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Biobased Polyurethane Films Based on Andiroba (Carapa guianensis) and Buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) Oil Polyols

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Polyurethane films were prepared from andiroba (Carapa guianensis) and buriti (Mauritia flexuosa) oil‐derived polyols, emphasizing their potential as bio‐based materials. UV–Vis analysis indicates the retention of carotenoid‐related chromophoric features within the polymer matrix.
João A. P. da Silva, Amanda L. Ferreira, Felipe F. C. Tavares, Chana M. da Silva, Cesar L. Petzhold, Nilo S. M. Cardozo   +5 more
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Thermal Black‐Infused Polyurethane Rigid Foams: Novel Formulations Toward Higher‐Performance and More Sustainable Insulation

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Thermal black improves polyurethane foam structure and stability. It helps the foam rise smoothly while promoting the formation of smaller, more uniform cells. The foam keeps its strength and insulation performance while reducing shrinkage. Its clean production and easy processing make it a sustainable, cost‐effective option for high‐performance ...
Mihaela Mihai, Adrien Faye, Sajjad Saeidlou, Edward Norton   +3 more
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The structure of copper ferrite prepared by five methods and its catalytic activity on lignin oxidative degradation

Materials Research Express, 2020
Effects of copper ferrites with different prepared methods on the catalytic degradation of lignin with hydrogen peroxide as oxidant is studied. The microstructure, spectral properties and magnetic properties of copper ferrites prepared with five methods ...
Zhihui Ye, Zaixing Deng, Lin Zhang, Jienan Chen, Guiwu Wang, Zhiping Wu   +5 more
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Elucidating the Interplay Between Structure and Electrochemical Behavior in Lignin‐Based Polymer Electrolytes for Potassium Batteries

Battery Energy, Volume 4, Issue 2, March 2025.
Three biobased membranes are synthesized by crosslinking oxidized Kraft lignin with poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether of increasing molecular weights. After incorporation of solvated potassium salts, potassium batteries including these biobased gel polymer electrolytes are able to deliver a maximum specific capacity at 0.05 A g−1 as high as 130 ...
Giuseppe Pascuzzi, Sabrina Trano, Carlotta Francia, Stefano Turri, Federico Bella, Gianmarco Griffini   +5 more
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Multifunctional Design of Solid Polymer Electrolytes: Paving the Way for High‐Performance All‐Solid‐State Batteries

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
This review provides a comprehensive and systematic overview of the multifunctional design strategies for solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs), a pivotal component for enabling high‐performance all‐solid‐state batteries (ASSBs). It begins with a detailed classification of SPE systems and elaborates on their respective molecular design principles. The work
Bin Man, Yuzhen Zhao, Bo Fu, Yulong Zeng, Yinwen Chen, Qingrui Liu, Wenjing Luo, Xin Li, Xuewei Li, Zikang Zhang, Yun Zheng, Sijie Liu   +11 more
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Atmospheric reductive catalytic fractionation of lignocellulose integrated with one-pot catalytic conversion of carbohydrate yielding valuable lignin monomers and platform chemicals from corn straw

Green Energy & Environment
Developing a cost-effective and environmentally friendly process for the production of valuable chemicals from abundant herbal biomass receives great attentions in recent years.
Meng-Ying Liu, Zhe-Hui Zhang, Xue-Qi Wang, Qian Sun, Chen Zhang, Yu Li, Zhuohua Sun, Katalin Barta, Feng Peng, Tong-Qi Yuan   +9 more
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NMR diffusion analysis of catalytic conversion mixtures from lignocellulose biomass using PSYCHE-iDOSY

Green Energy & Environment, 2023
The component analysis and structure characterization of complex mixtures of biomass conversion remain a challenging work. Hence, developing effective and easy to use techniques is necessary.
Qi Zhao, Christian Marcus Pedersen, Jiamin Wang, Rui Liu, Yuanli Zhang, Xiuyin Yan, Zhenzhou Zhang, Xianglin Hou, Yingxiong Wang   +8 more
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Conjugated Conductive Polymer Binders for Lithium Batteries: Structural Engineering and Design Principles

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
Structural engineering of conjugated conductive polymer binders enables integrated electronic transport, strong adhesion, and stable electrode interfaces, offering a promising strategy to reduce inactive components and improve the performance of high‐energy lithium batteries.
Fating Wang, Fei Lv, Jingjing Guo, Min Hong, Xia Wang, Xiaohan Cai, Tiefeng Liu, Jun Lu   +7 more
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The One‐Step Synthesis of Biologically Active Isochromans from Lignin‐Derived Aromatic Monomers in Tunable Deep Eutectic Solvents

Chemistry – A European Journal, EarlyView.
A straightforward one‐step protocol enables the synthesis of bio‐based and biologically active isochromans through the Oxa‐Pictet cyclization involving diverse aldehydes, including vanillin in combination with lignin‐derivable homovanillyl alcohol, a prominent aromatic platform chemical obtainable via diol‐assisted fractionation of lignocellulose ...
Anjali Kottayi, Anastasiia M. Afanasenko, Antonio A. Castillo‐Garcia, Walid A. M. Elgaher, Jörg Haupenthal, Anna K. H. Hirsch, Katalin Barta   +6 more
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Effects of CELF Pretreatment Severity on Lignin Structure and the Lignin-Based Polyurethane Properties

Frontiers in Energy Research, 2020
Conversion of technical lignin into performance biopolymers such as polyurethane offers environmental and economic advantages when combined with production of biofuels from biomass sugars, presenting significant interest toward studying the role of ...
Yun-Yan Wang, Priya Sengupta, Priya Sengupta, Brent Scheidemantle, Brent Scheidemantle, Yunqiao Pu, Yunqiao Pu, Charles E. Wyman, Charles E. Wyman, Charles E. Wyman, Charles M. Cai, Charles M. Cai, Charles M. Cai, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Arthur J. Ragauskas   +15 more
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