Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shasha Liu, Ze-Xian Low, Zongli Xie, Huanting Wang
Summary: TOCNFs, derived from TEMPO-mediated oxidized cellulose nanofibers, possess uniform and ultrafine diameters, high aspect ratios, and are functionalized with carboxyl groups. Their fabrication process is more environmentally friendly and they have been extensively studied in fields such as environmental remediation, energy, and smart materials. TOCNFs' advantages include low environmental impact, high aspect ratio, high strength, ability to be functionalized, and renewability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ilse Ileana Cardenas Bates, Ingrid Berenice Sanchez Carrillo, Hugo Germain, Eric Loranger, Bruno Chabot
Summary: The antibacterial composite material used in the study showed bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects on both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, and can completely remove them from water solutions through filtration. The antibacterial properties of the composite material can be further enhanced by doping with copper ions, and it can still maintain good performance after multiple uses.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nan Sheng, Shiyan Chen, Minghao Zhang, Zhuotong Wu, Qianqian Liang, Peng Ji, Huaping Wang
Summary: This study utilizes a wet-spinning method to prepare meter-scale TOBC nanofiber filaments, combines them with GO to create a nacre-like structure, enhancing ion transport rate and power output, presenting a new way for osmotic energy conversion to electrical energy.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanglei Xu, Yijia Song, Feng Xu
Summary: The development and utilization of renewable clean energy has become a common way out for the world to solve energy crisis. The concentration gradient between sea water and river water is widely regarded as a very significant sustainable energy resource, and the rapid technical breakthrough of membrane engineering is necessary to capture this energy existing in the fluidic system. The nanofluidic device developed in this study shows great promise for energy harvesting.
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Yan Huang, Fang Wang, Liying Qian, Xiuhua Cao, Beihai He, Junrong Li
Summary: This study reports a cellulose-based electroactive actuator with fast response and high electrical actuation performance. A nanocellulose film with layered structure and gold electrodes were prepared by TEMPO oxidation and ion sputtering techniques. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed actuator exhibits high displacement and deflection capabilities, and also performs well at low voltage.
SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Toshiki Tamiya, Raghav Soni, Yu- Hsu, Hiroshi Uyama
Summary: This article presents a highly water-durable film based on TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers, prepared with a facile process using MAW/limonene solution. By surface modification with MAW/limonene solution, the water durability and mechanical strength of TCNF were significantly improved, expanding its potential applications in various fields.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Mariem Lassoued, Frank Crispino, Eric Loranger
Summary: This study investigates the preparation and characterization of laminated glazing reinforced with modified NFC, which shows enhanced mechanical and impact properties compared to conventional PVB interlayer. The laminated glazing with 40% NFC reinforcement exhibits the highest impact properties, making it a lighter and more environmentally friendly alternative.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Annie M. Rahmatika, Youhei Toyoda, Tue Tri Nguyen, Kiet Le Anh Cao, Tomoyuki Hirano, Takeo Kitamura, Yohsuke Goi, Yuko Morita, Takashi Ogi
Summary: In this study, nanostructured 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl (TEMPO)-oxidized cellulose nanofiber (TOCN) particles were successfully prepared via a spray-drying process without changing their chemical functionalization. The particles exhibited a high zeta-potential value and porous structure formation through solvent polarity control, leading to good adsorption capacity.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Rongrong Si, Chaojun Wu, Dongmei Yu, Qijun Ding, Ronggang Li
Summary: This study successfully prepared environmentally friendly TO-CNF/PVA/PEI nanoparticles with high adsorption capacity for copper ions and stable structure. The nanoparticles showed good correlations with the Pseudo-second-order kinetic and Langmuir model, and maintained a high adsorption efficiency after 3 cycles of reuse.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Qianqian Wang, Simeng Liu, Honglei Chen, Jun Liu, Qianqian Zhu
Summary: In this study, regenerated cellulose beads were prepared using TEMPO oxidation and used for cationic methylene blue (MB) removal. The cellulose beads displayed porous structures with high content of carboxylic acid groups, and exhibited strong electrostatic interactions with MB, leading to near-complete MB removal.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Ruixia Zhao, E. Songfeng, Doudou Ning, Qin Ma, Bo Geng, Zhaoqing Lu
Summary: In this study, composite films containing TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNs) were prepared using HB acceptor/donor polymers, and the influence of HB interactions on the mechanical properties of the composites was studied. It was found that polymers containing both HB donor and acceptor showed better mechanical enhancement abilities, and TOCN/PAA exhibited the best comprehensive mechanical properties.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Paola Gallo Stampino, Laura Riva, Marco Caruso, Imran Abdul Rahman, Graziano Elegir, Daniele Bussini, Javier Marti-Rujas, Giovanni Dotelli, Carlo Punta
Summary: This study proposes the production and characterization of cellulose nanofibers from different sources and their use as additives for earth plasters. The properties of different nanofibers were compared, and the influence of nanofibers on earth plasters was examined. The results showed that some nanofiber additives significantly increased the adhesion strength and improved water adsorption performance.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Haruna Nakayama, Shunsuke Kezuka, Yuko Morita, Takeo Kitamura, Eiichiro Takamura, Hiroaki Sakamoto
Summary: This study aims to develop high-performance films using 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNs) as substrates that can adsorb proteins while maintaining their structure and activity. By crosslinking TOCN films with poly(ethylene glycol) bis(amine), the pore sizes were expanded to enable molecular recognition. The TOCN films crosslinked with poly(ethylene glycol) bis(amine) showed higher protein adsorption and potential for enzyme immune assay applications.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elena Usala, Eduardo Espinosa, Wasim El Arfaoui, Ramon Morcillo-Martin, Begona Ferrari, Zoilo Gonzalez
Summary: This study proposes an innovative colloidal approach to prepare antibacterial aerogels by incorporating CuO nanoparticles (CuO NPs) into TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Nanofibers (CNF). The optimization of synthesis parameters for CuO NPs ensures a good dispersion within the CNF structure and enhances the antibacterial effectiveness of the aerogels.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Hui Chen, Sunil K. Sharma, Priyanka R. Sharma, Kai Chi, Eric Fung, Katherine Aubrecht, Ngonye Keroletswe, Samuel Chigome, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study demonstrated the effectiveness of using nitro-oxidation method to extract carboxycellulose nanofiber from raw biomass for removing mercury contamination in drinking water. The produced NOCNF showed high Hg2+ removal capacity through electrostatic-interactions and mineralization processes. The interactions between Hg2+ and NOCNF were further characterized, revealing distinct removal mechanisms at different concentrations.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Andrea Aguilar-Sanchez, Blanca Jalvo, Andreas Mautner, Samer Nameer, Tiina Pohler, Tekla Tammelin, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: This article introduces a waterborne nanocellulose coating process to enhance the surface characteristics and reduce fouling of PES microfiltration membranes. The coatings resulted in improved wettability and antifouling properties, making them a promising solution for commercial membrane applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zili Ma, Matthias Klimpel, Serhiy Budnyk, Anna Rokicinska, Piotr Kustrowski, Richard Dronskowski, Aji P. Mathew, Tetyana Budnyak, Adam Slabon
Summary: An integrated method for complete denitrification of wastewater was reported, minimizing the use of chemicals, empowering renewable energy, economically feasible, and suitable for sustainable circular economy.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dimitrios Georgouvelas, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Jing Li, Ulrica Edlund, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: A simple method for manufacturing all-cellulose layered membranes with high adsorption and catalytic properties for metal ions and organic dyes has been developed in this study, with a significant increase in hydrogenation efficiency for dyes achieved in the presence of membranes compared to NaBH4 alone. The membranes show great potential for water purification systems due to their water-based processing, abundance of component materials, and multifunctional characteristics.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: This article reviews the applications of cellulose in the field of biomedicine, including antibacterial agents, antifouling, wound healing, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and bone regeneration. Cellulose-based materials possess customizable chemical, mechanical, and physical properties, making them suitable for biomedical applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria-Ximena Ruiz-Caldas, Josefine Carlsson, Ioannis Sadiktsis, Aleksander Jaworski, Ulrika Nilsson, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: This study investigates the properties and composition of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) extracted from clothing waste. The CNCs extracted showed similar characteristics to those extracted from virgin sources. However, there were slight differences in surface chemistry and elemental composition. The recycled textiles and CNCs contained compounds of health and environmental concerns, although their concentrations were negligible.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sahar Sultan, Nebu Thomas, Mekha Varghese, Yogesh Dalvi, Shilpa Joy, Stephen Hall, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: This study successfully developed bio-based and patient-specific three-dimensional scaffolds for bone tissue regeneration using 3D printing technology. The composite scaffolds were analyzed for their macro- and microstructures, mechanical properties, in vitro cytotoxicity, and in vivo biocompatibility. The results showed that the composite scaffolds had uniform particle distribution, significantly increased mechanical strength, and demonstrated good biocompatibility.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Natalia Fijol, Andreas Mautner, Erik Svensson Grape, Zoltan Bacsik, A. Ken Inge, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: This study summarizes a scalable and sustainable method of anchoring a green metal-organic framework (MOF) SU-101 onto the surface of 3D printed, biobased matrices. The functionalized MOF@Cell filters exhibit high efficiency in removing heavy metal ions and contaminants from water, and also demonstrate excellent mechanical properties. This highlights the potential of multifunctional, biobased materials processed by additive manufacturing technology as a cost-effective alternative for water treatment methods.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria-Ximena Ruiz-Caldas, Varvara Apostolopoulou-Kalkavoura, Anna-Karin Hellstroem, Jutta Hildenbrand, Mikael Larsson, Aleksander Jaworski, Joseph S. M. Samec, Panu Lahtinen, Tekla Tammelin, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: We propose a new method for extracting cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from post-consumer cotton textiles by surface functionalization and mechanical treatment. The process involves esterification of cotton textiles using citric acid, followed by fibrillation in a microfluidizer. The resulting citrated cellulose nanocrystals (CitCNCs) exhibit higher yields and a higher surface group content compared to CNCs extracted through H2SO4 hydrolysis, although they have a broader size distribution and decreased thermal stability.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Sahar Sultan, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: 3D printing of cellulose/leaf-like zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (CelloZIF-L) allows for the creation of structures with high adsorption efficiency, capable of adsorbing carbon dioxide and heavy metals.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Natalia Fijo, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: This study investigates the aging behavior of PLA and PLA-based biocomposites in water. It found that the addition of nanofiber reinforcements had a negative effect on the mechanical performance of the filters after water exposure. The study also estimated the service life of the filters, showing that biocomposites had a shorter life compared to unmodified PLA filters.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dimitrios Georgouvelas, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Ulrica Edlund, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: In this study, nanocellulose/alginate composite hydrogel beads were successfully prepared and modified with in situ TEMPO-mediated oxidation. The modified beads exhibited improved adsorption efficiency and water flux, making them promising candidates for large-volume, high flux water treatment.
NANOSCALE ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Daria Lebedeva, Samuel Hijmans, Aji P. Mathew, Elena Subbotina, Joseph S. M. Samec
Summary: This study systematically investigated lignin from coconut coir pith and explored its potential for renewable utilization, achieving positive results through two different valorization approaches.
ACS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Luis Valencia, Rishab Handa, Susanna Monti, Alma Berenice Jasso-Salcedo, Dimitrios Georgouvelas, Ilse Magana, Ramon Diaz de Leon, Krassimir P. Velikov, Aji P. Mathew, Sugam Kumar
Summary: Nanocellulose-based materials are a new class of bio-based building materials that offer high performance and sustainability. However, they have drawbacks such as interaction with bacteria and proteins, low conductivity, poor thermal stability, and high water absorption. Mineralization by growing inorganic subcomponents in situ can improve these issues and introduce new functionalities.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Natalia Fijol, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Binsi Pillai, Stephen A. Hall, Nebu Thomas, Aji P. Mathew
Summary: High flux, monolithic water purification filters based on PLA functionalised with HAp were prepared by a specific process, showing good adsorption capabilities towards heavy metals. The filters have consistent pore geometry and metal ion adsorption capacity, with adsorption mechanisms mainly involving ion exchange, dissolution and precipitation, surface complexation, etc.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Neethu Ninan, Blessy Joseph, Rahul Madathiparambil Visalakshan, Richard Bright, Clement Denoual, Peter Zilm, Yogesh Bharat Dalvi, P. Priya, Aji Mathew, Yves Grohens, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Krasimir Vasilev, Sabu Thomas
Summary: 3D printing offers opportunities for designing tissue engineering constructs with specific properties, this study successfully fabricated silver nanoparticle functionalized PCL scaffolds with good mechanical performance and biocompatibility.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laetitia Bardet, Herve Roussel, Stefano Saroglia, Masoud Akbari, David Munoz-Rojas, Carmen Jimenez, Aurore Denneulin, Daniel Bellet
Summary: The thermal instability of silver nanowires leads to increased electrical resistance in AgNW networks. Understanding the relationship between structural and electrical properties of AgNW networks is crucial for their integration as transparent electrodes in flexible optoelectronics. In situ X-ray diffraction measurements were used to study the crystallographic evolution of Ag-specific Bragg peaks during thermal ramping, revealing differences in thermal and structural transitions between bare and SnO2-coated AgNW networks.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nathalia Cancino-Fuentes, Arnau Manasanch, Joana Covelo, Alex Suarez-Perez, Enrique Fernandez, Stratis Matsoukis, Christoph Guger, Xavi Illa, Anton Guimera-Brunet, Maria V. Sanchez-Vives
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive characterization of graphene-based solution-gated field-effect transistors (gSGFETs) for brain recordings, highlighting their potential clinical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sikandar Aftab, Hailiang Liu, Dhanasekaran Vikraman, Sajjad Hussain, Jungwon Kang, Abdullah A. Al-Kahtani
Summary: This study examines the effects of hybrid nanoparticles made of NiO@rGO and NiO@CNT on the active layers of polymer solar cells and X-ray photodetectors. The findings show that these hybrid nanoparticles can enhance the charge carrier capacities and exciton dissociation properties of the active layers. Among the tested configurations, the NiO@CNT device demonstrates superior performance in converting sunlight into electricity, and achieves the best sensitivity for X-ray detection.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyo Jung Shin, Seung Gyu Choi, Fengrui Qu, Min-Hee Yi, Choong-Hyun Lee, Sang Ryong Kim, Hyeong-Geug Kim, Jaewon Beom, Yoonyoung Yi, Do Kyung Kim, Eun-Hye Joe, Hee-Jung Song, Yonghyun Kim, Dong Woon Kim
Summary: This study investigates the role of SOX9 in reactive astrocytes following ischemic brain damage using a PLGA nanoparticle plasmid delivery system. The results demonstrate that PLGA nanoparticles can reduce ischemia-induced neurological deficits and infarct volume, providing a potential opportunity for stroke treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Anurag Chaudhury, Koushik Debnath, Nikhil R. Jana, Jaydeep K. Basu
Summary: The study investigates the interaction between nanoparticles and cell membranes, and identifies key parameters, including charge, crowding, and membrane fluidity, that determine the adsorbed concentration and unbinding transition of nanoparticles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sina Sadeghi, Fazel Bateni, Taekhoon Kim, Dae Yong Son, Jeffrey A. Bennett, Negin Orouji, Venkat S. Punati, Christine Stark, Teagan D. Cerra, Rami Awad, Fernando Delgado-Licona, Jinge Xu, Nikolai Mukhin, Hannah Dickerson, Kristofer G. Reyes, Milad Abolhasani
Summary: In this study, an autonomous approach for the development of lead-free metal halide perovskite nanocrystals is presented, which integrates a modular microfluidic platform with machine learning-assisted synthesis modeling. This approach enables rapid and optimized synthesis of copper-based lead-free nanocrystals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zahir Abbas, Nissar Hussain, Surender Kumar, Shaikh M. Mobin
Summary: The rational construction of free-standing and flexible electrodes for electrochemical energy storage devices is an emerging research focus. In this study, a redox-active metal-organic framework (MOF) was prepared on carbon nanofibers using an in situ approach, resulting in a flexible electrode with high redox-active behavior and unique properties such as high flexibility and lightweight. The prepared electrode showed excellent cyclic retention and rate capability in supercapacitor applications. Additionally, it could be used as a freestanding electrode in flexible devices at different bending angles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lishan Zhang, Xiaoting Zhang, Hui Ran, Ze Chen, Yicheng Ye, Jiamiao Jiang, Ziwei Hu, Miral Azechi, Fei Peng, Hao Tian, Zhili Xu, Yingfeng Tu
Summary: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a promising local treatment modality in cancer therapy, but its therapeutic efficacy is restricted by ineffective delivery of photosensitizers and tumor hypoxia. In this study, a phototactic Chlorella-based near-infrared (NIR) driven green affording-oxygen microrobot system was developed for enhanced PDT. The system exhibited desirable phototaxis and continuous oxygen generation, leading to the inhibition of tumor growth in mice. This study demonstrates the potential of using a light-driven green affording-oxygen microrobot to enhance photodynamic therapy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yujin Li, Jing Xu, Xinqi Luo, Futing Wang, Zhong Dong, Ke-Jing Huang, Chengjie Hu, Mengyi Hou, Ren Cai
Summary: In this study, hollow heterostructured materials were constructed using an innovative template-engaged method as cathodes for zinc-ion batteries. The materials exhibited fast Zn2+ transport channels, improved electrical conductivity, and controlled volume expansion during cycling. The designed structure allowed for an admirable reversible capacity and high coulombic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Paritosh Mahato, Shashi Shekhar, Rahul Yadav, Saptarshi Mukherjee
Summary: This study comprehensively elucidates the role of the core and electrostatic surface of metal nanoclusters in catalytic reduction reactions. The electrostatic surface dramatically modulates the reactivity of metal nanoclusters.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pei Liu, Mengdi Liang, Zhengwei Liu, Haiyu Long, Han Cheng, Jiahe Su, Zhongbiao Tan, Xuewen He, Min Sun, Xiangqian Li, Shuai He
Summary: This study demonstrates a simple and environmentally-friendly method for the synthesis of zinc oxide nanozymes (ZnO NZs) using wasted hop extract (WHE). The WHE-ZnO NZs exhibit exceptional peroxidase-like activity and serve as effective catalysts for the oxidation of 3,3,5,5-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). In addition, a straightforward colorimetric technique for detecting both H2O2 and glucose was developed using the WHE-ZnO NZs as peroxidase-like catalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyunkyu Oh, Young Jun Lee, Eun Ji Kim, Jinseok Park, Hee-Eun Kim, Hyunsoo Lee, Hyunjoo Lee, Bumjoon J. Kim
Summary: Mesoporous carbon particles have unique structural properties that make them suitable as support materials for catalytic applications. This study investigates the impact of channel nanostructures on the catalytic activity of porous carbon particles (PCPs) by fabricating PCPs with controlled channel exposure on the carbon surface. The results show that PCPs with highly open channel nanostructures exhibit significantly higher catalytic activity compared to those with closed channel nanostructures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunjie Lu, Zhaohui Li, Zewei Li, Shihao Zhou, Ning Zhang, Jianming Zhang, Lu Zong
Summary: A tough, long-lasting adhesive and highly conductive nanocomposite hydrogel (PACPH) was fabricated via the synergy of interfacial entanglement and adhesion group densification. PACPH possesses excellent mechanical properties, interfacial adhesion strength, and conductivity, making it a promising material for long-term monitoring of human activities and electrocardiogram signals.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zichao Wei, Audrey Vandergriff, Chung-Hao Liu, Maham Liaqat, Mu-Ping Nieh, Yu Lei, Jie He
Summary: We have developed a simple method to prepare polymer-grafted plasmonic metal nanoparticles with pH-responsive surface-enhanced Raman scattering. By using pH-responsive polymers as ligands, the aggregation of nanoparticles can be controlled, leading to enhanced SERS. The pH-responsive polymer-grafted nanoparticles show high reproducibility and sensitivity in solution, providing a novel approach for SERS without the need for sample pre-concentration.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Melis Ozge Alas Colak, Ahmet Gungor, Merve Buldu Akturk, Emre Erdem, Rukan Genc
Summary: This research investigates the effect of functionalizing carbon dots with hydroxyl polymers on their performance as electrode materials in a supercapacitor. The results show that the functionalized carbon dots exhibit excellent electrochemical performance and improved stability.