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Synthesis and characterization of novel pectin-based copper oxide nanocomposite and its application for removal and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue from aqueous solution
The pectin-modified hydrogel-copper oxide nanocomposite (PMH@CuO) has been successfully synthesized using free radical polymerization method by...
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Melt compounding of spray-dried cellulose nanofibrils/polypropylene and their application in 3D printing
Micro- and nano-scale cellulosic fillers exhibit excellent dispersion and distribution within a thermoplastic matrix during the process of melt...
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Effect of surface treatment hybridization of kenaf nanocellulose on the thermal stability and mechanical properties of rice husk nanohybrid dental composite
The use of fillers based on natural resources in composite materials represents a massive potential for biomedical applications. However, up to this...
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Eco-friendly sustainable adsorption dyeing of MOF-modified carboxymethyl cellulose fiber fabric using acid dyes
The development of green processes for sustainable recycled dyeing is key to reducing the energy consumption and environmental harm caused by...
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Effect of acetylation on wood-water interactions studied by sorption calorimetry
Sorption of water has a profound effect on the material properties of wood. The uptake of water vapour in wood and other materials releases more heat...
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Advancing holocellulose content prediction in Chinese fir via transfer learning and Raman integration
Holocellulose, a term encompassing both cellulose and hemicellulose, constitutes a crucial component of plant cell walls. Traditional wet chemistry...
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Improved thermal conductivity of immiscible polyamide 6 (PA6)/polyolefin elastomer (POE) blend by controlling selective localization of aluminum nitride (AlN)
The effect of selective localization of aluminum nitride (AlN) on the thermal conductivity of immiscible polyamide 6/polyolefin elastomer...
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Transparent maltitol- cellulose nanocrystal film for high performance barrier
The broad applications of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) films are restricted by their low resistance against water and brittleness. In this study, high...
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Mercerized flax-g-poly(polyvinyl alcohol + acrylic acid) reinforced polyester resin derived from waste plastic bottles: dynamic mechanical analysis and chemical-thermal resistance
The aim of present work is to fabricate a polyester composite reinforced with mercerized flax- g -poly(polyvinyl alchol + acrylic acid) copolymer. In...
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Regioselective surface esterification of softwood mechanical pulp fines as hydrophilic paper strength additives
The fines fraction in mechanical pulp, produced during wood processing can impact the mechanical properties of the resulting paper positively or...
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Compatibility and miscibility of recycled polyethylene terephthalate/polyamide 11 blends with and without Joncryl® compatibilizer: a comprehensive study of mechanical, thermal, and thermomechanical properties
This innovative study explores the enhanced compatibility and miscibility of recycled polyethylene terephthalate and polyamide 11 (RPET/PA-11),...
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Recent advances in synthesis and bioengineering of bacterial nanocellulose composite films for green, active and intelligent food packaging
Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) has emerged as a versatile and sustainable biomaterial with unprecedented potential in various fields, particularly in...
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Sustainable lignocellulosic-based sponge with Janus salt-tolerant structure for efficient solar steam generation
Solar Vapor Generation (SVG) is a new green production technology that is gaining increasing attention for obtaining fresh water from seawater or...
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Cellulose formulations for hair modelling
Chemical processes to change the hair shape can lead to damaged hair fibre. Here, we propose benign formulations based on different types of...
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Energy absorption and resilience in quasi-static loading of foam-formed cellulose fibre materials
To avoid microplastic pollution, there is an urgent need to replace fossil-based cushioning materials in packaging with easily recyclable...
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A comparative study of the physiochemical and biological properties of tetracycline-loaded polypropylene sutures prepared through different plasma treatments
In this work, a comparative investigation was done on the physiochemical and biological properties of tetracycline-loaded polypropylene sutures...
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Enhancement of the dyeability and antibacterial properties of cotton fabric by plasma assisted cationization using chitosan and quaternized poly[bis(2-chloroethyl) ether-alt-1,3-bis[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]urea
Many chemicals such as sodium chloride, sodium carbonate, synthetic dyes, oxidants, mordanting and softening agents used in clothing manufacture play...
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Ionic liquid interactions with cellulose and the effect of water
Ionic Liquids (ILs) have been used to address issues such as recyclability, cost-effectiveness, and tailored thermophysical properties. This is most...
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Using interfacial behavior and adsorption kinetics measurements as a predictor of bulk hydrophobic development of paper supercritically impregnated with food-grade waxes
Supercritical Impregnation methods are becoming popular in the development of food packaging materials. Bulk functional improvements of cellulose...
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Synergistic effect of a new binary accelerator system on curing characteristics and properties of styrene–butadiene rubber vulcanizates
Enhancing the vulcanization rate of elastomers is a common objective for optimizing their performance. Styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR) was vulcanized...
