Article
Agricultural Engineering
Wenrui Huang, Xingchen He, Jiacong Wu, Xinnan Ma, Juan Han, Lei Wang, Yun Wang
Summary: In this study, the effects of ILs, DESs, and their components on cellulase were evaluated. The cellulase activity was preserved in ILs/DESs below 60 degrees C. Adding DES composed of betaine and ethylene glycol promoted cellulose dissolution and improved enzyme accessibility. DESs were found to be compatible with cellulase and have the potential to improve cellulase properties for the conversion of cellulose to fermentable sugars.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Geeta Durga, Pooja Kalra, Vinay Kumar Verma, Kanjur Wangdi, Anuradha Mishra
Summary: Ionic liquids have established themselves as a preferred solvent in synthetic chemistry, particularly in polymer chemistry. They are versatile solvents used for polymeric reactions and can also be polymerized to enhance their inherent properties, finding applications in various fields such as electrochemical devices, nanocomposites, optoelectronics, and more. This comprehensive review covers both aspects of ILs as a solvent in polymeric reactions and their polymeric form, poly(ionic liquids), presenting their diverse potential applications.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Qunying Wang, Sergey Popov, Veronika Strehmel, Jochen S. Gutmann, Bernd Strehmel
Summary: A series of cyanines with varying methine chain lengths and terminal groups were reacted with a specific cation after excitation in the NIR region, resulting in the generation of free radicals and conjugate acids. This study investigated the efficiency of free radical and cationic polymerization, as well as their combination as a hybrid system. By using NIR-LED exposure and varying the sensitizers, different photopolymerization efficiencies were achieved. The results showed that the combination of free radical and cationic polymerization can work effectively in hybrid systems.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haote Liu, Lin Cao, Xiao Wang, Congjie Xu, Haoling Huo, Bixia Jiang, Hong Yuan, Zhidan Lin, Peng Zhang
Summary: The study aims to enhance the feasibility of early diagnosis of Parkinsonism by preparing CGTX-IX composite hydrogels. These hydrogels show good mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, and adhesion, and can effectively detect human movements and actions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yan Zhou, Xiaocheng Zhang, Yaohui Cheng, Jinming Zhang, Qinyong Mi, Chunchun Yin, Jin Wu, Jun Zhang
Summary: In this study, a rapid benzoylation reaction of cellulose was achieved in an ionic liquid, with a newly discovered anion-tunnel transfer effect. The resulting cellulose tribenzoates showed excellent solubility, allowing accurate determination of the molecular weight parameters by gel permeation chromatography.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiangli Gao, Huan Liu, Jianbo Shuai, Junmeng Zhao, Guowen Zhou, Quanbo Huang, Hao Ling, Wenjiao Ge, Xiaohui Wang
Summary: A novel ionic liquid, [DBUC8]Cl, was synthesized and found to have stronger alkalinity than other imidazolyl ionic liquids, enabling more efficient dissolution of cellulose. Highly substituted cellulose acetate (CA) was successfully synthesized under mild conditions without the use of a catalyst, and a transparent cellulose acetate film (CAF) was obtained. The new DBU-derived ionic liquid offers a versatile platform for sustainable and efficient production of cellulose-derived bioplastics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Bernardo Araldi da Silva, Ricardo de Sousa Cunha, Alexsandra Valerio, Agenor De Noni Junior, Dachamir Hotza, Sergio Yesid Gomez Gonzalez
Summary: Electrospun materials, with their high porosity, large surface-to-volume ratio, and superior mechanical performance, are ideal for cutting-edge applications. Ionic liquids are emerging as a greener solvent option, while cellulose, as a feedstock polymer, offers advantages for various applications including water treatment, healthcare, and energy storage.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abdulaziz Alammar, Rifan Hardian, Gyorgy Szekely
Summary: This study developed biodegradable nanofiltration membranes using date seed biomass solubilized with greener ionic liquids and dimethyl sulfoxide, coated with mussel-inspired polydopamine. The membranes exhibited excellent performance in organic solvent nanofiltration and oil-in-water separation, showcasing the potential for sustainable liquid-separation applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jia Wei, Hongshuai Gao, Yao Li, Yi Nie
Summary: This study systematically investigated the degradation behavior of wood pulped cellulose in three phosphate-based ionic liquids under different conditions. The results showed that the degradation degree was influenced by dissolution temperature, dissolution time, and the type of IL used. Moreover, no reducing sugar was detected during the degradation of regenerated cellulose.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Veronika S. S. Fedotova, Maria P. P. Sokolova, Vitaliy K. K. Vorobiov, Eugene V. V. Sivtsov, Mauro C. C. Ribeiro, Michael A. A. Smirnov
Summary: Two polymerizable ionic liquids were synthesized and their chemical structure and thermal properties were analyzed. One of the ionic liquids demonstrated the potential to dissolve bacterial cellulose and showed promising applications in 3D printing ink.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahmed Salama
Summary: The synthesis and characterization of a novel cellulose derivative as a sustainable adsorbent for cationic and anionic dyes are described. The cellulose derivative demonstrated efficient adsorption for methylene blue and methyl orange removal.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sohail Yasin, Munir Hussain, Qiang Zheng, Yihu Song
Summary: The study demonstrates that ionic liquid can improve the dispersion of cellulosic nanofillers and enhance the mechanical strength of vulcanizates. As the concentration of cellulosic nanofillers and ionic liquid increases, the viscoelastic rheological behavior of the vulcanizates is also affected.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Enrique Marquez-Rios, Miguel Angel Robles-Garcia, Francisco Rodriguez-Felix, Jose Antonio Aguilar-Lopez, Francisco Javier Reynoso-Marin, Jose Agustin Tapia-Hernandez, Francisco Javier Cinco-Moroyoqui, Israel Ceja-Andrade, Ricardo Ivan Gonzalez-Vega, Arturo Barrera-Rodriguez, Jacobo Aguilar-Martinez, Edgar Omar-Rueda-Puente, Carmen Lizette Del-Toro-Sanchez
Summary: This study reports the impact of ionic liquids (ILs) in the production of nanofibers from cellulose bagasse. The results showed that nanofibers prepared with ILs exhibited improved thermal properties and physical interaction with cellulose. This offers new alternatives for cellulose bagasse with potential applications in various industries.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Xingmei Lu, Shujun Xu, Jiazhen Chen, Liufang Ni, Xiaojuan Ma, Shilin Cao, Haili Gao
Summary: The hydrogen bond theory was proposed to explain cellulose dissolution in ionic liquids with different alkyl chain anions. The length of the hydrogen bonds between cation and anion is the most important factor for determining the polarity parameter beta value of the ionic liquid and governing cellulose dissolution.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Binqi Wang, Yi Nie, Zhaoqing Kang, Xue Liu
Summary: Fabricating regenerated cellulose fibers using ionic liquids is a novel and green technology. The study of the regenerated fiber forming mechanisms in conditions relevant to fiber spinning processes is necessary and meaningful. The effect of coagulating conditions on the properties of regenerated fibers was investigated, and the results indicated that regenerated cellulose fibers eventually developed differences in their internal structure and mechanical properties due to the different diffusion rates between spinning solution and coagulation bath. The surfaces of the regenerated cellulose fibers were homogeneous, indicating their potential in the application of textile fabrics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
