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Wissam Farhat

Works (5)

Updated: July 7th, 2023 09:55

2019 journal article

Synthesis and Characterization of Thermoresponsive Xylan Networks by Diels–Alder Reaction

ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 1(4), 856–866.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , F. Becquart *, A. Ayoub n , J. Majesté *, M. Taha*, N. Mignard *

Contributors: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , F. Becquart *, A. Ayoub n , J. Majesté *, M. Taha*, N. Mignard *

author keywords: biomaterials; reversible gelling; Diels-Alder chemistry; xylan; thermoreversibility
topics (OpenAlex): biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Advanced Materials and Mechanics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 19, 2019

2018 journal article

Towards thermoplastic hemicellulose: Chemistry and characteristics of poly-(ε-caprolactone) grafting onto hemicellulose backbones

Materials & Design, 153, 298–307.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , A. Ayoub n , F. Prochazka*, C. Fernández-de-Alba*, N. Mignard *, M. Taha*, F. Becquart *

Contributors: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , A. Ayoub n , F. Prochazka*, C. Fernández-de-Alba*, N. Mignard *, M. Taha*, F. Becquart *

author keywords: Bioeconomy; Graft polymerization; Hemicellulose; Poly-(epsilon-caprolactone); Thermoplastic materials; Biodegradation
topics (OpenAlex): biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

A Review of Water-Resistant Hemicellulose-Based Materials: Processing and Applications

ChemSusChem, 10(2), 305–323.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , M. Hubbe n, M. Taha *, F. Becquart * & A. Ayoub n 

Contributors: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , M. Hubbe n, M. Taha *, F. Becquart * & A. Ayoub n 

author keywords: biomass; hemicellulose; hydrophobicity; process chemistry; water chemistry
MeSH headings : Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Polysaccharides / chemistry; Polysaccharides / isolation & purification; Water / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Biofuel production and bioconversion; Catalysis for Biomass Conversion
TL;DR: The most useful pathways to change the hydrophilic character of hemicelluloses to hydrophobic are reviewed so that the water resistance can be increased and applications of targeted water-resistant hemICEllulose developed. (via Semantic Scholar)
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Hemicellulose extraction and characterization for applications in paper coatings and adhesives

Industrial Crops and Products, 107, 370–377.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , A. Quick n, M. Taha *, N. Mignard *, F. Becquart *, A. Ayoub n 

Contributors: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , A. Quick n, M. Taha *, N. Mignard *, F. Becquart *, A. Ayoub n 

author keywords: Biomass; Hemicelluloses; Alkaline extraction; Lignin; Plasticization effect; Coating
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Biofuel production and bioconversion; Lignin and Wood Chemistry
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Polysaccharides and lignin based hydrogels with potential pharmaceutical use as a drug delivery system produced by a reactive extrusion process

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 104, 564–575.

By: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , N. Mignard *, M. Taha*, F. Becquart * & A. Ayoub n 

Contributors: W. Farhat n, R. Venditti n , N. Mignard *, M. Taha*, F. Becquart * & A. Ayoub n 

author keywords: Natural polymers; Hydrogels; Controlled drug delivery; pH sensitivity; Reactive extrusion
MeSH headings : Buffers; Drug Carriers / chemistry; Drug Design; Hydrogels / chemistry; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Lignin / chemistry; Polysaccharides / chemistry; Starch / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
TL;DR: The characteristics and potential of natural polymers as a drug release system show a strong swelling ability dependent on pH which may be used to control diffusion rates of water and small molecules in and out of the gel. (via Semantic Scholar)
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

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