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Chemistry, Physical
Punjarat Khongchamnan, Nopparat Suriyachai, Torpong Kreetachat, Navadol Laosiripojana, Khatiya Weerasai, Verawat Champreda, Kowit Suwannahong, Chainarong Sakulthaew, Chanat Chokejaroenrat, Saksit Imman
Summary: This study investigated the use of liquid hot water pretreatment on sugarcane bagasse to enhance digestibility for bioethanol production. The optimized condition at 160 degrees C for 60 min with 0.050 M acid concentration resulted in the highest glucose yield of 96.86%. The structural changes were observed using SEM and FTIR techniques, with a noticeable impact on hemicellulose structure.
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Agricultural Engineering
Huimin Zhou, Qingliang Zhao, Junqiu Jiang, Zhaoxia Wang, Lili Li, Qingwei Gao, Kun Wang
Summary: The development of high solids enzymatic hydrolysis (HSEH) technology is a promising method for improving bioenergy production efficiency from solid waste. Pretreatment methods, including ultrasound (USP), freeze-thaw (FTP), hydrothermal (HTP), and dried (DRD), were evaluated for their effects on HSEH of FW. HTP and DRD achieved reducing sugar values of 94.75% and 94.92% of the theoretical value, respectively. The application of HTP and DRD reduced the crystallinity of FW and improved substrate accessibility. DRD showed higher substrate destruction and lower energy consumption compared to HTP, making it a promising pretreatment method for glucose recovery.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Lingyan Fang, Yan Su, Peng Wang, Chenhuan Lai, Caoxing Huang, Zhe Ling, Qiang Yong
Summary: A green method using hot water pretreatment was demonstrated for co-production of value-added xylooligosaccharides (XOS) and glucose from birch. By adjusting the pretreatment severity factor and adding Tween 80, high yields of XOS and glucose could be achieved.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yayue Zheng, Yuxin Yu, Wenqian Lin, Yongcan Jin, Qiang Yong, Caoxing Huang
Summary: Phenoxyethanol coupled with acid solution showed great potential in removing lignin from bamboo residues, leading to improved enzymatic digestibility and preservation of cellulose. Optimal pretreatment conditions significantly enhanced enzymatic digestibility of bamboo residues.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yueli Yu, Danyang Wang, Liang Chen, Hui Qi, An Liu, Ming Deng, Xiaofen Wu, Keqin Wang
Summary: Choline chloride-based deep eutectic solvents (DESs) were used to pretreat Triarrhena lutarioriparia (TL) in this study. The results showed that ChCl-oxalic acid dihydrate (CO2:1) exhibited effective pretreatment ability. The optimized pretreatment process achieved high enzymatic digestibility while maintaining a high retention of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Carlos Arce, Lukas Kratky
Summary: Lignocellulosic biomass has the potential to replace fossil fuels and requires pretreatment to maximize its valorization potential. Milling is a commonly used pretreatment method that improves efficiency, ease of handling, and transfer phenomena. However, energy optimization is necessary due to its energy consumption. Ball, knife, and hammer mills are frequently used at the laboratory scale, with equipment selection based on material characteristics and desired final size and operational regime.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ning Li, Fanyang Meng, Haiyan Yang, Zhengjun Shi, Ping Zhao, Jing Yang
Summary: In this study, a three-constituent deep eutectic solvent (3c-DES) pretreatment was used to examine its efficiency on bamboo residues. The results showed that the 3c-DES pretreatment effectively removed xylan and improved the hydrolysis yield. The introduction of ethylene glycol (EG) and the addition of Tween 80 further enhanced the effectiveness of the pretreatment. This research has significant implications for the development of bamboo biorefinery.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Weipeng Song, Lincai Peng, Danish Bakhshyar, Liang He, Junhua Zhang
Summary: The study developed an O-2-aided alkaline pretreatment method to modify the structure of Napier grass stems, improving cellulose fractionation efficiency and enzymatic digestibility. Through enzymatic hydrolysis management of solid residues and hydrolysates, high recovery rates of glucose and xylose were achieved, demonstrating an efficient strategy for Napier grass stem fractionation.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Chao Xu, Yaru Xiong, Jun Zhang, Kuntai Li, Saiyi Zhong, Shushi Huang, Chunliang Xie, Wenbing Gong, Zuohua Zhu, Yingjun Zhou, Yuande Peng
Summary: This study applied response surface methodology to optimize the liquid hot water pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse, and achieved the highest sugar yield under the pretreatment conditions of 186°C, 25 min, and solid-to-liquid ratio of 0.08. By enzymatic hydrolysis of the pretreated residuals at 20% (w/v) solid content, the obtained sugars reached 121 g/L. Through controlling the fermentation process, most of the C5 and C6 sugars were converted into succinic acid with a high conversion rate of 280 mg/g SCB. This study provides a new clue for clean and efficient biorefining of chemicals.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marija Gajevic Joksimovic, J. Benedikt Schmidt, Ilia V. Roisman, Cameron Tropea, Jeanette Hussong
Summary: The effect of graphite lubricant additives on the dynamics of drop impact on a heated surface has been studied. The addition of particles increases the drop residence time and lowers the rebound temperature, suppressing splash and preventing coalescence of bubbles.
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Engineering, Environmental
Romina Avila, Elvira Carrero, Teresa Vicent, Paqui Blanquez
Summary: Integration of microalgae-based systems with conventional wastewater treatment plants offers an effective alternative for waste stream management. Alkaline and enzymatic pretreatments were assessed for a microalgal culture mainly consisting of Chlorella sp. and Scenedesmus sp. cultivated in industrial winery wastewater. Enzyme pretreatments with cocktails B and C at 1% dose improved methane production during anaerobic digestion, showing potential for a waste recycled bio-circular economy.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nicolai Sundgaard Bekker, Saqib Sohail Toor, Kamaldeep Sharma, Thomas Helmer Pedersen, Lars Haastrup Pedersen
Summary: In this study, clover-grass press cake was pretreated with liquid hot water at temperatures of 180-200 degrees C for 5-10 min. The pretreatment resulted in the extraction of up to 48% hemicellulose and 4% cellulose. The optimal pretreatment conditions were identified as 190 degrees C and 10 min, with monosaccharide yields of 90% and 73% by slurry and solid conversion, respectively. The study highlights the potential of clover-grass press cake as a feedstock for fermentable sugar production in a biorefinery context.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Junxian Xie, Jun Xu, Zheng Cheng, Shiyun Zhu, Bin Wang
Summary: In this study, the eco-friendly PTA catalyzed DES pretreatment effectively deconstructed corn straw, resulting in high cellulose yields, lignin removal, and improved enzymatic digestibility. The regenerated lignin nanoparticles exhibited high purity and low molecular weight. Additionally, the PTA/DES system demonstrated excellent cycle performance.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Shazia Rehman, Yvette Shihui Yang, Raffel Dharma Patria, Talha Zulfiqar, Noman Khalid Khanzada, Rabia Jalil Khan, Carol Sze Ki Lin, Duu-Jong Lee, Shao-Yuan Leu
Summary: Food waste biorefinery is a sustainable method for producing green chemicals, but the factors hindering enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency have not been clear. This study investigated the effects of different cooking and storing methods on food waste and determined the optimal dosages and reaction coefficients. Drying and frying decreased the hydrolysis rate, while hydrothermal pretreatment increased it.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Izabela Betlej, Andrzej Antczak, Jan Szadkowski, Michal Drozdzek, Krzysztof Krajewski, Andrzej Radomski, Janusz Zawadzki, Slawomir Borysiak
Summary: The influence of bacterial cellulose gel film pretreatment methods on the efficiency of enzymatic hydrolysis was investigated, and it was shown that liquid hot water pretreatment or steam explosion can increase the efficiency of enzymatic hydrolysis. A glucose yield of 88% was obtained from raw, non-purified, bacterial cellulose treated at 130 degrees C, confirming the potential of bacterial cellulose gel film as a source for liquid biofuel production.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Yinan Li, Shuangxi Nie, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Qinghong Zheng
Summary: In this study, a self-powered UV photodiode on a green substrate was successfully developed using a highly conductive AZO film and different electrode designs. The paper-based Schottky photodiodes operated without external power, with the Au-ZnO-AZO-Al structure showing improved response and faster speed compared to the Au-ZnO-Al structure. The enhancement in performance was attributed to the strong electric field in the ZnO-AZO n-n+ junction and the favorable ohmic contact between AZO and Al electrodes.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haodong Sun, Fengjie Tang, Qunfeng Chen, Linmin Xia, Chenyue Guo, He Liu, Xinpeng Zhao, Dongliang Zhao, Liulian Huang, Jianguo Li, Lihui Chen
Summary: Passive radiative cooling materials offer all-day thermal comfort without energy consumption by reflecting solar radiation and emitting heat into the 3 K universe. However, conventional materials have non-recyclable complex structures and unsustainable polymers, leading to resource waste and environmental issues. This study presents a low-cost, scalable, and eco-friendly radiative cooling material called cooling paper, made from delignified cellulose fibers and nano-sized hydroxyapatite (HA). The resulting paper can be easily recycled and deconstructed to recover cellulose fibers and HA, which can be reused to prepare secondary products with comparable performance. The recyclable cooling paper shows a temperature drop of 6-8.8 degrees C under direct solar radiation and an average cooling energy saving of 29% in buildings across China, indicating its promising potential for sustainable energy-efficient buildings.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenchao Zeng, Meiqiong Yu, Junkang Lin, Liulian Huang, Jianguo Li, Shan Lin, Lihui Chen
Summary: In this study, a cost-effective and high-desalination-performance chitosan-based forward osmosis (FO) membrane is developed by coupling electrospun chitosan nanofibers with interfacial-polymerized polyamide. The membrane exhibits a porous and hydrophilic CS layer with a large pore-diameter of 274 nm and low thickness of 10 μm, enabling the effective transport of water molecules and achieving a superhigh water flux of 107.53 LMH at a low salt-water ratio. The membrane also shows superior desalination performance for different salt species and concentrations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qunfeng Chen, Binbin Cheng, Zequn Wang, Xuhui Sun, Yang Liu, Haodong Sun, Jianwei Li, Lihui Chen, Xuhai Zhu, Liulian Huang, Yonghao Ni, Meng An, Jianguo Li
Summary: Excellent mechanical strength and conductivity are achieved in a cellulose ionogel via ZnCl2 doping. The Zn2+-cellulose engineering strategy produces a confined nanostructure that supports efficient transport of small anions and allows the ionogel to convert waste heat into electricity. This ion-molecular engineering strategy offers unprecedented freedom for developing adaptable gel materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Na Li, Hongying Wanyan, Shengchang Lu, He Xiao, Min Zhang, Kai Liu, Xiuliang Li, Bihui Du, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Hui Wu
Summary: Cellulose-based liquid marbles have been improved for stability and biocompatibility by incorporating biocompatible cellulose acetate particles and 3-allyloxy-2-hydroxy-propyl-cellulose (AHP-cellulose), resulting in cellulose-based hydrogel marbles with superior mechanical properties. These hydrogel marbles exhibit excellent stability and can bounce to a much higher height compared to liquid marbles. Furthermore, they are capable of monitoring ammonia with a low detection limit, making them suitable for gas sensing in chemical and environmental engineering.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yinan Li, Jun Wang, Jiajia Guo, Chenglong Fu, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Qinghong Zheng
Summary: Transparent cellulose-based UV-absorbing films and drive actuators have been successfully prepared in this study. The actuators exhibit high sensitivity to both infrared and ultraviolet light and demonstrate excellent actuation performance. They have potential applications in bionic devices, such as simulating insects, smart doors, and excavator arms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shuai Bian, Yong Chen, Xiaohua Huang, Yan Guo, He Xiao, Min Zhang, Kai Liu, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Hui Wu
Summary: In this paper, a catechol-containing dialdehyde carboxymethyl cellulose (DCMC-DA) adhesive with strong adhesion and biocompatibility was reported. The lap shear strength of DCMC-DA on porcine skin and wood were 0.14 MPa and 4.38 MPa, respectively, which increased by 350% and 694% as compared with that of CMC. Moreover, NIH 3T3 cell tests demonstrated that DCMC-DA has good biocompatibility to promote cell proliferation. The DCMC-DA with strong adhesion and biocompatibility has great potential as a green and environmentally friendly adhesive in the fields of wood and biomedicine.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Lizhen Huang, Wenchang Sun, Li Shuai, Xiaolin Luo, Jing Liu
Summary: In this article, furan-acetone adducts were synthesized from lignocellulosic biomass, which can be used as adhesives with the addition of phosphoric acid. The addition of 5 wt% diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI) as a crosslinking agent resulted in plywood with wet and dry bonding strength that met the minimum requirement. This research provides a new way for the preparation of aldehyde-free green wood adhesives and the utilization of woody biomass.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zilong Zhang, Can Wang, Feng Li, Lusheng Liang, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Peng Gao, Hui Wu
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional cellulose derivative (C-Cz) is used as an interfacial material for perovskite solar cells (PSCs). With excellent energy level alignment, thermal stability, and strong interactions with the perovskite surface, C-Cz improves carrier transportation and passivates potential defects. As a result, PSCs modified with C-Cz achieve a significantly enhanced power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 23.02% and improved long-term stability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
He Zhao, Xinxing Lin, Shengchang Lu, Hui Wu, Xiaxing Zhou, Liulian Huang, Jianguo Li, Jianping Shi, Wenxuan Tong, Hongmei Yuan, Lihui Chen
Summary: To enhance the anti-fouling and anti-mildew properties of Bamboo fiber/polypropylene composites (BPCs), a superhydrophobic modified BPC-TiO2-F was fabricated by introducing titanium dioxide (TiO2) and poly(DOPAm-co-PFOEA) onto the composite surface. The modified composite exhibited excellent self-cleaning properties, resistance to mold growth, and mechanical durability, making it promising for automotive upholstery and building decoration applications.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinhai You, Bing-Yu Li, Wim De Borggraeve, Michael Wuebbenhorst
Summary: This study investigates the charge transport and structural dynamics of highly acidic protic ionic liquids (PILs) using broadband dielectric spectroscopy. The results show that the conductivity relaxation time is faster than the structural relaxation time, indicating a decoupling behavior between charge transport and structural dynamics. The findings support the physical picture of ion clusters and suggest that proton hopping is triggered by single particle rotations and jumps.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guangxu Yang, Zhenggang Gong, Xiaolin Luo, Lihui Chen, Li Shuai
Summary: A method for preparing lignin-based wood adhesives from biomass has been developed, which can replace traditional synthetic adhesives. Plywood with superior performances can be produced using these adhesives, making them promising alternatives in various industries.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhipeng Zhao, Siyu Zheng, Yingyue Wang, Afei Liu, Hui Wu, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Yonghao Ni, Kai Liu
Summary: High-sensitivity hydrogel-based sensors with self-powered functions are important in wearable electronics. Traditional hydrogels have limitations in conductivity and sensitivity. Inspired by tree vascular bundles, ion-conducting microchannels are assembled using MXene nanosheets, cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), and NH4HCO3, showing high mechanical properties, excellent conductivity, and sensitivity. The hydrogel sensor has a low detection limit (200 mg) and fast response time (120 ms). It can be used for visual sensing in uncomfortable states of the elderly and detect heartbeat and pulse.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhenggang Gong, Guangxu Yang, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen, Xiaolin Luo, Li Shuai
Summary: An efficient phenol-assisted depolymerisation (PAD) process was developed to selectively cleave methylene linkages in condensed lignins. Phenol served as a solvent to dissolve lignin and also scavenged methylene linkages to facilitate the depolymerisation. The PAD process achieved higher yields of lignin monomers and bisphenols compared to existing depolymerisation methods, and the residual polyphenols could be used in adhesive synthesis for plywood applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianguo Li, Fengjie Tang, Yinghao Bi, Haodong Sun, Liulian Huang, Lihui Chen
Summary: This study presents a new method to prepare sustainable, robust, customizable, and scalable cooling cellulose fabric through the fibrillation of cellulosic fibers and in-situ synthesis of SiO2 nanoparticles. The developed fabric reflects solar light effectively and emits mid-infrared light, leading to a significant cooling effect on the human body in high-temperature summer. Furthermore, this fabric demonstrates durable and effective cooling performance after enduring mechanical washing and exposure to air.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
Summary: This study shows that inoculating Summer savory plants with endophytic fungus Trichoderma harzianum can improve plant growth and increase salt tolerance. The fungus enhances growth, restores chlorophyll and antioxidant levels, reduces harmful substances, and increases proline and soluble sugar levels, thereby increasing crop productivity in saline conditions.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
Summary: This study assessed land suitability for rapeseed production using topography, climate, and soil data by analytical hierarchy process (AHP) and the Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS). The study area covered land in the Diyarbakir province of southeastern Turkiye. The results indicated the proportions of different land suitability classes and showed the compatibility of AHP and MFIS methods in assessing suitability.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
Summary: In this study, hollow and solid lignin nanoparticles were synthesized through self-assembly and their application in PVA nanocomposite films was investigated. The results showed that the presence of hollow lignin nanoparticles in the films resulted in a room-like network structure, while the solid lignin nanoparticles induced different structural changes. The inclusion of LNPs improved the mechanical properties of the films, and both types of LNPs exhibited good hydrophobicity.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
Summary: This study investigated the properties of Arundo donax as a building material and found that it has strong adaptability, high hygroscopicity, and unique sound absorption behavior. The mechanical tests also demonstrated the applicability of the Arundo donax-based composite. This opens up new possibilities for the further application of Arundo donax-based materials.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
Summary: This study prepared a thermal/magnetic/light-triggered multi-stimuli responsive shape memory polymer composite with excellent properties by adding magnetic nanoparticles into a polyurethane composite. The composite showed high shape recovery rate, fast response behavior, and suitability for 3D printing. Controllable external stimuli allowed for dynamic, remote, and precise control of 4D transformations. This work is significant for the design of smart materials and devices.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The higher heating value (HHV) and elemental composition are important properties of biomass, and their prediction using proximate and ultimate analysis is accurate.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2024)
