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Cellulose Nanocrystals Prepared by Persulfate One-Step Oxidation of Bleached Bagasse Pulp

BioResources, 2016
This article describes a novel one-step method to prepare cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from bleached bagasse pulp via ammonium persulfate (APS) oxidation.
Chao Du, Mengru Liu, Binyun Li, Hailong Li, Qijun Meng, Huaiyu Zhan   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Recent Zeolite Modifications in Bifunctional Catalysts for Carbon Dioxide Hydrogenation to Aromatics: A Minireview†

Chinese Journal of Chemistry, EarlyView.
Thermocatalytic hydrogenation of CO2 to aromatic hydrocarbons represents a sustainable route for high‐value CO2 utilization. Bifunctional catalysts combining metal/metal oxide components with acidic zeolites enable the direct synthesis of BTX aromatics.
Weilin Wang, Qinghua Li, Tsz‐Woon Benedict Lo, Ka‐Fu Yung, Cong Lin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

HYDROLYTIC DEGRADATION BEHAVIOR OF PLLA NANOCOMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH MODIFIED CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS

Química Nova, 2015
Bionanocomposites derived from poly(L-Lactide) (PLLA) were reinforced with chemically modified cellulose nanocrystals (m-CNCs). The effects of these modified cellulose nanoparticles on the mechanical and hydrolytic degradation behavior of polylactide ...
Everton Luiz de Paula, Valdir Mano, Eliana Aparecida Rezende Duek, Fabiano Vargas Pereira   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Circular and Bio‐Sourced Polymers for Energy Applications: Natural Feedstocks, Recycling, and Upcycling Routes

EcoEnergy, EarlyView.
This review provides a critical comparative analysis of circular and bio‐sourced polymers for energy storage, systematically evaluating natural feedstocks alongside recycling and upcycling strategies for battery components. Key structure–property–performance relationships and inherent trade‐offs between sustainability metrics and electrochemical ...
Priyank Sinha, Amul Jain, Koushik Mahata, Sanjib Banerjee   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanics of cellulose nanocrystals and their polymer composites [PDF]

, 2010
The fabrication of cellulose nanocomposites with ultimate mechanical properties has received tremendous attention during the past decade. However, the published data has not been reviewed and systematically compared from mechanical point of view.
Pakzad, Anahita, Yassar, Reza Shahbazian, Anahita Pakzad, Reza S. Yassar   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Coupling Selective Organic Oxidation With Hydrogen Evolution Over Metal Halide Perovskite Photocatalysts: Halide‐Dependent Design, Mechanisms, and Stability Challenges

EcoEnergy, EarlyView.
This Review highlights how metal halide perovskites enable coupled selective organic oxidation and hydrogen evolution under visible light. It summarizes halide‐dependent design principles, surface engineering strategies, reaction mechanisms, and stability challenges, providing guidance for developing efficient and durable photocatalytic systems ...
Jutarat Jitrada, Lizhen Liu, Patchanita Thamyongkit, Yanfa Yan, Jun Huang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Cellulose from Aloe Vera Plant Residue and Preparation of Cellulose Nanocrystal–Poly(vinyl alcohol) Hydrogels

Molecules
Biomass valorization and bio-based material development are of major research interest following the spirit of the circular economy. Aloe vera cultivation is a widespread agricultural activity oriented toward supplement production because of its well ...
Eleni Triantafyllou, Andreas Karydis-Messinis, Dimitrios Moschovas, Christina Kyriakaki, Konstantinos C. Vasilopoulos, Aris E. Giannakas, Michael A. Karakassides, Apostolos Avgeropoulos, Nikolaos E. Zafeiropoulos, Constantinos E. Salmas   +9 more
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Elucidating the Potential Biological Impact of Cellulose Nanocrystals

Fibers, 2016
Cellulose nanocrystals exhibit an interesting combination of mechanical properties and physical characteristics, which make them potentially useful for a wide range of consumer applications.
Sandra Camarero-Espinosa, Carola Endes, Silvana Mueller, Alke Petri-Fink, Barbara Rothen-Rutishauser, Christoph Weder, Martin James David Clift, E. Johan Foster   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Controlled Nanoarchitecture of Aligned Electrospinning Fiber Composite Electrolyte Based on Plant and Animal Biopolymers for Safe Na‐Ion Batteries

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Aligned Electrospun Composite Electrolyte. The resurgence of solid‐state Na+ battery, sustained through lithium deficiency and mounting costs, offers an auspicious alternative to solid‐state Li+ battery. This study introduces a nanoarchitectural approach that integrates electrospinning with a simple solution casting technique to develop a mechanically ...
Md. Mehadi Hassan, Brett Conners, Mojtaba Ebrahimian Mashhadi, Jinguang Hu, Xia Li, Qingye Lu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Construction of Oregano Essential Oil Pickering Emulsion/Nanocellulose/Pectin Antimicrobial Coating and Its Application in Mango Preservation [PDF]

Shipin Kexue
To improve the compatibility of hydrophilic polysaccharide substrates with oregano essential oil (OEO), an OEO Pickering emulsion stabilized by lauric acid-modified cellulose nanocrystals was prepared and incorporated into a cellulose nanofiber/pectin ...
LI Siting, TIAN Honghong, XIE Hangyu, LOU Yi’er, OUYANG Yuanxin, LI Li, WU Min
doaj   +1 more source