Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bianca G. Queiroz, Heloisa Ciol, Natalia M. Inada, Elisabete Frollini
Summary: The study evaluated the dissolution efficiency of sisal fibers in a solvent system and found that catalytic amounts of trifluoroacetic acid significantly increased the efficiency. Regenerated solutions produced hydrogels based on sisal biomass, with properties influenced by the content of lignocellulosic components. The hydrogels exhibited high water absorption and biocompatibility, expanding their potential applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Chufan Zhou, Yixiang Wang
Summary: Research found that using different solvents to dissolve waste cotton fabrics can produce regenerated cellulose films with varying properties, with the bed sheet films produced in NaOH/urea solution exhibiting the best performance, including tensile strength, thermal stability, and water vapor barrier property.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eija-Katriina Uusi-Tarkka, Mikael Skrifvars, Antti Haapala
Summary: Climate change, waste disposal challenges, and emissions from non-renewable materials are driving the production of sustainable composites, such as All-cellulose composites (ACCs). ACCs are fully biodegradable, lightweight, recyclable, and have various beneficial properties, making them competitive in industries like food packing, medical, technical, and vehicles. Research on more specific applications, such as All-cellulose nanocomposites (ACNCs), is expanding the field of sustainable materials.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Mohd Zaim Jaafar, Farah Fazlina Mohd Ridzuan, Mohamad Haafiz Mohamad Kassim, Falah Abu
Summary: All-cellulose composite (ACC) films were successfully fabricated using oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFBs) through the selective dissolution of cellulose fibers. The properties of the ACC films were assessed based on the dissolution time. The results showed improved interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties, decreased crystallite size and degree of crystallinity, and changing failure behavior of the film composite.
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Ursula Montoya-Rojo, Catalina Alvarez-Lopez, Piedad Ganan-Rojo
Summary: Self-reinforced all-cellulose composites were successfully produced by partially dissolving cellulose fibers in LiCl/DMAc to form cellulose II and leaving some undissolved cellulose I fibers, which act as self-reinforcing elements. The presence of both cellulose I and cellulose II polymorphs, along with a good interface and optical transparency, result in composites with higher Young's modulus and tensile strength. The use of agricultural waste as raw material offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative for packaging industries.
JOURNAL OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mindaugas Bulota, Darius Ciuzas, Edvinas Krugly, Ingrida Pauliukaityte, Odeta Baniukaitiene, Dainius Martuzevicius
Summary: A new method was developed in this study for preparing lightweight fiber-reinforced composites, which combined cellulose dissolution, fiber production through electrospinning, and composite preparation. The use of ionic liquid BMIMAc in the electrospinning process effectively prevented fiber fusion, resulting in strong, tough fiber-reinforced composites.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Faheem Ahmad, Bushra Mushtaq, Faaz Ahmed Butt, Muhammad Sohail Zafar, Sheraz Ahmad, Ali Afzal, Yasir Nawab, Abher Rasheed, Zeynep Ulker
Summary: This study fabricated cellulose hydrogel using the sol-gel technique and reinforced it with nonwoven cotton for sustainable wound dressing application. The composite hydrogels showed good moisture management and air permeability, and exhibited significantly improved fluid absorptive capacity compared to pure nonwoven cotton. The results demonstrate successful hydrogel formation with excellent absorbing, antimicrobial, and sustainable properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hussein Abou-Yousef, Samir Kamel
Summary: The demand for environmentally friendly materials is increasing and this study focused on producing a new class of high-strength and biodegradable materials called all-cellulose composites (ACC) through three strategies. The first strategy involved pressing cellulose fibers at different temperatures without using a solvent. The second and third strategies involved partial and complete dissolution of cellulose fibers using a Urea/NaOH solvent system. Characterizations were conducted to examine the effect of processing conditions on the morphological changes, crystallinity, and thermal stability of cellulose fibers. The non-solvent ACC showed the highest mechanical properties, crystallinity, and thermal stability.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Hongyu Liu, Jiaojiao Shang, Yafang Wang, Yazhou Wang, Jianwu Lan, Baojie Dou, Lin Yang, Shaojian Lin
Summary: In this study, a novel Ag/AgCl nanoparticles hybrid cellulose-based hydrogel was successfully prepared, which exhibited good mechanical properties, followed by antiswelling, self-healing, and self-cleaning properties. After coating on cotton fabric, the hydrogel demonstrated superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic features, resulting in excellent oil/water separation properties and anti-oil fouling ability.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Renato Poli Mari, Jessica Jenifer Sornas, Andrea C. K. Bierhalz
Summary: This study utilized raw and bleached cotton fibers to obtain cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and used them as nanofillers to enhance the properties of sodium alginate (ALG), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and ALG:CMC blend films. The bleached cotton generated smaller CNCs with higher yield compared to raw cotton. The incorporation of bleached CNCs significantly increased the tensile strength of ALG and CMC films, while maintaining the mechanical properties of ALG:CMC films. Both raw and bleached CNCs reduced the water vapor permeability of the films. Overall, the bleached CNCs showed potential for use in food applications.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Bo Shao, Fengqiang Wang, Wei Qian, Yiqun Fang, Qingwen Wang
Summary: This study focuses on analyzing the effect of viscoplastic deformation on the mechanical properties of natural fiber-reinforced composites using cotton fabric-reinforced polypropylene laminates (CFRLs) as an example. Compared to neat polypropylene, CFRLs show significantly enhanced tensile strength and modulus in all directions, but are more prone to plastic deformation. The processing factors and viscoplastic deformation have an impact on the tensile strength of CFRLs.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Ashley Victoria, Peter John Hine, Keeran Ward, Michael Edward Ries
Summary: In this study, statistical design of experiments (DoE) was used to optimize all cellulose composites (ACCs) made from cotton textile and interleaf films. The optimized samples showed improved mechanical properties and density, highlighting the potential of DoE for understanding and optimizing ACC processes.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Marjo Maattanen, Maria Gunnarsson, Helena Wedin, Sara Stibing, Carina Olsson, Tobias Kohnke, Sari Asikainen, Marianna Vehvilainen, Ali Harlin
Summary: The study investigates different pre-treatments for pre-consumer textiles to meet specific parameters for fiber production. Pre-treatments were able to make uncolored textiles suitable for both cold NaOH(aq) and cellulose carbamate processes, while colored textiles were only suitable for the cellulose carbamate process after pre-treatment. Further optimization of regeneration steps is expected to improve mechanical properties of the fibers produced.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Ryota Matsuba, Hiroyuki Kubota, Nobuyuki Matubayasi
Summary: An all-atom analysis of cellulose acetate was conducted using molecular dynamics simulation, examining the intermolecular interactions, energetics of dissolution, and the underlying structures. The results showed that DS strongly influenced the hydrogen bonding and packing of cellulose acetate, with dissolution being more favorable for H2O compared to CO2 and CH4. The electrostatic component was found to play a crucial role in the DS dependence of dissolution free energy for H2O, as well as the difference in affinity between CO2 and CH4.
Article
Polymer Science
Bo Shao, Bo Chen, Yan Cao, Yiqun Fang, Yongming Song, Qingwen Wang
Summary: This study utilized the Ramberg-Osgood relation and Maxwell model to analyze the stress-strain behavior of CFRLs, finding that the Maxwell model accurately described CFRLs' tensile behavior at low strain but had discrepancies at strains above 5%. To address this, a TVM model with time-varying viscosity was introduced to better describe the entire tensile process of CFRLs.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yi Liu, Eric Asare, Harshit Porwal, Ettore Barbieri, Stergios Goutianos, Jamie Evans, Mark Newton, James J. C. Busfield, Ton Peijs, Han Zhang, Emiliano Bilotti
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pascal Cachelin, Hitesh Khandewal, Michael G. Debije, Ton Peijs, Cees W. M. Bastiaansen
Summary: A novel sensor utilizing the racemization of a chiral dopant within a liquid crystal matrix to monitor UV light shows significant response to UV light, with a sensitivity of 0.23 nm/mJcm(-2) and an 80nm change over a dose equivalent to two hours of solar exposure.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yinping Tao, Musu Ren, Han Zhang, Ton Peijs
Summary: Noise pollution has a significant impact on human health, leading to issues like hearing loss and stress. Research on developing efficient and cost-effective sound absorbing materials for vehicles, buildings, and large spaces is crucial, focusing on engineering materials solutions and tailored micro and nanostructures.Various materials and design strategies are reviewed, with a discussion on the synergistic effects of combining different constituents at different length scales for desired acoustic properties.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wei Xiong, Liang Hao, Ton Peijs, Chunze Yan, Kaka Cheng, Ping Gong, Qian Cui, Danna Tang, Shamoon Al Islam, Yan Li
Summary: The study demonstrates that by applying multi-scale synergies to Ag7.5Cu alloy, a significant enhancement in yield strength and ductility was achieved without post-treatment. This approach breaks the strength-ductility trade-off of conventional SLM alloys and showcases a unique strategy that leverages high thermal conductivity and internal stresses.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Rehan Asghar Bhatti, Arnaud Kernin, Muhammad Tausif, Han Zhang, Dimitrios Papageorgiou, Emiliano Bilotti, Ton Peijs, Cees W. M. Bastiaansen
Summary: Light-driven actuation of synthetic polymers has great potential in various applications. This comprehensive review focuses on the scientific and fundamental aspects of these materials, including their mechanisms, parameters, and properties.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Supattra Klayya, Nattaya Tawichai, Uraiwan Intatha, Han Zhang, Emiliano Bilotti, Nattakan Soykeabkaew
Summary: A bio-nanocomposite coating layer, consisting of nanocellulose and shellac, was coated on the surface of bagasse moulded pulp to improve barrier properties and surface oil resistance. The coated pulps demonstrated excellent gas barrier and water barrier performance, as well as improved tensile strength.
POLYMER INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Stergios Goutianos, Ton Peijs
Summary: Despite the assistance of CNTs, the improvement in the strength of high-performance polymer fibers is still limited, mainly due to the constraints between the mechanical properties, aspect ratio, and interfacial characteristics of CNTs and polymer fibers.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Rehan Asghar Bhatti, Emiliano Bilotti, Ton Peijs, Cees W. M. Bastiaansen
Summary: The influence of solid-state drawing on the photo-actuation stress of oriented semi-crystalline polymers is explored in this study. A semi-empirical model is presented to describe the actuation stress as a function of various factors. Interestingly, it is found that the model predicts the photo-actuation stress is virtually independent of the draw ratio and chain orientation.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xi Zhang, Xuetao Shi, Julien E. Gautrot, Ton Peijs
Summary: Electrospun fibers have been widely studied for their unique properties in various applications, particularly in the biomedical field. The increasing demand for novel electrospun fibers with added functionalities in recent years has prompted the development of nanoengineering techniques to introduce new properties.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Maria Eriksson, Han Goossens, Ton Peijs
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Harish K. Patel, Ton Peijs
ADVANCED COMPOSITES LETTERS
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Stergios Goutianos, Norbert O. Cabrera, Ben Alcock, Neil Reynolds, Ton Peijs
APPLIED COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Phattharasaya Rattanawongkun, Noppadon Kerddonfag, Nattaya Tawichai, Uraiwan Intatha, Nattakan Soykeabkaew
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xi Zhang, William Megone, Ton Peijs, Julien E. Gautrot
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sakaowduen Preampree, Thanatorn Thanyapanich, Anyaporn Boonmahittsud, Uraiwan Intatha, Nattaya Tawichai, Nattakan Soykeabkaew
