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Chemistry, Physical
Nan Zhang, Fan Li, Yuanyuan Yu, Ping Wang, Man Zhou, Qiang Wang
Summary: A two-step method using laccase catalysis was developed to graft polymers on cotton fabric, improving its hydrophobicity and repellency towards water-soluble stains. This study offers a new strategy for surface modification of cotton fabrics, providing references for the green fabrication with improved functionalization.
SURFACE AND INTERFACE ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yao Meng, Hui Wang, Xinxing Wu, Haiping Yu, Shaobo Lou, Fangli Sun, Shuaibo Han, Yan Zhang, Hongchang Xu
Summary: A comprehensive strategy of bamboo hydrophobic modification was established for the first time, using hydrothermal pretreatment coupled with laccase-catalyzed DG modification. The hydrophobicity of bamboo was increased, and its stable hydrophobic time was extended after modification. Modified bamboo showed significant antibacterial and mold resistance properties due to the bonding of DG. The study demonstrated a reliable hydrophobic modification avenue to improve antimicrobial properties and shed new light on bamboo pretreatment and laccase-catalyzed modification.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Na Liu, Shuzhen Ni, Hailong Gao, Yongjie Chang, Yingjuan Fu, Wenxia Liu, Menghua Qin
Summary: By using biografting technique, a multifunctional chitosan copolymer, Lac/LG-CTS, with enhanced antioxidant property, hydrophobicity, and moisture barrier property, was successfully prepared. Although the swelling capacity and acid solubility of the copolymer film decreased significantly, the tensile strength and elongation were slightly weakened.
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Materials Science, Textiles
Aixue Dong, Kidanu Masho Teklu, Weiming Wang, Xuerong Fan, Qiang Wang, Monica Ardanuy, Zhen Dong
Summary: Hydrophobization of lignocellulosic jute fibers was achieved by grafting octadecylamine (OA) onto their surface using laccase/TEMPO mediation, improving the interfacial compatibility with nonpolar polylactic acid (PLA) resins in fiber-reinforced composites. The modified fibers exhibited enhanced surface hydrophobicity and reduced polarity, leading to stronger interfacial adhesion and improved mechanical properties in the resulting composites. Furthermore, the hydrophobized jute/PLA composites showed better mechanical stability in water immersion tests, indicating the efficacy of this enzymatic modification method for producing high-performance natural fiber-reinforced composites.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Xueqi Li, Moting Li, Tingting Zhang, David Julian McClements, Xuebo Liu, Xuli Wu, Fuguo Liu
Summary: The study investigated the effects of covalent attachment of EGCG to LF on the protein's structure, morphology, functionality, and allergenicity. The conjugates were formed using enzymatic and nonenzymatic methods, with enzymatic cross-linking proving to be most effective. The conjugation to EGCG improved LF's antioxidant activity and emulsifying stability, while reducing its allergenicity, making LF-EGCG conjugates potential functional food ingredients.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Hongwei Song, Jing Liu, Kaiyu He, Waqas Ahmad
Summary: The study highlights the positive impact of adding jute fibers to cementitious composites in enhancing mechanical properties, while emphasizing the importance of controlling fiber length and content. Currently, practical applications of jute fiber reinforced cementitious composites are limited, indicating a need for further research to explore their potential in civil engineering construction.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shuangxia Huang, Chengdeng Chi, Xiaoxi Li, Yiping Zhang, Ling Chen
Summary: In this study, the effects of xanthan and dodecyl gallate (DG) on the structures, digestibility, texture, and aromas of rice noodles were investigated. Results showed that these additives increased slowly digestible starch and resistant starch, while reducing glycemic index and glycemic load values, and improving texture and aroma qualities.
FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Giovanni Barrera Torres, Carlos T. Hiranobe, Erivaldo Antonio da Silva, Guilherme P. Cardim, Henrique P. Cardim, Flavio C. Cabrera, Elizabeth R. Lozada, Carlos M. Gutierrez-Aguilar, Juan C. Sanchez, Jaime A. Jaramillo Carvalho, Aldo E. Job, Renivaldo J. Santos
Summary: Biocomposites are a new generation of environmentally friendly and low-density materials, which are not derived from petroleum. In this study, untreated and alkaline-treated jute fibers were incorporated into natural rubber to produce composites for shoe manufacturing. The treated fibers showed improved mechanical properties and can be used in various industries such as construction, automotive, footwear, and anti-static.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rudresh Naik, Sai Gowtham Allu, D. Purnima
Summary: This paper examines the effect of using a biological route to surface treat jute fiber and compares the crystalline, thermal, and tensile fracture morphology of untreated and treated jute fibers in polypropylene composites.
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nazmul Karim, Forkan Sarker, Shaila Afroj, Minglonghai Zhang, Prasad Potluri, Kostya S. Novoselov
Summary: Smart and sustainable natural fiber composites have advantages over synthetic fibers, but face limitations. A study has reported graphene-based natural jute fiber smart composites with excellent tensile and interfacial properties, showing significant enhancements in modulus and strength. These high-performance composites also exhibit effective electromagnetic interference shielding performance, potentially leading to the development of next generation sustainable natural fiber composites for high performance engineering applications.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Juliana Peixoto Rufino Gazem de Carvalho, Felipe Perisse Duarte Lopes, Noan Tonini Simonassi, Anna Carolina Cerqueira Neves, Eduardo Atem de Carvalho, Segio Neves Monteiro, Carlos Mauricio Fontes Vieira
Summary: This research focuses on developing environmentally friendly composites using castor oil-based polyurethane matrix reinforced by jute fabric. The results showed that composites made in an open mold had better impact resistance compared to those made in a closed mold, and the use of natural fibers instead of synthetic ones made the composite even greener.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiahui Shen, Xiaocai Li, Xiong Yan
Summary: This paper investigates the acoustic and mechanical performances of jute fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites with different fiber contents and residue ratios. The results show that by adjusting parameters, the composite materials can possess excellent sound absorption performance without sacrificing mechanical properties.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qian Chen, Songbai Liu
Summary: This study developed a method for photothermal controlled release using hydrophobic driving formation of Fe3O4 nanoparticle clusters with alkyl gallate. The characteristics and structures of the Fe3O4 nanoparticle clusters were investigated, and their potential for photothermal controlled release was explored. The results showed that the Fe3O4 nanoparticle clusters exhibited strong photothermal effects in the near-infrared region and had good biocompatibility.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yi-Cheng Shi, Ji-Peng Guan, Ji-Na Wu, Ya-Ru Yang, Yu-Rong Yang, Hong-Xia Lv, Xiao-Jun Shen, Hong-Quan Wang
Summary: The study demonstrates that the synergistic use of jute fiber and aluminum powder significantly improves the mechanical properties of polypropylene composites, including increased tensile strength and impact strength.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Aixue Dong, Huimin Wu, Ruirui Liu, Qiang Wang, Xuerong Fan, Zhen Dong
Summary: Nonpolar gallates were grafted onto hydrophilic jute fabrics using horseradish peroxidase, improving the hydrophobicity and interfacial compatibility with nonpolar resins. The modified jute fabrics showed enhanced tensile and dynamic mechanical properties when used in jute fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Aixue Dong, Yuanyuan Yu, Xuerong Fan, Qiang Wang, Artur Cavaco-Paulo
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Xiaoyan Ni, Aixue Dong, Xuerong Fan, Qiang Wang, Yuanyuan Yu, Artur Cavaco-Paulo
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2017)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ruirui Liu, Aixue Dong, Xuerong Fan, Yuanyuan Yu, Jiugang Yuan, Ping Wang, Qiang Wang, Artur Cavaco-Paulo
APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Polymer Science
A. Dong, H. Wu, X. Fan, Q. Wang, Y. Yu, A. Cavaco-Paulo
EXPRESS POLYMER LETTERS
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Aixue Dong, Fan Li, Xuerong Fan, Qiang Wang, Yuanyuan Yu, Ping Wang, Jiugang Yuan, Artur Cavaco-Paulo
JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huimin Wu, Carla Silva, Yuanyuan Yu, Aixue Dong, Qiang Wang, Xuerong Fan, Ping Wang, Jiugang Yuan, Artur Cavaco-Paulo
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Aixue Dong, Xuerong Fan, Qiang Wang, Yuanyuan Yu, Ping Wang, Jiugang Yuan, Artur Cavaco-Paulo
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weini Jia, Qiang Wang, Xuerong Fan, Aixue Dong, Yuanyuan Yu, Ping Wang
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Weini Jia, Qiang Wang, Xuerong Fan, Aixue Dong, Yuanyuan Yu, Ping Wang
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Ya Li, Aixue Dong, Jihuan He
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aixue Dong, Kidanu Masho Teklu, Weiming Wang, Xuerong Fan, Qiang Wang, Monica Ardanuy, Zhen Dong
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Jian Wang, Ryuki Suzuki, Kentaro Ogata, Takuto Nakamura, Aixue Dong, Wei Weng
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Aixue Dong, Huimin Wu, Ruirui Liu, Qiang Wang, Xuerong Fan, Zhen Dong
Summary: Nonpolar gallates were grafted onto hydrophilic jute fabrics using horseradish peroxidase, improving the hydrophobicity and interfacial compatibility with nonpolar resins. The modified jute fabrics showed enhanced tensile and dynamic mechanical properties when used in jute fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Weiming Wang, Bo Yu, Aixue Dong
JOURNAL OF ENGINEERED FIBERS AND FABRICS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Chunxiao Zhou, Aixue Dong, Qiang Wang, Yuanyuan Yu, Xuerong Fan, Yuanlin Cao, Tiejun Li
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi-Wen Chen, Ze-Qing Guo, Jian-Ping Zhou
Summary: Multifunctional continuous solid solutions NFMTO-x were successfully synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method by controlling the ratio of Mg and Fe. The NFMTO-x materials exhibited enhanced visible light response, effective adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants, CO2 methanation capability, and easy recyclability due to their magnetic properties. This research provides a significant multifunctional material for water purification.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
George E. Stan, Maziar Montazerian, Adam Shearer, Bryan W. Stuart, Francesco Baino, John C. Mauro, Jose M. F. Ferreira
Summary: Bioactive glasses have the ability to form strong bonds with tissues and release therapeutic ions. However, their biomechanical compatibility limits their use in load-bearing applications. The use of magnetron sputtering technology to fabricate BG coatings shows promise in improving their efficacy and potential for application.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxuan Wang, Zhicheng Yan, Zhigang Qi, Yu Feng, Qi Chen, Ziqi Song, Meng Huang, Peng Jia, Ki Buem Kim, Weimin Wang
Summary: The corrosion behavior of Fe-60 and Fe-83 ribbons in 0.6 M NaCl was studied. Fe-60 exhibited a local corrosion mode and formed a stable passivation film with higher corrosion resistance, while Fe-83 showed a combination of local and global corrosion modes and had lower corrosion resistance. Controlling the precipitation of nanocrystalline phases and increasing the POx content in the passivation film significantly improved the corrosion resistance of Fe-based glassy alloys.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao-Kai Peng, Sheng-Yen Zheng, Wei-Ning Kao, Ting-Chieh Lai, Kai-Sheun Lee, Yung- Hsien Wu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of high energy/fluence proton radiation on the performance of HfZrOx-based FeFETs memory with different Zr content. The results show that the characteristics of FeFETs are influenced by proton radiation, and the extent of the influence depends on the Zr content. FeFETs with 50% Zr content exhibit minimal changes in memory window and demonstrate good endurance and retention performance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zongyi Yue, Guangyi Wang, Zengguang Huang, Sihua Zhong
Summary: In this study, AZO and ITO films were successfully tuned as excellent passivation layers for c-Si surfaces, achieving effective minority carrier lifetime and outstanding optical properties through the optimization of annealing temperature and interfacial silicon oxide.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Martin Hruska, Jan Kejzlar, Jaroslav Otta, Premysl Fitl, Michal Novotny, Jakub Cizek, Oksana Melikhova, Matej Micusik, Peter Machata, Martin Vrnata
Summary: This paper presents a detailed study on the hydrogen sensing capabilities of highly nanoporous black gold films. The films exhibit fast response and recovery times at low temperatures. Different levels of nanoporosity were prepared and tested to investigate the sensing properties, and it was found that nanoporous black gold is suitable for hydrogen sensing. The sensitivity of the film depends on its nanoporosity.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yupu Wang, Gaofeng Teng, Chun To Yiu, Junyi Zhu
Summary: In the study of BM-SCO and HSCO thin films, it was found that H vacancies tend to prefer sites near the external surface or oxygen vacancy channels (OVCs), while H interstitials prefer sites of oxygen on a layer that contains six-fold coordinated Co. These findings not only enrich the understanding of complex surface phenomena of defect formation but also provide an explanation for the reversibility during phase transformation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiafeng Lu, Linping Teng, Qinxiao Zhai, Chunhua Wang, Matthieu Lancry, Ye Dai, Xianglong Zeng
Summary: In this study, we achieved full control of fiber nanograting orientation by manipulating laser polarization, and tailored space variant fiber nanogratings, which expanded the diversity in fiber nanograting engineering.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yibo Liu, Yujie Tao, Yue Liu, Qi Sun, Qinrong Lin, Kexin Kang, Qinghua Zhang, Qingjie Sun
Summary: This study investigates the wettability of the Ti-Cu-Fe multi-metal system, specifically the wetting behaviors of CuSi3 droplets on TC4 and 304SS plates. The results show that the CO2 + Ar gas atmosphere significantly affects interfacial mass transfer, thus influencing the wettability of the systems.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimei Liu, Fei Wang, Rong Guo, Yuqi Liu, Mengyu Zhang, Jaka Sunarso, Dong Liu
Summary: This study developed Co/MXene composites with anti-corrosion properties by varying the cobalt content. These composites exhibited remarkable electromagnetic absorption performance and high resistance to corrosion under various corrosive conditions. The study also revealed the mechanism of electron transfer from cobalt to MXene and the electromagnetic dissipation behavior originated from polarization loss alone.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Moujie Huang, Yongsong Ma, Jingbo Yang, Lingyun Xu, Hangqi Yang, Miao Wang, Xin Ma, Xin Xia, Junhao Yang, Deli Wang, Chuang Peng
Summary: Strong metal-support interactions (SMSIs) are important for enhancing catalytic activities and stability in thermal catalysis. This study demonstrates a method to create SMSIs in electrocatalysis using carbon nanotubes and Ru nanoparticles, resulting in excellent catalytic activity and stability.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ravi Trivedi, Brinti Mondal, Nandini Garg, Brahmananda Chakraborty
Summary: This study explores the potential of biphenylene as a nanocarrier for the delivery of the anticancer drug cisplatin. It is found that biphenylene offers physical stability, rapid release rate, solubility, and bio-compatibilities compared to other nanocarriers. The adsorption of cisplatin on the surface of biphenylene involves charge transfer from cisplatin to biphenylene. The drug is shown to be released at body temperature in an acidic environment. Biphenylene also exhibits excellent cytotoxicity activity and cellular uptake of the drug. Overall, biphenylene shows promise as a potential nanocarrier for cisplatin delivery.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyun Jeong, Hyeong Chan Suh, Ga Hyun Cho, Rafael Salas-Montiel, Hayoung Ko, Ki Kang Kim, Mun Seok Jeong
Summary: In this study, a potential platform to enhance Raman scattering and increase the number of observable Raman modes in monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) was proposed. The platform consisted of large-scale arrays of gold micropillars (MPs), which were able to enhance the Raman intensity of TMDs and make difficult-to-detect Raman modes observable. The platform showed great industrial advantages and wide applicability due to its low cost, simple process, large controllable area, and short process time.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yasir Abbas, Shafqat Ali, Sajjad Ali, Waqar Azeem, Zareen Zuhra, Haoliang Wang, Mohamed Bououdina, Zhenzhong Sun
Summary: In this study, FeOx@SPNO-C core-shell nanospheres as a catalyst for degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX) were successfully synthesized. The synergistic interaction between FeOx and SPNO-C, high carbon charge density, and the presence of C = O groups and N/Fe-Nx sites were found to be key factors for the enhanced degradation of SMX.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiaoting Yang, Yuxiao Gong, Yan Qian, Zhou-Qing Xiao, Serge Cosnier, Xue-Ji Zhang, Robert S. Marks, Dan Shan
Summary: This study proposes a hierarchical confinement strategy to design Prussian blue nanoparticles (PB NPs) with satisfactory electrocatalytic ability and stability. The catalytic synthesis of PB NPs is achieved through a hydrothermal process, and the as-prepared PB@NH2MIL exhibits efficient electronic transmission and enhanced electrocatalytic properties.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2024)