025; 17:153. [PMID: 39969701 PMCID: PMC11839970 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-025-01650-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2024] [Accepted: 12/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2025]
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Separators in supercapacitors (SCs) frequently suffer from high resistance and the risk of short circuits due to inadequate electrolyte wettability, depressed mechanical properties, and insufficient thermal stability. Here, we develop a high-performance regenerated cellulose separator with nano-cracked structures for SCs via a binary solvent of superbase-derived ionic liquid and dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). The unique nano-cracks with an average width of 7.45 nm arise from the acceleration of cellulose molecular reassembly by DMSO-regulated hydrogen bonding, which endows the separator with high porosity (70.2%) and excellent electrolyte retention (329%). The outstanding thermal stability (273 °C) and mechanical strength (70 MPa) enable the separator to maintain its structural integrity under high temperatures and external forces. With these benefits, the SC utilizing the cellulose separator enables a high specific capacitance of 93.6 F g-1 at 1.0 A g-1 and a remarkable capacitance retention of 99.5% after 10,000 cycles compared with the commercial NKK-MPF30AC and NKK-TF4030. The robust and high-wettability cellulose separator holds promise as a superior alternative to commercial separators for advanced SCs with enhanced performance and improved safety.
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- Xiaoyu Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, 100083, People's Republic of China.
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Hong YK, Kim JH, Kim NY, Oh KS, Kim HI, Ryu S, Ko Y, Kim JY, Lee KH, Lee SY. Cellulose Elementary Fibrils as Deagglomerated Binder for High-Mass-Loading Lithium Battery Electrodes. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2025; 17:112. [PMID: 39836263 PMCID: PMC11751347 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01642-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 12/24/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2025]
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Amidst the ever-growing interest in high-mass-loading Li battery electrodes, a persistent challenge has been the insufficient continuity of their ion/electron conduction pathways. Here, we propose cellulose elementary fibrils (CEFs) as a class of deagglomerated binder for high-mass-loading electrodes. Derived from natural wood, CEF represents the most fundamental unit of cellulose with nanoscale diameter. The preparation of the CEFs involves the modulation of intermolecular hydrogen bonding by the treatment with a proton acceptor and a hydrotropic agent. This elementary deagglomeration of the cellulose fibers increases surface area and anionic charge density, thus promoting uniform dispersion with carbon conductive additives and suppressing interfacial side reactions at electrodes. Consequently, a homogeneous redox reaction is achieved throughout the electrodes. The resulting CEF-based cathode (overlithiated layered oxide (OLO) is chosen as a benchmark electrode active material) exhibits a high areal-mass-loading (50 mg cm-2, equivalent to an areal capacity of 12.5 mAh cm-2) and a high specific energy density (445.4 Wh kg-1) of a cell, which far exceeds those of previously reported OLO cathodes. This study highlights the viability of the deagglomerated binder in enabling sustainable high-mass-loading electrodes that are difficult to achieve with conventional synthetic polymer binders.
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- Young-Kuk Hong
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Analysis and Data Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Seoul, 02792, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Ulsan Advanced Energy Technology R&D Center, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Ulsan, 44776, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
- Department of Battery Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
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Dahlström C, Duan R, Eivazi A, Magalhães S, Alves L, Engholm M, Svanedal I, Edlund H, Medronho B, Norgren M. Stacking self-gluing cellulose II films: A facile strategy for the formation of novel all-cellulose laminates. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 344:122523. [PMID: 39218546 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122523] [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: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 07/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Cellulose laminates represent a remarkable convergence of natural materials and modern engineering, offering a wide range of versatile applications in sustainable packaging, construction, and advanced materials. In this study, novel all-cellulose laminates are developed using an environmentally friendly approach, where freshly regenerated cellulose II films are stacked without the need for solvents (for impregnation and/or partial dissolution), chemical modifications, or resins. The structural and mechanical properties of these all-cellulose laminates were thoroughly investigated. This simple and scalable procedure results in transparent laminates with exceptional mechanical properties comparable to or even superior to common plastics, with E-modulus higher than 9 GPa for a single layer and 7 GPa for the laminates. These laminates are malleable and can be easily patterned. Depending on the number of layers, they can be thin and flexible (with just one layer) or thick and rigid (with three layers). Laminates were also doped with 10 wt% undissolved fibers without compromising their characteristics. These innovative all-cellulose laminates present a robust, eco-friendly alternative to traditional synthetic materials, thus bridging the gap between environmental responsibility and high-performance functionality.
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- Christina Dahlström
- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden.
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden; Tetra Pak, Ruben Rausings gata, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- University of Coimbra, CERES, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CERES, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Advanced Materials and Processes, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden; 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, Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, Holmgatan 10, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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Zhang Q, Zhu E, Li T, Zhang L, Wang Z. High-Value Utilization of Cellulose: Intriguing and Important Effects of Hydrogen Bonding Interactions─A Mini-Review. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:6296-6318. [PMID: 39321123 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.4c00823] [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: 09/27/2024]
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Cellulose has been widely used in papermaking, textile, and chemical industries due to its diverse sources, environmental friendliness, and renewability. Recently, much more attention has been paid to converting cellulose into high-value-added products. Therefore, the extraction of nanocellulose, the dissolution of cellulose, and their applications are some of the most important research topics currently. However, cellulose's dense hydrogen bond network poses challenges for efficient extraction and dissolution, limiting its potential for functional material development. This review discusses the mechanisms of hydrogen bond disruption and weak interactions during nanocellulose extraction and cellulose dissolution. Key challenges and future research directions are highlighted, emphasizing developing efficient, ecofriendly, and cost-effective methods. Additionally, this review provides theoretical insights for constructing high-performance cellulose-based materials.
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- Qing Zhang
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Xu Q, Chow PS, Xi E, Marsh R, Gupta S, Gupta KM. Evaluation of polymer-preservative interactions for preservation efficacy: molecular dynamics simulation and QSAR approaches. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:17049-17063. [PMID: 39189358 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr02162b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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Preservatives are critical ingredients in various pharmaceutical and consumer products. In particular, a high efficacy preservative system is essential in enhancing the shelf-life and safety of these products. However, the development of such a preservative system heavily relies on experimental approaches. In this study, molecular dynamics (MD) simulation was complemented with quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) modelling to comprehensively evaluate polymer-preservative interactions between three different polymers (polyethylene terephthalate, PET; polypropylene, PP; and cellulose) and a series of preservatives from the classes of aliphatic, aromatic, and organic acids. First, adsorption of preservatives onto polymer surfaces was simulated in an aqueous environment. The preservatives did not adhere to hydrophilic cellulose, but most preservatives were adsorbed by PET and PP in distinct configurations. Interaction energies (IEs) between the preservatives and the polymers generally increase from cellulose to PP and PET. The diffusion coefficients of preservatives are dependent on polymer nature, preservative structure, and their resulting molecular interactions. Linear and low molecular weight preservatives exhibit higher diffusion coefficients in polymers. For a particular preservative, diffusion coefficients increased in the order of cellulose < PET < PP. Finally, using MD properties and molecular descriptors of preservatives, QSAR models were developed to identify key descriptors of preservatives and predict their IEs and diffusion coefficients in polymers. This study demonstrates a computational approach for identifying critical materials properties, and predicting polymer-preservative molecular interactions in water. Such an approach streamlines the rational selection and design of high efficacy preservative systems for various pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic products. Furthermore, the integrated computational strategy also reduces trial-and-error experimental efforts, thereby accelerating the development of high efficacy preservative systems.
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- Qisong Xu
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore.
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore.
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- Proctor & Gamble, Winton Hill Business Center, 6280 Center Hill Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, USA
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- Proctor & Gamble, Winton Hill Business Center, 6280 Center Hill Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224, USA
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- Procter & Gamble International Operations SA SG Branch, Singapore 138547, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island, Singapore 627833, Republic of Singapore.
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Tang Y, Shi C, Zhu Y, Yang M, Sheng K, Zhang X. Cellulose as a sustainable scaffold material in cultivated meat production. Curr Res Food Sci 2024; 9:100846. [PMID: 39328389 PMCID: PMC11426059 DOI: 10.1016/j.crfs.2024.100846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2024] [Revised: 09/09/2024] [Accepted: 09/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/28/2024] Open
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The rapid progress in cultivated meat research has engendered considerable attention towards the edible scaffolding biomaterials employed in the production. Cellulose has the advantages in availability, edibility, animal-free origin, etc., which show its potential in wide fields. This review begins by presenting the fundamental physical and chemical properties of cellulose from different sources, including plant and bacterial cellulose. Subsequently, we summarize the application of cellulose especially in cultivated meat and tissue engineering. Furthermore, we explore various methods for preparing cellulose-based scaffolds for cultivated meat, encompassing five specific structural variations. In the end, associated with utilizing cellulose in cultivated meat production, we address several primary challenges surrounding to cell adhesion, scaling up, processibility and mechanical properties, and provide potential innovations. This review underscores the potential of cellulose as a versatile biomaterial in the cultivated meat industry and provides insight into addressing critical challenges for its integration.
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- Yunan Tang
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
- Research Institute for Future Food, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, 99 Zheda Road, Quzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Equipment and Robotics for Agriculture of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, China
- National Key Laboratory of Biobased Transportation Fuel Technology, your department, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Andrew LJ, Lizundia E, MacLachlan MJ. Designing for Degradation: Transient Devices Enabled by (Nano)Cellulose. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2401560. [PMID: 39221689 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Transient technology involves materials and devices that undergo controlled degradation after a reliable operation period. This groundbreaking strategy offers significant advantages over conventional devices based on non-renewable materials by limiting environmental exposure to potentially hazardous components after disposal, and by increasing material circularity. As the most abundant naturally occurring polymer on Earth, cellulose is an attractive material for this purpose. Besides, (nano)celluloses are inherently biodegradable and have competitive mechanical, optical, thermal, and ionic conductivity properties that can be exploited to develop sustainable devices and avoid the end-of-life issues associated with conventional systems. Despite its potential, few efforts have been made to review current advances in cellulose-based transient technology. Therefore, this review catalogs the state-of-the-art developments in transient devices enabled by cellulosic materials. To provide a wide perspective, the various degradation mechanisms involved in cellulosic transient devices are introduced. The advanced capabilities of transient cellulosic systems in sensing, photonics, energy storage, electronics, and biomedicine are also highlighted. Current bottlenecks toward successful implementation are discussed, with material circularity and environmental impact metrics at the center. It is believed that this review will serve as a valuable resource for the proliferation of cellulose-based transient technology and its implementation into fully integrated, circular, and environmentally sustainable devices.
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- Lucas J Andrew
- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
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- Life Cycle Thinking Group, Department of Graphic Design and Engineering Projects, Faculty of Engineering in Bilbao, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Bilbao, 48013, Spain
- BCMaterials, Basque Center for Materials, Applications, and Nanostructures, UPV/EHU Science Park, Leioa, 48940, Spain
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- Department of Chemistry, University of British Columbia, 2036 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
- Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute, University of British Columbia, 2355 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
- WPI Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, 920-1192, Japan
- UBC BioProducts Institute, 2385 East Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z4, Canada
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Li M, Wang F, Ouyang S, Liu Y, Hu Z, Wu Y, Qian J, Li Z, Wang L, Ma S. A comprehensive review on preparation and functional application of the wood aerogel with natural cellulose framework. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133340. [PMID: 38925195 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133340] [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: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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As the traditional aerogel has defects such as poor mechanical properties, complicated preparation process, high energy consumption and non-renewable, wood aerogel as a new generation of aerogel shows unique advantages. With a natural cellulose framework, wood aerogel is a novel nano-porous material exhibiting exceptional properties such as light weight, high porosity, large specific surface area, and low thermal conductivity. Furthermore, its adaptability to further functionalization enables versatile applications across diverse fields. Driven by the imperative for sustainable development, wood aerogel as a renewable and eco-friendly material, has garnered significant attention from researchers. This review introduces preparation methods of wood aerogel based on the top-down strategy and analyzes the factors influencing their key properties intending to obtain wood aerogels with desirable properties. Avenues for realizing its functionality are also explored, and research progress across various domains are surveyed, including oil-water separation, conductivity and energy storage, as well as photothermal conversion. Finally, potential challenges associated with wood aerogel exploitation and utilization are addressed, alongside discussions on future prospects and research directions. The results emphasize the broad research value and future prospects of wood aerogels, which are poised to drive high-value utilization of wood and foster the development of green multifunctional aerogels.
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- Mengdi Li
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
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- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
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Xu D, Liang P, Ying X, Li X, Cheng Q. Development of cellulose/ZnO based bioplastics with enhanced gas barrier, UV-shielding effect and antibacterial activity. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132335. [PMID: 38768923 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132335] [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: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024]
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Development of renewable and biodegradable plastics with good properties, such as the gas barrier, UV-shielding, solvent resistance, and antibacterial activity, remains a challenge. Herein, cellulose/ZnO based bioplastics were fabricated by dissolving cellulose carbamate in an aqueous solution of NaOH/Zn(OH)42-, followed by coagulation in aqueous Na2SO4 solution, and subsequent hot-pressing. The carbamate groups detached from cellulose, and ZnO which transformed from cosolvent to nanofiller was uniformly immobilized in the cellulose matrix during the dissolution/regeneration process. The appropriate addition of ZnO (below 10.67 wt%) not only improved the mechanical properties but also enhanced the water and oxygen barrier properties of the material. Additionally, our cellulose/ZnO based bioplastic demonstrated excellent UV-blocking capabilities, increased water contact angle, and enhanced antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli, deriving from the incorporation of ZnO nanoparticles. Furthermore, the material exhibited resistance to organic solvents such as acetone, THF, and toluene. Indeed, the herein developed cellulose/ZnO based bioplastic presents a promising candidate to replace petrochemical plastics in various applications, such as plastic toys, anti-UV guardrails, window shades, and oil storage containers, offering a combination of favorable mechanical, gas barrier, UV-blocking, antibacterial, and solvent-resistant properties.
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- Dingfeng Xu
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Guangzhou Foreign Language School, Guangzhou 511455, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Gannan Normal University, Ganzhou 341000, China
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- Institute of Biological and Medical Engineering, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510316, China.
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Yang T, Xu J, Sheng H, Wang J, Hu G, Liang S, Hu L, Zhang L, Xie H. Cellulose aerogel beads and monoliths from CO 2-based reversible ionic liquid solution. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 271:132718. [PMID: 38821786 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132718] [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: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 05/16/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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The CO2-based reversible ionic liquid solution of 1,1,3,3-tetramethylguanidine (TMG) and ethylene glycol (EG) in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) after capturing CO2, (2[TMGH]+[O2COCH2CH2OCO2]2-/DMSO (χRILs = 0.1), provides a sustainable and effective platform for cellulose dissolution and homogeneous utilization. Highly porous cellulose aerogel beads and monoliths were successfully prepared via a sol-gel process by extruding cellulose solution into different coagulation baths (NaOH aqueous solution or alcohols) and exposing the cellulose solution in open environment, respectively, and followed by different drying techniques, including supercritical CO2-drying, freeze-drying and air-drying. The effect of the coagulation baths and drying protocols on the multi-scale structure of the as-prepared cellulose aerogel beads and monoliths were studied in detail, and the sol-gel transition mechanism was also studied by the solvatochromic parameters determination. High specific surface area of 252 and 207 m2/g for aerogel beads and monoliths were achieved, respectively. The potential of cellulose aerogels in dye adsorption was demonstrated.
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- Tongjun Yang
- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China
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- Separation Membrane Materials & Technologies Joint Research Centre of Vontron-Guizhou University, Vontron Technol Co Ltd, Guiyang 550018, China
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- Separation Membrane Materials & Technologies Joint Research Centre of Vontron-Guizhou University, Vontron Technol Co Ltd, Guiyang 550018, China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering, College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China; Sichuan University, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Chengdu 610065, China.
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Akhtar A, Alam M, Noureen S, Ali S, Tahir AT, Shoukat A. Transforming waste cellulosic fabric dyed with Reactive Yellow C4GL into value textile by a microwave assisted energy efficient system of color stripping. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29815. [PMID: 38699046 PMCID: PMC11064145 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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A million ton of cotton fabric is wasted during cutting process in garment industry as well as in textile dyeing industry due to faulty dyeing. Color stripping of cotton fabric has become a significant challenge in the textile industry because the harsh chemicals used in chemical stripping processes affects the quality of fabric very badly. Conventional stripping methods lead with severe effects due to prolonged treatment time and high chemical concentrations. Recently, microwave-assisted stripping techniques have been emerged as effective alternatives to improve stripping efficiency. In this research, the developed microwave assisted stripping system is improved by the application of Urea, which is utilized as a microwave absorber to further reduce stripping time, temperature, and chemical concentration kept focus on quality parameters of recycled cotton fabric. This study inspects the efficiency of microwave absorber-assisted alkali hydrolysis and reduction in terms of dye-fabric bond cleavage, chromophores removal, chemical consumption, and processing time and compared with sequential stripping, microwave assisted stripping without absorber and conventional methods. The results indicated that microwave absorber-assisted alkali hydrolysis and reduction achieved 90 % stripping efficiency by using lowest concentrations of chemicals, while sequential stripping yielded a stripping efficiency of 96 %. Similarly, microwave absorber assisted methods resulted in minor loss in tear strength and weight. These outputs highlight the superior performance of microwave absorber-assisted techniques, demonstrating their efficiency, novelty, time-saving nature, and reduced damage compared to other methods.
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- Anam Akhtar
- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Gao L, Hu Q, Gao X, Tang X, Peng L, Chen K, Zhang H. Micromorphology reformation of regenerated cellulose nanofibers from corn (Zea Mays) stalk pith in urea solution with high-speed shear induced. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131592. [PMID: 38621571 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131592] [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: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Nanocellulose is a kind of renewable natural polymer material with high specific surface area, high crystallinity, and strong mechanical properties. RC nanofibers (RCNFs) have attracted an increasing attention in various applications due to their high aspect ratio and good flexibility. Herein, a novel and facile strategy for RCNFs preparation with high-speed shear induced in urea solution through "bottom-up" approach was proposed in this work. Results indicated that the average diameter and yield of RCNF was approach to 136.67 nm and 53.3 %, respectively. Meanwhile, due to the regular orientation RC chains and arrangement micro-morphology, RCNFs exhibited high crystallinity, strong mechanical properties, stable thermal degradation performance, and excellent UV resistance. In this study, a novel regeneration process with high-speed shear induced was developed to produce RCNFs with excellent properties. This study paved a strategy for future low-energy production of nanofibers and high value-added conversion applications of agricultural waste.
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- Linlin Gao
- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China; Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS, Ningbo 315201, Zhejiang, China.
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China
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- Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, Yunnan, China.
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Ma YY, Lu ZL, Xing YZ, Zheng WS, Liu CG. A fresh perspective on dissociation mechanism of cellulose in DMAc/LiCl system based on Li bond theory. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131729. [PMID: 38653429 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131729] [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: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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In this case, various characterization technologies have been employed to probe dissociation mechanism of cellulose in N,N-dimethylacetamide/lithium chloride (DMAc/LiCl) system. These results indicate that coordination of DMAc ligands to the Li+-Cl- ion pair results in the formation of a series of Lix(DMAc)yClz (x = 1, 2; y = 1, 2, 3, 4; z = 1, 2) complexes. Analysis of interaction between DMAc ligand and Li center indicate that Li bond plays a major role for the formation of these Lix(DMAc)yClz complexes. And the saturation and directionality of Li bond in these Lix(DMAc)yClz complexes are found to be a tetrahedral structure. The hydrogen bonds between two cellulose chains could be broken at the nonreduced end of cellulose molecule via combined effects of basicity of Cl- ion and steric hindrance of [Li (DMAc)4]+ unit. The unique feature of Li bond in Lix(DMAc)yClz complexes is a key factor in determination of the dissociation mechanism.
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- Yi-Ying Ma
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beihua University, Jilin City 132013, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beihua University, Jilin City 132013, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beihua University, Jilin City 132013, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beihua University, Jilin City 132013, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Beihua University, Jilin City 132013, PR China.
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Rahman MM, Jahan MS, Islam MM, Susan MABH. Dissolution of cellulose in imidazolium-based double salt ionic liquids. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 267:131331. [PMID: 38574918 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131331] [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: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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The dissolution of cellulose in double salt ionic liquids (DSILs) was studied in detail and compared with the dissolution in individual constituent ionic liquids (ILs). The DSILs, [C4mim](CH3CO2)xCl1-x (x is the mole fraction of the single component ILs), were synthesized using acetate and chloride salts of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium. These DSILs were then used for the investigation of the solubility of cellulose in the whole mole fraction range. Commercial cellulose (CC) powder, kraft pulp (KP), and prehydrolysis kraft pulp (PHKP) of jute were chosen as cellulose sources. The solubility of cellulose increased with an increasing temperature for [C4mim](CH3CO2)0.6Cl0.4 and with increasing amount of [C4mim]Cl in DSILs. The maximum solubility of CC powder was 32.8 wt% in [C4mim](CH3CO2)0.6Cl0.4 at 100 °C, while for KP and PHKP, solubilities were 30.1 and 30.5 wt%, respectively under the identical condition. Cellulose could be regenerated from the DSILs using water as an antisolvent. Structure, morphology, and thermal stability of the regenerated cellulosic materials were analyzed. DSILs could be recycled >99 % without a discernible change in structure. This work demonstrates that DSILs display enhanced solubility over ILs system and have potential as a chemical processing methodology.
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- M Mahbubur Rahman
- Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dr. Qudrat-i-Khuda Road, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh; Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Dr. Qudrat-i-Khuda Road, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh; Dhaka University Nanotechnology Center (DUNC), University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh.
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Bourassi L, El Mrani M, Merzouki M, Abidi R, Bouammali H, Bouammali B, Elfarh L, Touzani R, Challioui A, Siaj M. Study of Cellulose Dissolution in ZnO/NaOH/Water Solvent Solution and Its Temperature-Dependent Effect Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1211. [PMID: 38732680 PMCID: PMC11085821 DOI: 10.3390/polym16091211] [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: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Cellulose is a biopolymer with numerous advantages that make it an ecological, economical, and high-performing choice for various applications. To fully exploit the potential of cellulose, it is often necessary to dissolve it, which poses a current challenge. The aqueous zinc oxide/sodium hydroxide (ZnO/NaOH/Water) system is a preferred solvent for its rapid dissolution, non-toxicity, low cost, and environmentally friendly nature. In this context, the behavior of cellulose chains in the aqueous solution of ZnO/NaOH and the impact of temperature on the solubility of this polymer were examined through a molecular dynamics simulation. The analysis of the root means square deviation (RMSD), interaction energy, hydrogen bond curves, and radial distribution function revealed that cellulose is insoluble in the ZnO/NaOH solvent at room temperature (T = 298 K). Decreasing the temperature in the range of 273 K to 268 K led to a geometric deformation of cellulose chains, accompanied by a decrease in the number of interchain hydrogen bonds over the simulation time, thus confirming the solubility of cellulose in this system between T = 273 K and T = 268 K.
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- Lamiae Bourassi
- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Organic Macromolecular Chemistry & Phytochemistry (ECOMP), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda 62000, Morocco; (L.B.); (M.E.M.); (M.M.); (R.A.); (H.B.); (B.B.); (A.C.)
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Organic Macromolecular Chemistry & Phytochemistry (ECOMP), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda 62000, Morocco; (L.B.); (M.E.M.); (M.M.); (R.A.); (H.B.); (B.B.); (A.C.)
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Organic Macromolecular Chemistry & Phytochemistry (ECOMP), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda 62000, Morocco; (L.B.); (M.E.M.); (M.M.); (R.A.); (H.B.); (B.B.); (A.C.)
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Organic Macromolecular Chemistry & Phytochemistry (ECOMP), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda 62000, Morocco; (L.B.); (M.E.M.); (M.M.); (R.A.); (H.B.); (B.B.); (A.C.)
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Organic Macromolecular Chemistry & Phytochemistry (ECOMP), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda 62000, Morocco; (L.B.); (M.E.M.); (M.M.); (R.A.); (H.B.); (B.B.); (A.C.)
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Organic Macromolecular Chemistry & Phytochemistry (ECOMP), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda 62000, Morocco; (L.B.); (M.E.M.); (M.M.); (R.A.); (H.B.); (B.B.); (A.C.)
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- Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, Particles, Modeling and Energies (LPTPME), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda 62000, Morocco
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Organic Macromolecular Chemistry & Phytochemistry (ECOMP), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda 62000, Morocco; (L.B.); (M.E.M.); (M.M.); (R.A.); (H.B.); (B.B.); (A.C.)
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- Laboratory of Applied Chemistry and Environment (LCAE), Organic Macromolecular Chemistry & Phytochemistry (ECOMP), Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed First University, Oujda 62000, Morocco; (L.B.); (M.E.M.); (M.M.); (R.A.); (H.B.); (B.B.); (A.C.)
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- Chemistry Department, Université Québec A Montréal, Montréal, QC H3C 3P8, Canada;
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Tiihonen LV, Bernardo G, Dalgliesh R, Mendes A, Parnell SR. Influence of the coagulation bath on the nanostructure of cellulose films regenerated from an ionic liquid solution. RSC Adv 2024; 14:12888-12896. [PMID: 38650684 PMCID: PMC11033612 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra00971a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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Cellulose membranes were prepared from an EMIMAc ionic liquid solution by nonsolvent-induced phase separation (NIPS) in coagulation baths of water-acetone mixtures, ethanol-water mixtures and water at different temperatures. High water volume fractions in the coagulation bath result in a highly reproducible gel-like structure with inhomogeneities observed by small-angle neutron scattering (SANS). A structural transition of cellulose takes place in water-acetone baths at very low water volume fractions, while a higher water bath temperature increases the size of inhomogeneities in the gel-like structure. These findings demonstrate the value of SANS for characterising and understanding the structure of regenerated cellulose films in their wet state. Such insights can improve the engineering and structural tuning of cellulose membranes, either for direct use or as precursors for carbon molecular sieve membranes.
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- Lassi V Tiihonen
- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology 2629 JB Delft Netherlands
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto Rua Dr Roberto Frias 4200-465 Porto Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto Rua Dr Roberto Frias 4200-465 Porto Portugal
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- ISIS Pulsed Neutron and Muon Source, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Chilton Oxfordshire OX11 0QX UK
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- LEPABE - Laboratory for Process Engineering, Environment, Biotechnology and Energy, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto Rua Dr Roberto Frias 4200-465 Porto Portugal
- ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto Rua Dr Roberto Frias 4200-465 Porto Portugal
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- Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology 2629 JB Delft Netherlands
- ISIS Pulsed Neutron and Muon Source, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Chilton Oxfordshire OX11 0QX UK
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Wang S, Cheng X, Ma T, Wang S, Yang S, Zhu W, Song J, Han J, Jin Y, Guo J. High-substituted hydroxypropyl cellulose prepared by homogeneous method and its clouding and self-assembly behaviors. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 330:121822. [PMID: 38368103 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.121822] [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: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a sustainable cellulose derivative valued for its excellent biocompatibility and solubility and is widely used in various fields. Recent scientific research on high-substituted HPC mainly focused on its efficient preparation and phase transition behavior. Herein, a novel strategy of high-substituted HPC synthesis was demonstrated by employing DMSO/TBAF·3H2O as a cellulose solvent, exhibiting more efficiency than traditional approaches. High-substituted HPC prepared has remarkable thermal stability, exceptional hydrophilicity, and satisfactory solubility. Phase transition behavior of HPC with varying molar degrees of substitution (MS) was delved and a notable negative correlation between MS and cloud point temperature (TCP), was revealed, particularly evident at an MS of 12.3, where the TCP drops to 33 °C. Moreover, a unique self-assembly behavior featuring structural color and responsiveness to force in a solvent-free environment emerged when the MS exceeded 10.4. These insights comprehensively strengthen the understanding and knowledge of high-substituted HPC, simultaneously paving the way for further HPC investigation and exploitation.
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- Shihao Wang
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Advanced Analysis and Testing Center, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; College of Material Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center for Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources and International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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Dixit M, Hajari T, Meti MD, Srivastava S, Srivastava A, Daniel J. Ionic Pairing and Selective Solvation of Butylmethylimidazolium Chloride Ion Pairs in DMSO-Water Mixtures: A Comprehensive Examination via Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Potentials of Mean Force Analysis. J Phys Chem B 2024; 128:2168-2180. [PMID: 38415290 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.3c06876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Ionic liquids (ILs) with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and water act as a promising solvent medium for the dissolution of cellulose in an efficient manner. To develop a proper solvent system, it is really important to understand the thermodynamics of the molecular solutions consisting of ILs, DMSO, and water. The ion-pairing propensity of the ILs in the presence of DMSO and water plays a crucial role in governing the property of the solvent mixtures. Employing all-atom molecular dynamics simulations, we estimate the potentials of mean force between BMIM+ and Cl- ions in DMSO-water mixtures. Analysis reveals a significant increase in the thermodynamic stability of both contact ion pair (CIP) and solvent-assisted ion pair (SAIP) states with a rising DMSO mole fraction. Thermodynamic assessments highlight the entropic stabilization of CIP states and SAIP states in pure water, in DMSO-water mixtures, and in pure DMSO. The structural analysis reveals that in comparison to the DMSO local density, the local water density is relatively very high around ion pairs, more specifically in the solvation shell of a chloride ion. Preferential binding coefficients also consistently indicate exclusion of DMSO from the ion pair in DMSO-water mixtures. To enhance our understanding regarding the solvent molecules kinetics around the ion pairs, the survival probabilities of DMSO and water are computed. The calculations reveal that the water molecules prefer a prolonged stay in the solvation shell of Cl- ions.
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- Mayank Dixit
- Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto 615-8510, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, City College, 102/1, Raja Rammohan Sarani, Kolkata - 700009, India
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- Bio-physical Laboratory, Department of Plant Sciences, School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500046, India
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- Department of Zoology, Allahabad University, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh 211002, India
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- Chemistry Department, Har Sahai (PG) College, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208012, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Christ Church College, Kanpur 208001, India
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McNeice P, Ten Brink GH, Gran U, Karlson L, Edvinsson R, Feringa BL. Cellulose modification for sustainable polymers: overcoming problems of solubility and processing. RSC SUSTAINABILITY 2024; 2:369-376. [PMID: 38333579 PMCID: PMC10849079 DOI: 10.1039/d3su00317e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Two new water-soluble cellulose derivatives were prepared by a two-step transformation with 1,3-propane sultone, followed by either maleic or succinic anhydride, thereby converting cellulose into a more easily processable form. It was found that the solubility was dependent on both the degree of substitution and the chemical properties of the substituents. The water-soluble cellulose has a molecular weight greater than 100 000 g mol-1 and both the morphology and molecular weight can be tuned by varying the reaction conditions. Furthermore, the flexible, two-step nature of the process allows for expansion of this methodology in order to prepare cellulose analogues for different applications.
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- Peter McNeice
- Advanced Research Centre CBBC, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 Groningen 9747AG The Netherlands
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- Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 Groningen 9747AG The Netherlands
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- Performance Formulations, Nouryon SE-402 58 Göteborg Sweden
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- Performance Formulations, Nouryon SE-402 58 Göteborg Sweden
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- Performance Formulations, Nouryon SE-402 58 Göteborg Sweden
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- Advanced Research Centre CBBC, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen Nijenborgh 4 Groningen 9747AG The Netherlands
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de Moraes NP, Pereira RA, da Silva TVC, da Silva BHB, de Assis GP, Campos TMB, Thim GP, de Vasconcelos Lanza MR, de Freitas L, Rodrigues LA. Cross-linked cellulose beads as an eco-friendly support for ZnO/SnO 2/carbon xerogel hybrid photocatalyst: Exploring the synergy between adsorption and photocatalysis under simulated sunlight. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 254:127826. [PMID: 37926324 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127826] [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: 08/24/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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This paper explores the application of cross-linked cellulose beads as a sustainable and cost-effective support for the ZnO/SnO2/carbon xerogel hybrid photocatalyst. The application of the developed photocatalytic beads, named CB-Cat, was directed at a simultaneous adsorption/photocatalysis process, which was carried out under simulated sunlight. The characterization of the CB-Cat indicated a good dispersion of the photocatalyst of choice throughout the cellulose matrix, confirming its incorporation into the cellulose beads. Furthermore, it is possible to observe the presence of the photocatalyst on the surface of the CB-Cat, confirming its availability for the photonic activation process. The results showed that the simultaneous adsorption/photocatalysis process was optimal for enhancing the efficiency of methylene blue (MB) removal, especially when compared to the isolated adsorption process. Additionally, the regeneration of the CB-Cat between cycles was favorable toward the maintenance of the MB removal efficiency, as the process carried out without regeneration displayed significant efficiency drops between cycles. Finally, the mechanism evaluation evidenced that hydroxyl and superoxide radicals were the main responsible for the MB photocatalytic degradation during illumination with simulated sunlight.
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- Nicolas Perciani de Moraes
- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Trab. São Carlense, 400 - Parque Arnold Schimidt, São Carlos, SP 13566-590, Brazil
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- Lorena School of Engineering- EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, CEP 12602-810 Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Lorena School of Engineering- EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, CEP 12602-810 Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Aeronautics Institute of Technology - ITA/CTA, Praça Mal. Eduardo Gomes 50, CEP 12228-900, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Aeronautics Institute of Technology - ITA/CTA, Praça Mal. Eduardo Gomes 50, CEP 12228-900, São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil
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- São Carlos Institute of Chemistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Trab. São Carlense, 400 - Parque Arnold Schimidt, São Carlos, SP 13566-590, Brazil
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- Lorena School of Engineering- EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, CEP 12602-810 Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Lorena School of Engineering- EEL/USP, Estrada Municipal do Campinho S/N, CEP 12602-810 Lorena, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Aiello A, Nguyen HG, Stafford CM, Woodcock JW. Impact of coagulation solvent interactions on porous morphology evolution in cellulose xerogels. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 323:121454. [PMID: 37940314 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121454] [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: 09/11/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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The role of coagulation solvent interactions on the pore formation mechanism in cellulose xerogels was investigated using single-step coagulation baths. A series of cellulose xerogels were fabricated from cotton yarns partially dissolved in ionic liquid (i.e., 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate) and then immersed in one of seven different coagulation baths. These samples were evaluated using N2 physisorption, inverse gas chromatography, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The regenerated cellulose orientation and resultant surface hydrophilicity was found to be dependent on solvent solubility interactions with an emphasis on polar interaction and dispersion force strength. More importantly, the xerogel specific surface area dramatically decreased from 100 m2g-1 to 0.278 m2g-1 with increasing hydrophilicity, confirming the importance of controlled cellulose orientation during the coagulation step of cellulose xerogel fabrication. These results have been used to propose a new pore formation mechanism in cellulose xerogels and provide recommendations towards the development of controllable porosity during xerogel fabrication.
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- Ashlee Aiello
- National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA.
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- National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
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- National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
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- National Institute of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA.
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Zhang Z, Zhu J, Song X, Wen Y, Zhu C, Li J. Biomass-based single- and double-network hydrogels derived from cellulose microfiber and chitosan for potential application as plant growing substrate. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 319:121170. [PMID: 37567711 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121170] [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: 05/03/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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A series of hydrogels were synthesized from renewable and low-cost micro-sized cellulose fiber. The single-network hydrogel was composed of cellulose fiber and a small amount of another polysaccharide, chitosan, which 'glued' individual cellulose fiber pieces together through Schiff-base bonding. The double-network hydrogel was constructed by adding a secondary network, the covalently crosslinked polyacrylamide, into the single-network hydrogel, which was synthesized by conducting Schiff-base reaction and free radical polymerization at the same time in a facile one-pot process. In both single- and double-network hydrogels, cellulose fiber constituted the dominant component. Both types of hydrogels exhibited good swelling properties. The double-network hydrogel showed much improved stability against soaking in water and higher salt tolerance. Germination experiment with choy sum seeds sowed on hydrogel surface showed that the seeds were able to germinate and further develop roots, shoots, and true leaves, demonstrating the potential of the biomass-derived hydrogels for soilless plant growing applications.
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- Zhongxing Zhang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, National University of Singapore, 15 Kent Ridge Crescent, Singapore 119276, Singapore; NUS Environmental Research Institute (NERI), National University of Singapore, 5A Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117411, Singapore.
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Liu Y, Gao L, Chen L, Zhou W, Wang C, Ma L. Exploring carbohydrate extraction from biomass using deep eutectic solvents: Factors and mechanisms. iScience 2023; 26:107671. [PMID: 37680471 PMCID: PMC10480316 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.107671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023] Open
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Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are increasingly being recognized as sustainable and promising solvents because of their unique properties: low melting point, low cost, and biocompatibility. Some DESs possess high viscosity, remarkable stability, and minimal toxicity, enhancing their appeal for diverse applications. Notably, they hold promise in biomass pretreatment, a crucial step in biomass conversion, although their potential in algal biomass carbohydrates extraction remains largely unexplored. Understanding the correlation between DESs' properties and their behavior in carbohydrate extraction, alongside cellulose degradation mechanisms, remains a gap. This review provides an overview of the use of DESs in extracting carbohydrates from lignocellulosic and algal biomass, explores the factors that influence the behavior of DESs in carbohydrate extraction, and sheds light on the mechanism of cellulose degradation by DESs. Additionally, the review discusses potential future developments and applications of DESs, particularly extracting carbohydrates from algal biomass.
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- Yong Liu
- School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 P.R. China
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- School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P.R. China
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- School of Resources & Environment and Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031 P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Renewable Energy, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510640, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy and Environment, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, P.R. China
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Magalhães S, Fernandes C, Pedrosa JFS, Alves L, Medronho B, Ferreira PJT, Rasteiro MDG. Eco-Friendly Methods for Extraction and Modification of Cellulose: An Overview. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3138. [PMID: 37514527 PMCID: PMC10386580 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143138] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Cellulose is the most abundant renewable polymer on Earth and can be obtained from several different sources, such as trees, grass, or biomass residues. However, one of the issues is that not all the fractionation processes are eco-friendly and are essentially based on cooking the lignocellulose feedstock in a harsh chemical mixture, such as NaOH + Na2S, and water, to break loose fibers. In the last few years, new sustainable fractionation processes have been developed that enable the obtaining of cellulose fibers in a more eco-friendly way. As a raw material, cellulose's use is widely known and established in many areas. Additionally, its products/derivatives are recognized to have a far better environmental impact than fossil-based materials. Examples are textiles and packaging, where forest-based fibers may contribute to renewable and biodegradable substitutes for common synthetic materials and plastics. In this review, some of the main structural characteristics and properties of cellulose, recent green extraction methods/strategies, chemical modification, and applications of cellulose derivatives are discussed.
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- Solange Magalhães
- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
- MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, CHANGE-Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Universidade do Algarve, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus de Gambelas, Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, CHANGE-Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Universidade do Algarve, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus de Gambelas, Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
- FSCN, Surface and Colloid Engineering, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- University of Coimbra, CIEPQPF, Department of Chemical Engineering, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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Ma X, Zhou S, Li J, Xie F, Yang H, Wang C, Fahlman BD, Li W. Natural microfibrils/regenerated cellulose-based carbon aerogel for highly efficient oil/water separation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 454:131397. [PMID: 37104952 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.131397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Cellulose-based carbon aerogels as biodegradable and renewable biomass materials have presented potential applications in oil/water separation. Herein, a novel carbon aerogel composed of natural microfibrils/regenerated cellulose (NM/RCA) was directly prepared by economical hardwood pulp as raw material using a novel co-solvent composed of deep eutectic solvent (DES) and N-methyl morpholine-N-oxide monohydrate (NMMO·H2O). In addition, the morphology and structure of the filiform natural microfibers could be remained after carbonized at 400 ℃, which resulted in a low density (8-10 mg cm-3), high specific surface area (768.89 m2 g-1) and high sorption capability. In addition, the aerogel exhibited high compressibility, outstanding elasticity, excellent fatigue resistance, and recyclability (80.5% height recovery after repeating 100 cycles at the strain of 80%). Due to the morphology and composition of the carbonized microfiber surface, the superhydrophobic materials with a water contact angle of 151.5°, could sorb various oils and organic solvents with 65-133 times its own weight and maintain 91.9% sorption capacity after 25 cycles. In addition, the aerogels could achieve the continuous separation of carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) from water with a high flux rate of 11,718.8 L m-2 h-1. Therefore, our prepared NM/RCA aerogels are anticipated to have broad potential applications in oil purification and contaminant remediation.
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- Xiang Ma
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, PR China
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- Zhejiang-California International Nanosystems Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310012, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, USA
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, PR China.
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Tong Y, Huang S, Meng X, Wang Y. Aqueous-Cellulose-Solvent-Derived Changes in Cellulose Nanocrystal Structure and Reinforcing Effects. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3030. [PMID: 37514420 PMCID: PMC10386394 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Revised: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Cellulose nanocrystals as reinforcing agents have received considerable interest, and their dimension mainly depends on the original sources of cellulose. We intend to manually modulate the morphology of cellulose nanocrystals by treating them with cellulose solvents so that we can explore their reinforcing capacity. In this work, waste cotton fabric was processed in two aqueous solvents (a sulfuric acid aqueous solution and a NaOH/urea aqueous solution), and the regenerated cellulose was used to produce cellulose nanocrystals using acid hydrolysis. The results revealed that the nanocrystals (RCNC-H) obtained after the treatment in sulfuric acid had a hybrid crystalline structure and a needle-like shape with an aspect ratio of about 15.2, while cotton fabric was completely dissolved in the NaOH/urea aqueous solution, and the regenerated nanocrystals (RCNC-N) displayed a typical crystalline form of cellulose II with a higher crystallinity and a shorter rod-like shape with an aspect ratio of about 6.3. The reinforcing effects of RCNC-H and RCNC-N were evaluated using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films as a model, where the addition of RCNC-H resulted in a relatively better tensile strength and oxygen barrier property, and the PVA/RCNC-N films had a slightly lower water vapor permeability. Therefore, this work suggests a new possibility for altering the naturally formed nanostructure of cellulose for different applications.
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- Yuqi Tong
- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University, Ste Anne de Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada
- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, No. 120 Dongling St., Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
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- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University, Ste Anne de Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada
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- Department of Food Science and Engineering, Shenyang Agricultural University, No. 120 Dongling St., Shenhe District, Shenyang 110866, China
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- Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, McGill University, Ste Anne de Bellevue, QC H9X 3V9, Canada
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A computational study of cellulose regeneration: All-atom molecular dynamics simulations. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 311:120768. [PMID: 37028861 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Processing natural cellulose requires its dissolution and regeneration. It is known that the crystallinity of regenerated cellulose does not match that of native cellulose, and the physical and mechanical properties of regenerated cellulose can vary dependent on the technique applied. In this paper, we performed all-atom molecular dynamics simulations attempting to simulate the regeneration of order in cellulose. Cellulose chains display an affinity to align with one another on the nanosecond scale; single chains quickly form clusters, and clusters then interact to form a larger unit, but the end results still lack that abundance of order. Where aggregation of cellulose chains occurs, there is some resemblance of the 1-10 surfaces found in Cellulose II, with certain indication of 110 surface formation. Concentration and simulation temperature show an increase of aggregation, yet it appears that time is the major factor in reclaiming the order of "crystalline" cellulose.
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Yui T, Uto T, Noda K. Extended Ensemble Molecular Dynamics Study of Ammonia-Cellulose I Complex Crystal Models: Free-Energy Landscape and Atomistic Pictures of Ammonia Diffusion in the Crystalline Phase. J Chem Inf Model 2023. [PMID: 37366678 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.3c00106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Here, we report extended ensemble molecular dynamics simulations of ammonia-cellulose I complex crystal models to evaluate the diffusion behavior of the guest ammonia molecules and the potential of mean force (PMF), namely, the free energy change along the chosen reaction coordinate, for migration of an ammonia molecule in the crystal models. Accelerated molecular dynamics simulations confirmed that ammonia molecules almost exclusively diffused through the hydrophilic channel even when the crystal framework was retained. Adaptive steered molecular dynamics simulations detected distinct PMF peaks with heights of approximately 7 kcal/mol as the ammonia molecule passed through the cellulose-chain layers. Introducing hybrid quantum mechanical and molecular mechanics theory to the adaptive steered molecular dynamics simulation effectively lowered the heights of the PMF peaks to approximately 5 kcal/mol, accompanied by a slight decrease in the baseline. Removal of the ammonia molecules in the neighboring channels resulted in a continuous increase in the baseline for the migration of an ammonia molecule in the hydrophilic channel. When the halves of the crystal model were separated to widen the hydrophilic channel to 0.2 nm, the PMF profiles exhibited an unexpected increase. This resulted from water structuring in the expanded hydrophilic channel, which disappeared with further expansion of the hydrophilic channel to 0.3 nm.
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- Toshifumi Yui
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, University of Miyazaki, Nishi 1-1, Gakuen Kibanadai, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, University of Miyazaki, Nishi 1-1, Gakuen Kibanadai, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
- Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Miyazaki, Nishi 1-1, Gakuen Kibanadai, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
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- Design Engineering Section, Ceramic Packages Division 1, KYOCERA Corporation, Kokubu Yamashita-cho 1-1, Kirishima, Kagoshima 899-4396, Japan
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Norgren M, Costa C, Alves L, Eivazi A, Dahlström C, Svanedal I, Edlund H, Medronho B. Perspectives on the Lindman Hypothesis and Cellulose Interactions. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28104216. [PMID: 37241956 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28104216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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In the history of cellulose chemistry, hydrogen bonding has been the predominant explanation when discussing intermolecular interactions between cellulose polymers. This is the general consensus in scholarly textbooks and in many research articles, and it applies to several other biomacromolecules' interactions as well. This rather unbalanced description of cellulose has likely impacted the development of materials based on the processing of cellulose-for example, via dissolution in various solvent systems and regeneration into solid materials, such as films and fibers, and even traditional wood fiber handling and papermaking. In this review, we take as a starting point the questioning of the general description of the nature of cellulose and cellulose interactions initiated by Professor Björn Lindman, based on generic physicochemical reasoning about surfactants and polymers. This dispute, which became known as "the Lindman hypothesis", highlights the importance of hydrophobic interactions in cellulose systems and that cellulose is an amphiphilic polymer. This paper elaborates on Björn Lindman's contribution to the subject, which has caused the scientific community to revisit cellulose and reconsider certain phenomena from other perspectives.
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- Magnus Norgren
- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, CIEPQPF-Chemical Processes and Forest Products Engineering Research Centre, University of Coimbra, Pólo II-R. Silvio Lima, 3030-790 Coimbra, Portugal
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
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- Surface and Colloid Engineering, FSCN Research Centre, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden
- 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, Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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Ahmad A, Kamaruddin MA, H.P.S. AK, Yahya EB, Muhammad S, Rizal S, Ahmad MI, Surya I, Abdullah CK. Recent Advances in Nanocellulose Aerogels for Efficient Heavy Metal and Dye Removal. Gels 2023; 9:416. [PMID: 37233007 PMCID: PMC10218182 DOI: 10.3390/gels9050416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Water pollution is a significant environmental issue that has emerged because of industrial and economic growth. Human activities such as industrial, agricultural, and technological practices have increased the levels of pollutants in the environment, causing harm to both the environment and public health. Dyes and heavy metals are major contributors to water pollution. Organic dyes are a major concern because of their stability in water and their potential to absorb sunlight, increasing the temperature and disrupting the ecological balance. The presence of heavy metals in the production of textile dyes adds to the toxicity of the wastewater. Heavy metals are a global issue that can harm both human health and the environment and are mainly caused by urbanization and industrialization. To address this issue, researchers have focused on developing effective water treatment procedures, including adsorption, precipitation, and filtration. Among these methods, adsorption is a simple, efficient, and cheap method for removing organic dyes from water. Aerogels have shown potential as a promising adsorbent material because of their low density, high porosity, high surface area, low thermal and electrical conductivity, and ability to respond to external stimuli. Biomaterials such as cellulose, starch, chitosan, chitin, carrageenan, and graphene have been extensively studied for the production of sustainable aerogels for water treatment. Cellulose, which is abundant in nature, has received significant attention in recent years. This review highlights the potential of cellulose-based aerogels as a sustainable and efficient material for removing dyes and heavy metals from water during the treatment process.
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- Azfaralariff Ahmad
- Bioresource Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
- Green Biopolymer, Coatings and Packaging Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- Environmental Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- Bioresource Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
- Green Biopolymer, Coatings and Packaging Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- Green Biopolymer, Coatings and Packaging Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
- Bioprocess Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
- ARC-PUIPT Nilam Aceh, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
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- Mechanical Engineering Department, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
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- Environmental Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
- Renewable Biomass Transformation Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia
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- Bioresource Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
- Green Biopolymer, Coatings and Packaging Cluster, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang 11800, Malaysia
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Benselfelt T, Kummer N, Nordenström M, Fall AB, Nyström G, Wågberg L. The Colloidal Properties of Nanocellulose. CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202201955. [PMID: 36650954 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Nanocelluloses are anisotropic nanoparticles of semicrystalline assemblies of glucan polymers. They have great potential as renewable building blocks in the materials platform of a more sustainable society. As a result, the research on nanocellulose has grown exponentially over the last decades. To fully utilize the properties of nanocelluloses, a fundamental understanding of their colloidal behavior is necessary. As elongated particles with dimensions in a critical nanosize range, their colloidal properties are complex, with several behaviors not covered by classical theories. In this comprehensive Review, we describe the most prominent colloidal behaviors of nanocellulose by combining experimental data and theoretical descriptions. We discuss the preparation and characterization of nanocellulose dispersions, how they form networks at low concentrations, how classical theories cannot describe their behavior, and how they interact with other colloids. We then show examples of how scientists can use this fundamental knowledge to control the assembly of nanocellulose into new materials with exceptional properties. We hope aspiring and established researchers will use this Review as a guide.
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- Tobias Benselfelt
- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 639798, Singapore, Singapore
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- Laboratory for Cellulose & Wood Materials, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600, Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, 8092, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Laboratory for Cellulose & Wood Materials, Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, 8600, Dübendorf, Switzerland
- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, ETH Zürich, 8092, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Fibre and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden
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Pang J, Mehandzhiyski AY, Zozoulenko I. A computational study of cellulose regeneration: Coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 313:120853. [PMID: 37182953 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.120853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Understanding the microscopic mechanisms of regeneration of cellulose is prerequisite for engineering and controlling its material properties. In this paper, we performed coarse-grained Martini 3 molecular dynamics simulations of cellulose regeneration at a scale comparable to the experiments. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) curves were monitored to follow the structural changes of regenerated cellulose and trace formation of cellulose sheets and crystallites. The calculated coarse-grained morphologies of regenerated cellulose were backmapped to atomistic ones. After the backmapping we find that the regenerated coarse-grained cellulose structures calculated for both topology parameters of cellulose Iβ and cellulose II/III, are transformed to cellulose II, where the calculated XRD curves exhibit the main peak at approximately 20-21 degrees, corresponding to the (110)/(020) planes of cellulose II. This result is in good quantitative agreement with the available experimental observations.
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- Jiu Pang
- Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrköping SE-60174, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrköping SE-60174, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, Norrköping SE-60174, Sweden.
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Medronho B, Pereira A, Duarte H, Gentile L, Rosa da Costa AM, Romano A, Olsson U. Probing cellulose-solvent interactions with self-diffusion NMR: Onium hydroxide concentration and co-solvent effects. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 303:120440. [PMID: 36657835 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2022] [Revised: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The molecular self-diffusion coefficients were accessed, for the first time, in solutions of microcrystalline cellulose, dissolved in 30 wt% and 55 wt% aqueous tetrabutylammonium hydroxide, TBAH (aq), and in mixtures of 40 wt% TBAH (aq) with an organic co-solvent, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO), through pulsed field gradient stimulated echo NMR measurements. A two-state model was applied to estimate α (i.e., average number of ions that "bind" to each anhydroglucose unit) and Pb (i.e., fraction of "bound" molecules of DMSO, TBAH or H2O to cellulose) parameters. The α values suggest that TBA+ ions can bind to cellulose within 0.5 TBA+ to 2.3 TBA+/AGU. On the other hand, the Pb parameter increases when raising cellulose concentration for TBA+, DMSO and water in all solvent systems. Data suggests that TBAH interacts with the ionized OH groups from cellulose forming a sheath of bulky TBA+ counterions which consequently leads to steric hindrance between cellulose chains.
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- B Medronho
- MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Universidade do Algarve, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus de Gambelas, Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal; FSCN Research Center, Surface and Colloid Engineering, Mid Sweden University, SE-851 70 Sundsvall, Sweden.
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- MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Universidade do Algarve, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus de Gambelas, Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal.
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- MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Universidade do Algarve, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus de Gambelas, Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Bari "Aldo Moro" & CSGI (Consorzio per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase), Via Orabona 4, Bari I-70126, Italy.
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- Algarve Chemistry Research Centre (CIQA), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade do Algarve, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal.
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- MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Universidade do Algarve, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Campus de Gambelas, Ed. 8, 8005-139 Faro, Portugal.
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- Dipartimento di Chimica, Università di Bari "Aldo Moro" & CSGI (Consorzio per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase), Via Orabona 4, Bari I-70126, Italy; Physical Chemistry, Chemistry Department and Biochemistry and Structural Biology, Chemistry Department, Lund University, P.O. Box 124, SE-22100 Lund, Sweden.
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Lopatina A, Esmaeili M, Anugwom I, Mänttäri M, Kallioinen-Mänttäri M. Effect of Low Concentrations of Lithium Chloride Additive on Cellulose-Rich Ultrafiltration Membrane Performance. MEMBRANES 2023; 13:198. [PMID: 36837701 PMCID: PMC9964057 DOI: 10.3390/membranes13020198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Various water treatment processes make extensive use of porous polymeric membranes. A key objective in membrane fabrication is to improve membrane selectivity without sacrificing other properties such as permeability. Herein, LiCl (0-2 wt.%) was utilised as a preforming agent in fabricating biomass-derived cellulosic membranes. The fabricated membranes were characterised by dope solution viscosity, surface and cross-sectional morphology, pure water flux, relative molecular mass cut-off (MWCO, 35 kDa), membrane chemistry, and hydrophilicity. The results demonstrated that at the optimum LiCl concentration (0.4 wt.%), there is an interplay of thermodynamic instability and kinetic effects during membrane formation, wherein the membrane morphology and hydrophilicity can be preferably altered and thus lead to the formation of the membrane with better rejection at no detriment to its permeability.
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Cellulose-cellulose composite membranes for ultrafiltration. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Ong XR, Chen AX, Li N, Yang YY, Luo HK. Nanocellulose: Recent Advances Toward Biomedical Applications. SMALL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/smsc.202200076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Xuan-Ran Ong
- Agency for Science, Technology and Research Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island Singapore 627833 Singapore
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- Agency for Science, Technology and Research Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging 31 Biopolis Way Singapore 138669 Singapore
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- Agency for Science, Technology and Research Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging 31 Biopolis Way Singapore 138669 Singapore
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- Agency for Science, Technology and Research Institute of Bioengineering and Bioimaging 31 Biopolis Way Singapore 138669 Singapore
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- Agency for Science, Technology and Research Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment 1 Pesek Road, Jurong Island Singapore 627833 Singapore
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Fu L, Ju Z, Yu M, Luo H, Zhang C, Zhang X, Cheng H, Zheng M, Jin L, Ge C. Cellulose Regeneration in Imidazolium-Based Ionic Liquids and Antisolvent Mixtures: A Density Functional Theory Study. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:42170-42180. [PMID: 36440146 PMCID: PMC9685753 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Cellulose can be dissolved in ionic liquids (ILs), and it can be recovered by adding antisolvent such as water or alcohol. In addition, the regenerated cellulose can be used for textiles, degradable membranes, hydrogels/aerogels, etc. However, the regenerated mechanism of cellulose remains ambiguous. In this work, density functional theory (DFT) calculation is reported for the cellulose regeneration from a cellulose/1-n-butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate (BmimOAc)/water mixture. To investigate the microscopic effects of the antisolvents, we analyzed the structures and H-bonds of BmimOAc-nH2O and cellobiose-ILs-nH2O (n = 0-6) clusters. It can be found that when n ≥ 5 in the BmimOAc-nH2O clusters, the solvent-separated ion pairs (SIPs) play a dominant position in the system. With the increasing numbers of water molecules, the cation-anion interaction can be separated by water to reduce the effects of ILs on cellulose dissolution. Furthermore, the BmimOAc-nH2O and cellobiose-ILs (n = 0-6) clusters tend to be a more stable structure with high hydration in an aqueous solution. When the water molecules were added to the system, H-bonds can be formed among H2O, the hydroxyl of cellulose, and the oxygen of OAc. Therefore, the interactions between cellulose and ILs will be decreased to promote cellulose regeneration. This work would provide some help to understand the mechanism of cellulose regeneration from the view of theoretical calculation.
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- Lanlan Fu
- College
of Chemical & Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China
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- College
of Chemical & Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China
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- College
of Chemical & Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China
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- College
of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- College
of Chemical & Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China
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- College
of Chemical & Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China
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- College
of Chemical & Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China
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- College
of Chemical & Material Engineering, Quzhou University, Quzhou 324000, China
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Effect of electrolytes on the sol-gel phase transitions in a Pluronic F127/carboxymethyl cellulose aqueous system: phase map, rheology and NMR self-diffusion study. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Lefroy K, Murray BS, Ries ME. Effect of Oil on Cellulose Dissolution in the Ionic Liquid 1-Butyl-3-methyl Imidazolium Acetate. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:37532-37545. [PMID: 36312371 PMCID: PMC9608373 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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While ionic liquids (ILs) are well known to be excellent solvents for cellulose, the exact mechanism of dissolution has been a much disputed topic in recent years and is still not completely clear. In this work, we add to the current understanding and highlight the importance of hydrophobic interactions, through studying cellulose dissolution in mixtures of 1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium acetate (BmimAc) and medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil. We demonstrate that the order in which constituents are mixed together plays a key role, through nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopic analysis. When small quantities of MCT oil (0.25-1 wt %) were introduced to BmimAc before cellulose, the effect on BmimAc chemical shift values was much more significant compared to when the cellulose was dissolved first, followed by oil addition. Rheological analysis also showed small differences in the viscosities of oil-cellulose-BmimAc solutions, depending on the order the constituents were added. On the other hand, no such order effect on the NMR results was observed when cellulose was replaced with cellobiose, suggesting that this observation is unique to the macromolecule. We propose that a cellulose-oil interaction develops but only when the cellulose structure has a sufficient degree of order and not when the cellulose is molecularly dispersed, since the hydrophobic cellulose plane is no longer intact. In all cases, cellulose-BmimAc-oil solutions were stable for at least 4 months. To our knowledge, this is the first work that investigates the effect of oil addition on the dissolving capacity of BmimAc and highlights the need for further re-evaluation of accepted mechanisms for cellulose dissolution in ILs.
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- Katherine
S. Lefroy
- School
of Food Science and Nutrition, University
of Leeds, LeedsLS2 9JT, U.K.
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- School
of Food Science and Nutrition, University
of Leeds, LeedsLS2 9JT, U.K.
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- School
of Physics and Astronomy, University of
Leeds, LeedsLS2 9JT, U.K.
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Carvalho J, Cunha I, Coelho J, Fortunato E, Martins R, Pereira L. Carbon-Yarn-Based Supercapacitors with In Situ Regenerated Cellulose Hydrogel for Sustainable Wearable Electronics. ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS 2022; 5:11987-11996. [PMID: 36311466 PMCID: PMC9597547 DOI: 10.1021/acsaem.2c01222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Developing sustainable options for energy storage in textiles is needed to power future wearable "Internet of Things" (IoT) electronics. This process must consider disruptive alternatives that address questions of sustainability, reuse, repair, or even a second life application. Herein, we pair stretch-broken carbon fiber yarns (SBCFYs), as current collectors, and an in situ regenerated cellulose-based ionic hydrogel (RCIH), as an electrolyte, to fabricate 1D fiber-shaped supercapacitors (FSCs). The areal specific capacitance reaches 433.02 μF·cm-2 at 5 μA·cm-2, while the specific energy density is 1.73 × 10-2 μWh·cm-2. The maximum achieved specific power density is 5.33 × 10-1 mW·cm-2 at 1 mA·cm-2. The 1D FSCs possess a long-life cycle and 92% capacitance retention after 10 000 consecutive voltammetry cycles, higher than similar ones using the reference PVA/H3PO4 gel electrolyte. Additionally, the feasibility and reproducibility of the produced devices were demonstrated by connecting three devices in series and parallel, showing a small variation of the current density in flat and bent positions. An environmentally responsible approach was implemented by recovering the active materials from the 1D FSCs and reusing or recycling them without compromising the electrochemical performance, thus ensuring a circular economy path.
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- José
Tiago Carvalho
- CENIMAT|i3N,
Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus da Caparica, Caparica 2829-516, Portugal
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- CENIMAT|i3N,
Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus da Caparica, Caparica 2829-516, Portugal
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Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus da Caparica, Caparica 2829-516, Portugal
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Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus da Caparica, Caparica 2829-516, Portugal
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Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus da Caparica, Caparica 2829-516, Portugal
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Department of Materials Science, School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon and CEMOP/UNINOVA, Campus da Caparica, Caparica 2829-516, Portugal
- AlmaScience, Campus da Caparica, Caparica 2829-516, Portugal
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Aoudi B, Boluk Y, Gamal El-Din M. Recent advances and future perspective on nanocellulose-based materials in diverse water treatment applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 843:156903. [PMID: 35753453 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Revised: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Abstract
Over the past few years, nanocellulose and its derivatives have drawn attention as promising bio-based materials for water treatment applications due to their high surface area, high strength, and renewable, biocompatible nature. The abundance of hydroxyl functional groups on the surfaces of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) enables a broad range of surface modifications which results in propitious nanocomposites with tunable characteristics. In this context, this review describes the continuously developing applications of nanocellulose-based materials in the areas of adsorption, catalysis, filtration, and flocculation, with a special emphasis on the removal of contaminants such as heavy metals, dyes, and pharmaceutical compounds from diverse water systems. Recent progresses in the diverse forms of application of nanocellulose adsorbents (suspension, hydrogel, aerogel, and membrane) are also highlighted. Finally, challenges and future perspectives on emerging nanocellulose-based materials and their possible industrial applications are presented and discussed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Bouthaina Aoudi
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada.
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Alberta, 9211-116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada.
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Hu Y, Chen M, Qin C, Zhang J, Lu A. Cellulose ionic conductor with tunable Seebeck coefficient for low-grade heat harvesting. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 292:119650. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Ma Z, Han Y, Xing X, Zhu H, Wang Q, Wang X. Preparation of micro-convex rough interface carbon aerogels with cellulose-lithium bromide (LiBr) molten salt hydrate gelled system and application of oil-water separation. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Guar gum propionate-kojic acid films for Escherichia coli biofilm disruption and simultaneous inhibition of planktonic growth. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 211:57-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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