Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35, P. 103650 - 103650
Published: April 30, 2024
Innovative
solutions
that
address
global
challenges
such
as
water
scarcity
and
soil
erosion
are
critical
for
maintaining
sustainable
agriculture.
Due
to
their
water-absorbing
soil-binding
properties,
cellulose
nanofibers
(CNF)
can
be
applied
enhance
retention
aggregate
stability.
In
this
study,
we
analyzed
the
effects
of
drying
temperature,
dosage,
irrigation
quality,
type
on
efficacy
CNFs.
Our
results
revealed
CNF
dried
at
5°C
is
more
effective
absorbing
than
others,
adding
1%
enhanced
content
up
98%.
The
samples
absorbed
due
hydrophilic
molecular
groups
morphological
structure,
confirmed
by
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
scanning
electron
microscopy.
addition
increased
volumetric
prolonged
22
days
in
paddy
samples,
highlighting
its
potential
drought-prone
areas.
Furthermore,
pH
cation
values,
influenced
interactions
between
molecules,
suggesting
adjustments
curve.
hydrated
state,
promotes
colloid
flocculation
binds
particles,
thereby
strengthening
bonds
crucial
formation
macro-aggregate
48%
59%
masa
respectively.
study
emphasizes
conservation,
health,
overall
agricultural
sustainability.
Carbohydrate Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
332, P. 121877 - 121877
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
This
work
aims
to
understand
how
nanocellulose
(NC)
processing
can
modify
the
key
characteristics
of
NC
films
align
with
main
requirements
for
high-performance
optoelectronics.
The
performance
these
devices
relies
heavily
on
light
transmittance
substrate,
which
serves
as
a
mechanical
support
and
optimizes
interactions
photoactive
component.
Critical
variables
that
determine
optical
properties
include
morphology
cellulose
nanofibrils
(CNF),
well
concentration
turbidity
respective
aqueous
suspensions.
study
demonstrates
achieving
high
transparency
was
possible
by
reducing
grammage
adjusting
drying
temperature
through
hot
pressing.
Furthermore,
use
modified
CNF,
specifically
carboxylated
resulted
in
more
transparent
due
higher
nanosized
fraction
lower
turbidity.
depended
their
structure,
homogeneity
(spatial
uniformity
local
grammage),
electrokinetic
factors,
such
presence
electrostatic
charges
CNF.
Additionally,
we
investigated
angle-dependent
CNF
films,
since
solar
usually
operate
under
indirect
light.
importance
systematic
approach
optimization
providing
valuable
insight
into
optoelectronic
field.
Journal of Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
59(18), P. 7595 - 7635
Published: April 25, 2024
Abstract
The
purpose
of
this
review
is
to
report
on
the
state-of-the-art
interaction
moisture
with
natural
materials
and
fabricated
biomimetic
functional
materials,
an
emphasis
upon
hygro-responsive
behaviour
wood.
primary
objective
examine
how
water
sorption
affects
dimensional
knowledge
property
in
plant-based
(mainly,
but
not
exclusively
wood)
can
be
used
inform
design
moisture-responsive
devices.
study
examines
literature
bio-inspired
concentrating
kinetics,
migration
location
sorbed
their
microstructure
mechanical
response
molecular
mobility
sorbate
translating
macrostructural
changes.
Also
included
within
review,
it
overview
main
experimental
techniques
which
have
been
investigate
these
at
length
scales
modern
resolve
cell
wall
level.
Environmental Technology & Innovation,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35, P. 103650 - 103650
Published: April 30, 2024
Innovative
solutions
that
address
global
challenges
such
as
water
scarcity
and
soil
erosion
are
critical
for
maintaining
sustainable
agriculture.
Due
to
their
water-absorbing
soil-binding
properties,
cellulose
nanofibers
(CNF)
can
be
applied
enhance
retention
aggregate
stability.
In
this
study,
we
analyzed
the
effects
of
drying
temperature,
dosage,
irrigation
quality,
type
on
efficacy
CNFs.
Our
results
revealed
CNF
dried
at
5°C
is
more
effective
absorbing
than
others,
adding
1%
enhanced
content
up
98%.
The
samples
absorbed
due
hydrophilic
molecular
groups
morphological
structure,
confirmed
by
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
scanning
electron
microscopy.
addition
increased
volumetric
prolonged
22
days
in
paddy
samples,
highlighting
its
potential
drought-prone
areas.
Furthermore,
pH
cation
values,
influenced
interactions
between
molecules,
suggesting
adjustments
curve.
hydrated
state,
promotes
colloid
flocculation
binds
particles,
thereby
strengthening
bonds
crucial
formation
macro-aggregate
48%
59%
masa
respectively.
study
emphasizes
conservation,
health,
overall
agricultural
sustainability.
