Simple one pot preparation of chemical hydrogels from cellulose dissolved in cold LiOH/urea [PDF]
, 2020 In this work, non-derivatized cellulose pulp was dissolved in a cold alkali solution (LiOH/urea) and chemically cross-linked with methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) to form a robust hydrogel with superior water absorption properties.
Lindman, Björn +3 more
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Oxidation of cellulose in pressurized carbon dioxide [PDF]
, 2009 This work presents first results upon oxidation of type II cellulose by nitrogen dioxide dissolved in carbon dioxide at high pressure. This reaction leads to oxidized cellulose, a natural-based bioresorbable fabric used for biomedical applications.
A. Rattaz +21 more
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Reactions with 1.3 propane sultone for the synthesis of cation-exchange membranes [PDF]
, 1976 For several reasons it is interesting for membrane technology to introduce strongly anionic groups in membranes. Therefore the possibilities of 1.3 propane sultone were studied to modify cellulose, cellulose acetate and polyacrylonitrile.\ud \ud The ...
Bantjes, A. +3 more
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On the path to a new generation of cement-based composites through the use of lignocellulosic micro/nanofibers [PDF]
, 2019 Due to its high biocompatibility, bio-degradability, and low cost, cellulose finds application in disparate areas of research. Here we focus our attention on the potential applications of cellulose nanofiber in cement-basedmaterials for the building ...
Chamorro Trenado, Miquel Ángel +7 more
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Electrospun nanosized cellulose fibers using ionic liquids at room temperature [PDF]
, 2011 Aiming at replacing the noxious solvents commonly employed, ionic-liquid-based solvents have been recently explored as novel non-volatile and non-flammable media for the electrospinning of polymers.
Abbott +49 more
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Fungal cellulase; production and applications: minireview [PDF]
, 2018 Cellulose is the most abundant biomaterial derived from the living organisms on the earth; plant is the major contributor to the cellulose pool present in the biosphere. Cellulose is used in variety of applications ranging from nanomaterials to biofuel
Ahmed Amer, Bibi Aasia
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Cellulosic materials as biopolymers and supercritical CO2as a green process: chemistry and applications [PDF]
, 2012 In this review, we describe the use of supercritical CO2 (scCO2) in several cellulose applications. The focus is on different technologies that either exist or are expected to emerge in the near future.
Camy, Séverine +2 more
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Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Alkaline Pretreated Coconut Coir [PDF]
, 2010 The purpose of this research is to study the effect of concentration and temperature on the cellulose and lignin content, and the reducing sugars produced in the enzymatic hydrolysis of coconut coir. In this research, the coconut coir is pretreated using
Fatmawati, Akbarningrum +2 more
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Emulsion formation and stabilization by biomolecules: the leading role of cellulose [PDF]
, 2019 Emulsion stabilization by native cellulose has been mainly hampered because of its insolubility in water. Chemical modification is normally needed to obtain water-soluble cellulose derivatives.
Costa, C. +6 more
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A cellulose-based bioassay for the colorimetric detection of pathogen DNA [PDF]
, 2014 Cellulose-paper-based colorimetric bioassays may be used at the point of sampling without sophisticated equipment. This study reports the development of a colorimetric bioassay based on cellulose that can detect pathogen DNA.
Goyal, Madhu +3 more
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