scholarly journals Nanocellulose Hybrid Lignin Complex Reinforces Cellulose to Form a Strong, Water-Stable Lignin–Cellulose Composite Usable as a Plastic Replacement

Nanomaterials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3426
Author(s):  
Feitian Bai ◽  
Tengteng Dong ◽  
Wei Chen ◽  
Jinlong Wang ◽  
Xusheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Enzymatic Hydrolysis ◽  
Plant Tissue ◽  
Wet Strength ◽  
Natural Plant ◽  
Fibre Network ◽  
Cellulose Composite

The significant challenges in the use of cellulose as a replacement for plastic are its mechanical properties’ degradation and uncontrolled deformation during the rewetting process. Herein, inspired by the reinforcement of cellulose by lignin in natural plant tissue, a strong and water-stable lignin–cellulose composite (LCC) was developed. A nanocellulose hybrid lignin complex (CHLC) created from bagasse residue after enzymatic hydrolysis was added into a pulp of bleached fibre extracted from pine to produce a lignin–cellulose sheet. The lignin as a water-stable reinforcing matrix, via the hydrogen bonding of the nanocellulose in the CHLC with the fibre was efficiently introduced onto the fibres and the fibre network voids. Compared with a typical lignin-free cellulose sheet, the dry strength and wet strength of the LCC were 218% and 2233% higher, respectively. The developed LCC is an eco-friendly and biodegradable alternative to plastic.

Mineral/microfibrillated cellulose composite materials: High performance products, applications, and product forms

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (09) ◽  
pp. 507-515 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Skuse ◽  
Mark Windebank ◽  
Tafadzwa Motsi ◽  
Guillaume Tellier
Keyword(s):  
Composite Materials ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Aqueous Suspension ◽  
Production Capacity ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Wet Strength ◽  
Product Forms ◽  
Cellulose Composite

When pulp and minerals are co-processed in aqueous suspension, the mineral acts as a grinding aid, facilitating the cost-effective production of fibrils. Furthermore, this processing allows the utilization of robust industrial milling equipment. There are 40000 dry metric tons of mineral/microfbrillated (MFC) cellulose composite production capacity in operation across three continents. These mineral/MFC products have been cleared by the FDA for use as a dry and wet strength agent in coated and uncoated food contact paper and paperboard applications. We have previously reported that use of these mineral/MFC composite materials in fiber-based applications allows generally improved wet and dry mechanical properties with concomitant opportunities for cost savings, property improvements, or grade developments and that the materials can be prepared using a range of fibers and minerals. Here, we: (1) report the development of new products that offer improved performance, (2) compare the performance of these new materials with that of a range of other nanocellulosic material types, (3) illustrate the performance of these new materials in reinforcement (paper and board) and viscosification applications, and (4) discuss product form requirements for different applications.

scholarly journals The crystal structures and mechanical properties of the uranyl carbonate minerals roubaultite, fontanite, sharpite, widenmannite, grimselite and čejkaite

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (21) ◽  
pp. 4197-4221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Colmenero ◽  
Jakub Plášil ◽  
Jiří Sejkora
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Diffraction Pattern ◽  
Crystal Structures ◽  
First Principles ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Carbonate Minerals ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Uranyl Carbonate

The structure, hydrogen bonding, X-ray diffraction pattern and mechanical properties of six important uranyl carbonate minerals, roubaultite, fontanite, sharpite, widenmannite, grimselite and čejkaite, are determined using first principles methods.

Enabled Cellulose Nanopaper with Outstanding Water Stability and Wet Strength via Activated Residual Lignin as a Reinforcement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
jinlong wang ◽  
Wei Chen ◽  
Tengteng Dong ◽  
Haiqi Wang ◽  
Shurun Si ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Plant Cell ◽  
Cell Walls ◽  
Water Stability ◽  
Plant Cell Walls ◽  
Residual Lignin ◽  
Wet Strength ◽  
Cellulose Nanopaper

Due to water-sensitive hydrogen bonding, uncontrolled deformation and mechanical decay of cellulose nanopaper (CNP) caused by water remain challenging. Inspired by plant cell walls and bonding strengthening, a strategy is...

Novel Polyaspartic Ester Polyureas Based on Flexible Polyaspartic Ester

2011 ◽  
Vol 197-198 ◽  
pp. 1294-1298
Author(s):  
Ping Lu ◽  
Wei Bo Huang ◽  
Xue Qiang Ma ◽  
Xu Dong Liu
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Molecular Weight Distribution ◽  
Michael Addition ◽  
Weight Distribution ◽  
Addition Reaction ◽  
Chain Extender ◽  
Michael Addition Reaction ◽  
Ft Ir

New polyaspartic ester (PAE) chain extender named PAE-f was prepared via two steps of Michael addition reactions:(1) Michael addition reaction between 4,4’-methylenebis(2-methyl cyclohexyl amine) (Laromin C260) and excessive dialkyl maleates（DEF）; (2) The Michael addition reaction of the residual dialkyl maleates of step (1) with polyester polyamine Jeffamine D230. The two-steps method proposed could reduce the reaction time in comparison with the current one step Michael addition reaction method, thus satisfying the industrialized production. New PAE based polyureas were synthesized by reacting the PAE-f chain extender with aliphatic polyisocyanates 4,4’-diisocyanato dicyclohexylmethane (H12MDI) / polyester polyamine Jeffamine D2000 prepolymer at room temperature. FT-IR and GPC were employed to characterize the new PAE prepared, and the morphology, molecular weight distribution and mechanical properties of the prepared PAE based polyureas were investigated by means of FT-IR and GPC. The FT-IR results indicated that the hydrogen bonding degree of amidogen groups in hard segments of the prepared polyureas were high, the length of hydrogen bonding were 0.305nm～0.306nm. The GPC experimental results show that the weight average molecular weight of the PAE-f based polyureas were 4.95×104～6.05×104,Mw/Mn were 1.65～1.97, the molecular weight distribution were relatively narrow. The mechanical properties demonstrated that the tensile strength were 14.7～22.5MPa, Elongation at break were 306～511%, Yang’s modulus were 67～127MPa, Shore A hardness were 64～83. The mechanical properties confirmed that the polyureas based on PAE-f were kinds of elastomeric materials with satisfied flexibility, strength, module and hardness.

Computational and Experimental Study of Phenolic Resins: Thermal–Mechanical Properties and the Role of Hydrogen Bonding

2015 ◽  
Vol 48 (20) ◽  
pp. 7670-7680 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua D. Monk ◽  
Eric W. Bucholz ◽  
Tane Boghozian ◽  
Shantanu Deshpande ◽  
Jay Schieber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Phenolic Resins ◽  
Thermal Mechanical Properties

scholarly journals Understanding the promoting effect of non-catalytic protein on enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of lignocelluloses

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhenggang Gong ◽  
Guangxu Yang ◽  
Junlong Song ◽  
Peitao Zheng ◽  
Jing Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding ◽  
Enzymatic Hydrolysis ◽  
Protein A ◽  
Peanut Protein ◽  
Peanut Flour ◽  
Promoting Effect ◽  
Glucose Yield ◽  
Hydrogen Bonding Interactions ◽  
Lignocellulosic Substrates

Abstract Lignin deposits formed on the surface of pretreated lignocellulosic substrates during acidic pretreatments can non-productively adsorb costly enzymes and thereby influence the enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency of cellulose. In this article, peanut protein (PP), a biocompatible non-catalytic protein, was separated from defatted peanut flour (DPF) as a lignin blocking additive to overcome this adverse effect. With the addition of 2.5 g/L PP in enzymatic hydrolysis medium, the glucose yield of the bamboo substrate pretreated by phenylsulfonic acid (PSA) significantly increased from 38 to 94% at a low cellulase loading of 5 FPU/g glucan while achieving a similar glucose yield required a cellulase loading of 17.5 FPU/g glucan without PP addition. Similar promotion effects were also observed on the n-pentanol-pretreated bamboo and PSA-pretreated eucalyptus substrates. The promoting effect of PP on enzymatic hydrolysis was ascribed to blocking lignin deposits via hydrophobic and/or hydrogen-bonding interactions, which significantly reduced the non-productive adsorption of cellulase onto PSA lignin. Meanwhile, PP extraction also facilitated the utilization of residual DPF as the adhesive for producing plywood as compared to that without protein pre-extraction. This scheme provides a sustainable and viable way to improve the value of woody and agriculture biomass. Peanut protein, a biocompatible non-catalytic protein, can block lignin, improve enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency and thereby facilitate the economics of biorefinery. Graphical abstract

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