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Colijn I, van der Kooij HM, Schroën K. From fundamental insights to rational (bio)polymer nanocomposite design - Connecting the nanometer to meter scale. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 324:103076. [PMID: 38301315 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103076] [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: 10/29/2023] [Revised: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Nanoparticle addition has the potential to make bioplastic use mainstream, as the resultant nanocomposite shows improved mechanical, barrier, and thermal properties. It is well established that the architecture and dynamics of the nanoparticle-polymer interphasial region, ∼ 1.5-9 nm from the nanoparticle surface, are crucial for nanocomposite characteristics. Yet, how these molecular phenomena translate to the bulk is still largely unknown. A multi-disciplinary and multi-scale vision is required to capture the full picture and improve materials far beyond what is currently possible. In this review, a first step in bridging the apparent gap between fundamental insights toward observed material properties is made. At the molecular scale, the polymer chain density and dynamics at the nanoparticle surface are governed by a complex interplay between enthalpy and entropy. The resultant interphasial properties can only be propagated to the macroscopic scale effectively when the nanoparticles are well-distributed. This makes the dispersion state a key parameter for which thermodynamic and kinetic insights can be used to prevent nanoparticle aggregation. These insights are linked to material properties relevant to packaging. The outlook section elaborates on the remaining challenges and the steps required to further understand and better design nanocomposite systems.
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- Ivanna Colijn
- Wageningen University and Research, Food Process Engineering Group, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Wageningen University and Research, Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter Group, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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- Wageningen University and Research, Food Process Engineering Group, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, the Netherlands.
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Li S, Gong L, Chen J, Wu X, Liu X, Fu H, Shou Q. Fabricating the multibranch carboxyl-modified cellulose for hemorrhage control. Mater Today Bio 2024; 24:100878. [PMID: 38188645 PMCID: PMC10767497 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtbio.2023.100878] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Excessive bleeding is associated with a high mortality risk. In this study, citric acid and ascorbic acid were sequentially modified on the surface of microcrystalline cellulose (MCAA) to increase its carboxyl content, and their potential as hemostatic materials was investigated. The MCAA exhibited a carboxylic group content of 9.52 %, higher than that of citric acid grafted microcrystalline cellulose (MCA) at 4.6 %. Carboxyl functionalization of microcrystalline cellulose surfaces not only plays a fundamental role in the structure of composite materials but also aids in the absorption of plasma and stimulation of platelets. Fourier -transform infrared (FT-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra confirmed that carboxyl groups were successfully introduced onto the cellulose surface. Physical properties tests indicated that the MCAA possessed higher thermal stability (Tmax = 472.2 °C) compared to microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). Additionally, in vitro hemocompatibility, cytotoxicity and hemostatic property results demonstrated that MCAA displayed good biocompatibility (hemolysis ratio <1 %), optimal cell compatibility (cell viability exceeded 100 % after 72 h incubation), and impressive hemostatic effect (BCIMCAA = 31.3 %). Based on these findings, the hemostatic effect of covering a wound with MCAA was assessed, revealing enhanced hemostatic properties using MCAA in tail-amputation and liver-injury hemorrhage models. Furthermore, exploration into hemostatic mechanisms revealed that MCAA can significantly accelerate coagulation through rapid platelet aggregation and activation of the clotting cascade. Notably, MCAA showed remarkable biocompatibility and induced minimal skin irritation. In conclusion, the results affirmed that MCAA is a safe and potentially effective hemostatic agent for hemorrhage control.
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- Shengyu Li
- The Second Affiliated Hospital & Second Clinical Medical School, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- Third Clinical Medical School of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310000, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 311402, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital & Second Clinical Medical School, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital & Second Clinical Medical School, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital & Second Clinical Medical School, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital & Second Clinical Medical School, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, 310053, China
- Jinghua Academy, Zhejiang Chinese Medicine University, Jinghua, 321000, China
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Ren ZF, Lin KY, Yu SS. The Effect of Temperature and Shear on the Gelation of Cellulose Nanocrystals in Deep Eutectic Solvents. Biomacromolecules 2024; 25:248-257. [PMID: 38110336 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00959] [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: 12/20/2023]
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With the flourishing development of 3D printing technology, the demand for printing materials has been increasing rapidly in recent years. In particular, physical gels formed by cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) exhibit suitable shear-thinning behavior, high storage moduli, and high yield stresses for extrusion-based printing. While most studies use water as the dispersing medium to form CNC percolated gels, the dispersing behavior of CNCs in alternative solvents, such as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), has not been fully explored. Especially, DESs have low volatility and good ionic conductivity to form functional ionogels. Precise control of the rheological properties and selection of suitable dispersion processes continue to pose significant challenges. In light of this, we have devised a novel dispersion process employing thermal and shear treatments to facilitate the gelation of CNCs within DESs. A crude dispersion of CNCs in the DES underwent thermal treatment to partially remove the surface sulfate ester on CNCs. As a result, the repulsive force between CNCs decreases. A second shear then significantly increases the strength of CNC/DES gels potentially because of the increased rod-rod contacts. This approach enables the formation of high-strength gels at low concentrations of CNCs. Both thermal treatment and a second shear are crucial to forming strong percolated CNC gels. In short, we showed a simple strategy to facilitate the dispersion and gelation of CNCs for direct ink writing.
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- Zhi-Fan Ren
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
- Core Facility Center, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
- Program on Smart and Sustainable Manufacturing, Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan
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Perrin L, Desobry S, Gillet G, Desobry-Banon S. Low-Frequency Ultrasound Effects on Cellulose Nanocrystals for Potential Application in Stabilizing Pickering Emulsions. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4371. [PMID: 38006095 PMCID: PMC10674726 DOI: 10.3390/polym15224371] [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: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/04/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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Cellulose, in the form of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), is a promising biomaterial for stabilizing Pickering emulsions (PEs). PEs are commonly formed using low-frequency ultrasound (LFU) treatment and impact CNC properties. The present study investigated the specific effects of LFU treatment on CNCs' chemical and physical properties. CNCs were characterized using dynamic light scattering, ζ;-potential determination, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and contact angle measurement. CNC suspensions were studied using rheological analysis and static multiple light scattering. LFU treatment broke CNC aggregates and modified the rheological behavior of CNC suspensions but did not affect the CNCs' chemical or crystallographic structures, surface charge, or hydrophilic properties. During the storage of CNC suspensions and PEs, liquid crystal formation was observed with cross-polarized light. Hypotheses related to the impact of liquid crystal CNCs on PE stability were proposed.
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- Louise Perrin
- Laboratory of Biomolecules Engineering (LIBio), University of Lorraine, 2 Avenue de la Foret de Haye, BP 20163, 54500 Vandœuvre-les-Nancy, France; (S.D.); (S.D.-B.)
- SAS GENIALIS Route d’Acheres, 18250 Henrichemont, France;
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- Laboratory of Biomolecules Engineering (LIBio), University of Lorraine, 2 Avenue de la Foret de Haye, BP 20163, 54500 Vandœuvre-les-Nancy, France; (S.D.); (S.D.-B.)
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- Laboratory of Biomolecules Engineering (LIBio), University of Lorraine, 2 Avenue de la Foret de Haye, BP 20163, 54500 Vandœuvre-les-Nancy, France; (S.D.); (S.D.-B.)
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Antoniw JM, Hallman MT, Kiriakou MV, Morse T, Cranston ED. Colloidal Stability Window for Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals: Considerations for Handling, Characterization, and Formulation. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:10321-10334. [PMID: 37459396 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c00319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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The scale of production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) has increased dramatically to meet the growing demand for sustainably sourced materials. This work defines the colloidal stability window for commercially produced carboxylated CNCs (DextraCel) compared to the more traditional sulfated CNCs. Phase diagrams showing the stable, reversibly agglomerated, irreversibly aggregated/sedimented, and colloidal glass "zones" as a function of suspension pH, ionic strength, CNC surface charge content, counterion, and concentration are presented. The pKa of carboxylated CNCs was measured to be 5.1, and suspensions of carboxylated CNCs (0.5-1.5 wt %) were visually stable from pH 3 to 11 (without salt). Carboxylated CNCs were highly sensitive to ionic strength, demonstrating some agglomeration with as little as 5 mM NaCl, supporting that weak acid surface groups and lower charge contents make CNCs more sensitive to solution conditions. Surface charge content had the greatest influence on colloidal stability followed by the counterion; carboxylated CNCs were more stable in the "as-received" sodium form, whereas sulfated CNCs had improved stability in acid form after ion exchange. The stability of carboxylated CNCs with industrially relevant additives (ionic and nonionic surfactants and initiators) was also investigated. Less concentrated suspensions were more colloidally stable, emphasizing that characterization and processing of CNCs favor dilute conditions. If carboxylated CNCs are subjected to conditions outside of their colloidal stability window, simple dilution or pH adjustment does not return them to colloidally stable discrete nanoparticles; however, ultrasonication can redisperse agglomerates. This study offers guidelines for handling carboxylated CNCs to broaden the range of products that can be improved by their incorporation.
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- Julia M Antoniw
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4
- Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaV6T 1Z3
- UBC Bioproducts Institute, 2385 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6T 1Z4
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Wang Q, Niu W, Feng S, Liu J, Liu H, Zhu Q. Accelerating Cellulose Nanocrystal Assembly into Chiral Nanostructures. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37464327 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c03797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) suspensions self-assembled into chiral nematic liquid crystals. This property has enabled the development of versatile optical materials with fascinating properties. Nevertheless, the scale-up production and commercial success of chiral nematic CNC superstructures face significant challenges. Fabrication of chiral nematic CNC nanostructures suffers from a ubiquitous pernicious trade-off between uniform chiral nematic structure and rapid self-assembly. Specifically, the chiral nematic assembly of CNCs is a time-consuming, spontaneous process that involves the organization of particles into ordered nanostructures as the solvent evaporates. This review is driven by the interest in accelerating chiral nematic CNC assembly and promoting a long-range oriented chiral nematic CNC superstructure. To start this review, the chirality origins of CNC and CNC aggregates are analyzed. This is followed by a summary of the recent advances in stimuli-accelerated chiral nematic CNC self-assembly procedures, including evaporation-induced self-assembly, continuous coating, vacuum-assisted self-assembly, and shear-induced CNC assembly under confinement. In particular, stimuli-induced unwinding, alignment, and relaxation of chiral nematic structures were highlighted, offering a significant link between the accelerated assembly approaches and uniform chiral nematic nanostructures. Ultimately, future opportunities and challenges for rapid chiral nematic CNC assembly are discussed for more innovative and exciting applications.
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- Qianqian Wang
- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
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- Biofuels Institute, School of the Environment and Safety Engineering, School of Emergency Management, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang 212013, China
- Institute of Quantum and Sustainable Technology (IQST), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu 212013, China
- State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, China
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Chen J, Zhao L, Ling J, Yang LY, Ouyang XK. A quaternized chitosan and carboxylated cellulose nanofiber-based sponge with a microchannel structure for rapid hemostasis and wound healing. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 233:123631. [PMID: 36775224 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.123631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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A hemostatic sponge should perform rapid hemostasis and exhibit antibacterial properties, whilst being non-toxic, breathable, and degradable. This study prepared a hemostatic sponge (CQTC) with microchannels, specifically a microchannel structure based on quaternized chitosan (QCS) and carboxylated cellulose nanofibers (CCNF) obtained by using tannic acid and Cu2+ complex (crosslinking agent). The sponge had low density and high porosity, while being degradable. The combination of microchannels and three-dimensional porous structure of CQTC leads to excellent liquid absorption and hemostasis ability, based on a liquid absorption rate test and in vitro hemostasis experiment. In addition, CQTC exhibited excellent antibacterial activity against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria, and it promoted wound healing. In conclusion, this porous and microchannel hemostatic sponge has broad application prospects as a clinical wound hemostatic material.
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- Jing Chen
- Zhoushan Maternal and Child Care Hospital, Zhoushan 316000, PR China
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- School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, PR China
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- School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, PR China
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- School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, PR China
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- School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, PR China.
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Ouyang XK, Zhao L, Jiang F, Ling J, Yang LY, Wang N. Cellulose nanocrystal/calcium alginate-based porous microspheres for rapid hemostasis and wound healing. Carbohydr Polym 2022; 293:119688. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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AbouSamra MM, El Hoffy NM, El-Wakil NA, Awad GEA, Kamel R. Computational Investigation to Design Ofloxacin-Loaded Hybridized Nanocellulose/Lipid Nanogels for Accelerated Skin Repair. Gels 2022; 8:gels8090593. [PMID: 36135305 PMCID: PMC9498533 DOI: 10.3390/gels8090593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Revised: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The pharmaceutical application of biomaterials has attained a great success. Rapid wound healing is an important goal for many researchers. Hence, this work deals with the development of nanocellulose crystals/lipid nanogels loaded with ofloxacin (OFX) to promote skin repair while inhibiting bacterial infection. Ofloxacin-loaded hybridized nanocellulose/lipid nanogels (OFX-HNCNs) were prepared and evaluated adopting a computational method based on regression analysis. The optimized nanogels (OFX-HNCN7) showed a spherical outline with an encapsulation efficiency (EE), particle size (PS) and zeta potential (ZP) values of 97.53 ± 1.56%, 200.2 ± 6.74 nm and -26.4 ± 0.50 mV, respectively, with an extended drug release profile. DSC examination of OFX-HNCN7 proved the amorphization of the encapsulated drug into the prepared OFX-HNCNs. Microbiological studies showed the prolonged inhibition of bacterial growth by OFX-HNCN7 compared to the free drug. The cytocompatibility of OFX-HNCN7 was proved by Sulforhodamine B assay. Tissue repair was evaluated using the epidermal scratch assay based on cell migration in human skin fibroblast cell line, and the results depicted that cell treated with OFX-HNCN7 showed a faster and more efficient healing compared to the control. In overall, the obtained findings emphasize the benefits of using the eco-friendly bioactive nanocellulose, hybridized with lipid, to prepare a nanocarrier for skin repair.
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- Mona M. AbouSamra
- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo 11835, Egypt
- Correspondence: (N.M.E.H.); or (R.K.); Tel.: +20-100-80-20-20-2 (N.M.E.H.); +20-11-13-63-91-93 (R.K.)
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- Cellulose and Paper Department, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Chemistry of Natural and Microbial Product Department, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
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- Pharmaceutical Technology Department, National Research Centre, Giza 12622, Egypt
- Correspondence: (N.M.E.H.); or (R.K.); Tel.: +20-100-80-20-20-2 (N.M.E.H.); +20-11-13-63-91-93 (R.K.)
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Petschacher P, Ghanbari R, Sampl C, Wiltsche H, Kádár R, Spirk S, Nypelö T. Dynamic and Static Assembly of Sulfated Cellulose Nanocrystals with Alkali Metal Counter Cations. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3131. [PMID: 36144921 PMCID: PMC9502719 DOI: 10.3390/nano12183131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Sulfate groups on cellulose particles such as cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) provide colloidal stability credit to electrostatic repulsion between the like-charged particles. The introduction of sodium counter cations on the sulfate groups enables drying of the CNC suspensions without irreversible aggregation. Less is known about the effect of other counter cations than sodium on extending the properties of the CNC particles. Here, we introduce the alkali metal counter cations, Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, and Cs+, on sulfated CNCs without an ion exchange resin, which, so far, has been a common practice. We demonstrate that the facile ion exchange is an efficient method to exchange to any alkali metal cation of sulfate half esters, with exchange rates between 76 and 89%. The ability to form liquid crystalline order in rest was observed by the presence of birefringence patterns and followed the Hofmeister series prediction of a decreasing ability to form anisotropy with an increasing element number. However, we observed the K-CNC rheology and birefringence as a stand-out case within the series of alkali metal modifications, with dynamic moduli and loss tangent indicating a network disruptive effect compared to the other counter cations, whereas observation of the development of birefringence patterns in flow showed the absence of self- or dynamically-assembled liquid crystalline order.
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- Patrick Petschacher
- Institute of Bioproducts and Paper Technology, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 23, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Industrial Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Bioproducts and Paper Technology, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 23, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Industrial Materials Science, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Bioproducts and Paper Technology, Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 23, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Chalmers University of Technology, 41296 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Chen Z, Xu HN, Ouyang XK. The Simultaneous Production of Two Distinct Types of Cellulose Nanocrystals. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:5996-6003. [PMID: 35522966 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c00151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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We develop a route to prepare two types of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs, CNC1 and CNC2) from a unique biomass resource, the fruit shell of Camellia oleifera Abel (SCOA), by integrating sulfuric acid hydrolysis and high-pressure homogenization and examine the effects of hydrolysis time on characteristics of the CNCs during the process. The CNCs exhibit different evolutions in size, morphology, surface charge, and crystallinity with increasing hydrolysis time. While both the CNCs have high crystallinity, CNC1 is of rod-like character with a relatively low aspect ratio, and CNC2 exhibits a hairy appearance with a high aspect ratio. We highlight that controlled acid hydrolysis contributes to the formation of weak spots with an increased susceptibility for homogenizing cellulosic solid residues into hairy CNCs. This is a good step toward tailoring CNC properties in a conventional and scalable approach to maximize their potential applications.
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- Zhihui Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, and School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, and School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, 1800 Lihu Avenue, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, People's Republic of China
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- School of Food and Pharmacy, Zhejiang Ocean University, Zhoushan 316022, People's Republic of China
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Munier P, Hadi SE, Segad M, Bergström L. Rheo-SAXS study of shear-induced orientation and relaxation of cellulose nanocrystal and montmorillonite nanoplatelet dispersions. SOFT MATTER 2022; 18:390-396. [PMID: 34901987 DOI: 10.1039/d1sm00837d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The development of robust production processes is essential for the introduction of advanced materials based on renewable and Earth-abundant resources. Cellulose nanomaterials have been combined with other highly available nanoparticles, in particular clays, to generate multifunctional films and foams. Here, the structure of dispersions of rod-like cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and montmorillonite nanoplatelets (MNT) was probed using small-angle X-ray scattering within a rheological cell (Rheo-SAXS). Shear induced a high degree of particle orientation in both the CNC-only and CNC:MNT composite dispersions. Relaxation of the shear-induced orientation in the CNC-only dispersion decayed exponentially and reached a steady-state within 20 seconds, while the relaxation of the CNC:MNT composite dispersion was found to be strongly retarded and partially inhibited. Viscoelastic measurements and Guinier analysis of dispersions at the shear rate of 0.1 s-1 showed that the addition of MNT promotes gel formation of the CNC:MNT composite dispersions. A better understanding of shear-dependent assembly and orientation of multi-component nanoparticle dispersions can be used to process materials with improved mechanical and functional properties.
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- Pierre Munier
- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
- Wallenberg Wood Science Center, Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
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- Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Stockholm, 10691, Sweden.
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Guo M, Li Y, Yan X, Song J, Liu D, Li Q, Su F, Shi X. Sustainable iridescence of cast and shear coatings of cellulose nanocrystals. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 273:118628. [PMID: 34561019 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Revised: 08/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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As an eco-friendly sustainable iridescent coating, cholesteric cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) is susceptible to substrate effects or shearing effects. In this work, interface interaction and liquid crystal phase transition were evaluated for fabricating iridescent cast or shear coatings of CNCs onto substrates of polystyrene, glass, ceramic, wood, stainless steel, metal, or metal alloy. Three types of substrate effects and four categories of shearing effects on the structure color mechanism of CNC coatings were proposed. Practically, several efficient approaches, such as increasing colloidal concentration, enhancing water-retention of substrates, raising processing temperature, slowing down shearing speed, or doping functional additives were involved. Hence, a feasible strategy was provided for preparing sustainable, iridescent, stable, and industrially scalable coatings of CNCs.
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- Mengna Guo
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Environment Monitoring and Pollution Control, Collaborative Innovation Center of Atmospheric Environment and Equipment Technology, School of Environmental Science & Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China.
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Juárez-Rivera OR, Mauricio-Sánchez RA, Järrendahl K, Arwin H, Mendoza-Galván A. Shear-Coated Linear Birefringent and Chiral Cellulose Nanocrystal Films Prepared from Non-Sonicated Suspensions with Different Storage Time. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 11:2239. [PMID: 34578554 PMCID: PMC8465068 DOI: 10.3390/nano11092239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Nanocelluloses are very attractive materials for creating structured films with unique optical properties using different preparation techniques. Evaporation-induced self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) aqueous suspensions produces iridescent films with selective circular Bragg reflection. Blade coating of sonicated CNC suspensions leads to birefringent CNC films. In this work, fabrication of both birefringent and chiral films from non-sonicated CNC suspensions using a shear-coating method is studied. Polarization optical microscopy and steady-state viscosity profiles show that non-sonicated CNC suspensions (concentration of 6.5 wt%) evolve with storage time from a gel-like shear-thinning fluid to a mixture of isotropic and chiral nematic liquid crystalline phases. Shear-coated films prepared from non-sonicated fresh CNC suspensions are birefringent, whereas films prepared from suspensions stored several weeks show reflection of left-handed polarized light. Quantification of linear and circular birefringence as well circular dichroism in the films is achieved by using a Mueller matrix formalism.
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- Olga Rubi Juárez-Rivera
- Cinvestav-Unidad Querétaro, Libramiento Norponiente 2000, Querétaro 76230, Mexico; (O.R.J.-R.); (R.A.M.-S.)
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- Materials Optics, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden; (K.J.); (H.A.)
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- Materials Optics, Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology, Linköping University, SE-581 83 Linköping, Sweden; (K.J.); (H.A.)
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- Cinvestav-Unidad Querétaro, Libramiento Norponiente 2000, Querétaro 76230, Mexico; (O.R.J.-R.); (R.A.M.-S.)
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Colijn I, Fokkink R, Schroën K. Quantification of energy input required for chitin nanocrystal aggregate size reduction through ultrasound. Sci Rep 2021; 11:17217. [PMID: 34446774 PMCID: PMC8390482 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-96657-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Nanoparticles have been claimed to contribute efficiently to e.g. the mechanical strength of composite materials when present as individual particles. However, these particles tend to aggregate. In this paper we prepare nanocrystals from chitin, a product with high potential added value for application in bio-based materials, and investigate the effect of ultrasound on de-aggregation. Chitin nanocrystals with a length ~ 200 nm and a diameter ~ 15 nm, were obtained via acid hydrolysis of crude chitin powder. Freeze drying resulted in severe aggregation and after redispersion sizes up to ~ 200 µm were found. Ultrasound treatment was applied and break up behaviour was investigated using static light scattering, dynamic light scattering, and laser diffraction. Our results suggest that the cumulative energy input was the dominant factor for chitin nanocrystal aggregate breakup. When a critical energy barrier of ~ 100 kJ/g chitin nanocrystals was exceeded, the chitin nanocrystal aggregates broke down to nanometre range. The break up was mostly a result of fragmentation: the aggregation energy of chitin nanocrystal aggregates was quantified to be ~ 370 kJ/g chitin nanocrystals and we hypothesize that mainly van der Waals interactions and hydrogen bonds are responsible for aggregation.
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- Ivanna Colijn
- grid.4818.50000 0001 0791 5666Wageningen University and Research, Food Process Engineering Group, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.4818.50000 0001 0791 5666Wageningen University and Research, Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter Group, Stippeneng 4, 6708 WE Wagningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.4818.50000 0001 0791 5666Wageningen University and Research, Food Process Engineering Group, Bornse Weilanden 9, 6708 WG Wageningen, The Netherlands
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Hu X, Zhu S, Ma T, Lu S, Zhao J, Hu X, Song Y, Liao X. Magnetic modified cellulose nanocrystals fabricated using ultrasound-coprecipitation: Characterization and application as pickering emulsion stabilizers. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Kamel R, El-Wakil NA, Abdelkhalek AA, Elkasabgy NA. Topical cellulose nanocrystals-stabilized nanoemulgel loaded with ciprofloxacin HCl with enhanced antibacterial activity and tissue regenerative properties. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Thermoplastic bio-nanocomposites: From measurement of fundamental properties to practical application. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2021; 292:102419. [PMID: 33934003 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2021.102419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 04/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Although the discovery of plastic has revolutionized materials used in many industries and by consumers, their non-biodegradable nature has led to one of the greatest problems of our times: plastic waste in the environment. Bioplastics which are biobased and biodegradable, have been suggested as alternatives for their fossil based counterparts, but their properties often do not meet the requirements that standard plastics would, and are in clear need of improvement. One way to do so is by the addition of nanoparticles which, when homogeneously dispersed, have been reported to result in great improvements. However, in practice, homogenous distribution of nanoparticles is not that trivial due to their tendency to aggregate, also after addition to the polymer matrix. Although theoretical frameworks to prevent this process are available, we feel that the options explored in practice are often rather trial and error in nature. For that reason, we review the theories available, aiming to facilitate the design of the nanocomposites for a sustainable future. We first discuss thermodynamic frameworks which revolve around nanoparticle aggregation. To minimize nanoparticle aggregation, the nanoparticle and polymer can be selected in such a way that they have similar polar and dispersive surface energies. The second part is dedicated to nanocomposite processing, where kinetic effects act on the nanocomposite material therewith influencing its final morphology, although it is good to point out that other factors such as reaggregation also affect the final nanocomposite morphology. The third section is dedicated to how nanoparticles affect the polymer matrix to which they are added. We describe how interactions at an atomic scale, result in the formation of an interphasial region which ultimately leads to changed bulk material properties. From these three sections, we conclude that three parameters are often overlooked when designing nanocomposites, namely the surface energies of the nanoparticles and polymers, the aggregation bond energy or strength, and the interphase region. Therefore, in the fourth section we provide an overview of techniques to identify these three parameters. We finish with a summery and outlook for the design of bio nanocomposites, where we bring all insights from the previous four sections together.
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Kádár R, Spirk S, Nypelö T. Cellulose Nanocrystal Liquid Crystal Phases: Progress and Challenges in Characterization Using Rheology Coupled to Optics, Scattering, and Spectroscopy. ACS NANO 2021; 15:7931-7945. [PMID: 33756078 PMCID: PMC8158857 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c09829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) self-assemble and can be flow-assembled to liquid crystalline orders in a water suspension. The orders range from nano- to macroscale with the contributions of individual crystals, their micron clusters, and macroscopic assemblies. The resulting hierarchies are optically active materials that exhibit iridescence, reflectance, and light transmission. Although these assemblies have the potential for future renewable materials, details about structures on different hierarchical levels that span from the nano- to the macroscale are still not unraveled. Rheological characterization is essential for investigating flow properties; however, bulk material properties make it difficult to capture the various length-scales during assembly of the suspensions, for example, in simple shear flow. Rheometry is combined with other characterization methods to allow direct analysis of the structure development in the individual hierarchical levels. While optical techniques, scattering, and spectroscopy are often used to complement rheological observations, coupling them in situ to allow simultaneous observation is paramount to fully understand the details of CNC assembly from liquid to solid. This Review provides an overview of achievements in the coupled analytics, as well as our current opinion about opportunities to unravel the structural distinctiveness of cellulose nanomaterials.
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- Roland Kádár
- Department
of Industrial Materials Science, Chalmers
University of Technology, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Wallenberg
Wood Science Center (WWSC), Chalmers University
of Technology, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute
of Bioproducts and Paper Technology, Graz
University of Technology, 8010 Graz, Austria
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- Wallenberg
Wood Science Center (WWSC), Chalmers University
of Technology, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department
of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers
University of Technology, 412 96 Gothenburg, Sweden
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Pignon F, Challamel M, De Geyer A, Elchamaa M, Semeraro EF, Hengl N, Jean B, Putaux JL, Gicquel E, Bras J, Prevost S, Sztucki M, Narayanan T, Djeridi H. Breakdown and buildup mechanisms of cellulose nanocrystal suspensions under shear and upon relaxation probed by SAXS and SALS. Carbohydr Polym 2021; 260:117751. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.117751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Revised: 01/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Li MC, Wu Q, Moon RJ, Hubbe MA, Bortner MJ. Rheological Aspects of Cellulose Nanomaterials: Governing Factors and Emerging Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2006052. [PMID: 33870553 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202006052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs), mainly including nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), have attained enormous interest due to their sustainability, biodegradability, biocompatibility, nanoscale dimensions, large surface area, facile modification of surface chemistry, as well as unique optical, mechanical, and rheological performance. One of the most fascinating properties of CNMs is their aqueous suspension rheology, i.e., CNMs helping create viscous suspensions with the formation of percolation networks and chemical interactions (e.g., van der Waals forces, hydrogen bonding, electrostatic attraction/repulsion, and hydrophobic attraction). Under continuous shearing, CNMs in an aqueous suspension can align along the flow direction, producing shear-thinning behavior. At rest, CNM suspensions regain some of their initial structure immediately, allowing rapid recovery of rheological properties. These unique flow features enable CNMs to serve as rheological modifiers in a wide range of fluid-based applications. Herein, the dependence of the rheology of CNM suspensions on test protocols, CNM inherent properties, suspension environments, and postprocessing is systematically described. A critical overview of the recent progress on fluid applications of CNMs as rheology modifiers in some emerging industrial sectors is presented as well. Future perspectives in the field are outlined to guide further research and development in using CNMs as the next generation rheological modifiers.
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- Mei-Chun Li
- School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
- Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, College of Materials science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, P. R. China
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- School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University AgCenter, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA
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- Forest Products Laboratory, USDA Forest Service, Madison, WI, 53726, USA
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- Department of Forest Biomaterials, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27695-8005, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, VA, 24061, USA
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Zhu Q, Liu S, Sun J, Liu J, Kirubaharan CJ, Chen H, Xu W, Wang Q. Stimuli-responsive cellulose nanomaterials for smart applications. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 235:115933. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.115933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2019] [Revised: 01/20/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Stimuli induced cellulose nanomaterials alignment and its emerging applications: A review. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 230:115609. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.115609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2019] [Accepted: 11/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Fabrication of polyethylenimine-functionalized sodium alginate/cellulose nanocrystal/polyvinyl alcohol core–shell microspheres ((PVA/SA/CNC)@PEI) for diclofenac sodium adsorption. J Colloid Interface Sci 2019; 554:48-58. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.06.099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Revised: 06/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/28/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Sunflower oil cake-derived cellulose nanocrystals: Extraction, physico-chemical characteristics and potential application. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 136:241-252. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.06.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2019] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/09/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Lee JS, Park D, Yang T, Lee JY, Kang JY, Kim D, Kim JW, Jin L, Kim JW. Controlled rheological behaviors of hyaluronic acid solutions through attractive polymeric micelle-mediated interchain association. J IND ENG CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2019.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Gicquel E, Martin C, Gauthier Q, Engström J, Abbattista C, Carlmark A, Cranston ED, Jean B, Bras J. Tailoring Rheological Properties of Thermoresponsive Hydrogels through Block Copolymer Adsorption to Cellulose Nanocrystals. Biomacromolecules 2019; 20:2545-2556. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Erwan Gicquel
- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble, France
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- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Teknikringen 56, SE-100 44 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2360 East Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3, Canada
- Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, CERMAV, 38000 Grenoble, France
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- Univ. Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble, France
- Institut Universitaire de France, F-75000 Paris, France
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Rheological behavior of hybrid suspensions of chitin nanorods and siloxane oligomers. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2018.09.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Varanasi S, Henzel L, Mendoza L, Prathapan R, Batchelor W, Tabor R, Garnier G. Pickering Emulsions Electrostatically Stabilized by Cellulose Nanocrystals. Front Chem 2018; 6:409. [PMID: 30283771 PMCID: PMC6157443 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2018.00409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) are explored to stabilize oil/water emulsions for their ability to adsorb at the oil/water interface. In this work, the role of electrostatic forces in the CNC ability to stabilize oil/water emulsions is explored using canola oil/water and hexadecane/water as model systems. Canola oil/water and Hexadecane/ water (20/80, v/v) emulsions were stabilized with the addition of CNCs using ultrasonication. Emulsion droplet sizes range from 1 to 4 μm as measured by optical microscopy. It is found that CNC can stabilize oil/water emulsions regardless of their charge density. However, reducing the surface charge density, by adding salts and varying pH, can reduce the amount of CNC's required to form a stable emulsion. Just by adding 3 mM Na+ or 1 mM or less Ca+2 to a CNC suspension, the amount of CNC reduced by 30% to stabilized 2 mL of Canola oil. On the other hand, adding salt increases the emulsion volume. The addition of 100 mM Na+ or the reduction of pH below 2 leads to the aggregation of CNC; emulsions formed under these conditions showed gel-like behavior. This work shows the potential of nanocellulose crystal in stabilizing food and industrial emulsions. This is of interest for applications where biodegradability, biocompatibility, and food grade requirements are needed.
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- Swambabu Varanasi
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia.,Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy, Visakhapatnam, India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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- School of Chemistry, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Bioresource Processing Research Institute of Australia, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia
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Identification of Nanocellulose Retention Characteristics in Porous Media. NANOMATERIALS 2018; 8:nano8070547. [PMID: 30029511 PMCID: PMC6071010 DOI: 10.3390/nano8070547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 07/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The application of nanotechnology to the petroleum industry has sparked recent interest in increasing oil recovery, while reducing environmental impact. Nanocellulose is an emerging nanoparticle that is derived from trees or waste stream from wood and fiber industries. Thus, it is taken from a renewable and sustainable source, and could therefore serve as a good alternative to current Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technologies. However, before nanocellulose can be applied as an EOR technique, further understanding of its transport behavior and retention in porous media is required. The research documented in this paper examines retention mechanisms that occur during nanocellulose transport. In a series of experiments, nanocellulose particles dispersed in brine were injected into sandpacks and Berea sandstone cores. The resulting retention and permeability reduction were measured. The experimental parameters that were varied include sand grain size, nanocellulose type, salinity, and flow rate. Under low salinity conditions, the dominant retention mechanism was adsorption and when salinity was increased, the dominant retention mechanism shifted towards log-jamming. Retention and permeability reduction increased as grain size decreased, which results from increased straining of nanocellulose aggregates. In addition, each type of nanocellulose was found to have significantly different transport properties. Experiments with Berea sandstone cores indicate that some pore volume was inaccessible to the nanocellulose. As a general trend, the larger the size of aggregates in bulk solution, the greater the observed retention and permeability reduction. Salinity was found to be the most important parameter affecting transport. Increased salinity caused additional aggregation, which led to increased straining and filter cake formation. Higher flow rates were found to reduce retention and permeability reduction. Increased velocity was accompanied by an increase in shear, which is believed to promote breakdown of nanocellulose aggregates.
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Chino Y, Ghosh A, Nakanishi T, Kobayashi N, Ohta K, Kimura M. Stimuli-responsive Rheological Properties for Liquid Phthalocyanines. CHEM LETT 2017. [DOI: 10.1246/cl.170672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Yoshiaki Chino
- Department of Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567
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- Frontier Molecules Group, International Center for Materials and Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044
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- Frontier Molecules Group, International Center for Materials and Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 1-1 Namiki, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0044
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567
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- Department of Chemistry and Materials, Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567
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Sheikhi A, van de Ven TGM. Squishy nanotraps: hybrid cellulose nanocrystal-zirconium metallogels for controlled trapping of biomacromolecules. Chem Commun (Camb) 2017; 53:8747-8750. [DOI: 10.1039/c7cc02844j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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A brick-and-mortar-like ultrasoft nanocomposite metallogel is formed by crosslinking cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) with ammonium zirconium carbonate (AZC) to trap and reconfigure dextran, a model biomacromolecule.
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- A. Sheikhi
- Department of Chemistry
- Centre for Self-Assembled Chemical Structures
- Pulp and Paper Research Centre
- McGill University
- Montreal
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- Department of Chemistry
- Centre for Self-Assembled Chemical Structures
- Pulp and Paper Research Centre
- McGill University
- Montreal
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