Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(43)
Published: June 27, 2024
Lignocellulosic
nanofibrils
(LCNFs)
isolation
is
recognized
as
an
efficient
strategy
for
maximizing
biomass
utilization.
Nevertheless,
achieving
a
100%
yield
presents
formidable
challenge.
Here,
esterification
mediated
by
the
equilibrium
moisture
in
proposed
LCNFs
preparation
without
use
of
catalysts,
resulting
exceeding
100%.
Different
from
anhydrous
chemical
thermomechanical
pulp
(CTMP
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 16414 - 16425
Published: Oct. 14, 2022
Heavy
reliance
on
petrochemical-based
plastic
foams
in
both
industry
and
society
has
led
to
severe
pollution
(the
so-called
"white
pollution").
In
this
work,
we
develop
a
biodegradable,
recyclable,
sustainable
cellulose/bentonite
(Cel/BT)
foam
material
directly
from
resource-abundant
natural
materials
(i.e.,
lignocellulosic
biomass
minerals)
via
ambient
drying.
The
strong
resistance
the
capillary
force-driven
structural
collapse
of
preformed
three-dimensional
(3D)
network
during
drying
process
can
be
ascribed
purpose-designed
cellulose–bentonite
coordination
interaction,
which
provides
practical
way
for
locally
scalable
production
with
designed
shapes
without
complex
processing
intensive
energy
consumption.
Benefiting
Cel/BT
demonstrates
high
mechanical
strength
outstanding
thermal
stability,
outperforming
commercial
polystyrene
foam.
Furthermore,
presents
environmental
impacts
much
lower
than
those
as
it
100%
recycled
closed-loop
recycling
easily
biodegraded
environment
(natural
cellulose
goes
back
carbon
cycle,
bentonite
minerals
return
geological
cycle).
This
study
an
energy-efficient
approach
local
all-natural
packaging,
buildings,
beyond,
presenting
great
potential
response
pollution"
resource
shortage.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(22)
Published: March 14, 2023
Abstract
Aerogels
with
both
high
elastic
strain
and
fast
shape
recovery
after
compression
have
broad
application
potentials
as
thermal
regulation,
absorbents,
electrical
devices.
However,
creating
such
aerogels
from
cellulosic
materials
requires
complicated
preparation
processes.
Herein,
a
simple
strategy
for
scalable
production
of
hemp
microfibers
using
top‐down
method
is
reported,
which
can
further
be
assembled
into
interconnected
porous
structures
via
ice‐templating
technique.
With
density
low
2.1
mg
cm
−3
,
these
demonstrate
isotropic
superelasticity,
exhibited
by
their
restoration
over
80%
compressive
strain.
Due
to
the
porosity
(99.87%)
structural
tortuosity,
show
conductivity
0.0215
±
0.0002
W
m
−1
K
suggesting
potential
in
insulation
application.
Certain
hydrophobic
modification
silane
derivative
endows
reduced
water
affinity.
Overall,
proposed
prepare
bio‐based
technology,
well
aerogels,
provides
new
insights
design
fabrication
multifunctional
value‐added
applications.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
The
ambition
of
human
beings
to
create
a
comfortable
environment
for
work
and
life
in
sustainable
way
has
triggered
great
need
advanced
thermal
insulation
materials
past
decades.
Aerogels
foams
present
prospects
as
insulators
owing
their
low
density,
good
insulation,
mechanical
robustness,
even
high
fire
resistance.
These
merits
make
them
suitable
many
real-world
applications,
such
energy-saving
building
materials,
thermally
protective
aircrafts
battery,
warming
fabrics.
Despite
advances,
date
there
remains
lack
comprehensive
yet
critical
review
on
the
materials.
Herein,
recent
progresses
fire-safe
thermal-insulating
aerogels
are
summarized,
pros/cons
three
major
categories
aerogels/foams
(inorganic,
organic
hybrids)
discussed.
Finally,
key
challenges
associated
with
existing
discussed
some
future
opportunities
proposed.
This
is
expected
expedite
development
insulating
help
sustainable,
safe,
energy-efficient
society.
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
341, P. 122305 - 122305
Published: May 29, 2024
In
recent
years,
the
remarkable
progress
in
nanotechnology
has
ignited
considerable
interest
investigating
nanocelluloses,
an
environmentally
friendly
and
sustainable
nanomaterial
derived
from
cellulosic
feedstocks.
Current
research
primarily
focuses
on
preparation
applications
of
nanocelluloses.
However,
to
enhance
efficiency
nanofibrillation,
reduce
energy
consumption,
expand
nanocellulose
applications,
chemical
pre-treatments
cellulose
fibers
have
attracted
substantial
extensive
exploration.
Various
pre-treatment
methods
yield
nanocelluloses
with
diverse
functional
groups.
Among
these
methods,
periodate
oxidation
garnered
significant
attention
recently,
due
formation
dialdehyde
nanocellulose,
which
exhibits
great
promise
for
further
modification
various
This
review
seeks
provide
a
comprehensive
in-depth
examination
oxidation-mediated
(PONCs),
including
their
preparation,
functionalization,
hierarchical
structural
design,
applications.
We
believe
that
PONCs
stand
as
highly
promising
candidates
development
novel
nano-cellulosic
materials.
Industrial Crops and Products,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
199, P. 116583 - 116583
Published: April 28, 2023
Nanocelluloses
have
gained
increasing
attention
over
the
years
due
to
their
attractive
intrinsic
properties,
such
as
high
strength
and
stiffness,
biocompatibility,
good
film-forming
ability,
easy
surface
functionalization,
tunable
optical
etc.
With
these
unique
features,
nanocelluloses
potential
be
applied
in
a
wide
range
of
applications.
However,
economic
environmental
problems
associated
conventional
methods
producing
make
it
difficult
produce
them
on
large
scale.
Therefore,
scientific
community
has
been
studying
new
alternatives.
One
alternative
that
recently
emerged
is
use
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
for
production
nanocelluloses.
The
biodegradable
biocompatible
character
DESs
combined
with
low
toxicity,
preparation,
tunability
recyclability
turn
promising
alternatives
nanocellulose
isolation.
In
this
sense,
article
provides
comprehensive
overview
(ligno)cellulose
nanofibrils
((L)CNFs)
nanocrystals
((L)CNCs)
from
woody
resources
non-woody/agricultural
residues
using
DESs.
Additionally,
applications
produced
DES-(L)CNFs
DES-(L)CNCs
are
also
discussed.
From
review,
was
possible
conclude
by
different
DES
components,
types
chemical
functionalization
(L)CNFs
obtained,
which
confer
final
material
distinct
properties.
films
showed
very
mechanical
On
other
hand,
can
higher
yields
showing
better
thermal
stability
compared
CNC
production.
Despite
results,
an
in-depth
analysis
still
lacking.
Notwithstanding,
favorable
reuse
results
indicate
they
candidates
(and
nanocellulose-based
films)
ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
6(9), P. 7269 - 7279
Published: May 2, 2023
Polyimide
aerogels
(PIAs)
are
thermally
insulating
materials
that
possess
various
advantages,
such
as
exceptionally
high
temperature
resistance
and
low
thermal
conductivity,
which
make
them
great
potential
candidate
to
be
applied
in
the
area
of
protection.
However,
under
harsh
mechanical
stresses,
macro-
microscopic
structural
stability
PIAs
may
compromised
due
shrinkage/collapse,
leading
performance
degradation.
Herein,
we
propose
a
homogeneous
organic/inorganic
hybrid
formation
strategy
for
constructing
nanoporous
polyimide/silica
(PIAs-A)
with
exceptional
strength
ultralow
conductivity.
The
results
obtained
indicate
PIAs-A
have
an
optimal
three-dimensional
network
structure
pore
size
distribution
mainly
within
range
10–20
nm.
Monitoring
evolution
material's
cold
surface
showed
it
remained
at
37.5
°C
even
when
material
was
placed
against
hot
150
°C.
residual
strengths
superior
level
(with
degradation
being
less
than
9%)
after
exposure
high-temperature
atmospheres.
Furthermore,
compressive
stress
values
3%
strain
exceeded
previously
reported
by
625
733%
−50
100
°C,
respectively.
Meanwhile,
our
displayed
flame
exposed
heat
source
approximately
1200
possessed
favorable
hydrophobic
properties,
maintained
dimensional
up
504
robust
insulation
properties
promising
substitute
superinsulation
aircraft.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(12)
Published: Nov. 8, 2023
Abstract
Cellulose
foams
are
in
high
demand
an
era
of
prioritizing
environmental
consciousness.
Yet,
transferring
the
exceptional
mechanical
properties
cellulose
fibers
into
a
network
remains
significant
challenge.
To
address
this
challenge,
innovative
multiscale
design
is
developed
for
producing
foam
with
integrity.
Specifically,
relies
on
combination
physical
cross–linking
microfibrillated
(MFC)
networks
by
nanofibril
(CNF)
and
aluminum
ion
(Al
3+
),
as
well
self‐densification
induced
ice‐crystal
templating,
cross–linking,
solvent
exchange,
evaporation.
The
resultant
demonstrates
low
density
40.7
mg
cm
–3
,
porosity
97.3%,
robust
compressive
modulus
1211.5
±
60.6
kPa
energy
absorption
77.8
1.9
kJ
m
−3
.
introduction
CNF
Al
also
confers
excellent
wet
stability
flame
self‐extinguish
ability.
Furthermore,
can
be
easily
biodegraded
natural
environments
re‐entering
ecosystem's
carbon
cycle.
This
strategy
yields
outstanding
durability,
opening
new
possibilities
advancement
high‐performance
materials.