Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
S. Karthick Raja Namasivayam, P. Prakash, Vishnupriya Babu, Eric Johnson Paul, R. S. Arvind Bharani, J. Aravind Kumar, M. Kavisri, Meivelu Moovendhan
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive and accurate overview of nanocellulose acetate membrane technology in waste water treatment. The synthesis process of nanocellulose acetate membrane through electrospinning and its potential role in waste water remediation were discussed. Factors influencing the electrospinning process, efficacy testing methods and the role of water treatment process were described.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Juan A. Ramos-Guivar, Elvis O. Lopez, Jean-Marc Greneche, F. Jochen Litterst, Edson C. Passamani
Summary: EDTA functionalized gamma-Fe2O3 nanoparticles with magnetic trilayerlike structure and high specific surface area were prepared using modified co-precipitation routes. These nanoparticles showed efficient Pb(II) adsorption and great potential for water cleaning processes.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Heru Suryanto, Fredy Kurniawan, Daimon Syukri, Joseph Selvi Binoj, Purnama Dini Hari, Uun Yanuhar
Summary: The addition of TiO2 nanoparticles and graphene improves the crystallinity and bacterial filtration effectiveness of bacterial cellulose acetate-based nanocomposite membranes, which is significant for bacterial filtration in waters.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Amira S. Mohammed Ali, Moataz M. Soliman, Sherif H. Kandil, Shaker Ebrahim, Marwa Khalil
Summary: In this study, cellulose acetate (CA) silica-based nanocomposite membranes were fabricated using the dry-wet phase inversion procedure for water desalination. The effects of SNPs and MSNPs on the properties and performance of the CA membrane were investigated. The fabricated nanocomposite membranes exhibited hydrophilic surface properties and showed enhanced water flux by adding SNPs and MSNPs.
JOURNAL OF MATERIOMICS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guozhen Wang, Tong Lu, Xinjiang Zhang, Mengna Feng, Chengshuang Wang, Wei Yao, Shunchao Zhou, Zhenzhou Zhu, Wenping Ding, Meng He
Summary: The introduction of HAP nanoparticles effectively improved the properties of cellulose hydrogel, enhancing thermal stability, compressive strength, and adsorption capacity towards Cu2+. The study shows wide potential applications of the cellulose/HAP nanocomposite hydrogels.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mohd Zafar, Ayushi Aggarwal, Eldon R. Rene, Krzysztof Barbusinski, Biswanath Mahanty, Shishir Kumar Behera
Summary: This study investigates the adsorptive removal of chromium using modified maghemite nanoparticles. Artificial neural network (ANN) and adaptive neuro-fuzzy interference system (ANFIS) modeling approaches were used to quantify the effect of the nanoparticles on chromium removal. The developed ANN model showed excellent fit with the experimental data and outperformed the ANFIS model. The models can be used for online prediction of chromium removal efficiency and detection of operational errors.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohamed Hosny, Manal Fawzy, Abdelazeem S. Eltaweil
Summary: This study investigated a simple and green synthesis method for phytofabrication Zinc oxide-silver supported biochar nanocomposite (Ag/ZnO@BC) using Persicaria salicifolia biomass. The successful biosynthesis of the nanocomposite was confirmed through various analytical techniques, and its excellent photocatalytic and antimicrobial activities were demonstrated. These findings suggest the potential of Ag/ZnO@BC for various environmental and medical applications.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ashutosh Sinha, Nico Kummer, Tingting Wu, Kevin J. De France, Dorothea Pinotsi, Janine L. Thoma, Peter Fischer, Silvia Campioni, Gustav Nystrom
Summary: Proteins tend to coat solid surfaces and form amyloid-like structures upon exposure. In this research, aerogels created from TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers are used as bio-based templates to induce and accelerate protein aggregation, showing the significance of this study.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Sameh I. Ahmed, Zein K. Heiba, Mohamed M. Ibrahim, Abdallah A. Shaltout, Eman Alzahrani, Hamdy H. Wahba, Maha F. Alsubaie
Summary: The addition of maghemite nanoparticles in CMC polymers can enhance the structural, optical, and thermal properties of nanocomposite films. Increasing the content of maghemite nanoparticles can modify the band structure parameters and increase the refractive index of the composite material. Accurate study on the properties of this composite material can be achieved through theoretical models and analytical techniques.
JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Salem S. Salem, Amr H. Hashem, Al-Aliaa M. Sallam, Ahmed S. Doghish, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar, Amr A. Arishi, Amr M. Shehabeldine
Summary: This study fabricated a nanocomposite based on carboxymethyl cellulose and silver nanoparticles (CMC-AgNPs) and evaluated their antibacterial, antifungal, and anticancer activities. The results showed that CMC-AgNPs exhibited promising antibacterial and antifungal effects against various bacteria and fungi, and strong cytotoxicity against liver cancer cells. Therefore, CMC-AgNPs have potential applications in the pharmaceutical and medical fields.
Article
Polymer Science
Yadong Wu, Dandan Ju, Fang Wang, Yudong Huang
Summary: In this study, nanoscale bacterial cellulose (NBC) was successfully used to modify aramid nanofiber (ANF) membrane for the first time, resulting in composite hybrid membranes (BAFM) with improved tensile strength, transparency, flexibility, and wettability. The incorporation of NBC also led to selective adsorption ability towards cationic dyes, indicating the promising potential of NBC as a modifier for ANF in fabricating high-performance composites.
POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lingxiao Li, Yuanyuan Yang, Lin Wang, Feng Xu, Yuan Li, Xiaocong He
Summary: As a platform for targeted delivery of imaging and therapeutic agents, nanoparticles have broad applications in cancer diagnosis and treatment. However, the inefficient in vivo delivery of nanoparticles limits their potential for further applications. Upon entering the physiological environment, nanoparticles immediately interact with proteins and form protein corona, which alters their surface properties and affects their transport. This study used molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the adsorption mechanism of nanoparticles with different surface modifications and proteins, as well as their interactions with cell membranes. The results reveal that human serum albumin prefers to interact with hydrophobic and positively charged nanoparticles, while complement protein C3b prefers hydrophobic and charged nanoparticles. Pre-adsorption of human serum albumin on the nanoparticle surface noticeably reduces the interaction between the nanoparticle and C3b. Moreover, a high amount of protein pre-adsorption can decrease the probability of nanoparticle-membrane interaction. These findings suggest that appropriate nanoparticle modification with proteins enhances their targeting capability, which can guide nanoparticle design and improve transport efficiency.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Mostafa R. Abukhadra, Ali AlHammadi, Ahmed M. El-Sherbeeny, Mohamed Abdel Salam, Mohammed A. El-Meligy, Emad Mahrous Awwad, Monis Luqman
Summary: A novel nanocomposite EXK/CF with enhanced surface area and adsorption capacities was synthesized for effective removal of selenium pollutants. The adsorption reactions of selenium followed pseudo-first-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model, suggesting physisorption uptake in a monolayer form. The theoretical maximum selenium uptake capacities were calculated for different selenium forms.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhaohong Miao, Lanlan Qin, Zhaoxi Zhou, Meng Zhou, Heqing Fu, Lizhi Zhang, Jian Zhou
Summary: The self-assembly and stimuli-responsive properties of nanogel poly(n-isopropylacrylamide) (p(NIPAm)) and zwitterion-modified nanogel poly(n-isopropylacrylamide-co-sulfobetainemethacrylate) (p(NIPAm-co-SBMA)) were explored by dissipative particle dynamics simulations. The simulations revealed that both types of nanogel can form spherical structures at polymer concentrations of 5-10%. The p(NIPAm) nanogel showed thermoresponsiveness, while the p(NIPAm-co-SBMA) nanogel exhibited both thermoresponsiveness and ionic strength responsiveness. The sizes of the nanogels were found to enlarge with the elongation of chain length (L). Additionally, the salt-responsive property was reflected in the nanogel size, with the volumes of the nanogels in saline systems larger than those in salt-free systems.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Adrianna Biedrzycka, Ewa Skwarek, Urban Margareta Hanna
Summary: This paper reviews the synthesis methods and properties of magnetic composites, including the combination of hydroxyapatite and iron oxide. These composites have a wide range of applications in environmental protection, medicine, and other fields.
ADVANCES IN COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
You Wu, Yujuan Jin, Jian Huang, Huafeng Tian, Yunxuan Weng
Summary: The experiment synthesized Phenyl terminated hyperbranched polyesters (HBP-Bs) for toughening poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) directly by melt blending. It was found that adding HBP-Bs significantly decreased the crystallinity, increased impact strength and elongation at break of the PHBV blends, and improved the microstructure of the blends.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yuge Ouyang, Liuyang Bai, Huafeng Tian, Xiaofei Li, Fangli Yuan
Summary: This paper reviews the current progress in the development of Al2O3 reinforced polymer composites, including preparation methods, heat conduction mechanisms, factors affecting thermal conductivity, methods for improving thermal conductivity, and emerging applications. It also identifies several outstanding issues that need to be addressed in order to achieve higher thermal conductivity.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Lei Kuang, Qianqian Zhang, Jinlong Li, Huafeng Tian
Summary: The core task of designing lipase catalytic systems is to create a suitable oil-water interface for lipase distribution. In this study, sandwich-type lipase-membrane bioreactors (SLMBs) were fabricated using a layer-by-layer electrospinning process. These SLMBs demonstrated improved catalytic efficiency compared to free lipase, as well as better pH adaptability, temperature resistance, storage stability, and reusability.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yansong Huang, Yujuan Jin, Bo Wang, Huafeng Tian, Yunxuan Weng, Kangdi Sun, Shuang Men
Summary: The addition of long-chain hyperbranched polymers (LCHBPs) improved the compatibility between PLA and CA, promoted the crystallization of PLA, and enhanced the mechanical and thermal properties of the blend materials.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shuqian Hu, Yanru Li, Chunling Nie, Jiahui Zhang, Xiaofang Bai, Hao Wu, Ting Shen, Weicheng Hu, Jianguo Wang
Summary: The water-soluble wheat bran polysaccharides demonstrated significant pro-inflammatory activities by activating various signaling pathways to regulate immune responses. These findings could lead to improved processing utilization rates and product added value of wheat bran, as well as the development of its potential as a natural immune modulator.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yansong Huang, Yujuan Jin, Bo Wang, Huafeng Tian, Yunxuan Weng, Shuang Men
Summary: The study successfully improved the compatibility of PLA/CA blends by introducing PAMAM dendrimer, enhancing the mechanical properties of the material, and increasing biodegradability. The blend film with added PAMAM exhibited excellent performance and showed potential for wide application in the field of food green packaging.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ying Zhang, Aimin Xiang, Xiaoying Lu, Hongfu Zhou, Duoyuan Yin, Huafeng Tian
Summary: The study found that the comonomer type and crystallinity of PE materials have a significant impact on the SH modulus, while the molecular weight distribution in the range of 1 x 10(3) to 1 x 10(5) contributes to the establishment of the crosslinked molecular network, and higher crystallinity and thinner thickness are beneficial for obtaining a higher measured SH modulus.
JOURNAL OF VINYL & ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongtao Liu, Yi Guo, Huafeng Tian, Yuanyuan Yao, Qian Liu, Aimin Xiang, Hongfu Zhou
Summary: In this study, red phosphorus grafted graphene oxide was successfully incorporated into polyimide foam matrices using a novel method, resulting in significant improvements in the mechanical, thermal, and flame resistance properties of the foam. SEM analysis showed a reduction in cell size and homogenization, while specific strength increased notably.
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Cheng Li, Yang Tang, Yujie Wang, Xiaoyu Yuan, Bengang Zhang, Zhigang Wu, Huafeng Tian
Summary: The study compared the performance of wood adhesive prepared using Broussonetia papyrifera waste leaf protein to soy protein adhesive. Both proteins were found to easily form three-dimensional crosslinked network structures, but the crosslinking reaction of B. papyrifera leaf protein-based adhesive was more complex and had weaker properties compared to soy protein adhesive.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yue Yuan, Xin Geng, Hua Wu, Rakesh Kumar, Juan Wang, Junsong Xiao, Huafeng Tian
Summary: The chemical composition and antibacterial activities of five tea tree essential oils were analyzed. The oil of Melaleuca leucadendron Linn. showed the best antimicrobial effects. Coacervation between gelatin and gum Arabic was investigated, and microcapsules with smaller particle size and greater encapsulation efficiency were obtained through microfluidization.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaolong Han, Yujuan Jin, Jian Huang, Huafeng Tian, Maolin Guo
Summary: Hyperbranched polymer with flexible long chains was synthesized and used to toughen poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate). The blends showed decreased crystallinity, increased impact strength, and elongation at break compared to the pure polymer.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ruru Huang, Yane Zhang, Aimin Xiang, Songbai Ma, Huafeng Tian, Yuge Ouyang, A. Varada Rajulu
Summary: SEM, DSC, and XRD were used to investigate the influence of talc on the crystallization properties and morphology of PVA/talc composite films. The addition of talc improved the crystallinity of PVA and regulated the crystallization rate and uniformity of wafer thickness.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yao He, Huafeng Tian, Aimin Xiang, Songbai Ma, Duoyan Yin, A. Varada Rajulu
Summary: In this study, a new nano-adsorbent graphene oxide was introduced to improve the adsorption performance of polyvinyl alcohol nanofibers. The results showed that PVA/GO nanofiber film had greatly enhanced adsorption of Cu2+, MB, and CR.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Jianjian Sun, Yansong Huang, Yujuan Jin, Huafeng Tian, Shuang Men
Summary: In this study, highly aromatic hyperbranched polyamide (HBPA) was synthesized and used as a modifier to enhance the physical performance of polylactic acid (PLA). The results showed that the addition of HBPA significantly improved the tensile strength and fracture energy of PLA. Polarized optical microscope images suggested that HBPA acted as a nucleating agent for PLA during crystallization, possibly due to the formation of hydrogen bonds and/or chemical crosslinking between HBPA and PLA.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiheng Song, Jiangkai Bao, Yang Hu, Haopeng Cai, Chuanxi Xiong, Quanling Yang, Huafeng Tian, Zhuqun Shi
Summary: This study fabricated an all-polymer based TENG device with a forward polarization effect, which was achieved by oriented electrospinning of PVDF films, resulting in improved triboelectric output performance. Additionally, the all-polymer based electrode layers demonstrated the advantages of sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2022)
