Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bushra Mushtaq, Faheem Ahmad, Yasir Nawab, Sheraz Ahmad
Summary: This study introduces an innovative chemical retting approach, systematically optimized via Grey relational analysis, to achieve jute fibers with desirable characteristics for the apparel industry. The study investigates the effect of alkali treatment on the chemical composition and mechanical properties of jute fibers. The results show that the surface morphology and crystallinity of fibers improve with increasing alkali concentration, retting time, and temperature, and the treatment also improves the fiber linear density and tensile strength.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Mohammad Munir Hossain, Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee, Vijay Kumar
Summary: The study evaluated the feasibility of seawater, freshwater, and municipal wastewater for kenaf retting, showing that these alternative macerating solvents can increase cellulose portions and crystallinity index of kenaf fibers significantly, with municipal wastewater causing the least material losses.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Samantha N. N. Athey, Bethanie Carney Almroth, Elise F. F. Granek, Paul Hurst, Alexandra G. G. Tissot, Judith S. S. Weis
Summary: Microfibers, the most prevalent microplastics in various ecosystems, expose organisms to both physical and chemical effects, which require further investigation for better understanding. Understanding the impact of physical and chemical exposures on organisms is crucial for developing strategies to minimize harm.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Robert Tonndorf, Dilbar Aibibu, Chokri Cherif
Summary: This review article explains tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, emphasizing the importance of scaffolds and presenting the requirements and fabrication methods. It delves into two biopolymers chitosan and collagen, categorizes fabrication methods into isotropic and anisotropic, and assigns processable biomaterials and achievable pore sizes for each method. The advantages of anisotropic scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are detailed, along with descriptions of fiber spinning and textile fabrication methods used for their production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Malgorzata Zimniewska
Summary: This article provides an in-depth exploration of the processing methods and characteristics of hemp fibers, revealing the various challenges and opportunities associated with hemp as a textile fiber resource. The presented statistics demonstrate the increasing global interest in hemp raw materials and hemp-based bio-products.
Article
Polymer Science
Tania Peixoto, Sofia Carneiro, Raul Fangueiro, Rui M. Guedes, Maria C. Paiva, Maria A. Lopes
Summary: The study focuses on developing hybrid braids using PET and PLA yarns for tendon and ligament repair, with braids containing 10 and 12 PET yarns showing promising performance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wanda Rozanska, Barbara Romanowska, Szymon Rojewski
Summary: This study compares the quantity and quality of flax and hemp fibers obtained through different extraction methods, and finds that osmotic degumming yields the highest fiber content with good physical properties.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Anshul Singhal, Jionghua Jin, Mihaela Banu, Alan Taub
Summary: Compared to conventional dew retting, enzymatic retting has the potential to control fiber extraction process and produce high quality plant fibers. This study investigated the effects of enzyme concentration and retting duration on the bond strength and fiber fineness of flax fibers. The results showed that both enzyme concentration and time significantly affected the bond strength, while only retting duration had a significant effect on fiber fineness.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Terefe Belachew, Gemeda Gebino, Adane Haile
Summary: Castor oil bast fiber shows excellent properties in terms of extraction, chemical composition, mechanical performance, and thermal stability, indicating a wide range of potential applications.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Monalisa Priyadarshini, Jyoti Prakash Giri, Manaswinee Patnaik
Summary: This study focused on using sugarcane bagasse ash and waste marble dust as partially replaced materials to produce sustainable bricks. The compressive strength of both types of bricks can be described by normal distribution, with regression analysis showing a linear relationship with high R-squared values. Statistical techniques were used to analyze the variability in the data, confirming the adoption of the proposed materials for brick production.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jianfeng Gu, Fengchao Li, Yinbo Zhu, Donghui Li, Xue Liu, Bao Wu, Heng-An Wu, Xiangqian Fan, Xinyi Ji, Yongsheng Chen, Jiajie Liang
Summary: A high-performance multifunctional nanocomposite fiber was designed by crosslinking titanium carbide (MXene) nanosheets with a slide-ring polyrotaxane. This fiber exhibited strain-hardening mechanical behavior, exceptional load-bearing capability, high electrical conductivity, and electrochemical performance. The fiber also retained its properties after extensive and long-term repeated strain loading, allowing for the fabrication of various robust wearable devices.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Navneet Kaur Mattu, Kulvir Singh
Summary: Bioglasses were synthesized using two different sources (biowastes and conventional chemicals) and characterized using various experimental techniques. The results showed that the density of glass samples decreased with increased MgO content, and MgO played a role in retarding the degradation of bioglasses in simulated body fluid. This study has important implications for bone regeneration, bone grafting, and dental applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Horticulture
Gabriel Cassia Fortuna, Caio Scardini Neves, Olivia Pak Campos, Jordany Aparecida Oliveira Gomes, Julio Cesar Rodrigues Lopes Silva, Amauri Alves Souza, Cristiano Soleo de Funari, Marcia Ortiz Mayo Marques, Filipe Pereira Giardini Bonfim
Summary: The interest in hop production in Brazil is motivated by its ranking as the third largest beer producer worldwide and the growth of the craft brewery business. This study evaluates the phytochemical profiles of hop varieties grown in subtropical conditions under different cropping systems, highlighting the importance of promoting the expansion of cultivation areas and ensuring quality. The research shows that differences in management and cultural practices can influence the aromatic characteristics of hops.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Lepak-Kuc, P. Taborowska, T. Q. Tran, H. M. Duong, T. Gizewski, M. Jakubowska, J. Patmore, A. Lekawa-Raus
Summary: Coating carbon nanotube fibers with a thin uniform sheath of textile polymer can overcome integration issues in textiles, allowing for repeated washing, dyeing, and texturing while providing effective electrical insulation and separation from the human body. Methods for preparing hybrid CNT fibers have been proposed and tested, with extensive mechanical, electrical, and laundry tests conducted. Examples of applications for coated fibers are also presented.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shaun Berry, Shawn Redmond, Tairan Wang, Mordechai Rothschild
Summary: In this paper, both steady-state and transient thermal simulations were conducted on functional fibers with an embedded electronic chip. The results showed that the thermal response under steady-state heating conditions was convection dominated regardless of the fiber's thermal conductivity, and the temperature rise within the fiber can be analytically predicted. For transient heating, the maximum temperature reached in the fiber was always higher than the maximum temperature of steady-state average power, but it can be controlled by selecting appropriate parameters. A set of criteria was developed based on transient simulations to determine the operating conditions.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ruchi Agrawal, Alok Satlewal, Bhawna Sharma, Anshu Mathur, Ravi Gupta, Deepak Tuli, Mukund Adsul
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alok Satlewal, Ruchi Agrawal, Samarthya Bhagia, Joshua Sangoro, Arthur J. Ragauskas
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alok Satlewal, Ruchi Agrawal, Parthapratim Das, Samarthya Bhagia, Yunqiao Pu, Suresh Kumar Puri, S. S. V. Ramakumar, Arthur J. Ragauskas
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ruchi Agrawal, Amit Verma, Reeta Rani Singhania, Sunita Varjani, Cheng Di Dong, Anil Kumar Patel
Summary: Biorefining of lignocellulosic biomass has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but releasing fermentable sugars is a commercialization challenge. Inhibition factors during enzymatic hydrolysis include physio-chemical factors, water-soluble and -insoluble enzyme inhibitors, as well as oligomers and enzyme-lignin binding.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Samarthya Bhagia, Kamlesh Bornani, Ruchi Agrawal, Alok Satlewal, Jaroslav Durkovic, Rastislav Lagana, Meher Bhagia, Chang Geun Yoo, Xianhui Zhao, Vlastimil Kunc, Yunqiao Pu, Soydan Ozcan, J. Arthur Ragauskas
Summary: This article discusses advanced additive manufacturing technology using biomass resources to 3D print polylactic acid, as well as the potential of biodegradable composites to replace non-biodegradable composites in environmentally friendly applications. A deep understanding of printing such biocomposites is crucial for supporting such manufacturing processes.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruchi Agrawal, Alok Satlewal, Ravindra Kumar, Ravi P. P. Gupta, S. S. V. Ramakumar, Prakram Singh Chauhan
Summary: Lignin, a waste product of the pulp and biorefining industries, has the potential to be a valuable product. This study summarizes the applications of lignin in various sectors and highlights the factors affecting the market value of lignin-derived byproducts.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ruchi Agrawal, Bharti Bhadana, Prakram Singh Chauhan, Mukund Adsul, Ravindra Kumar, Ravi P. Gupta, Alok Satlewal
Summary: This study explores various methods to enhance the enzymatic hydrolysis yield of rice straw biomass, including a fed-batch approach, additives supplementation, and enzyme blending. The results show significant improvements in yield using these methods, with the optimized strategy achieving a 24.7% increase in saccharification compared to the control.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Ruchi Agrawal, Samarthya Bhagia, Alok Satlewal, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: Rapid industrialization, growing economies, and population growth have led to the exploitation of finite and non-renewable mineral resources. Only a small percentage of raw materials processed each year are recycled back, putting a strain on limited primary resources. In addition, landfill waste generation has raised environmental concerns. "Urban Mining" from waste or secondary resources in a Circular Economy is the sustainable solution. This review examines the availability, composition, and market potential of selected secondary resources for minerals sequestration, highlighting their potential in various sectors.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Prabhpreet Kaur, Neha Sharma, Meghana Munagala, Rangam Rajkhowa, Ben Aallardyce, Yogendra Shastri, Ruchi Agrawal
Summary: Nanocellulose has unique properties and a wide range of applications, but its characteristics and applications are influenced by source selection, processing techniques, and chemical modifications. The current challenge lies in the sustainability of the production process, the impact of chemicals, and waste management.
FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ruchi Agrawal, Surbhi Semwal, Ravindra Kumar, Anshu Mathur, Ravi Prakash Gupta, Deepak K. Tuli, Alok Satlewal
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ruchi Agrawal, Bharti Bhadana, A. S. Mathur, Ravindra Kumar, Ravi P. Gupta, Alok Satlewal
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruchi Agrawal, Alok Satlewal, Anshu S. Mathur, Ravi P. Gupta, Tirath Raj, Ravindra Kumar, Deepak K. Tuli
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2018)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Manali Kapoor, Shveta Soam, Ruchi Agrawal, Ravi P. Gupta, Deepak K. Tuli, Ravindra Kumar
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2017)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Alok Satlewal, Ruchi Agrawal, Samarthya Bhagia, Parthapratim Das, Arthur J. Ragauskas
BIOFUELS BIOPRODUCTS & BIOREFINING-BIOFPR
(2018)
