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Polymer Science
Osei Asibe Asafu-Adjaye, Jason Street, Archana Bansode, Maria L. Auad, Maria Soledad Peresin, Sushil Adhikari, Terry Liles, Brian K. Via
Summary: This study investigated the use of bio-oil-based epoxy resin as an adhesive for oriented strand board (OSB) production. The results showed that the bio-oil and epoxy resin had a superior reaction at 20% bio-oil substitution. The scanning electron microscopy images indicated that the adhesive had bulk phase homogeneity. The mechanical properties and water resistance of the OSB panels were feasible up to 30% bio-oil substitution.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jun Zhang, Bowen Liu, Yunxia Zhou, Hisham Essawy, Jiankun Liang, Xiaojian Zhou, Guanben Du
Summary: This article presents the possibility of using gelatinized starch and corn-derived furfural to produce a thermoplastic material called starch-furanic resin through polycondensation under acidic conditions. The structure, properties and performance of the material were extensively studied, revealing its excellent characteristics.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Mingxia Chen, Taijun Chen, Jiafan Bai, Siyuan He, Minyue Luo, Yili Zeng, Wenzhen Peng, Yuancong Zhao, Jianxin Wang, Xiangdong Zhu, Wei Zhi, Jie Weng, Kai Zhang, Xingdong Zhang
Summary: In this study, a multifunctional hydrogel bio-glue was developed using polyglutamic acid (PGA), tyramine hydrochloride (TYR), and tannic acid (TA) as precursors and DMTMM as condensation agent. This bio-glue showed strong adhesion to various tissues and wet materials, and also exhibited anti-oxidation and hemostasis functions. It demonstrated excellent performance in wound, liver, and cartilage repair, indicating its potential for clinical application. This study opens up a new avenue for the development of multifunctional hydrogel bio-adhesives.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Fanhui Geng, Haijun Wu, Biao Wang, Yamei Yuan, Kai Zhang, Xia Xu, Jian Xu
Summary: Different catalysts (NaOH, H2O2, and NaOH/H2O2) were used to convert poplar to bio-oil and synthesize bio-oil-based phenolic foam (BPM). The BPM showed better flame retardancy, with the highest phenolic content achieved through NaOH/H2O2 catalysis. The BPM also exhibited higher compressive strength and thermal stability when prepared from NaOH/H2O2-catalyzed bio-oil.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zhiwei Fan, Shuwei Xu, Xin Liu, Qin Cao, Yizhong Cao, Xinxing Wu
Summary: The infection of Aspergillus niger significantly weakens the shearing strength of bamboo-phenol formaldehyde adhesive bonds, leading to stress concentration in the bamboo material.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Heng Zhang, Minghui Li, Caiyun Wang, Gang Huang, Meina Liu, Jing Sun, Qiang Fang
Summary: A phthalonitrile-containing monomer derived from a plant oil has been synthesized and converted to a cured phthalocyanine resin with good thermal stability and high char yield at high temperatures. This resin could potentially be used as ablation-resistant material on spacecraft surfaces.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
P. R. Sarika, Paul Nancarrow, Abdulrahman Khansaheb, Taleb Ibrahim
Summary: Phenolic foams are commonly used as insulation materials in construction, transportation, and spacecraft industries due to their flame retardant properties, thermal stability, low toxicity, and low smoke generation. With the increasing environmental issues and depletion of petroleum resources, the demand for polymeric materials produced from biomass resources is rising. Bio-based phenolic foams not only offer environmental benefits but also exhibit properties similar to or even superior to traditional phenolic foams.
CHEMBIOENG REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Biophysics
Muhammad Niaz Khan, Tingwei Huo, Qian Zhang, Zhuoyang Hu, Jiahui Zhao, Jian Chen, Zhouyi Wang, Keju Ji
Summary: Biologically inspired adhesives microstructure with both flexibility and rigidity is a challenge. To tackle this, a honeycomb structure with a soft elastic film has been fabricated, providing support and flexibility for a strong attachment. The resemblance to octopi's sucker generates suction forces. Experimental results and theoretical prediction demonstrate the synergistic role of van der Waals and suction forces in this partial-film honeycomb microstructure, making it a stronger and surface adaptable adhesive. The critical role of viscous forces in water and silicon oil wetting conditions is also investigated.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Wenjian Guo, Shuxin Bai, Yicong Ye
Summary: In this study, the abandoned epoxy resin matrix in composite wastes was pyrolyzed into epoxy resin pyrolytic oil (EPO) and analyzed. The results showed that more than half of the epoxy resin matrix was converted into EPO, mainly consisting of phenol and its derivatives. CF reinforced EPOF composites with comparable strength and ablation rates to CF/PF composites were successfully fabricated, thanks to the good process performance of the EPOF prepolymer.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu Ren, Xu Lin, Wenlin Wang, Zhengjun Shi, Zhifeng Zheng, Can Liu
Summary: Lignin thermoplastic phenolic resin was prepared by controlling the molar ratio, and then thermoplastic phenolic fiber was obtained. The effects of different curing bath acid proportions on the fiber properties were investigated, leading to lignin phenolic fiber with good performance and strength.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pakin Noppawan, Suwiwat Sangon, Nontipa Supanchaiyamat, Andrew J. Hunt
Summary: The use of vegetable oils as solvents in Biginelli reactions has been proven effective, with palm oil showing higher efficiency and reusability compared to traditional solvents like cyclohexane. This green approach not only improves reaction yields but also reduces environmental impact.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jun Zhang, Bowen Liu, Yunxia Zhou, Hisham Essawy, Qian Chen, Xiaojian Zhou, Guanben Du
Summary: The renewable starch-furanic adhesive developed using furfural and furfuryl alcohol from agriculture as crosslinkers showed good water resistance and bonding performance. Analysis indicated that the adhesive had longer gel time, better dry shear strength, and enhanced water resistance when cross-linked with 9% epoxy resin compared to traditional adhesives.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
G. Afreen, S. Upadhyayula
Summary: This review discusses the upgrading of pyrolysis bio-oil derived from lignocellulosic biomass by alkylation, as an effective C-C coupling reaction, to improve yields of valorization products and avoid carbon loss. It also classifies research advances in the catalytic alkylation of phenolic compounds with different alkylating agents for a clear picture of the reaction data.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yanyan Cheng, Guanghui Sui
Summary: In this study, bio-oil-formaldehyde-glucose (BFG) resins were prepared using furfural as a cross-linking agent, and the effect of glucose content and furfural loading time on the performance of BFG resins was studied. The results showed that BFG resins have potential application prospects in the field of wood adhesives.
IRANIAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mahesh Bhaskar Hegde, Kikkeri Narasimha Shetty Mohana, Kamalon Rajitha, Ambale Murthy Madhusudhana
Summary: This study successfully developed linseed oil-based anti-corrosion nanocomposite coating material by preparing epoxy resin from linseed oil, curing agents, and reducing graphene oxide. The electrochemical data showed that the coated materials exhibited significant anti-corrosion properties, effectively reducing the corrosion rate of mild steel.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanhua Liu, Zhihao Chen, Xiaofeng Wang, Yu Liang, Xiaomin Yang, Zichen Wang
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaomin Yang, Xiuna Wang, Jieshan Qiu
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2010)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaomin Yang, Xiuna Wang, Changhai Liang, Weiguang Su, Chuang Wang, Zhaochi Feng, Can Li, Jieshan Qiu
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2008)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaomin Yang, Yu Liang, Yanyan Cheng, Wei Song, Xiaofeng Wang, Zichen Wang, Jieshan Qiu
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2014)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaomin Yang, Yu Liang, Xu Zhao, Yifan Song, Lianghai Hu, Xiaofeng Wang, Zichen Wang, Jieshan Qiu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhimin Chen, Xiaofeng Wang, Beichen Xue, Qingling Wei, Lianghai Hu, Zichen Wang, Xiaomin Yang, Jieshan Qiu
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qingling Wei, Zhimin Chen, Yanyan Cheng, Xiaofeng Wang, Xiaomin Yang, Zichen Wang
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhimin Chen, Xiaofeng Wang, Zhiyao Ding, Qingling Wei, Zichen Wang, Xiaomin Yang, Jieshan Qiu
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhimin Chen, Xiaofeng Wang, Beichen Xue, Wei Li, Zhiyao Ding, Xiaomin Yang, Jieshan Qiu, Zichen Wang
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhimin Chen, Xiaofeng Wang, Wei Li, Xiaomin Yang, Jieshan Qiu, Zichen Wang
Summary: By developing a low-temperature dehydration carbon-fixation method using NH4Cl as a modification reagent, hierarchical porous carbon derived from rice husk with high volumetric performance and yield was successfully prepared. The new strategy exhibited a 37.1% increase in volumetric energy density compared to traditional methods, enhancing the practical application potential of lignocellulose-based hierarchical porous carbon in supercapacitors.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Li, Xiaomin Yang, Zhimin Chen, Xiaofeng Wang, Jieshan Qiu
Summary: High-performance armor-wearing biomass-based porous carbon (NP-RHPC) was synthesized using rice husk as carbon source and coal pitch as chemical modification reagent. NP-RHPC exhibits low leakage current and self-discharge, long cyclic stability, and good rate performance, attributed to the stable biochar skeleton and pitch carbon armor. This study provides insights for the advanced application of biomass and coal pitch in energy storage.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaomin Yang, Ting Lv, Jieshan Qiu
Summary: Biomass-based porous carbon (BPC) is a promising electrode material for supercapacitors due to its renewability and flexible nano/microstructure tunability. High mass-loading electrodes with high areal capacitance are preferred for commercial supercapacitor designs in order to improve energy density. However, the thickness of the electrode presents challenges such as blocked ion transport channels, poor charging dynamics, poor electrode structural stability, and complex preparation processes. Bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical applications of BPC electrodes is crucial in the development of supercapacitors.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaomin Yang, Huihui He, Ting Lv, Jieshan Qiu
Summary: With the growing concern for energy and environmental issues, the efficient utilization of biomass has become a promising field in science and technology. Biomass-based functional carbon materials (BFCs), characterized by renewability, flexible structural tunability, and diverse physicochemical properties, have shown great potential in energy conversion and storage. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the recent advances in BFCs, including synthesis methods, structures and properties, as well as emerging applications in various energy-oriented fields.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING R-REPORTS
(2023)
