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2025
·Vol. 21
·期 8
·2407438
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IF 12.1
Xunhong Gu,Wanhua Wang,Jinyu Kang,Xinrui Dong,Peilin Guan,Bo Li
Degradable and cost-effective cellulose fiber-based materials are ideal substitutes for traditional plastics. However, organic additives used to enhance water and oil resistance often contain toxic substances that may migrate into food, posing health risks. In this study, inspired by tree structures, lignin-containing cellulose nanofibers (LCNFs) are used to form a “crown-roots” structure to enhance the water, oil, and gas resistance, as well as mechanical performance of composites. Mechanically fibrillated LCNFs (M-LCNFs), representing the tree roots, are blended with bamboo pulp and bagasse pulp to prepare cellulose fiber substrate. LCNFs films, representing the crown, are produced via a sol–gel method to improve the substrate's barrier properties. The LCNFs gel, representing the trunk, bonds the films to the substrate via hydrogen bond. The resulting material shows exceptional behaviors including 1) excellent water and oil resistance (Cobb value and WVTR decreased by 75.27% and 16.43% compared to the substrate, with a maximum kit value of 12), 2) outstanding mechanical performance (tensile index is 103.19 N·m g −1 ), and 3) good natural degradability. This material holds significant potential for industries with high safety standards, such as food, cosmetics, and medicine.
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CELLULOSE
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2015
·Vol. 22
·期 4
·2341-2348
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IF 3.573
Rao Xianmeng,Kuga Shigenori,Wu Min,Huang Yong
Ball mill-assisted surface-fluorination of cellulose nanofiber was studied for two solvents with different polarity as dispersion/reaction medium. Milling cellulose in neat toluene gave irregular-shaped decrystallized cellulose particles; addition of pentafluorobenzoyl chloride (PFBC) to the system gave partially fluorinated cellulose as thin flakes with smooth surfaces, which maintained original crystallinity. Milling in neat dimethyl formamide (DMF) caused partial dispersion of nanofibers without decrystallization; milling in PFBC/DMF gave more enhanced dispersion of surface-fluorinated nanofibers. Both fluorinated materials were hydrophobic, with water contact angles of 103°–113°. Bulk degree of esterification was 0.20 for toluene and 0.57 for DMF systems. These results show characteristic influences of solvent species in reactive ball milling of cellulose in terms of fibrillation and surface esterification of nanofibers.
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化学工程
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2022
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IF 10.723
Jie Zhou,Zhiqiang Fang,Kaihuang Chen,Jinyi Cui,Dongjie Yang,Xueqing Qiu
The degree of polymerization (DP) of cellulose plays an essential role in unlocking the superior mechanical potential of wood cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs). However, severe degradation of cellulose chains during the chemical pulping is a big challenge to obtain CNFs with high DP. In this work, we tend to improve the DP of wood CNFs by significantly preserving the native structure of wood fibers in an industrial method. Wood sticks are first pretreated with hydrothermal treatment to partially remove hemicellulose , thus leading to an increased porous structure that facilitates the penetration of cooking liquid and lignin removal during delignification , and dilute-alkali-sulfate pulping is then employed to obtain wood fibers with highest viscosity average DP (DP V ) of nearly 2400. After that, the as-prepared wood fibers with high DP are separated into CNFs with highest average DP V of 1333. Finally, we demonstrate the potential application of wood CNFs with improved DP V in the fabrication of strong and tough isotropic films and macrofibers.
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材料科学
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林业工程
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2022
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IF 6.14
Qindan Chu,Hao Lin,Meng Ma,Si Chen,Yanqin Shi,Huiwen He,Xu Wang
Polymer nanocomposites with excellent electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and thermal conductivity (TC) are urgently needed to solve the increasingly serious electromagnetic pollution and heat accumulation in devices. Herein, a distinct strategy was proposed to improve the dispersity of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) and integrate cellulose nanofiber (CNF), graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs), and MXene into a layered structure. The presence of MXene can improve the dispersity of GNPs, and the presence of GNPs can protect MXene from oxidation. By combining the excellent electrical conductivity of MXene and the high thermal conductivity of GNPs, the CNF/GNPs/MXene composite films exhibit excellent EMI shielding performance and high in-plane thermal conductivity. The electromagnetic shielding property of the CNF/GNPs/MXene composite films reaches 33.74 dB and the in-plane TC is 8.55 W/(m·K) when the total filler content is 50 wt % while the thickness of the composite film is only 38.5 μm. In addition, the mechanical properties of the composite membrane can meet general requirements. Therefore, these ultrathin CNF/GNPs/MXene composite films show great application potential as effective EMI shielding and thermal management materials.
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电子工程
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2022
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IF 9.136
Aihua Qiao,Renliang Huang,Anastasia Penkova,Wei Qi,Zhimin He,Rongxin Su
Nanocellulose-based aerogels have gradually attracted attention in the field of oil/water separation owing to their light weight, excellent absorption properties, and environmental-friendliness. Herein, we report a facile and easily scalable method for fabricating superhydrophobic, elastic and anisotropic cellulose nanofiber (CNF) aerogels. Directional freeze-drying, soaking in polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) solution and heat treatment were applied to obtain anisotropic and aligned CNF-PDMS aerogel sheets and blocks with superhydrophobicity and high elasticity. The CNF-PDMS aerogel sheets could realize continuous oil/water separation by filtration with a flux up to 2800 L·m −2 ·h −1 and a separation efficiency of 99.9%. The CNF-PDMS aerogel blocks could separate the oil/water mixture by the absorption–extrusion, and could also be applied in real-time continuous oil/water separation by vacuum suction with a flux as high as 145 L·h −1 ·g −1 and a separation efficiency of 99.9%. Overall, our anisotropic CNF-PDMS aerogels are the promising materials for low-cost rapid oil/water separation in multiple separation pathways.
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Journal of Building Engineering
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2022
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IF 7.144
Ren Luo,Huai Liu,Ping Duan,Jiayuan Ye,Wei Chen,Zuhua Zhang,Aiguo Wang
As an alternative to the ordinary Portland cement (OPC), it is imperative to improve the performance of geopolymer under harsh conditions (such as sulfate/seawater attack). Sulfate attack is one of the reasons which cause deterioration and damages of geopolymer structures. Thus, the strategy of sulfate resistance attracts attention of researchers. As a reinforcement for geopolymer, the cellulose nanofiber (from waste bamboo powder) facilitates the utilization of waste bamboo powder. High-purity cellulose nanofiber (CNF) was obtained by using alkali, bleaching and acid hydrolysis treatments on waste bamboo powder. The purification effect and environmental impact of CNF were compared by different bleaching methods. The optimal conditions (containing 5 wt% H 2 O 2 , 0.04 wt% MgSO 4 and 0.05 wt% TAED) for CNF purification were determined. This work aims to investigate the effect of CNF and wollastonite (WS) on the sulfate resistance of metakaolin (MK) geopolymer. The deterioration mechanism of geopolymer reinforced by natural fiber (CNF and WS) exposed to sulfate environment was revealed by employing XRD , SEM and MIP . The influence of extreme sulfate environment on mechanical properties and microstructure was investigated. The analysis results of microstructure, mass loss rate and mechanical properties were also combined to evaluate the sulfate resistance. The outcomes show that the bleaching method of H 2 O 2 can effectively remove impurities and enhance the purification effect of CNF. The optimum mix proportion of MK geopolymer reinforced by natural fiber (formulated as 2% of CNF, 10% of WS and 88% of MK) is obtained. The compressive and flexural strengths are increased by up to 76.1% and 135.5% (compared to the control group), respectively. The deterioration of geopolymer is related to the concentration of Na 2 SO 4 and the immersion time. The degradation mechanism is attributed to the incomplete geopolymerization and the destruction of the pore structure due to sulfate attack exposure. The deterioration processes of geopolymer can be slowed down by introducing WS and CNF. It improves the sulfate resistance of the matrix from the structural aspect.
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Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials
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2023
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IF 2.7
Qianyong Liang,Ying Pan,Jia Du,Dong Zhang,Yan Zhang,Zhishun Zhong,Hongting Zhao
Carbon sphere@layered double hydroxides filled cellulose nanofibers (ACS@LDHs/CNF) aerogel was successfully synthesized. The removal rate of Cr(VI) using ACS@LDHs/CNFs aerogel at a solid-liquid ratio of 1 g/L was 89.4%, which was higher compared to the removal rate of 65.2% using LDHs alone. The adsorption capacity of ACS@LDHs/CNFs for Cr(VI) was determined to be 44.9 mg/g. The adsorption kinetics followed the pseudo-second-order kinetic equation, and the isotherm data showed good agreement with the Langmuir model. The adsorption mechanism of Cr(VI) onto ACS@LDHs/CNFs aerogel was also investigated. Additionally, the ACS@LDHs/CNFs aerogel demonstrated consistent high adsorption efficiency over 4 consecutive cycles of adsorption-regeneration.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2023
·Vol. 11
·期 34
·18323-18335
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IF 11.9
Rui Cheng,Ying Wu,Bin Wang,Jinsong Zeng,Jinpeng Li,Jun Xu,Wenhua Gao,Kefu Chen
To shield significantly serious radiation pollution and reduce fire disasters, fire-retardant MXene-based electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding nanocomposites featuring superb mechanical properties are highly desired, but remain a major challenge to prepare. Here, we propose a Janus structural engineering strategy to manufacture all-natural cellulose nanofiber (CNF)/montmorillonite (MMT)-supported MXene papers (CMMPs) using a sequential deposition followed by hot-pressing. Inspired by natural nacre, MMT nanosheets are incorporated into CNFs to construct a substrate layer with a “brick-mortar” layered structure that serves to provide mechanical properties, while the independent MXene layer ensures electrical conductivity. The resultant CMMPs exhibit extraordinary mechanical performances involving a mechanical strength of 272.7 MPa and Young's modulus of 10.8 GPa, high electrical conductivity, and a superb EMI shielding effectiveness of 56.1 dB and EMI SE/t of 19 140.8 dB cm−1. Moreover, the designed CMMPs possess impressive flame-retardant and electro-/photothermal heating features, demonstrating their reliability, safety, and versatility. Therefore, such high-performance CMMPs developed by a facile and sustainable preparation strategy possess substantial application prospects in EMI shielding, thermal management, and fire protection.
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2023
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IF 11.2
Jianming Wu,Qian Ma,Qingkai Pang,Shuaishuai Hu,Zhihao Wan,Xiangfang Peng,Xi Cheng,Lihong Geng
In recent years, there has been a lot of interest in developing composite hydrogels with superior mechanical and conductive properties. In this study, triple-network (TN) cellulose nanofiber hydrogels were prepared by using cellulose nanofiber as the first network, isotropic poly(acrylamide- co -acrylic acid) as the second network, and polyvinyl alcohol as the third network via a cyclic freezing-thawing process. The strong (9.43 ± 0.14 MPa tensile strength , (445.5 ± 7.0)% elongation-at-break), tough (15.12 ± 0.14 MJ/m 3 toughness), and conductive (0.0297 ± 0.00021 S/cm ionic conductivity) TN cellulose nanofiber hydrogels were effectively created after being pre-stretched in an external force field, cross-linked by Fe 3+ and added Li + . The produced composite TN cellulose nanofiber hydrogels were successfully used as a flexible sensor for real-time monitoring and detecting human movements, highlighting their potential for wearable electronics, medical technology, and human-machine interaction. Chemical compounds studied in this article Acrylamide (PubChem CID: 6579); Acrylic acid (PubChem CID: 6581); Ammonium persulfate (PubChem CID: 6579); N , N ′-methylene bisacrylamide (PubChem CID: 17956053); Sodium bromide (PubChem CID: 253881); Sodium hydroxide (PubChem CID: 14798); Sodium hypochlorite (PubChem CID: 23665760); Sodium chlorite (PubChem CID: 23668197); 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidinyl-1-oxide (PubChem CID: 2724126); Polyvinyl alcohol (PubChem CID: 11199); Lithium chloride (PubChem CID: 433294); Iron nitrate nonahydrate (PubChem CID: 129774236)
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生物医学工程
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2018
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IF 5.158
Xiaohe Li,Yongzhuang Liu,Yanyan Yu,Wenshuai Chen,Yixing Liu,Haipeng Yu
Given its health benefits to the human body, quercetin (QT) offers promising applications in the healthcare food and pharmaceutical industries. However, the instability, low water solubility and low bioavailability of QT remain to be solved. In this paper, cellulose nanofiber (CNF) was used as an effective nanoscale carrier to alleviate these problems. By adjusting the solvent composition ratio and processing method, QT was optimally immobilized on CNF surfaces and was eventually encapsulated in the CNF matrices, forming a CNF/QT nanoformulation. A high loading capacity of 78.91% and encapsulation efficiency of 88.77% were achieved simultaneously. The nanoformulation exhibited better dietary performance and antioxidant activity than raw QT. Moreover, sustained release of QT was demonstrated in vitro. These results reveal that CNF is an ideal natural nanoscale dietary carrier and offers high encapsulation efficiency for healthcare supplementation. This work also provides a promising nanoformulation candidate for managing sustained antioxidant requirements.
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食品科学
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药学
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2022
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IF 6.14
Lin Si,ZeKun Shi,JiaYi Hou,ChengXia Miao,Qin Hou,Zhixiang Xu,Shiyun Ai
Herein, a facile, environmental-friendly, and sustainable strategy for efficient separation, conversion, and utilization of lignocellulose components was developed. Lignocellulose components were separated by green deep eutectic solvent (DES). The extracted lignin had potential for downstream production of aromatic chemicals and was used to synthesize lignin-doped carbon dots (CDs) in a ratiometric fluorescent probe for detecting biogenic amines (BAs) that were generated from food spoilage. The preparation of CDs provided an efficient strategy to convert biomass waste into carbon-based nanomaterials. This probe exhibited a sensitive, rapid, and linear response to BAs with a low detection limit of 0.045 μM. The retained cellulose with the crystal I structure was used to prepare cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) via oxidation and mechanical treatment. Furthermore, the CNFs were used as a matrix to fabricate CDs/CNFs films for real-time and visual food freshness monitoring. From biomass waste to rational applications, this study not only expanded the comprehensive utilization of lignocellulose in a green and environment-friendly manner but also demonstrated the prospects of CDs-based composite films in on-site monitoring of food quality and safety.
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材料科学
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食品安全
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生物质利用
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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IF 8.5
Kinjal J. Shah,Jingwei Li,Angrui Jiang,Zhaoyang You,Yongjun Sun,Krishnakumar Balu,Young-Ho Ahn
Functional bio-macromolecules such as cellulose nanofibers are excellent photocatalytic carriers. They were prepared by a green chemistry approach using office waste paper as raw material to produce 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNF), and dendrimer (macromolecule)-modified clay was immobilized to add functionality and strength to film, and nano-ZnO was loaded on the film to activate photocatalytic activity. This composite film was used for the catalytic degradation of tetracycline (TC). When the mixing ratio of clay and TOCNF was clay /TOCNF (g/g) =15 %, the mechanical properties were best. Photosensitized nano-ZnO was immobilized to activate the film's photocatalytic activity, with dendrimers acting as reservoirs for TC pollutants and carriers of electron transfer, which can greatly improve TC degradation. The results show that the composite film has a good degradation effect on low concentrations of TC in a neutral environment. Under the condition of pH 7, the degradation rate of TC at 10 ppm can reach 70.5 % within 180 min. The photocatalytic degradation of TC followed the pseudo-first-order kinetic model and a 3E analysis model was deployed to comprehensively evaluate the process. The TOCNF composite film offers a new way to choose the photocatalytic support and overcomes the disadvantages of powder materials that agglomerate and are difficult to recover.
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