Optimization of microfibrillated cellulose isolation from cocoa pod husk via mild oxalic acid hydrolysis: A response surface methodology approach [PDF]
Heliyon, 2023 Theobroma cacao L. species, cultivated worldwide for its valuable beans, generates up to 72% weight of the fruit as waste. The lack of reutilization technologies in the cocoa agroindustry has hindered the exploitation of valuable bio-components ...
L. Fernando Zambrano-Mite +8 more
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Preliminary evaluation of the incorporation of cellulose nanofibers as reinforcement in waterborne wood coatings [PDF]
Maderas: Ciencia y Tecnología, 2022 The wood is exposed to possible damages caused by weather, requiring the application of a finishing coat to provide extra protection. The aim of this work was to evaluate the influence of the addition of microfibrillated cellulose in waterborne varnish ...
Tawani Lorena Naide +3 more
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A Comparative Investigation of the Surface Properties of Corn-Starch-Microfibrillated Cellulose Composite Films. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2023 Starch-based materials seem to be an excellent alternative for conventional plastics used in various applications. Microfibralted cellulose can be used to improve the surface properties of starch-based materials.
Żołek-Tryznowska Z +3 more
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Extensive Characterization of Alginate, Chitosan and Microfibrillated Cellulose Cast Films to Assess their Suitability as Barrier Coating for Paper and Board. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2023 The vast amount of synthetic polymers used in packaging is putting a strain on the environment and is depleting finite, non-renewable raw materials. Abundantly available biopolymers such as alginate, chitosan and microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) have ...
Mayrhofer A, Kopacic S, Bauer W.
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Modified with Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Microfibrillated Cellulose: Hydrolytic Degradation and Thermal and Mechanical Properties. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Blending poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) with other polymers could be a rapid and accessible solution to overcome some of its drawbacks. In this work, PHB was modified with microfibrillated cellulose (MC) and a thermoplastic polyurethane containing ...
Frone AN +5 more
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Biodegradable Biocomposite of Starch Films Cross-Linked with Polyethylene Glycol Diglycidyl Ether and Reinforced by Microfibrillated Cellulose. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Biopolymers are biodegradable and renewable and can significantly reduce environmental impacts. For this reason, biocomposites based on a plasticized starch and cross-linker matrix and with a microfibrillated OCC cardboard cellulose reinforcement were ...
González-Pérez MM +4 more
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Lid Films of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/Microfibrillated Cellulose Composites for Fatty Food Preservation. [PDF]
Foods, 2023 The present work evaluates the food packaging performance of previously developed films of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) reinforced with atomized microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) compatibilized by a reactive melt-mixing process.
Hernández-García E +3 more
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Biocomposites based on poly(lactic acid) and kenaf fibers: Effect of micro-fibrillated cellulose [PDF]
Macedonian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 2013 In this work, the influence of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) on the basic mechanical properties of PLA/kenaf fiber biocomposites has been studied. The addition of 5–15 % microfibrillated cellulose to a biocomposite premix has resulted in an increased ...
Gordana Bogoeva-Gaceva +2 more
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Synergic Effect of Recycled Carbon Fibers and Microfibrillated Cellulose Gel for Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of Cement-Based Materials. [PDF]
Gels, 2023 A new hybrid fiber blend containing microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) gel and recycled carbon short fiber (RCSF) was implemented for designing fiber-reinforced cement mortars, to further improve the mechanical properties and enhance the sustainability of ...
Sambucci M +3 more
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Microfibrillated Cellulose with a Lower Degree of Polymerization; Synthesis via Sulfuric Acid Hydrolysis under Ultrasonic Treatment. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2023 A new approach is being considered for obtaining microfibrillated cellulose with a low degree of polymerization by sulfuric acid hydrolysis with simultaneous ultrasonic treatment under mild conditions (temperature 25 °C, 80% power control).
Malyar YN +8 more
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