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Trache D, Tarchoun AF, Abdelaziz A, Bessa W, Thakur S, Hussin MH, Brosse N, Thakur VK. A comprehensive review on processing, characteristics, and applications of cellulose nanofibrils/graphene hybrid-based nanocomposites: Toward a synergy between two-star nanomaterials. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 268:131633. [PMID: 38641279 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131633] [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: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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Nanostructured materials are fascinating since they are promising for intensely enhancing materials' performance, and they can offer multifunctional features. Creating such high-performance nanocomposites via effective and mild approaches is an inevitable requirement for sustainable materials engineering. Nanocomposites, which combine two-star nanomaterials, namely, cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and graphene derivatives (GNMs), have recently revealed interesting physicochemical properties and excellent performance. Despite numerous studies on the production and application of such systems, there is still a lack of concise information on their practical uses. In this review, recent progress in the production, modification, properties, and emerging uses of CNFs/GNMs hybrid-based nanocomposites in various fields such as flexible energy harvesting and storage, sensors, adsorbents, packaging, and thermal management, among others, are comprehensively examined and described based on recent investigations. Nevertheless, numerous challenges and gaps need to be addressed to successfully introduce such nanomaterials in large-scale industrial applications. This review will certainly help readers understand the design approaches and potential applications of CNFs/GNMs hybrid-based nanocomposites for which new research directions in this emerging topic are discussed.
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- Djalal Trache
- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria.
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- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria
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- Energetic Materials Laboratory, Teaching and Research Unit of Energetic Processes, Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, BP 17, Bordj El-Bahri, 16046 Algiers, Algeria
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- Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Silesian University of Technology, B. Krzywoustego 4, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland.
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- Materials Technology Research Group (MaTReC), School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia
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- Laboratoire d'Etude et de Recherche sur le MAtériau Bois (LERMAB), Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université de Lorraine, Bld. des Aiguillettes, F-54500 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Center, SRUC, Kings Buildings, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
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Sanchez-Salvador JL, Xu H, Balea A, Blanco A, Negro C. Enhancement of the production of TEMPO-mediated oxidation cellulose nanofibrils by kneading. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 261:129612. [PMID: 38272426 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129612] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024]
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The industrial use of TEMPO-mediated oxidation (TMO) reaction to produce highly fibrillated cellulose nanofibrils has been hindered by high catalyst costs, long reaction times and high reaction volumes. The hypothesis that cellulose concentration during TMO process is key to increase the process of efficiency has been confirmed. The novelty of this research is the proof-of-concept for a significant enhancement of the TMO reaction by kneading the cellulose to work in concentrations above 120 g/L. Results show that the increase of the cellulose concentration in the TMO reaction, from the traditional 10 g/L to 120 g/L, increase not only the production for the same reaction volume (1200 %) but also the pulp recovery (up to 94 %). Moreover, the oxidation time can be reduced from 42 min to only 4 min while properties of both the oxidized pulps and the final nanocellulose are similar. On the other hand, the use of buffers in the TMO reaction allows us to keep the pH constant without using NaOH, and to improve the selectivity of the carboxyl groups production. The proposed process also minimizes the final environmental impact.
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- Jose Luis Sanchez-Salvador
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Avda. Complutense s/n, 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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Huang B, Jiang J. Construction of Super-Hydrophobic Lignocellulosic Nanofibrils Aerogels as Speedy Oil Absorbents. Appl Biochem Biotechnol 2024; 196:220-232. [PMID: 37115386 DOI: 10.1007/s12010-023-04560-4] [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] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Lignocellulosic nanofibrils (LCNF) aerogels have a three-dimensional structure, with large specific surface area, low density, which is promising to be developed into a new type of adsorbent with high absorption capacity. However, LCNF aerogels have the problem of simultaneous oil and water adsorption. This high hydrophilicity directly leads to low adsorption efficiency in oil-water systems. This paper suggests a facile and economical method for the synthesis of biocompatible CE-LCNF aerogels using LCNF and Castor oil triglycidyl ether (CE) was successfully established. The use of LCNF enabled aerogels to possess remarkably uniform pore size and structural integrity, while the introduction of hydrophobic silica produced stable superhydrophobicity for more than 50 days at room temperature. These aerogels presented desirable hydrophobicity (131.6°), excellent oil adsorption capacity (62.5 g/g) and excellent selective sorption property, making them ideal absorbents for oil spill cleaning. The effects of ratios of LCNF to CE composition, temperatures and oil viscosity on the oil adsorption performance of aerogels were estimated. The results displayed that the aerogels had the maximum adsorption capacity at 25 °C. The pseudo-secondary model had higher validity in oil adsorption kinetic theories compared to the pseudo-first-order model. The CE-LCNF aerogels were excellent super-absorbents for oil removal. Moreover, the LCNF was renewable and nontoxic, which has the potential to promote environmental applications.
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- Bujun Huang
- College of Safety Science and Engineer, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China.
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- College of Safety Science and Engineer, Nanjing Tech University, Nanjing, 211816, China
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Mubarak S, Kim Y, Elsayed I, Hassan EB. Cellulose Nanofibril Stabilized Pickering Emulsion Templated Aerogel with High Oil Absorption Capacity. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:36856-36867. [PMID: 37841181 PMCID: PMC10568711 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Nanocellulose-based aerogels, featuring a three-dimensional porous structure, are considered as a desirable green absorbent because of their exceptional absorption performance as well as the abundance and renewability of the raw material. However, these aerogels often require hydrophobic modification or carbonization, which is often environmentally harmful and energy-intensive. In this study, we introduce a Pickering-emulsion-templating approach to fabricate a cellulose nanofibril (CNF) aerogel with a hierarchical pore structure, allowing for high oil absorption capacity. n-Hexane-CNF oil-in-water Pickering emulsions are prepared as an emulsion template, which is further lyophilized to create a hollow microcapsule-based CNF (HM-CNF) aerogel with a density ranging from 1.3 to 6.1 mg/cm3 and a porosity of ≥99.6%. Scanning electron microscopy and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analyses reveal the HM-CNF aerogel's hierarchical pore structure, originating from the CNF Pickering emulsion template, and also confirm the aerogel's very high surface area of 216.6 m2/g with an average pore diameter of 8.6 nm. Furthermore, the aerogel exhibits a maximum absorption capacity of 354 g/g and 166 g/g for chloroform and n-hexadecane, respectively, without requiring any surface modification or chemical treatment. These combined findings highlight the potential of the Pickering-emulsion-templated CNF aerogel as an environmentally sustainable and high-performance oil absorbent.
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- Shuaib
A. Mubarak
- Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, 201 Locksley Way, Starkville, Mississippi 39759, United States
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- Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, 201 Locksley Way, Starkville, Mississippi 39759, United States
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- Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, 201 Locksley Way, Starkville, Mississippi 39759, United States
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- Department of Sustainable Bioproducts, Mississippi State University, 201 Locksley Way, Starkville, Mississippi 39759, United States
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Qasim U, Suopajärvi T, Sirviö JA, Backman O, Xu C, Liimatainen H. Pickering Emulsions and Hydrophobized Films of Amphiphilic Cellulose Nanofibers Synthesized in Deep Eutectic Solvent. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:4113-4122. [PMID: 37611236 PMCID: PMC10498439 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Herein, a dual-functioning deep eutectic solvent system based on triethylmethylammonium chloride and imidazole was harnessed as a swelling agent and a reaction medium for the esterification of cellulose with n-octyl succinic anhydride (OSA). The modified or amphiphilic cellulose nanofibers (ACNFs), synthesized using three different OSA-to-anhydroglucose unit molar ratios (0.5:1, ACNF-1; 1:1, ACNF-2; and 1.5:1, ACNF-3), were further converted into nanofibers with degree of substitution (DS) values of 0.24-0.66. The ACNFs possessed a lateral dimension of 4.24-9.22 nm and displayed surface activity due to the balance of hydrophobic and hydrophilic characteristics. The ACNFs made stable aqueous dispersions; however, the instability index of ACNF-3 (0.51) was higher than those of ACNF-1 (0.29) and ACNF-2 (0.33), which was attributed to the high DS-induced hydrophobicity, causing the instability in water. The amphiphilic nature of ACNFs promoted their performance as stabilizers in oil-in-water Pickering emulsions with average droplet sizes of 4.85 μm (ACNF-1) and 5.48 μm (ACNF-2). Self-standing films of ACNFs showed high contact angles for all the tested DS variants (97.48-114.12°), while their tensile strength was inversely related to DS values (ACNF-1: 115 MPa and ACNF-3: 49.5 MPa). Aqueous dispersions of ACNFs were also tested for coating fruits to increase their shelf life. Coatings improved their shelf life by decreasing oxygen contact and moisture loss.
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- Umair Qasim
- Fibre
and Particle Engineering Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu 90570, Finland
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- Fibre
and Particle Engineering Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu 90570, Finland
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- Fibre
and Particle Engineering Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu 90570, Finland
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- Laboratory
of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo
Akademi University, Turku 20500, Finland
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- Laboratory
of Natural Materials Technology, Åbo
Akademi University, Turku 20500, Finland
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- Fibre
and Particle Engineering Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu 90570, Finland
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Sun J, Liang M, Yin L, Rivers G, Hu G, Pan Q, Zhao B. Interfacial Compatibility of Core-Shell Cellulose Nanocrystals for Improving Dynamic Covalent Adaptable Networks' Fracture Resistance in Nanohybrid Vitrimer Composites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:39786-39796. [PMID: 37578445 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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The development of polymeric nanocomposites with dynamic covalent adaptable networks and biobased nanomaterials has been a promising approach toward sustainable advanced materials, enabling reprogramming and recycling capabilities. Herein, a core-shell nanohybrid of functionalized cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) is explored to provide crucial interfacial compatibility for improving the covalent adaptable networks of epoxy-thiol vitrimers in fracture resistance. The poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) shells grafted from CNC surfaces can be cross-linked with the covalent adaptable networks via a hot-pressing transesterification process. According to the additive concentration and annealing temperature, the stress relaxation behavior of nanohybrid vitrimer composites can be effectively regulated by the core-shell PCL-grafted CNC (CNC-PCL) nanohybrids from a dispersed to cross-linked interaction. The addition of 15 wt % of the core-shell CNC-PCLs exhibits the reinforced improvement of nanohybrid vitrimer composites in the average Young's modulus of 2.5×, fracture stress of 5.4×, and fracture strain of 2.0×. The research findings might have profound implications for developing synergistic interfacial compatibility between dynamic vitrimer networks and functional nanoparticles for advanced polymeric nanocomposites.
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- Jian Sun
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, Waterloo N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, Waterloo N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, Waterloo N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, Waterloo N2L 3G1, Canada
- Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, Waterloo N2L 3G1, Canada
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, Waterloo N2L 3G1, Canada
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Du G, Wang J, Liu Y, Yuan J, Liu T, Cai C, Luo B, Zhu S, Wei Z, Wang S, Nie S. Fabrication of Advanced Cellulosic Triboelectric Materials via Dielectric Modulation. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2206243. [PMID: 36967572 PMCID: PMC10214270 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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The rapid rise of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), which are emerging energy conversion devices in advanced electronics and wearable sensing systems, has elevated the interest in high-performance and multifunctional triboelectric materials. Among them, cellulosic materials, affording high efficiency, biodegradability, and customizability, are becoming a new front-runner. The inherently low dielectric constant limits the increase in the surface charge density. However, owing to its unique structure and excellent processability, cellulose shows great potential for dielectric modulation, providing a strong impetus for its advanced applications in the era of Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. This review aims to provide comprehensive insights into the fabrication of dielectric-enhanced cellulosic triboelectric materials via dielectric modulation. The exceptional advantages and research progress in cellulosic materials are highlighted. The effects of the dielectric constant, polarization, and percolation threshold on the charge density are systematically investigated, providing a theoretical basis for cellulose dielectric modulation. Typical dielectric characterization methods are introduced, and their technical characteristics are analyzed. Furthermore, the performance enhancements of cellulosic triboelectric materials endowed by dielectric modulation, including more efficient energy harvesting, high-performance wearable electronics, and impedance matching via material strategies, are introduced. Finally, the challenges and future opportunities for cellulose dielectric modulation are summarized.
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- Guoli Du
- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food EngineeringGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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Rashad A, Grøndahl M, Heggset EB, Mustafa K, Syverud K. Responses of Rat Mesenchymal Stromal Cells to Nanocellulose with Different Functional Groups. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:987-998. [PMID: 36763504 PMCID: PMC10031564 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00794] [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] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are multiscale hydrophilic biocompatible polysaccharide materials derived from wood and plants. TEMPO-mediated oxidation of CNFs (TO-CNF) turns some of the primary hydroxyl groups to carboxylate and aldehyde groups. Unlike carboxylic functional groups, there is little or no information about the biological role of the aldehyde groups on the surface of wood-based CNFs. In this work, we replaced the aldehyde groups in the TO-CNF samples with carboxyl groups by another oxidation treatment (TO-O-CNF) or with primary alcohols with terminal hydroxyl groups by a reduction reaction (TO-R-CNF). Rat mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) derived from bone marrow were seeded on polystyrene tissue culture plates (TCP) coated with CNFs with and without aldehyde groups. TCP and TCP coated with bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) were used as control groups. Protein adsorption measurements demonstrated that more proteins were adsorbed from cell culture media on all CNF surfaces compared to BNC. Live/dead and lactate dehydrogenase assays confirmed that all nanocellulose biomaterials supported excellent cell viability. Interestingly, TO-R-CNF samples, which have no aldehyde groups, showed better cell spreading than BNC and comparable results to TCP. Unlike TO-O-CNF surfaces, which have no aldehyde groups either, TO-R-CNF stimulated cells, in osteogenic medium, to have higher alkaline phosphatase activity and to form more biomineralization than TCP and TO-CNF groups. These findings indicate that the presence of aldehyde groups (280 ± 14 μmol/g) on the surface of TEMPO-oxidized CNFs might have little or no effect on attachment, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation of MSCs.
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- Ahmad Rashad
- Center of Translational Oral Research (TOR), Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen 5009, Norway
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- Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim 7491, Norway
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- Center of Translational Oral Research (TOR), Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen 5009, Norway
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- RISE PFI, Trondheim 7491, Norway
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim 7491, Norway
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Robust flexural performance and fracture behavior of TiO 2 decorated densified bamboo as sustainable structural materials. Nat Commun 2023; 14:1234. [PMID: 36871036 PMCID: PMC9985615 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-36939-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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High-performance, fast-growing natural materials with sustainable and functional features currently arouse significant attention. Here, facile processing, involving delignification, in situ hydrothermal synthesis of TiO2 and pressure densification, is employed to transform natural bamboo into a high-performance structural material. The resulting TiO2-decorated densified bamboo exhibits high flexural strength and elastic stiffness, with both properties more than double that of natural bamboo. Real-time acoustic emission reveals the key role of the TiO2 nanoparticles in enhancing the flexural properties. The introduction of nanoscale TiO2 is found to markedly increase the degree of oxidation and the formation of hydrogen bonds in bamboo materials, leading to extensive interfacial failure between the microfibers, a micro-fibrillation process that results in substantial energy consumption and high fracture resistance. This work furthers the strategy of the synthetic reinforcement of fast-growing natural materials, which could lead to the expanded applications of sustainable materials for high-performance structural applications.
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Zhang X, Ji G, Yang J, Jiang J, He J, Li T, Huang J, Chen M, Dong W. A green method for preparing mechanically robust poly(propylene carbonate) with full biodegradability via incorporating hybrid natural filler. J Appl Polym Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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- Xuhui Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering Jiangnan University Wuxi China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering Jiangnan University Wuxi China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering Jiangnan University Wuxi China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering Jiangnan University Wuxi China
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- Jiangsu Zhongjin Medicinal Packaging Co.Ltd Lianyungang China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering Jiangnan University Wuxi China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering Jiangnan University Wuxi China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering Jiangnan University Wuxi China
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- The Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering Jiangnan University Wuxi China
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Silva ACQ, Silvestre AJD, Vilela C, Freire CSR. Cellulose and protein nanofibrils: Singular biobased nanostructures for the design of sustainable advanced materials. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1059097. [PMID: 36582838 PMCID: PMC9793328 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1059097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Polysaccharides and proteins are extensively used for the design of advanced sustainable materials. Owing to the high aspect ratio and specific surface area, ease of modification, high mechanical strength and thermal stability, renewability, and biodegradability, biopolymeric nanofibrils are gaining growing popularity amongst the catalog of nanostructures exploited in a panoply of fields. These include the nanocomposites, paper and packaging, environmental remediation, electronics, energy, and biomedical applications. In this review, recent trends on the use of cellulose and protein nanofibrils as versatile substrates for the design of high-performance nanomaterials are assessed. A concise description of the preparation methodologies and characteristics of cellulosic nanofibrils, namely nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC), bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), and protein nanofibrils is presented. Furthermore, the use of these nanofibrils in the production of sustainable materials, such as membranes, films, and patches, amongst others, as well as their major domains of application, are briefly described, with focus on the works carried out at the BioPol4Fun Research Group (Innovation in BioPolymer based Functional Materials and Bioactive Compounds) from the Portuguese associate laboratory CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials (University of Aveiro). The potential for partnership between both types of nanofibrils in advanced material development is also reviewed. Finally, the critical challenges and opportunities for these biobased nanostructures for the development of functional materials are addressed.
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Isolation of dicarboxy cellulose nanocrystal from spent fungi substrate and redispersion with gelatin. J Mol Liq 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2022.120397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Razzak A, Khiari R, Moussaoui Y, Belgacem MN. Cellulose Nanofibers from Schinus molle: Preparation and Characterization. MOLECULES (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 27:molecules27196738. [PMID: 36235273 PMCID: PMC9572333 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27196738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Schinus molle (SM) was investigated as a primary source of cellulose with the aim of discovering resources to generate cellulose nanofibers (CNF). The SM was put through a soda pulping process to purify the cellulose, and then, the fiber was treated with an enzymatic treatment. Then, a twin-screw extruder and/or masuko were utilized to help with fiber delamination during the nanofibrillation process. After the enzymatic treatment, the twin-screw extruder and masuko treatment give a yield of 49.6 and 50.2%, respectively. The optical and atomic force microscopy, morfi, and polymerization degrees of prepared cellulosic materials were established. The pulp fibers, collected following each treatment stage, demonstrated that fiber characteristics such as length and crystallinity varied according to the used treatment (mechanical or enzymatic treatment). Obviously, the enzymic treatment resulted in shorter fibers and an increased degree of polymerization. However, the CNF obtained after enzymatic and extrusion treatment was achieved, and it gave 19 nm as the arithmetic width and a Young's modulus of 8.63 GPa.
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- Abir Razzak
- Laboratory for the Application of Materials to the Environment, Water, and Energy (LR21ES15), Faculty of Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa 2112, Tunisia
- Facultyof Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa 2112, Tunisia
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- Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Clean Process (LCE2P-LR21ES04), Faculty of Sciences of Monastir, University of Monastir, Monastir 5019, Tunisia
- Department of Textile, Higher Institute of Technological Studies (ISET) of Ksar-Hellal, Ksar-Hellal 5070, Tunisia
- University of Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Facultyof Sciences of Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa 2112, Tunisia
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory (LR17ES08), Faculty of Sciences of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3029, Tunisia
- Correspondence:
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Amantes BP, Melo RP, Marques MDFV. Polyamide‐6/cellulose nanocomposites: Influence of fiber treatment and screw rotation on nanofibrillation of jute during extrusion process. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53245] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Bruno P. Amantes
- Laboratório de Catálise para Polimerização, Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Laboratório de Catálise para Polimerização, Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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- Laboratório de Catálise para Polimerização, Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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Zhang X, Guo F, Yu Z, Cao M, Wang H, Yang R, Yu Y, Salmén L. Why Do Bamboo Parenchyma Cells Show Higher Nanofibrillation Efficiency than Fibers: An Investigation on Their Hierarchical Cell Wall Structure. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:4053-4062. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Xuexia Zhang
- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
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- Institute of New Bamboo and Rattan Based Biomaterials, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, P. R. China
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- Institute of New Bamboo and Rattan Based Biomaterials, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, P. R. China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
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- College of Material Engineering, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
- Institute of New Bamboo and Rattan Based Biomaterials, International Center for Bamboo and Rattan, Beijing 100102, P. R. China
- National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fuzhou 350002, P.R. China
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Relationships between Size Distribution, Morphological Characteristics, and Viscosity of Cellulose Nanofibril Dispersions. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14183843. [PMID: 36145983 PMCID: PMC9506213 DOI: 10.3390/polym14183843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Rheological parameters of cellulose nanofibril dispersions (CNF) are relevant and commonly used as quality control for producing of this type of material. These parameters are affected by morphological features and size distribution of the nanofibrils. Understanding the effect of size distribution is essential for analyzing the rheological properties, viscosity control, performance of CNFs, and potential dispersion applications. This study aims at comprehending how the morphological characteristics of the CNFs and their size distribution affect the rheological behavior of dispersions. The CNF dispersions were fractionated by size, obtaining six fractions of each, which were analyzed for their morphology and rheology (viscosity, intrinsic viscosity). In the dilute region, the viscosity and intrinsic viscosity behavior of CNF dispersions are linear concerning the size distribution present in the dispersion. In the semi-dilute region, the size of the fibrils and the fiber aggregates have a relevant effect on the viscosity behavior of CNF dispersions, which are satisfactorily related (R2 = 0.997) using the rule of logarithmic additivity of the dispersion viscosities of size fractions.
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Polysaccharides-based nanofibrils: From tissue engineering to biosensor applications. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 291:119670. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Qiao H, Li M, Wang C, Zhang Y, Zhou H. Progress, Challenge and Perspective of Fabricating Cellulose. Macromol Rapid Commun 2022; 43:e2200208. [PMID: 35809256 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200208] [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: 03/03/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
Abstract
Cellulose as the most abundant biopolymers on Earth, presents appealing performance in mechanical properties, thermal management, and versatile functionalization. The development of fabrication methods closely relates to enrich its functionality and reduce manufacture cost. However, cellulose is hard to be dissolved by most common solvents or melt due to its recalcitrant property. Herein, the recent progress of fabricating cellulose is summarized. First, the unique hierarchical structure of cellulose is fully investigated and the resulted processability is highlighted in directions of down to nanocellulose, dissolution, and thermoplastic processing. Then, the reported fabrication methods are summarized in three aspects: (1) self-assembly from nano/micro cellulose suspensions, especially the self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals; (2) dissolution-regeneration-drying, covering spinning and solvent infusion processing; and (3) thermoplastic processing, focusing on analysis of the setup and the morphology changes of the prepared products. In each aspect, the flowchart of the fabrication process, the behind mechanism, fabricated products, and effects of processing parameters are explored. Finally, this review provides a perspective on the further direction of fabricating cellulose, especially the challenges toward mass production of cellulose. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Haiyu Qiao
- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, China.,State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Material Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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Usurelu CD, Badila S, Frone AN, Panaitescu DM. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Nanocomposites with Cellulose Nanocrystals. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14101974. [PMID: 35631856 PMCID: PMC9144865 DOI: 10.3390/polym14101974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) is one of the most promising substitutes for the petroleum-based polymers used in the packaging and biomedical fields due to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, good stiffness, and strength, along with its good gas-barrier properties. One route to overcome some of the PHB’s weaknesses, such as its slow crystallization, brittleness, modest thermal stability, and low melt strength is the addition of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and the production of PHB/CNCs nanocomposites. Choosing the adequate processing technology for the fabrication of the PHB/CNCs nanocomposites and a suitable surface treatment for the CNCs are key factors in obtaining a good interfacial adhesion, superior thermal stability, and mechanical performances for the resulting nanocomposites. The information provided in this review related to the preparation routes, thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties of the PHB/CNCs nanocomposites may represent a starting point in finding new strategies to reduce the manufacturing costs or to design better technological solutions for the production of these materials at industrial scale. It is outlined in this review that the use of low-value biomass resources in the obtaining of both PHB and CNCs might be a safe track for a circular and bio-based economy. Undoubtedly, the PHB/CNCs nanocomposites will be an important part of a greener future in terms of successful replacement of the conventional plastic materials in many engineering and biomedical applications.
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Kim J, Bang J, Kim Y, Kim JC, Hwang SW, Yeo H, Choi IG, Kwak HW. Eco-friendly alkaline lignin/cellulose nanofiber drying system for efficient redispersion behavior. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 282:119122. [PMID: 35123761 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Although nanocellulose is an eco-friendly, high-performance raw material provided by nature, the agglomeration of nanocellulose that occurs during the drying process is the biggest obstacle to its advanced materialization and commercialization. In this study, a facile and simple nanocellulose drying system was designed using lignin, which is self-assembled together with cellulose in natural wood, as an eco-friendly additive. The addition of lignin not only minimized aggregation during the drying and dehydration process of nanocellulose but also ensured excellent redispersion kinetics and stability. In addition, the added lignin could be removed through a simple washing process. Through FTIR, XRD, TGA, tensile and swelling tests, it was confirmed that the addition of lignin enabled the reversible restitution of the nanocellulose physicochemical properties to the level of pristine never-dried nanocellulose in drying, redispersion, and polymer processing processes.
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- Jungkyu Kim
- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Bioresources, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Perspective about Cellulose-Based Pressure and Strain Sensors for Human Motion Detection. BIOSENSORS 2022; 12:bios12040187. [PMID: 35448247 PMCID: PMC9025327 DOI: 10.3390/bios12040187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2022] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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High-performance wearable sensors, especially resistive pressure and strain sensors, have shown to be promising approaches for the next generation of health monitoring. Besides being skin-friendly and biocompatible, the required features for such types of sensors are lightweight, flexible, and stretchable. Cellulose-based materials in their different forms, such as air-porous materials and hydrogels, can have advantageous properties to these sensors. For example, cellulosic sensors can present superior mechanical properties which lead to improved sensor performance. Here, recent advances in cellulose-based pressure and strain sensors for human motion detection are reviewed. The methodologies and materials for obtaining such devices and the highlights of pressure and strain sensor features are also described. Finally, the feasibility and the prospects of the field are discussed.
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Trigui K, Magnin A, Putaux JL, Boufi S. Twin-screw extrusion for the production of nanocellulose-PVA gels with a high solid content. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 286:119308. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119308] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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Kono H, Tsukamoto E, Tajima K. Facile Post-Carboxymethylation of Cellulose Nanofiber Surfaces for Enhanced Water Dispersibility. ACS OMEGA 2021; 6:34107-34114. [PMID: 34926958 PMCID: PMC8675164 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c05603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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To improve the water dispersibility of cellulose nanofibers without deteriorating the physical properties, it is necessary to develop methods that can selectively modify fiber surfaces. Herein, the reaction conditions for carboxymethylation of the surface of nanofibrillated bacterial cellulose were optimized using chloroacetic acid as an etherification agent. Carboxymethylation in a high-concentration alkaline solution (>5 wt %) in the presence of isopropanol caused the mercerization and carboxymethylation of not only the nanofiber surface but also the cellulose crystals within the nanofiber, resulting in nanofiber swelling and an increase in fiber width. In contrast, with a dilute alkaline aqueous solution (3 wt %), the nanofiber surface was successfully carboxymethylated without changing the inner structure. Furthermore, the morphology was not affected by the carboxymethylation reaction, and no fiber swelling occurred under these reaction conditions. When the substitution reaction proceeded only on the nanofiber surface, the maximum degree of substitution (i.e., the average number of carboxymethyl groups substituted per anhydroglucose residue in cellulose) was 0.091. After surface modification, the nanofibers became more negatively charged, which improved the dispersibility in water through electrostatic repulsion, resulting in a drastic increase in the transparency of the nanofiber dispersion. This method provides a general approach for the surface modification of cellulose nanofibers to increase water dispersibility.
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- Hiroyuki Kono
- Division
of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry, National
Institute of Technology, Tomakomai College, Nishikioka 443, Tomakomai, Hokkaido 059 1275, Japan
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- Division
of Applied Chemistry and Biochemistry, National
Institute of Technology, Tomakomai College, Nishikioka 443, Tomakomai, Hokkaido 059 1275, Japan
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- Faculty
of Engineering, Hokkaido University, N13W8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060
8628, Japan
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Liu D, Gao Y, Song Y, Zhu H, Zhang L, Xie Y, Shi H, Shi Z, Yang Q, Xiong C. Highly Sensitive Multifunctional Electronic Skin Based on Nanocellulose/MXene Composite Films with Good Electromagnetic Shielding Biocompatible Antibacterial Properties. Biomacromolecules 2021; 23:182-195. [PMID: 34889593 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Electronic skin has aroused extensive research interest due to high similarity with human skin. Realizing a multifunctional electronic skin that is highly consistent with skin functions and endowed with more other functions is now a more urgent need and important challenge. Here, we use 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyl-1-oxyl (TEMPO)-oxidized cellulose nanofibril (TOCN) dispersion and highly conductive Ti3C2TX dispersion to prepare TOCN/Ti3C2TX composite film through vacuum-assisted filtration. The obtained composite film imitating the nacre-like lamellar structure of natural shells has good mechanical properties (124.6 MPa of tensile strength). Meanwhile, the composite film also showed excellent electromagnetic shielding performance (36 dB), biocompatibility, and antibacterial properties. In addition, the piezoresistive sensor assembled from the composite film exhibited a high sensitivity (11.6 kPa-1), fast response and recovery time (≤10 ms), ultralow monitoring limit (0.2 Pa), and long-term stability (>10 000 cycles). It also could detect human daily activities such as finger bent, chewing, and so on.
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- Dongning Liu
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230032, China
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- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China.,School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
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