Sustainable Li‐Ion Batteries: Chemistry and Recycling

Advanced Energy Materials, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 11(43)

Published: Dec. 21, 2020

Abstract The commercial breakthrough of Li‐ion batteries (LIBs) in the 1990s irrevocably shaped today's energy storage landscape, but disposed represent a growing hazard to environment. One may initially assume that recycling processes are commendable technologies ensure counterbalance LIBs manufacturing. However, question remains whether current state‐of‐the‐art can be considered as green. This problem is due application toxic chemicals or situ generation harmful substances during process. Besides potential toxicity, solutions accompanied with intense consumption, causing carbon dioxide emissions, disagreement circular economy principles. review provides critical assessment both published research articles and patents derive broad picture on sustainability technologies. Although efficiency industrially applied exhibit high overall efficiency, their general process design generally based waste reduction downcycling. Contrariwise, sustainable should rely ensuring upcycling all materials toward zero minimized utilization. Current expected development presented, ranging from dismantling over components separation bioderived materials.

Language: Английский

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The role of lignin and lignin-based materials in sustainable construction – A comprehensive review

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 187, P. 624 - 650

Published: July 21, 2021

Language: Английский

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Chemical syntheses of bioinspired and biomimetic polymers toward biobased materials

Nature Reviews Chemistry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 5(11), P. 753 - 772

Published: Oct. 5, 2021

Language: Английский

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Lignin fractionation from lignocellulosic biomass using deep eutectic solvents and its valorization

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 156, P. 111986 - 111986

Published: Dec. 14, 2021

Language: Английский

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Multifunctional lignin-based nanocomposites and nanohybrids

Green Chemistry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 23(18), P. 6698 - 6760

Published: Jan. 1, 2021

Significant progress has been achieved in recent years relation to lignin valorization and development of high-performance sustainable materials.

Language: Английский

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A current advancement on the role of lignin as sustainable reinforcement material in biopolymeric blends

Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 15, P. 2287 - 2316

Published: Sept. 13, 2021

Recently, the demand for biodegradable, eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives has been on increase. Although numerous biopolymers such as cellulose, starch, plants proteins polylactic acid, etc., have used to produce bioplastics, outcomes need more improvement suit different applications. This paper comprehensively maps expanding academic territory using lignin a reinforcement material improve biopolymers-based materials' properties. A brief discussion chronological development of lignin, types, isolation, physical chemical modifications was presented. Also, role in biopolymeric blends acids, proteins, polyhydroxy butyrate polyamides reviewed. Finally, review extensively critically discusses current findings lignin/biopolymers various industrial applications, including wood adhesives, adsorbent toxic heavy metal removal, production carbon materials, dispersant medium, flame retardant storage highlighted possible applications biofuel, hydrocarbon, lubricant, renewable chemical, smart materials.

Language: Английский

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Lignin: a sustainable photothermal block for smart elastomers

Green Chemistry, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 24(2), P. 823 - 836

Published: Dec. 4, 2021

Lignin was demonstrated to have excellent photothermal performance for smart applications in photo-controlled shape memory, self-healing, mechanical/electrical conversion, antibacterial materials, etc .

Language: Английский

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Laccase as a Tool in Building Advanced Lignin‐Based Materials

ChemSusChem, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 14(21), P. 4615 - 4635

Published: Aug. 16, 2021

Abstract Lignin is an abundant natural feedstock that offers great potential as a renewable substitute for fossil‐based resources. Its polyaromatic structure and unique properties have attracted significant research efforts. The advantages of enzymatic over chemical or thermal approach to construct deconstruct lignins are it operates in mild conditions, requires less energy, usually uses non‐toxic chemicals. Laccase widely investigated oxidative enzyme can catalyze the polymerization depolymerization lignin. dual nature causes challenge controlling overall direction lignin‐laccase catalysis. In this Review, factors affect laccase‐catalyzed lignin were summarized, evaluated, compared identify key features favor polymerization. addition, critical assessment conditions enable production novel hybrids via grafting was presented. To assess industrial relevance laccase‐assisted valorization, patented applications surveyed challenges opportunities analyzed. Finally, our perspective realizing full laccase building lignin‐based materials advanced deduced from analysis limitations governing grafting.

Language: Английский

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Solvent-Resistant Lignin-Epoxy Hybrid Nanoparticles for Covalent Surface Modification and High-Strength Particulate Adhesives

ACS Nano, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 15(3), P. 4811 - 4823

Published: Feb. 17, 2021

Fabrication of spherical lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) is opening more application opportunities for lignin. However, dissolution LNPs at a strongly alkaline pH or in common organic solvent systems has prevented their surface functionalization dispersion state as well processing and applications that require maintaining the particle morphology under harsh conditions. Here, we report simple method to stabilize through intraparticle cross-linking. Bisphenol A diglycidyl ether (BADGE), cross-linker that, like lignin, contains substituted benzene rings, coprecipitated with softwood Kraft form hybrid (hy-LNPs). The hy-LNPs BADGE content ≤20 wt % could be cross-linked without altering colloidal stability. Atomic force microscopy quartz crystal microbalance dissipation monitoring were used show internally particles resistant conditions acetone-water binary dissolved unmodified entirely. We further demonstrated covalent 12 an epoxy ring-opening reaction obtain pH-switchable charge. Moreover, ≥30% allowed both inter- cross-linking >150 °C, which enabled waterborne wood adhesives competitive dry/wet adhesive strength (5.4/3.5 MPa).

Language: Английский

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Antimicrobial Lignin-Based Polyurethane/Ag Composite Foams for Improving Wound Healing

Biomacromolecules, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 23(4), P. 1622 - 1632

Published: Feb. 1, 2022

Antimicrobial materials are an urgent need for modern wound care in the clinic. Although traditional polyurethane foams have proven to be clinically valuable treatment, their petroleum-originated preparation and bioinert nature restricted efficacy biomedical applications. Here, we propose a simple one-step foaming method prepare lignin-based (LPUFs) which fully biobased polyether polyols partially replace petroleum-based raw materials. The trace amount of phenolic hydroxyl groups (about 4 mmol) liquefied lignin acts as direct reducing agent capping silver ions (less than 0.3 mmol), situ forming nanoparticles (Ag NPs) within LPUF skeleton. This newly proposed polyurethane/Ag composite foam (named Ag NP-LPUF) shows improved mechanical, thermal, antibacterial properties. It is worth mentioning that NP-LPUF exhibits more 99% rate against Escherichia coli 1 h Staphylococcus aureus h. Evaluations mice indicate antimicrobial can effectively promote healing full-thickness skin defects. As proof concept, this biodegradable significant potential clinical translation dressings.

Language: Английский

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