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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Kshama D. Lokhande, Madhuri A. Bhakare, Mahesh P. Bondarde, Pratik S. Dhumal, Surajit Some
Summary: This paper presents a facile synthesis method for bio-derived phosphorus-functionalized materials and investigates the effect of graphene on the flame retardancy property. The results show that the use of graphene enhances the flame retardancy properties of the synthesized materials. This new approach could be useful for the mass production of cost-effective, bio-derived, phosphorus-functionalized materials for different applications, including as safe and efficient flame retardants.
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Xue-Lin Li, Xiao-Hui Shi, Ming-Jun Chen, Qing-Yun Liu, Ying-Ming Li, Zhi Li, Yan-Hao Huang, De-Yi Wang
Summary: This study developed an eco-friendly coating process to enhance the flame retardancy of cotton fabrics. The coating formed a durable flame retardant layer on the fiber surface and effectively reduced the heat release of the fabrics. Additionally, the treated fabrics exhibited excellent washing durability.
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yingying Liu, Ying Huo, Mei Li, Chengrong Qin, Hongbin Liu
Summary: The study successfully achieved the encapsulation of hydrophobic drug curcumin with high loading ratio by growing ZIF-8 nanoparticles in the structure of PCNF composite hydrogel, demonstrating excellent mechanical strength and drug delivery properties. The drug delivery time of the composite hydrogel was significantly longer compared to control groups. Additionally, the composite hydrogel exhibited anticancer effects towards cancer cells, indicating promising applications in drug delivery.
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Pei Wang, MengYi Zhang, JieHao Qu, LuJie Wang, JunZhao Geng, FeiYa Fu, XiangDong Liu
Summary: This study developed a method to immobilize quaternary ammonium compounds onto cotton fiber surface, creating a durable antibacterial coating. After 50 laundering cycles, the modified cotton fabric still maintained a high antibacterial rate, and its comfort properties were minimally affected.
Review
Forestry
John Paul Cabral, Bidur Kafle, Mahbube Subhani, Johannes Reiner, Mahmud Ashraf
Summary: Timber densification is a process that enhances the structural properties of timber by altering its cellular structure through compression, chemical impregnation, or a combination of both. The density and mechanical properties of the timber can be modified by adjusting parameters such as compression ratio and temperature. The current processes, effects, and potential future directions of timber densification are discussed in this paper.
JOURNAL OF WOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Iveta Cabalova, Eva Vybohova, Rastislav Igaz, Lubos Kristak, Frantisek Kacik, Petar Antov, Antonios N. Papadopoulos
Summary: The research found that under higher temperature and longer duration of thermal modification, the content of extractives in wood increased, lignin content changed mainly due to the formation of pseudo-lignin, cellulose content increased, and hemicellulose content decreased. Additionally, thermal modification also affected the wood density and thermal conductivity.
WOOD MATERIAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yasemin Seki, Figen Selli, Umit Halis Erdogan, Metehan Atagur, M. Ozgur Seydibeyoglu
Summary: With increasing environmental awareness, renewable raw materials have become important in the textile and composite industry. This review provides detailed information on the chemistry, structure, and properties of novel plant fibers, making it useful for researchers.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Chunliu Liang, Limin Zang, Fangfang Shi, Chao Yang, Jianhui Qiu, Qifan Liu, Zhenming Chen
Summary: By fixing graphene oxide and polypyrrole/silver nanoparticles on cotton fabric, researchers have developed flexible electrodes for fabric-based supercapacitors. These electrodes, combining three active materials, exhibit good electrochemical performance, which is significant for flexible fabric-based supercapacitors.
Review
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Hamada El-Gendi, Tarek H. Taha, Julie Basu Ray, Ahmed K. Saleh
Summary: This study reviews different strategies for bacterial cellulose (BC) production, including utilizing waste materials and optimizing cultivation conditions. Additionally, it summarizes the applications of BC in various fields and recent developments.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Wen-gang Hu, Hui Wan
Summary: The study revealed that low molecular weight phenol formaldehyde resin had a positive impact on the dimensional stability of sweetgum and southern pine specimens, but did not improve their anti-cracking properties. Sweetgum was found to be more suitable for impregnation with the resin to enhance weathering durability compared to southern pine.
MADERAS-CIENCIA Y TECNOLOGIA
(2022)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Youming Dong, Ji'an Wang, Juya Zhu, Taiquan Jin, Jianzhang Li, Wen Wang, Changlei Xia
Summary: Although furfurylation improves the dimensional stability, hardness, and biodegradation resistance of wood and bamboo, its effects on weathering resistance are still not clear. This study found that furfurylation improved the stability of photo-discolouration in poplar wood and bamboo, but weathering caused degradation of lignin and oxidation of poly(furfuryl alcohol). Furfurylated poplar wood showed higher stability of photo-degradation compared to furfurylated bamboo.
WOOD MATERIAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Tia Lohtander, Reima Herrala, Paivi Laaksonen, Sami Franssila, Monika Osterberg
Summary: This study focuses on generating thermally insulating foam from surfactants and renewable lignocellulosic materials. The results showed that bleached pulp foam made using sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) as surfactant produced the highest foam volume, best stability, and good thermal insulation. Lignin improved the structural stability of foam and brought a natural brown color to the foam.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Xinyu Zeng, Yu Liu, Rulei He, Tongyuan Li, Yuqin Hu, Cheng Wang, Jing Xu, Luoxin Wang, Hua Wang
Summary: In this study, a tissue paper-based crosslinked composite separator was successfully developed for high power lithium ion batteries. The separator exhibited excellent physical and electrochemical properties, including good wettability, high ionic conductivity, and a high Li+ transference number. It also demonstrated good interfacial compatibility, dimensional stability, and cycle stability, making it suitable for high performance LIBs.
Review
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Lindeka C. Dlamini, Sandile Fakudze, Gerly G. Makombe, Saad Muse, Jiangang Zhu
Summary: Due to challenges in wood utilization, bamboo resources have gained global attention for their remarkable properties and sustainable characteristics. China, with its rich bamboo resources, has a long history of cultivation and utilization of bamboo.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Linhu Ding, Xiaoshuai Han, Lian Chen, Shaohua Jiang
Summary: This study successfully prepared transparent wood with improved mechanical properties, thermal stability, and hydrophobicity through the treatment and coating of wood. The transparent wood underwent sodium chlorite treatment, epoxy impregnation, and perfluorodecyltriethoxysilane coating, resulting in enhanced transparency and functionality.
JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Yujuan Qiu, Dongna Li, Yachao Li, Xiaojun Ma, Jianing Li
Summary: Green quantum dots (CQDs) derived from lignocellulosic biomass show unique fluorescence characteristics, yield improvements, and efficient quenching response, with cassava stem CQDs exhibiting excellent sensitivity for Fe3+ detection. These results demonstrate significant potential for the synthesis and application of CQDs from lignocellulosic biomass.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Siew Ping Yeong, Yen San Chan, Ming Chiat Law, Jordy Kim Ung Ling
Summary: Research has shown that the vacuum distillation method can significantly improve the cold flow properties of palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD) biodiesel, meeting the necessary standards.
JOURNAL OF BIORESOURCES AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Golam Kibria, Md Reazuddin Repon, Md Faisal Hossain, Tarikul Islam, Mohammad Abdul Jalil, Mahmood D. Aljabri, Mohammed M. Rahman
Summary: Ultraviolet rays from sunlight and certain artificial lights can harm human health, particularly the skin. This article focuses on the impact of UV radiation on cotton fabrics and the development of UV protective cotton fabrics using UV absorbers and nanoparticles.
Review
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Katie Copenhaver, Kai Li, Lu Wang, Meghan Lamm, Xianhui Zhao, Matthew Korey, David Neivandt, Brandon Dixon, Sabrina Sultana, Peter Kelly, William M. Gramlich, Halil Tekinalp, Douglas J. Gardner, Susan MacKay, Kashif Nawaz, Soydan Ozcan
Summary: Cellulose nanofibrils have gained research interest due to their low cost and abundance. Researchers have investigated various biomass pretreatments to reduce energy requirements, improve fibrillation effectiveness, and add functionality to the resulting nanofibrils.
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Hossam E. Emam, Saad Zaghloul, Hanan B. Ahmed
Summary: A unique technique for preparing ultraviolet protective cotton fabrics with full shielding effect was demonstrated by implanting palladium nanoclusters. The study found that the sample prepared with the highest cationization percent and highest concentration of palladium precursor in strong alkaline medium exhibited the best ultraviolet shielding effects.
