Bioplastics
Bioplastics
The influence of polycaprolactone content on the surface properties of polyurethane networks
02/12/2023 -
Pro?oxidants promote biodegradation and disintegration.AbstractBiodegradable polymers are gaining momentum to resolve the globally acknowledged plastic waste problem. Understanding, characterizing,...
Biodegradation of N-fertilizer loaded on cellulose nanofibres to assess their potential use as a controlled-release fertilizer
02/12/2023 -
Abstract Cellulose nanofibres (CNF) have emerged as advanced systems for controlled, smart delivery of N-fertilizer owing to their surface modification properties. However, to...
Preliminary Research on Moss-Based Biocomposites as an Alternative Substrate in Moss Walls
02/12/2023 -
Addressing urban air pollution is a pressing challenge, prompting the exploration of mitigation strategies such as urban greening. However, certain innovative greening approaches, while promising,...
Colloidal and Thermal Stability of Three?Component Hybrid Materials Containing Clay Mineral, Polysaccharide and Surfactant
29/11/2023 -
The paper presents the colloidal and thermal stability of the three?component hybrid materials containing halloysite, polysaccharides (alginic acid, cationic cellulose and hydroxyethyl cellulose) and...
Synthesis and properties of a novel ionic liquid copolymer shale inhibitor
29/11/2023 -
AbstractThe extrusion?based 3D printing process offers advantages, such as high precision, low cost, high speed, simplicity, and the ability to deposit multiple materials simultaneously. However,...
Addition of Silver Nanoparticles to Composite Edible Films and Coatings to Enhance Their Antimicrobial Activity and Application to Cherry Preservation
28/11/2023 -
The aim of this study was to examine the potential enhancement of the antimicrobial activity of edible films, composed of (i) chitosan (CH), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and beta-cyclodextrin (CD)...
Facile Coaxial Electrospinning Synthesis of Polyacrylonitrile/Cellulose Acetate Nanofiber Membrane for Oil–Water Separations
30/11/2023 -
Oil-contaminated water and industrial oily wastewater discharges have adversely affected aquatic ecosystems and human safety. Membrane separation technology offers a promising solution for effective...
Physicochemical Characterization of Potassium Hydroxide Pretreated Chestnut Shell and Its Bioconversion to Lactic Acid by Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus
30/11/2023 -
Lactic acid (LA) is an important platform chemical with a wide range of applications, including bioplastic materials, and demand for it is growing rapidly. However, the high cost of feedstock for LA...
Enhancement of Liquid Hot Water Pretreatment on Corn Stover with Ball Milling to Improve Total Sugar Yields
29/11/2023 -
Conversion of the lignocellulosic biomass to bioethanol contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, enhancement of energy security, utilization of waste materials, and the promotion of...
Evaluation of tribological properties of silane?treated rapeseed straw fiber reinforced friction polymer composites prepared by wet granulation
28/11/2023 -
The incorporation of silane?modified rapeseed straw fibers led to an important transformation of the wear mechanism of phenolic resin composites, resulting in a 37.5% increase in wear...
Stretchable polydimethylsiloxane/aligned electrospun cellulose acetate nanofibers composites with high transparency and fracture resistance
27/11/2023 -
The PDMS/CANFs composites prepared by electrospinning CA as the reinforcing material of PDMS have high transparency and good fracture toughness.Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is recognized as an...
Improved pressure?sensitive adhesive performance using carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals via blending
27/11/2023 -
Blending carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals (cCNCs) with a commercial?grade latex improved key pressure?sensitive adhesive properties. A factorial design identified the most influential factors:...
Novel approach to enhance the optical and electrical properties of polymer electrolytes using phenol red dye
27/11/2023 -
The figure emphasizes the probabilistic interaction between the electrolyte matrix and Phenol red dye. It also picturises the important characterizations carried out in the present work.This article...
Preparation and characterization of polymer blend electrolyte membranes based on lithium acetate?complexed carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCh) blend
29/11/2023 -
The solid polymer electrolyte membranes based on carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCh) blend (50/50) complexed to LiCH3COO salt had been successfully studied and characterized....
Preparation, characterization, and CO2 permeation testing of cellulose acetate and polyimide blend membranes
28/11/2023 -
Blend membranes of cellulose acetate and polyimide were prepared and tested for CO2/CH4 separation. Blend membranes showed enhanced CO2 permeability.Membrane?based CO2 separation is vital for various...
Boron(III)-Containing Composite Hydrated Cellulose Fibers As Precursors of Carbon Materials
30/11/2023 -
Abstract Composite fibers containing boron(III) have been obtained based on solid solutions of cellulose in N-methylmorpholine-N-oxide and orthoboric acid with...
Biobased hydrogel reinforced with wastepaper-derived modified cellulose nanofiber as an efficient dye remover from wastewater
27/11/2023 -
Abstract In this work, starch, itaconic acid, and acrylic acid-based hydrogel was prepared with incorporation of wastepaper derived modified cellulose nanofiber (mCNF) and used...
Nitrogen Fertilization Boosts Maize Grain Yield, Forage Quality, and Estimated Meat Production in Maize–Forage Intercropping
25/11/2023 -
Crop–livestock integrated systems such as intercropping and crop rotation have been critical for sustainable agriculture, promoting land use intensification throughout the year. The...
Improving Recycled Paper Materials through the Incorporation of Hemp, Wood Virgin Cellulose Fibers, and Nanofibers
27/11/2023 -
A significant increase in the consumption of recycled fiber products has been observed worldwide, and the industry is forced to solve the challenges of recycled fiber quality and add strength agents...
Microwaves and Ultrasound as Emerging Techniques for Lignocellulosic Materials
25/11/2023 -
Currently, in the context of biorefinery and bioeconomy, lignocellulosic biomass is increasingly used to produce biofuels, biochemicals and other value-added products. Microwaves and ultrasound are...
The Effect of Cellulose Nanocrystal-Based Nanofluid on Milling Performance: An Investigation of Dillimax 690T
24/11/2023 -
Machining high-strength structural steels often requires challenging processes. It is essential to improve the machinability of such materials, which are frequently needed in industrial manufacturing...
