Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xindong Chen, Hailong Li, Shimiao Yao, Can Wang, Xuefang Chen, Haijun Guo, Lian Xiong, Hairong Zhang, Xinde Chen
Summary: This study investigated the impact of cellulose ultrastructure on the inhibition of lignin during enzymatic hydrolysis. It also explored the effects of changing cellulose ultrastructure on cellulose conversion. The results showed that cellulose ultrastructure significantly influenced the degree of lignin inhibition.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Johannes Jorda, Guenther Kain, Marius-Catalin Barbu, Berndt Koell, Alexander Petutschnigg, Pavel Kral
Summary: This research investigates the influence of different cellulose and flax-fiber reinforcement materials on the mechanical properties of plywood. The results show that hydrophobic pretreatment of cellulose improves certain mechanical properties while decreasing modulus of elasticity.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Wang, Feng Zhao, Tianyi Li, Shousheng Tang, Jing Liu
Summary: The curved petiole and MC arrays on the surface of a lotus leaf contribute to its stability and resistance to deformation. A bionic fabricated curved bar with MC arrays, produced using 3D printing technology, demonstrates good performance in bending, twisting, and stretching, enhancing comfort and safety in applications such as ski poles and construction.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Goragot Supanakorn, Siriporn Taokaew, Muenduen Phisalaphong
Summary: By incorporating carboxyl methyl cellulose into composite films containing natural rubber and Eucalyptus cellulose microfiber, fast and facile preparation was achieved, resulting in advantageous properties such as enhanced tensile strength and reduced toluene uptake. The addition of cellulose fibers significantly improved the physical properties of the composite films, while also enhancing water absorption capacity and water vapor transmission.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Da Yeon Cheong, Sang Won Lee, Insu Park, Hyo Gi Jung, Seokbeom Roh, Dongtak Lee, Taeha Lee, Saebomeena Lee, Wonseok Lee, Dae Sung Yoon, Gyudo Lee
Summary: In this study, researchers successfully fabricated reduced graphene oxide-coated lotus fiber (RGOLF), which demonstrated high electrical conductivity and remarkable sensing performance for hazardous gases. The RGOLF also exhibited good mechanical flexibility and elasticity, making it a promising candidate for gas sensing applications in environmental air.
Review
Polymer Science
M. J. Suriani, R. A. Ilyas, M. Y. M. Zuhri, A. Khalina, M. T. H. Sultan, S. M. Sapuan, C. M. Ruzaidi, F. Nik Wan, F. Zulkifli, M. M. Harussani, M. A. Azman, F. S. M. Radzi, Shubham Sharma
Summary: There has been a growing interest in the scientific community regarding the utilization of natural fiber-enhanced hybrid composites. Extensive studies have been conducted on natural/synthetic and natural/natural hybrid composites to enhance mechanical characteristics and applications through processes such as hybridization. Current research focuses on improving understanding of natural fiber-matrix adhesion, processing methods, and compatibility, as well as addressing the cost of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
N. -D. Le, R. J. Varley, M. Hummel, M. Trogen, N. Byrne
Summary: This paper discusses the challenges of manufacturing carbon fiber from lignin, cellulose, and blends thereof, and introduces strategies to address these challenges. Advanced bio-based precursors and emerging blended fibers, as well as their transformation into sustainable carbon fibers, are also presented and discussed.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Sara Saad, Izaskun Davila, Faten Mannai, Jalel Labidi, Younes Moussaoui
Summary: In this study, the autohydrolysis of Ziziphus lotus was used as a pretreatment to obtain valuable products such as oligosaccharides, lignin, and cellulose nanofibres. The autohydrolysis pretreatment not only enhanced the delignification process and reduced polydispersity of lignin, but also increased the crystallinity index of cellulose nanofibres. This approach has the potential to contribute to circular economy and zero-waste production.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Emese Pregi, David Kun, Gabor Faludi, Janos Moczo, Bela Pukanszky
Summary: Flax and lignin were used to prepare hybrid polypropylene composites. The mechanical properties and structures of the composites were characterized using tests and microscopy. Quantitative analysis and modeling were used to study the effects of different components on the properties of the composites.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Goragot Supanakorn, Siriporn Taokaew, Muenduen Phisalaphong
Summary: Composite films of natural rubber/cellulose fiber/silver nanoparticle were synthesized via the latex solution process. The composites exhibited high tensile strength, heat resistance, and biodegradability. The chemical resistance and antibacterial activity were enhanced by controlling the sizes and concentrations of silver nanoparticles. In vitro cytotoxicity tests showed non/weak and moderate cytotoxicity of the composite films.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qian Sun, Si Hong, Ming-Zhao Xiao, Han-Yin Li, Shao-Ni Sun, Zhuohua Sun, Tong-Qi Yuan
Summary: This study systematically investigated the morphological changes and lignin accumulation patterns in Chinese pine branches cell walls using CRM technology and characterized the structural characteristics of isolated lignin samples using NMR and GPC techniques. The results showed that adult pine branches accumulated more lignin, had higher molecular weights, and polymerized faster. The structural and chemical features of pine native lignin contribute to understanding biosynthetic pathways and the valorization and deconstruction of biomass.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Mahmuda Akter, Md. Haris Uddin, Habibur Rahman Anik
Summary: Reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impacts are important factors in expanding the applicability of plant fiber-reinforced composites across various industries. Despite the advantages of plant fibers over synthetic fibers, such as biodegradability, light weight, low cost, non-abrasiveness, and acceptable mechanical properties, the inherent properties of plant fibers have posed challenges to their development and application in composites.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yinan Tang, Lu Lu, Xiaoxian Zang, Buhuan Wang, Xiangrong Ye
Summary: The KOH-activated carbon materials prepared from cellulose and lignin, two biomass-derived carbon sources, were compared. The blend of cellulose with lignin in a mass ratio of 1:1 exhibited the highest specific surface area and energy storage performance.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jamileh Shojaeiarani, Dilpreet S. Bajwa, Cecily Ryan, Seth Kane
Summary: This study compares the effects of different nanofillers on PLA nanocomposites, and finds that PLA nanocomposites containing lignin-coated cellulose nanocrystals (LCNC) can achieve good UV protection and biodegradability while maintaining mechanical properties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Ramakrishna Trovagunta, Tao Zou, Monica Osterberg, Stephen S. Kelley, Nathalie Lavoine
Summary: With the increasing demand for greener alternatives to fossil-derived products, research on cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) has rapidly expanded. The combination of nanoscale properties and sustainable attributes makes CNMs an asset in the quest for a sustainable society. This article comprehensively reviews the different design strategies and their influence on properties and applications of CNMs containing lignin in various forms, paving the way for new production routes and use of CNM/lignin materials in high-performance applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xingran Kou, Dongdong Su, Fei Pan, Xiwei Xu, Qingran Meng, Qinfei Ke
Summary: This review provides a systematic discussion of the application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in aroma compounds (ACs)/cyclodextrins (CDs) inclusion complexes (ICs). It covers the establishment of the simulation process, parameter selection, model evaluation, and various application cases, summarizing the major achievements and challenges of this method.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Haoyu Yu, Quanbin Zhang, Ammad Ahmad Farooqi, Jing Wang, Yang Yue, Lihua Geng, Ning Wu
Summary: Brown algae are rich in fucoidan, which has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-metastasis effects. Fucoidan inhibits tumor cell growth, proliferation, and metastasis, and also promotes immune responses in the tumor microenvironment.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Liang Dong, Yanan Li, Hailin Cong, Bing Yu, Youqing Shen
Summary: Gene therapy is a revolutionary treatment that requires suitable vectors for protecting and releasing exogenous nucleic acids in target cells. Chitosan, as a non-viral vector, has gained attention due to its good biocompatibility and ability to load large amounts of nucleic acids. This paper summarizes the potential of chitosan and its derivatives as gene delivery vector materials, discusses factors influencing transfection efficiency, performance evaluation, ways to optimize infectious efficiency, and current research development directions. It also provides an outlook on the future prospects of chitosan.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Iglesias-Mejuto, Beatriz Magarinos, Tania Ferreira-Goncalves, Ricardo Starbird-Perez, Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo, Catarina Pinto Reis, Ines Ardao, Carlos A. Garcia-Gonzalez
Summary: This study developed a novel processing strategy to manufacture drug-loaded and personalized aerogels with nanostructures. The aerogels demonstrated bioactivity and antimicrobial effects, promoting bone regeneration and preventing infections in bone tissue engineering.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenxu Shi, Dimei Yang, Yan Zhou, Xinyu Chen, Lin Gan, Jin Huang
Summary: This study proposes a micro-assembly method to improve the photoluminescent properties of crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by organizing them within a sub-micrometer-sized metal-organic framework and coating with TiO2. The TiO2 coating prevents CNC assembly breakdown and allows information to be revealed using screenprinted labels for anti-counterfeiting purposes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xuejiao Liu, Bin Fu, Jierong Chen, Zhenyu Sun, Dongdong Zheng, Zhonghua Li, Bing Gu, Ying Zhang, Haojie Lu
Summary: Liver disease is a major cause of global mortality, and identifying biomarkers for diagnosing its progression is crucial for improving outcomes. Targeted mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for verifying biomarker candidates and clinical applications, particularly for glycoproteins translation. However, the limitation of analyzing only one sample per run has become apparent. In this study, a high-throughput intact N-glycopeptides quantification strategy was developed, allowing the validation of 20 samples per run with an average analysis time of 3 minutes per sample. The strategy was applied in a cohort of 461 serum samples and identified a panel of 10 IgG N-glycopeptides that have strong clinical utility in evaluating the severity of liver disease.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qian Wang, Hao Jiang, Hongli Zhang, Weiqiao Lu, Xiao Wang, Wenfeng Xu, Jia Li, Youjing Lv, Guoyun Li, Chao Cai, Guangli Yu
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy of antibody-beta-glucan conjugates (AGC) to enhance the antitumor immune response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. AGC demonstrated powerful tumor suppression and promoted interaction between tumor cells and dendritic cells (DCs), thereby enhancing immunotherapeutic benefits.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chaeyeon Lee, Sojeong Lee, Sang Wook Kang
Summary: The study aims to enhance the properties of porous membranes by addressing the limitations associated with phase separation. By using cellulose acetate and citric acid, the researchers were able to fabricate membranes with improved mechanical strength and thermal stability. The cross-linking effect of citric acid resulted in a more uniform pore structure and higher porosity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Tejaswini Kolipaka, Giriraj Pandey, Noella Abraham, Dadi A. Srinivasarao, Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, P. S. Rajinikanth, Vidya Tickoo, Saurabh Srivastava
Summary: This review focuses on the design and application of polysaccharide-based hydrogel wound dressings, highlighting aspects such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, drug entrapment, moisturizing ability, swelling, and mechanical properties. Additionally, various crosslinking methods and recent developments in stimuli-responsive hydrogels are discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anqi Xu, Nan Zhang, Shixing Su, Hongyu Shi, Daoqiang Lu, Xifeng Li, Xin Zhang, Xin Feng, Zhuohua Wen, Gengwu Ma, Mengshi Huang, Chi Huang, Yuqi Hu, Hao Yuan, Qinwen Liu, Daogang Guan, Jun Wang, Chuanzhi Duan
Summary: The study presents a one-pot radical polymerization method to fabricate a hydrogel with adhesive properties, which can effectively treat bacterial-infected diabetic wounds and accelerate wound healing.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Montarop Yamabhai, Munthipha Khamphio, Thae Thae Min, Chai Noy Soem, Nguyen Cao Cuong, Waheni Rizki Aprilia, Krisanai Luesukprasert, Karsidete Teeranitayatarn, Atthaphon Maneedaeng, Tina R. Tuveng, Silje B. Lorentzen, Simen Antonsen, Paiboon Jitprasertwong, Vincent G. H. Eijsink
Summary: The study investigates the bioconversion of chitosan into soluble anti-inflammatory chitosan oligosaccharides (CHOS) using an enzyme. The results show that the generated CHOS have anti-inflammatory activity, but the magnitude of the activity depends on the substrate and production process. Different methods of dissolving chitosan also affect the properties of CHOS. The study highlights the importance of quality assurance in CHOS preparations.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wen Cao, Jiangping Wu, Xinya Zhao, Zixu Li, Jie Yu, Taili Shao, Xuefeng Hou, Lutan Zhou, Chunfei Wang, Guodong Wang, Jun Han
Summary: In this study, a water-soluble polysaccharide (PLP1) was successfully isolated and purified from Pueraria lobata. It was found that PLP1 was composed of specific glycosidic units and exhibited a better free radical-scavenging ability. Moreover, PLP1 effectively protected the liver against acute alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ya Su, Yaqian Liu, Xueyan Hu, Yueqi Lu, Jinyuan Zhang, Wenbo Jin, Wang Liu, Yan Shu, Yuen Yee Cheng, Wenfang Li, Yi Nie, Bo Pan, Kedong Song
Summary: A 3D printed scaffold based on carbon dots-curcumin nano-drug release has been developed for drug delivery after breast cancer surgery. The scaffold showed effective inhibition of tumor growth, antibacterial activity, and promotion of wound healing, making it a promising approach for preventing tumor recurrence.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ekaterina Sokolova, Diane Jouanneau, Antonin Chevenier, Murielle Jam, Nathalie Desban, Pierre Colas, Elizabeth Ficko-Blean, Gurvan Michel
Summary: Carrageenans, a compound synthesized in red algae, have various biological properties and are valuable in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Their fine structure affects wound healing, oxidative processes, hemostasis, and inflammation. Enzymatic modification of carrageenans produces oligosaccharides that bind to natural human serum antibodies and specific antibodies, showing potential for therapeutic applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yan Shi, Miao Yu, Kaijin Qiu, Tiantian Kong, Chunjing Guo, Wenxue Zhang, Daquan Chen, Ming Kong
Summary: In this study, functionalized transfersomes were developed to co-deliver doxorubicin and 1MT towards primary tumors and tumor draining lymph nodes via transdermal administration using microneedles. The results showed that the nano-complexed microneedles exhibited a stronger suppression in tumor growth compared to the intravenous group.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)