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A comparative analysis of microfibrillated versus conventional cellulose after enzymatic digestions
Microfibrillated cellulose applications are vast and continue to grow across science disciplines. This growth increases exposures, including...
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Sodium chloride and sodium dodecyl sulfate as additives to enhance dispersibility in microfibrillated cellulose
During drying, microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) can aggregate, lowering the tensile strength of MFC films and changing morphology. Therefore, the...
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A comparative study of lignin-containing microfibrillated cellulose fibers produced from softwood and hardwood pulps
The expanding field of lignin-containing nanocellulose offers a sustainable alternative to fossil-based substances in applications such as packaging,...
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Cement matrix reinforced with microfibrillated cellulose treated with furfuryl alcohol
Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) has been used in recent research to improve the mechanical behavior of cement matrices, however its introduction...
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Numerical investigation of heat transfer mechanisms in microfibrillated cellulose cryogels: effects of concentration, porosity, and thickness
Cellulose cryogels are promising 3D structures for thermal insulation due to their low thermal conductivity and high porosity. However, there is only...
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EU nano or not nano: An unbiased approach to classifying FiberLean microfibrillated cellulose
FiberLean microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) was assessed against the recent definition of a nanomaterial published by the European Union. FiberLean...
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Electro-assisted filtration of microfibrillated cellulose: the impact of the degree of fibrillation
Efficient dewatering is necessary to achieve an economically sustainable large-scale production of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) because the low...
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Improving mechanical performance and functionality of birch veneer with mechano-enzymatic microfibrillated cellulose coating
In this study, we investigated the coating of birch veneers (BVs) with mechano-enzymatically manufactured microfibrillated cellulose (meMFC) to...
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High Content Microfibrillated Cellulose Suspensions Produced from Deep Eutectic Solvents Treated Fibres Using Twin-Screw Extruder
In this study, cellulosic fibres (bleached Kraft pulp of Eucalyptus), pre-treated with Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES), have been microfibrillated using...
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Effect of Epoxidized Natural Rubber-Grafted-Modified Microfibrillated Cellulose to Compatibility in Wood Pulp/Polylactic Acid Biocomposite: Mechanical–Thermal and Durability Analysis
The aim of this work was to enhance the performance of a wood pulp/polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposite using epoxidized natural rubber...
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A study of different actions of glucanases to modulate microfibrillated cellulose properties
Glucanases provide an excellent option for pre-treatment of cellulose and improvement in properties of microfibrillated cellulose. In our research,...
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Utilization of Microfibrillated Cellulose as a Filler in Adhesive for Improvement of Mechanical–Thermal Performance and Biodegradation of Wood Pulp/PLA Laminate Biocomposite
Laminate biocomposites of wood pulp/polylactic acid (PLA) are produced using four types of adhesives as compatibilizers: PVA, PVA modified with...
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Microfibrillated Cellulose-Silver Nanocomposite Based PVA Hydrogels and Their Enhanced Physical, Mechanical and Antibacterial Properties
Modification of cellulose with silver nanoparticles produces various nanocomposites with significantly developed properties. This work aims to...
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Extraction of Cellulose
The present chapter delves into the process of cellulose extraction from a range of sources employing a variety of techniques. Cellulose, being the...
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Novel hydrogel from functionalized glycerol and microfibrillated cellulose: towards an environmentally-friendly design
AbstractGlycerol is one of the major residues obtained during biodiesel transesterification. Microfibrillated cellulose was obtained from the empty...
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Cellulose Nanofibers
Considering the environmentally oriented globalization and the worldwide sustainable development approach of governments, the production of...
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Extraction of Cellulose
The present chapter delves into the process of cellulose extraction from a range of sources employing a variety of techniques. Cellulose, being the...
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Enzyme-Assisted Cellulose Nanofibers Production
Due to unique properties of cellulose nanofibers, this nanomaterial has been widely used in various applications such as nanocomposites, coatings,...
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Screening of Alternative Solvents for Swelling and Continuous Microfibrillation of Cellulose Fibers
Microfibrillated cellulose forms a tiny and dense fiber network with beneficial properties such as low density, low oxygen permeability, and...
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Biodegradation of Composites of Polylactic Acid and Microfibrillated Lignocellulose
AbstractWe present a study of the controlled biodegradation of polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with high lignin containing microfibrillated...
