Advancing sustainable molded packaging: Integrating silica aerogel into recycled paper pulp for the fabrication of thermally and mechanically stable superhydrophobic composites
Industrial Crops and Products,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
222, P. 119649 - 119649
Published: Sept. 13, 2024
Language: Английский
Effect of pretreatment and peracetic acid pulping on cellulosic materials converted from spent coffee grounds
Cecilia Hernandez‐Hosaka,
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B.S. Park,
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Yanyun Zhao
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et al.
Journal of Food Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Abstract
Spent
coffee
grounds
(SCG)
are
the
waste
byproducts
of
brewing.
While
SCG
can
be
valorized
to
produce
functional
biopolymers
due
their
valuable
structural
components,
lignocellulosic
structure
is
resistant
degradation
because
tightly
bound
lignin.
Therefore,
a
pretreatment
step
required
before
pulping
with
peracetic
acid
(PAA),
an
eco‐friendlier
alternative
traditional
methods,
facilitate
extraction
these
desired
cellulosic
materials.
Formic
acid:acetic
acid:deionized
water
(FA:AA:W
=
30:50:20)
or
60%
(v/v)
ethanol
pretreatments
were
applied
compare
characteristics
resulting
materials
after
PAA
pulping.
Lignocellulose
analysis
showed
that
lignin
content
(7.06%)
pretreated
was
significantly
lower
(
p
<
0.05),
and
cellulose
(29.52%)
higher
0.05)
than
untreated
(15.50%
11.50%,
respectively),
indicating
adequate
amount
removed
obtain
process.
Morphological
changes
in
hemicellulose
observed
all
SCG,
which
further
confirmed
components
degraded
Ethanol
most
optimal
results
based
on
greatest
decrease
seen
from
its
lignocellulose
composition,
appearance,
structure.
This
study
exemplified
conversion
process
extract
more
efficiently
utilize
for
cellulose‐based
products
verify
potential
as
byproduct.
Practical
Application
Coffee
companies
provide
spent
they
develop
make
biodegradable
packaging
rather
throwing
them
out
burning
them.
Using
producing
help
promote
sustainability
reduce
food
worldwide.
utilized
source
abundance
biopolymeric
properties,
providing
innovative
solutions
industries
increasing
consumer
awareness
this
cause.
Language: Английский
Development and validation of hydrophobic molded pulp nursery pots made of hemp hurd
Emma Gordy,
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Chieh‐Yi Lin,
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Lloyd Nackley
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et al.
Sustainable materials and technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
42, P. e01180 - e01180
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Language: Английский
Moulded-Pulp Packaging: A Straightforward Method for Quickly Designing, Manufacturing and Testing Complex Shapes for Crash Protection Pads
Claude Humbert,
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Hector Jadeau-Guichard,
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Pascal Nicolay
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et al.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(24), P. 11516 - 11516
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Moulded-pulp
packaging
stands
poised
to
replace
traditional
polystyrene
due
its
eco-friendly
nature
and
recyclability.
However,
optimizing
the
protective
pins
within
moulded-pulp
has
been
a
challenge,
hindering
widespread
adoption.
This
paper
presents
an
innovative
approach
swiftly
cost-effectively
optimize
pin
shapes,
which
is
crucial
for
enhancing
impact
resistance.
We
hereby
propose
simple
try
error
optimization
methodology
by
utilizing
hand-moulded
pulp
recipe
PLA
3D-printed
moulds
rapidly
craft
tailored
cardboard
pins.
The
validation
of
material
fabrication
was
carried
out
with
static
characterization
classification
homemade
testing
analysis.
exploratory
project
demonstrates
feasibility
this
approach,
laying
foundation
future
advancements
in
design.
Language: Английский