Youssef Habibi

Works (22)

Updated: April 25th, 2025 18:05

2025 review

Multi-scale assembly and structure-process-property relationships in nanocellulosic materials

[Review of ]. PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE, 151.

By: M. Jamal, A. Benkaddour, L. Pal* , H. Sehaqui, L. Lucia* , S. Eichhorn, Y. Habibi*

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Digital Image Processing Techniques; Advanced Materials and Mechanics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2025

2023 journal article

Comparison and assessment of methods for cellulose crystallinity determination

Chemical Society Reviews, 52(18), 6417–6446.

By: K. Salem n , N. Kasera n , M. Rahman *, H. Jameel n, Y. Habibi*, S. Eichhorn *, A. French *, L. Pal n , L. Lucia n 

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Lignin and Wood Chemistry; Biofuel production and bioconversion
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 28, 2023

2014 journal article

Crosslinked PVA nanofibers reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals: Water interactions and thermomechanical properties

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 131(11), n/a-n/a.

By: M. Peresin n, A. Vesterinen*, Y. Habibi n, L. Johansson *, J. Pawlak n , A. Nevzorov n, O. Rojas n

author keywords: cellulose and other wood products; composites; electrospinning; hydrophilic polymers; nanoparticles; nanowires and nanocrystals
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

RAFT synthesis of cellulose-g-polymethylmethacrylate copolymer in an ionic liquid

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 127(6), 4840–4849.

By: C. Lin *, H. Zhan*, M. Liu *, Y. Habibi n, S. Fu * & L. Lucia n 

author keywords: cellulose; copolymerization; graft copolymers; living polymerization; reversible addition fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT)
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

A fundamental investigation of the microarchitecture and mechanical properties of tempo-oxidized nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC)-based aerogels

CELLULOSE, 19(6), 1945–1956.

By: T. Fonseca Silva n, Y. Habibi n, J. Colodette *, T. Elder * & L. Lucia n 

author keywords: NFC; Aerogels; TEMPO; Hydroxyapatite
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 book

Polysaccharide building blocks: a sustainable approach to the development of renewable biomaterials

Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Youssef Habibi; Lucian Lucia

Ed(s): Y. Habibi & L. Lucia 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

A comparative study of energy consumption and physical properties of microfibrillated cellulose produced by different processing methods

Cellulose, 18(4), 1097–1111.

By: K. Spence n, R. Venditti n , O. Rojas n, Y. Habibi n & J. Pawlak n 

author keywords: Processing energy; Microfibrillated cellulose; Homogenization; Microfluidization; Micro-grinding; Nanofibrillated cellulose
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Lignin and Wood Chemistry; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Cellulose nanocrystals-based nanocomposites: fruits of a novel biomass research and teaching platform

Current Science, 100(8), 1172–1176.

By: X. Cao, Y. Habibi, W. Magalhaes, O. Rojas & L. Lucia 

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

The influence of the chemical and structural features of xylan on the physical properties of its derived hydrogels

SOFT MATTER, 7(3), 1090–1099.

By: T. Fonseca Silva n, Y. Habibi n, J. Colodette * & L. Lucia n 

topics (OpenAlex): Hydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications; Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 review

Cellulose Nanocrystals: Chemistry, Self-Assembly, and Applications

[Review of ]. CHEMICAL REVIEWS, 110(6), 3479–3500.

By: Y. Habibi n, L. Lucia n  & O. Rojas n

MeSH headings : Cellulose / chemistry; Esterification; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Nanoparticles / ultrastructure; Oxidation-Reduction; Polymers / chemistry; Surface Properties
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls; Lignin and Wood Chemistry
TL;DR: Dr. Youssef Habibi’s research interests include the sustainable production of materials from biomass, development of high performance nanocomposites from lignocellulosic materials, biomass conversion technologies, and the application of novel analytical tools in biomass research. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Development of Langmuir-Schaeffer Cellulose Nanocrystal Monolayers and Their Interfacial Behaviors

LANGMUIR, 26(2), 990–1001.

By: Y. Habibi n, I. Hoeger n, S. Kelley n  & O. Rojas n

MeSH headings : Cellulose / chemistry; Membranes, Artificial; Microscopy, Atomic Force; Models, Theoretical; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Nanotechnology; Photoelectron Spectroscopy; Quaternary Ammonium Compounds / chemistry; Surface Properties; Surface-Active Agents / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Liquid Crystal Research Advancements; Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
TL;DR: It is concluded that the Langmuir-Schaeffer method can be used to produce single coating layers of CNs that were shown to be smooth, stable, and strongly attached to the solid support. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Effect of Moisture on Electrospun Nanofiber Composites of Poly(vinyl alcohol) and Cellulose Nanocrystals

BIOMACROMOLECULES, 11(9), 2471–2477.

By: M. Peresin n, Y. Habibi n, A. Vesterinen n, O. Rojas n, J. Pawlak n  & J. Seppala  n

MeSH headings : Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Cellulose / chemistry; Electrochemistry; Humidity; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Nanofibers / chemistry; Nanoparticles; Polyvinyl Alcohol / chemistry; Tensile Strength
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
TL;DR: Results indicated that the stabilizing effect of the CNs in the PVA matrix might be compromised by water absorption, disrupting the hydrogen bonding within the structure, and a reversible recovery in mechanical strength after cycling the relative humidity. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Nanofiber Composites of Polyvinyl Alcohol and Cellulose Nanocrystals: Manufacture and Characterization

BIOMACROMOLECULES, 11(3), 674–681.

By: M. Peresin n, Y. Habibi n, J. Zoppe n, J. Pawlak n  & O. Rojas n

MeSH headings : Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Cellulose / chemistry; Hydrogen Bonding; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Nanofibers; Nanoparticles; Polyvinyl Alcohol / chemistry; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; Temperature
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
TL;DR: The elastic modulus of the nanocomposite mats increased significantly as a consequence of the reinforcing effect of CNs via the percolation network held by hydrogen bonds, but this organization-driven crystallization was limited as observed by the reduction in the degree of crystallinity of the CN-loaded composite fibers. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Poly(<i>N</i>-isopropylacrylamide) Brushes Grafted from Cellulose Nanocrystals via Surface-Initiated Single-Electron Transfer Living Radical Polymerization

Biomacromolecules, 11(10), 2683–2691.

By: J. Zoppe n, Y. Habibi n, O. Rojas n, R. Venditti n , L. Johansson  n, K. Efimenko n , M. Österberg  n, J. Laine  n

MeSH headings : Acrylamides / chemical synthesis; Acrylamides / chemistry; Acrylic Resins; Boehmeria / chemistry; Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Cellulose / chemistry; Chromatography, Gel; Electron Transport; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Photoelectron Spectroscopy; Polymerization; Polymers / chemical synthesis; Polymers / chemistry; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; X-Ray Diffraction
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
TL;DR: It is expected that suspension stability, interfacial interactions, friction, and other properties of grafted CNCs can be controlled by changes in temperature and provide a unique platform for further development of stimuli-responsive nanomaterials. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

The effect of chemical composition on microfibrillar cellulose films from wood pulps: Mechanical processing and physical properties

Bioresource Technology, 101(15), 5961–5968.

By: K. Spence n, R. Venditti n , Y. Habibi n, O. Rojas n & J. Pawlak n 

author keywords: MFC films; Chemical composition; Hornification; Homogenization; Lignin-containing microfibrillated cellulose
MeSH headings : Cellulase / chemistry; Cellulose / chemistry; Materials Testing; Membranes, Artificial; Paper; Stress, Mechanical; Surface Properties; Tensile Strength; Wood / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Lignin and Wood Chemistry; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
TL;DR: Interestingly, after homogenization, the presence of lignin significantly increased film toughness, tensile index, and elastic modulus, indicating that MFC films can potentially be made from low-cost recycled cellulosic materials. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

The effect of chemical composition on microfibrillar cellulose films from wood pulps: water interactions and physical properties for packaging applications

Cellulose, 17(4), 835–848.

By: K. Spence n, R. Venditti n , O. Rojas n, Y. Habibi n & J. Pawlak n 

author keywords: Water interactions; Lignin-containing microfibrillated cellulose (MFC); Specific surface area; Hard-to-remove water; Nanofibrillar cellulose (NFC)
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Lignin and Wood Chemistry; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Dispersion of Cellulose Crystallites by Nonionic Surfactants in a Hydrophobic Polymer Matrix

POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, 49(10), 2054–2061.

By: J. Kim n, G. Montero n, Y. Habibi n, J. Hinestroza *, J. Genzer n , D. Argyropoulos n , O. Rojas n

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging; Material Properties and Processing
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Electrospun Nanocomposites from Polystyrene Loaded with Cellulose Nanowhiskers

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 113(2), 927–935.

By: O. Rojas n, G. Montero n & Y. Habibi n

author keywords: cellulose; electrospinning; mechanical properties; microfibers; nanocomposites; nanoparticles
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 chapter

Interfacial properties of sugar-based surfactants

In Bio-based surfactants and detergents: Synthesis, properties, and applications. Urbana, IL: AOCS Press.

By: O. Rojas, L. Lucia , Y. Habibi & C. Stubenrauch

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Microfibrillated cellulose from the peel of prickly pear fruits

FOOD CHEMISTRY, 115(2), 423–429.

By: Y. Habibi n, M. Mahrouz * & M. Vignon*

author keywords: Cellulose nanofibrils; Opuntia ficus indica; Skin; Prickly pear; Microfibrils
topics (OpenAlex): Botanical Research and Applications; Polysaccharides Composition and Applications; Polysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

One-pot polymerization, surface grafting, and processing of waterborne polyurethane-cellulose nanocrystal nanocomposites

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY, 19(38), 7137–7145.

By: X. Cao n, Y. Habibi n & L. Lucia n 

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Polymer composites and self-healing; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Reinforcing Poly(ε-caprolactone) Nanofibers with Cellulose Nanocrystals

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 1(9), 1996–2004.

By: J. Zoppe n, M. Peresin n, Y. Habibi n, R. Venditti n  & O. Rojas n

author keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; nanocrystalline cellulose; cellulose whiskers; surface grafting; electrospinning; fiber reinforcement; nanofibers; nanocomposites; nanoparticles; poly(epsilon-caprolactone)
MeSH headings : Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Cellulose / chemistry; Materials Testing; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; Nanofibers / chemistry; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Nanostructures / chemistry; Nanotechnology / methods; Polyesters / chemistry; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; Surface Properties; Temperature; Thermogravimetry; Tissue Engineering / instrumentation
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
TL;DR: Compared to the case of grafted nanocrystals, the unmodified ones imparted better morphological homogeneity to the nanofibrillar structure as well as thermal and mechanical properties of filled and unfilled nanofibers after reinforcement with unmodified CNXs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

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