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1. Comparative study of acid- and alkali-catalyzed 1,4-butanediol pretreatment for co-production of fermentable sugars and value-added lignin compounds

   Background

   Organosolv pretreatment is one of the most efficient methods for delignification and boosting biomass saccharification. As compared to...

   **nyu **e, Mingjun Chen, ... Qiulu Chu in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts

   Article Open access 28 March 2023
   

2. Feedstock/pretreatment screening for bioconversion of sugar and lignin streams via deacetylated disc-refining

   Recent publications have shown the benefits of deacetylation disc-refining (DDR) as a pretreatment process to deconstruct biomass into sugars and...

   Darren J. Peterson, Changyub Paek, ... Richard Elander in Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts

   Article Open access 05 April 2024
   

3. Preparation, characterization and biodegradability of acrylate graft rice husk/ lignin reinforced PBAT

   The increasing worldwide waste of polymers and agricultural products has prompted a pressing need for biodegradable plastic to help protect the...

   Hong Han Choo, Srimala Sreekantan, Jimmy Nelson Appaturi in Journal of Polymer Research

   Article 11 September 2023
   

4. Furfural Recovery from Kenaf Using High-Pressure CO₂ for 1,4-Butanediol Production

   This study aimed to propose a method for producing 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BDO) from inedible lignocellulosic biomass (e.g., kenaf). The process involved...

   Chanyeong Park, Heeyoung Choi, Jechan Lee in Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering

   Article 12 February 2024
   

5. Development of lignin-based waterborne polyurethane materials for flame retardant leather application

   A series of lignin-based biological waterborne polyurethanes (LBWPU) with excellent properties were synthesized by prepolymerization with different...

   Mengqing Shi, **wen Wang, ** Yang in Polymer Bulletin

   Article 30 June 2022
   

6. Bioprocess development of 2, 3-butanediol production using agro-industrial residues

   The valorization of agricultural and industrial wastes for fuel and chemical production benefits environmental sustainability. 2, 3-Butanediol...

   Sulfath Hakkim Hazeena, Narasinha J. Shurpali, ... Parameswaran Binod in Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering

   Article Open access 12 August 2022
   

7. Liquid-phase hydrogenation of dimethyl maleate to 1,4-butanediol over a sorbitol-modified Cu@C/ZnO catalyst

   With the growing global demand for biodegradable plastics, the hydrogenation of dimethyl maleate (DMM) to produce 1,4-butanediol (BDO), raw materials...

   Lu Wang, Mooeez ur Rehman, ... Yujun Zhao in Research on Chemical Intermediates

   Article 07 June 2024
   

8. Eco-friendly fractionation of natural straws: sustainable ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence and super anti-ultraviolet materials

   We demonstrate a new green solvent consisting of ionic liquid and polyol to achieve a selective fractionation of lignin from biomass. The lignin from...

   Zhenghao **a, **gxuan You, ... Jun Zhang in Science China Chemistry

   Article 14 June 2024

9. Biomass Supply Chain Risk: Towards a Better Understanding of Feedstock Availability, Cost, Variability, and Uncertainty to Catalyze and De-risk Biobased Investment

   For biomass to emerge as a sustainable alternative source of energy, feedstock supply chains must be shown to be cost-competitive, reliable, and...

   Shyam K. Nair, Rachel M. Emerson, Jordan R. Solomon in Handbook of Biorefinery Research and Technology

   Living reference work entry 2024
   

10. Bio-Based Poly(butylene 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylate-co-butylene 4,4′-biphenyldicarboxylate) with Excellent Ultraviolet Shielding Properties and Barrier Properties

    To improve the glass transition temperature and ultraviolet shielding properties of poly(butylene 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylate) (PBTF), a series of...

    Yin Liang, Guoqiang Wang, ... Guangyuan Zhou in Journal of Polymers and the Environment

    Article 30 January 2024
    

11. Tropical Biomass for Sunscreen Agent

    Extensive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation harms human skin. To avoid and reduce the harmful effects of UV radiation, it is suggested to keep...

    Witta Kartika Restu, Evi Triwulandari, Muhammad Ghozali in Biomass-based Cosmetics

    Chapter 2024
    

12. Valorisation of Brewer’s Spent Grain: Lignocellulosic Fractionation and its Potential for Polymer and Composite Material Applications

    An estimated amount of 40 million t/a of Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG) is produced and is currently used for low-value valorisation or disposed of in...

    Sacha Pérocheau Arnaud in Chemistry Africa

    Article 27 April 2024
    

13. Effects of Liquid Hot Water Combined with 1, 4-Butanediol on Chemical Composition and Structure of Moso Bamboo

    The effects of liquid hot water combined with 1, 4-butanediol (LHW-BDO) on the chemical composition and structure of moso bamboo were investigated....

    Ning Zhang, Hao Xu, ... Jian-Chun Jiang in Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology

    Article 14 November 2019
    

14. Biotechnological and Chemical Production of Monomers from Renewable Raw Materials

    The demand for sustainable chemical products that exhibit a low product carbon footprint and that are biobased and/or biodegradable has tremendously...

    Alois Kindler, Oskar Zelder in Synthetic Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers

    Chapter 2022
    

15. Polydimethylsiloxane‐based Polyurethane/cellulose Nanocrystal Nanocomposites: From Structural Properties Toward Cytotoxicity

    Polyurethane/crystalline nanocellulose (PU/CNC) nanocomposites were fabricated through in-situ polymerization by using polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS),...

    Parinaz Khadivi, Mehdi Salami-Kalajahi, ... Reza Lotfi Mayan Sofla in Silicon

    Article 05 February 2021

16. Microbial Production of Dicarboxylates: Succinic Acid, Malic Acid, and Itaconic Acid

    To establish a bio-based economy, suitable biomass-derived platform chemicals have to be identified, which can be an alternative for their...

    Marc Schmollack, Lukas Hartmann, Katrin Ochsenreither in Handbook of Biorefinery Research and Technology

    Living reference work entry 2024
    

17. Biochar from Digestate Pyrolysis as a Filler for Biopolymer Blends: Effect of Blend Composition

    Abstract

    This study investigates the effect of biochar (BC) as a filler for biopolymer blends, with a focus on the effect of the biopolymer weight...

    Giulia Infurna, Luigi Botta, ... Nadka Tz. Dintcheva in Journal of Polymers and the Environment

    Article Open access 31 October 2023
    

18. Optimization of vanillin bis epoxy coating properties by changing resin composition and photocuring conditions

    Considering the current efforts for the development of new antimicrobial coatings from renewable resources suitable for application in...

    Greta Petrusonyte, Anna Kutová, ... Jolita Ostrauskaite in Polymer Bulletin

    Article 23 December 2022
    

19. Potential of Lauryl Gallate as Stability and Recyclability Improver of Poly (Butylene succinate-co-adipate)

    In the present study, Lauryl Gallate (LG), a natural antioxidant, was used to improve polymer thermal stability and recyclability of a biodegradable...

    Damiano Rossi, Miriam Cappello, ... Maurizia Seggiani in Journal of Polymers and the Environment

    Article Open access 31 August 2023
    

20. Enhancing Nature

    This Chapter provides an overview of possible solutions to convert carbon dioxide into various bioproducts, such as biofuels, bioplastics and...

    Michele Aresta, Angela Dibenedetto in The Carbon Dioxide Revolution

    Chapter 2021