New insights into Chinese traditional handmade paper: influence of growth age on morphology and cellulose structure of phloem fibers from Pteroceltis tatarinowii

Cellulose ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bingwei Chen ◽  
Shengcheng Zhai ◽  
Yu’na Kan ◽  
Xiaodong Fan ◽  
Xinzhou Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Structure ◽  
Handmade Paper ◽  
Phloem Fibers

scholarly journals Rearrangement of the Cellulose-Enriched Cell Wall in Flax Phloem Fibers over the Course of the Gravitropic Reaction

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (15) ◽  
pp. 5322
Author(s):  
Nadezda Ibragimova ◽  
Natalia Mokshina ◽  
Marina Ageeva ◽  
Oleg Gurjanov ◽  
Polina Mikshina
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Cell Walls ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Plant Cell Wall ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Fiber Cell ◽  
Vertical Position ◽  
Cell Wall Polysaccharides ◽  
Cellulose Structure ◽  
Phloem Fibers

The plant cell wall is a complex structure consisting of a polysaccharide network. The rearrangements of the cell wall during the various physiological reactions of plants, however, are still not fully characterized. Profound changes in cell wall organization are detected by microscopy in the phloem fibers of flax (Linum usitatissimum) during the restoration of the vertical position of the inclined stems. To characterize the underlying biochemical and structural changes in the major cell wall polysaccharides, we compared the fiber cell walls of non-inclined and gravistimulated plants by focusing mainly on differences in non-cellulosic polysaccharides and the fine cellulose structure. Biochemical analysis revealed a slight increase in the content of pectins in the fiber cell walls of gravistimulated plants as well as an increase in accessibility for labeling non-cellulosic polysaccharides. The presence of galactosylated xyloglucan in the gelatinous cell wall layer of flax fibers was demonstrated, and its labeling was more pronounced in the gravistimulated plants. Using solid state NMR, an increase in the crystallinity of the cellulose in gravistimulated plants, along with a decrease in cellulose mobility, was demonstrated. Thus, gravistimulation may affect the rearrangement of the cell wall, which can enable restoration in a vertical position of the plant stem.

What crystals of small analogs are trying to tell us about cellulose structure

Cellulose ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfred D. French ◽  
Glenn P. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Structure

Influence of Cellulose Structure on Its Digestibility in the Rat

1989 ◽  
Vol 119 (6) ◽  
pp. 872-878 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juinn-Chin Hsu ◽  
Michael H. Penner
Keyword(s):  
Cellulose Structure

ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS OF MUNITIONS-GRADE NITROCELLULOSE

1994 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 63-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
James E. Alleman ◽  
Byung J. Kim ◽  
David M. Quivey ◽  
Lucina O. Equihua
Keyword(s):  
Alkaline Hydrolysis ◽  
Environmental Problem ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Chemical Degradation ◽  
Cellulose Structure ◽  
Manufacturing Operations ◽  
Explosive Materials ◽  
High Level ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Lower Contact

Cellulose nitrate compounds constitute an important industrial feedstock, with applications ranging from fingernail polish to photographic films to explosives. Indeed, the latter use has strategic implications associated with the production of military munitions. However, the particularly high level of cellulose nitration required for these explosive materials creates a significant environmental problem with respect to the necessary degradation of waste ‘fines’ inevitably discharged from their manufacturing operations. Rather ironically, these waste solids have proven to be remarkably stable, leading to a traditional reliance upon a primitive treatment approach (i.e., open-field incineration) which is neither safe nor environmentally acceptable. This paper, therefore, describes an alternative chemical degradation procedure based on alkaline hydrolysis. Primarily using sodium hydroxide at low percent dosage levels, this research effort has successfully achieved significant levels of denitration and apparent breakdown of the backbone cellulose structure. Furthermore, as compared with prior research on thi s topic, these results were achieved at markedly lower contact times and temperatures. However, two uncertainties still remain regarding this process, involving both the fate of a significant fraction of the original nitrogen and the apparently lingering recalcitrant nature of the post-degradation organics. In both cases, ongoing investigations have been instituted to resolve these issues.

scholarly journals Handmade paper from waste banana fibre

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
KMY Arafat ◽  
J Nayeem ◽  
AH Quadery ◽  
MA Quaiyyum ◽  
M Sarwar Jahan
Keyword(s):  
Lignin Content ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Extraction Process ◽  
Natural Fibre ◽  
Morphological Properties ◽  
Pulp Yield ◽  
Adjacent Area ◽  
Banana Fiber ◽  
Handmade Paper ◽  
Banana Fibre

Banana fibre is a natural fibre with high strength, which can be blended easily with cotton fibre or synthetic fibre to produce composite material. In the fiber extraction process, a substantial amount of lignocellulosic wastes are generated, disposal of which creates problem in the adjacent area. In this paper, extracted banana fiber (EBF) and waste banana fiber (WBF) were characterized in terms of chemical and morphological properties to produce handmade paper. WBF was characterized with lower α–cellulose, lignin content and longer fiber length. Pulping of EBF and WBF was carried out with varying active alkali and cooking time at boiling temperature. Pulp yield of WBF was 35.9% after 120 min of cooking with 8% alkali charge. In the unbeaten state the degrees of drainage resistance i.e. SR values were 65 and 71 for EBF and WBF, respectively. The tensile, burst and tear indices of WBF were 23.7 N.m/g, 2.2 kPa.m2/g and 5.0 mN.m2/g, respectively; these were much lower as compared to EBF. These values however, meet the requirement for handmade paper.Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res.53(2), 83-88, 2018

scholarly journals Reuse of Barley Straw for Handmade Paper Production

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alma Delia Delia Román Gutiérrez ◽  
Juan Hernandez Avila ◽  
Antonia Karina Vargas M. ◽  
Eduardo Cerecedo Saenz ◽  
Eleazar Salinas-Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Environmental Impacts ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Barley Straw ◽  
Handmade Paper ◽  
Organic Solid Waste ◽  
Organic Solid ◽  
Spent Grain

Usually in the manufacture of beer by fermentation of barley, in both industrialized and developing countries significant amounts of organic solid waste are produced from barley straw. These possibly have an impact on the carbon footprint with an effect on global warming. According to this, it is important to reduce environmental impact of these solid residues, and an adequate way is the recycling using them as raw material for the elaboration of handmade paper. Therefore, it is required to manage this type of waste by analyzing the environmental impact, and thus be able to identify sustainable practices for the treatment of this food waste, evaluating its life cycle, which is a useful methodology to estimate said environmental impacts. It is because of this work shows the main results obtained using the life cycle analysis (LCA) methodology, to evaluate the possible environmental impacts during the waste treatment of a brewery located in the state of Hidalgo, Mexico. The residues evaluated were barley straw, malt residues and spent grain, and at the end, barley straw was selected to determine in detail its environmental impact and its reuse, the sheets analyzed presented a grammage that varies from 66 g/m2 and 143 g/m2, resistance to burst was 117 to 145 kpa, with a crystallinity of 34.4% to 37.1%.

scholarly journals EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: AN ANALYSIS OF IMPACT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG STUDENTS OF GRADE 12

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 188-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prashant Thote ◽  
Gowri S
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Solid State Chemistry ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Crystal Lattices ◽  
Solid States ◽  
Handmade Paper ◽  
Paper Model ◽  
Class Room

The molecular model as a learning tool in class-room instructions is significant due to its positive effect on the learning and teaching process.  Many students struggle to learn Chemistry and do not succeed.  Chemistry is the central part of all Science subjects. To make Chemistry learning easy and joyful appropriate method of class-room instructions are important.  The Chemistry of solid states and composite materials is the part of the curriculum at All India Senior Secondary School Curriculum. Students face problems in solid state Chemistry due to its abstract concepts.  To address the issue, handmade models and paper-based models are made as evidence-based learning. In this present paper attempt is made to investigate the impact of handmade paper model of unit cell and crystal lattices of solid-state Chemistry on academic achievement. The study is delimited to the students of only one school in rural area. Totally 50 students participate in the study. Sample is distributed into two groups: study group and the control group, by connecting them on the basis of the previous knowledge which is determined through pre-test. The students of the study group are taught solid states Chemistry through handmade paper models of unit cells and crystal lattices and the students of the control group are taught by using traditional chalk and board method.  Data is collected by using Test (Pre and Post). Mean standard deviation and mean differences are used as a statistical tool to analyze the data. Substantial difference between the study group and the control group of mean score on test (pre and post and retention) are tested at 0.05 level.  The handmade paper model of unit cell and crystal lattices of solid states Chemistry has significant positive impact on the academic achievement in solid state Chemistry. Based on the findings of the present study, some recommendations are made for using paper model as teaching aid for evidence-based learning in Chemistry and other core subjects to move up the students’ academic performance level.

scholarly journals Uptake of p-Nitrophenol (PNP) from model aqueous solutions using raw and quaternised Afromomum melegueta peels

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
J. Ndiritu ◽  
I W. Mwangi ◽  
J. I. Murungi ◽  
R. N. Wanjau
Keyword(s):  
Quaternary Ammonium ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Freundlich Isotherm ◽  
Isotherm Models ◽  
Ammonium Compound ◽  
Cellulose Structure ◽  
Experimental Parameters ◽  
Ftir Technique ◽  
Design Simplicity ◽  
The Impact

 Anthropogenic activities contribute large amounts of pollutants to the environment which threaten animal and human health. There is increased realization of the effect of these toxins on surface and ground water, consequently, their elimination is vital in rendering secure water for drinking as well as culpable release of effluents to our habitats. Phenolic compounds cause serious health effects to both humans and animals; a p-Nitrophenol concentration of 1 ppb changes the taste and odour of water as well as meat and fish quality. In humans, exposure to PNP causes eye and skin burns while its interaction with blood leads to confusion, cyanosis and unconsciousness. It is imperative therefore to find ways for removing PNP from water. Among the available techniques for removing PNP from water, adsorption is more convenient and offers more advantages because of its design, simplicity, and operating flexibility. The present study involved application of peels of raw Afromomum melegueta (RAM) and quaternised Afromomum melegueta (QAM) to remove PNP from water through adsorption. The raw adsorbents were modified with a quaternary ammonium salt to improve their uptake efficiency. The impact of experimental parameters; contact time, pH, sorbent dose, temperature and concentration were investigated. Attenuated FTIR technique was employed to characterize the adsorbent materials. It was established that the quaternary ammonium compound was anchored chemically within the cellulose structure of Afromomum melegueta peels. The behavior of adsorption of PNP was investigated using Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models. The physical sorption load was 8.70 and 106.38 mg/g for RAM and QAM peels respectively from Langmuir adsorption equation. Uptake of PNP is high at the first 30 mins of contact and at sorbent dosage of 0.01 g and 0.03 g for RAM and QAM respectively. Quantity of PNP removed increases as the initial concentration rises however, adsorption decreases after a concentration exceeding 30 mg/L. The ideal pH and temperature for PNP removal is at pH 3 and 25 ˚C respectively. In conclusion, the findings suggest that Afromomum melegueta peels can be friendly to the environment, cheap biosorbents and efficient which can be applied for the uptake of PNP from drinking water

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