ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 7, 2025
Inspired
by
the
reinforcement
mechanisms
observed
in
biomaterials,
cellulose/lignin
composite
membranes
are
prepared
successfully
mixing
nanolignin
and
nanocellulose
impregnating
them
with
metal
ion
solution.
Metal
cross-linking
hydrogen
bonds
between
cellulose
lignin
create
a
robust
network.
The
films
achieve
tensile
strength
of
223.8
MPa,
more
than
twice
that
pure
(104
MPa),
surpass
commonly
used
commercial
petroleum-based
plastics.
Through
investigation
utilizing
dynamic
rheological
experiments
density
functional
theory,
interactions
fibers
elucidated,
showcasing
synergistic
effects
Ca2+
cross-linked
oxygen-containing
groups
bonding.
These
enhance
toughness
films.
Capitalizing
on
hydrophobic
nature
strong
ions
groups,
wet
reached
33.3
MPa.
Moreover,
material
demonstrates
optical
properties,
electromechanical
stability,
thermal
including
UV
blocking
rate.
Compared
to
plastics
such
as
polyethylene
poly(vinyl
chloride),
cellulose-based
completely
degrade
within
30
days.
With
its
inherent
biodegradability,
have
potential
replace
conventional
various
applications,
advancing
sustainable
environmentally
friendly
materials.
Near-infrared
(NIR)
transparent
optical
filters
show
great
promise
in
night
vision
and
receiving
windows.
However,
NIR
are
generally
prepared
by
laborious,
environmentally
unfriendly
processes
that
involve
metal
oxides
or
petroleum-based
polymers.
We
propose
a
lignin
capturing-fusing
approach
to
manufacturing
biofilters
based
on
molecular
collaboration
between
cellulose
from
waste
agricultural
biomass.
In
this
process,
is
captured
via
self-assembly
network;
then,
the
fused
fill
gaps
hold
fibers
tightly.
The
resulting
biofilter
featured
dense
structure
smooth
surface
with
transmittance
of
~90%,
ultralow
haze
close
0%,
strong
ultraviolet-visible
light
blocking
(~100%
at
400
nm
57.58%
98.59%
550
nm).
Further,
has
comprehensive
stability,
including
water
solvent
thermal
environmental
stability.
Because
its
unique
properties,
demonstrates
potential
applications
region,
such
as
an
NIR-transmitting
window,
vision,
privacy
protection.
These
represent
promising
route
produce
starting
lignocellulose
biomass
waste.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(14), P. 3044 - 3044
Published: July 14, 2023
Primary
material
supply
is
the
heart
of
engineering
and
sciences.
The
depletion
natural
resources
an
increase
in
human
population
by
a
billion
13
to
15
years
pose
critical
concern
regarding
sustainability
these
materials;
therefore,
functionalizing
renewable
materials,
such
as
nanocellulose,
possibly
exploiting
their
properties
for
various
practical
applications,
has
been
undertaken
worldwide.
Nanocellulose
emerged
dominant
green
with
attractive
tailorable
physicochemical
properties,
sustainable,
shows
biocompatibility
tunable
surface
properties.
derived
from
cellulose,
most
abundant
polymer
nature
remarkable
nanomaterials.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
overview
methods
used
nanocellulose
preparation,
structure–property
correlations,
application
its
nanocomposite
materials.
differentiates
classification
brief
account
production
that
have
developed
isolating
highlights
range
unique
extracted
different
kinds
experiments
studies,
elaborates
on
potential
applications
areas.
present
review
anticipated
provide
readers
progress
knowledge
related
nanocellulose.
Pushing
boundaries
further
into
cutting-edge
will
be
particular
interest
future,
especially
cost-effective
commercial
sources
continue
emerge.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(45)
Published: June 3, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
electronics
with
net
zero
carbon
emissions
through
more
efficient
and
environmentally
friendly
materials
processes
is
still
a
challenge.
Here,
alternative
chemical
synthesis
routes
metal
conductive
nanoparticles,
based
on
biodegradable
are
explored,
such
as
nickel,
iron–nickel
alloy
iron
to
be
used,
in
the
long
term,
fillers
inks
for
inject
printing.
Thus,
Ni
FeNi
nanoparticles
25–12
nm,
forming
aggregates
614–574
respectively,
synthesized
water
presence
polyol
reducing
agent
under
microwave
heating
that
enables
uniform
fast
heating.
Iron
120
±
40
nm
limits
aggregation
oxidation
degree.
Commercial
coated
ethylene
glycol
used
comparison.
conductivity
when
pressed
into
pellets
remains
similar
both
commercial
samples.
However,
deposited
strip
line
heated,
Ni,
FeNi,
Fe
show
significant
interesting
magnetic
properties.
It
demonstrated
nanosize
facilitates
sintering
at
reduced
temperatures
capping
agents
prevent
oxidation,
resulting
promising
printed
electronic
applications.
