Forest Biomaterials

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2017 journal article

Curdlan cryogels reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils for controlled release

JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, 5(6), 5754–5761.

By: M. El-Naggar  n, A. Abdelgawad n, A. Tripathi n & O. Rojas n

author keywords: Cryogels; Curdlan; Cellulose nanofibrils; Diclofenac sodium; Drug delivery
TL;DR: The addition of CNF significantly improved the in-vitro release of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (diclofenac sodium), which is a promising alternative to current non-biodegradable systems. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Complex Phase Behavior and Network Characteristics of Midblock-Solvated Triblock Copolymers as Physically Cross-Linked Soft Materials

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 9(46), 39940–39944.

By: S. Woloszczuk n, M. Tuhin n, S. Gade n, M. Pasquinelli n , M. Banaszak n & R. Spontak n 

author keywords: thermoplastic elastomer; physical gel; block copolymer; self-assembly; TPEG
TL;DR: This work performs Monte Carlo and dissipative particle dynamics simulations to investigate the phase behavior and network characteristics of triblock copolymers, finding the existence of a truncated octahedral morphology that resembles the atomic arrangement of various inorganic species. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Charge reversal system with cationized cellulose nanocrystals to promote dewatering of a cellulosic fiber suspension

CELLULOSE, 24(11), 4821–4830.

By: A. Brockman n & M. Hubbe n

author keywords: Nanocellulose; Polyelectrolytes; Drainage aids; Retention aids; Microparticles
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

A ternary composite oxides S2O82-/ZrO2-TiO2SiO2 as an efficient solid super acid catalyst for depolymerization of lignin

RSC ADVANCES, 7(79), 50027–50034.

By: H. Wang *, W. Li *, J. Wang *, H. Chang n, H. Jameel n, Q. Zhang *, S. Li  n, L. Jin*

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 review

Stable Organic Radicals in Lignin: A Review

[Review of ]. CHEMSUSCHEM, 10(17), 3284–3303.

By: S. Patil n & D. Argyropoulos n 

author keywords: biomass; EPR spectroscopy; radicals; reactive intermediates; spin trapping
MeSH headings : Drug Stability; Free Radicals / chemistry; Lignin / chemistry; Mechanical Phenomena; Organic Chemicals / chemistry; Temperature
TL;DR: This review is focused on examining the origin of stable organic radicals in lignin, factors affecting their presence, reactions involved in their formation, and methods for their detection. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Soy Proteins As a Sustainable Solution to Strengthen Recycled Paper and Reduce Deposition of Hydrophobic Contaminants in Papermaking: A Bench and Pilot-Plant Study

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 5(8), 7211–7219.

By: A. Tayeb n, M. Hubbe n, P. Tayeb n, L. Pal n  & O. Rojas n

author keywords: Soy protein; Lipoxygenases; Deposits; Detackification; Dry strength; Papermaking; Fiber internal bonding
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

On the structure of softwood kraft lignin

GREEN CHEMISTRY, 19(17), 4104–4121.

By: C. Crestini *, H. Lange *, M. Sette * & D. Argyropoulos n 

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 review

Evaluating Sustainability of Buildings Using Multi-Attribute Decision Tools

[Review of ]. FOREST PRODUCTS JOURNAL, 67(3-4), 179–189.

By: N. Rajagopalan* & S. Kelley* 

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 review

Pulping and bleaching of Malaysian oil palm empty fruit bunches

[Review of ]. TAPPI Journal, 16(6), 362–371.

By: R. Hurter & M. Byrd*

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

2017 journal article

Production of furfural from xylose and corn stover catalyzed by a novel porous carbon solid acid in gamma-valerolactone

RSC ADVANCES, 7(48), 29916–29924.

By: Y. Zhu*, W. Li *, Y. Lu*, T. Zhang *, H. Jameel n, H. Chang n, L. Ma *

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

A comparative study of the influence of N, N '-dialkyl vs. N, N '-diaryl-based electron donor ancillary ligands on photocurrent and photovoltage in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS, 19(31), 20847–20860.

By: S. Ashraf  n, E. Yildirim n, J. Akhtar *, H. Siddiqi * & A. El-Shafei n 

TL;DR: The synthesis of a novel heteroleptic Ru(ii)-sensitizer, denoted as SD-1, which can be used as a screening tool for the design of more efficient molecular motifs for DSSCs and for understanding the anchored structures of dyes on Ti24O48, density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theorists were utilized. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Systematic Review of Torrefied Wood Economics

BIORESOURCES, 12(3), 6868–6884.

By: R. Radics n, R. Gonzalez n , E. Bilek* & S. Kelley n 

author keywords: Systematic review; Torrefied wood; Torrefied pellet; Economics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Synthesis and Characterization of Alkali Lignin-based Hydrogels from Ionic Liquids

BIORESOURCES, 12(3), 5395–5406.

By: X. Ji *, Z. Zhang *, J. Chen*, G. Yang *, H. Chen * & L. Lucia* 

author keywords: Ionic liquids; Lignin; Hydrogel; Swellability
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon from Hydrochar by Phosphoric Acid Activation and its Adsorption Performance in Prehydrolysis Liquor

BIORESOURCES, 12(3), 5928–5941.

By: J. Chen, L. Zhang, G. Yang, Q. Wang, R. Li & L. Lucia* 

author keywords: Hydrochar; Activated carbons; Specific surface area; Pore volume
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Pre-treatment of biomasses using magnetised sulfonic acid catalysts

Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 48(2), 117–122.

By: Y. Ansanay, P. Kolar, R. Sharma-Shivappa, J. Cheng , S. Park  & C. Arellano

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

2017 journal article

Photoluminescent Hybrids of Cellulose Nanocrystals and Carbon Quantum Dots as Cytocompatible Probes for in Vitro Bioimaging

BIOMACROMOLECULES, 18(7), 2045–2055.

By: J. Guo *, D. Liu *, I. Filpponen *, L. Johanson, J. Malho*, S. Quraishi*, F. Liebner *, H. Santos *, O. Rojas n

MeSH headings : Animals; Cellulose / chemistry; Cellulose / pharmacology; Fluorescent Dyes / chemistry; Fluorescent Dyes / pharmacology; HeLa Cells; Humans; Materials Testing; Mice; Microscopy, Fluorescence / methods; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Quantum Dots / chemistry; RAW 264.7 Cells
TL;DR: Cell viability tests suggest the surface conjugation with NH2-CQDs not only improved the cytocompatibility of TO-CNCs, but also enhanced their cellular association and internalization on both HeLa and RAW 264.7 cells after 4 and 24 h incubation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Optimization of Pilot Scale Mechanical Disk Refining for Improvements in Enzymatic Digestibility of Pretreated Hardwood Lignocellulosics

BioResources, 12(3), 4567–4593.

By: B. Jones*, R. Venditti* , S. Park*  & H. Jameel*

author keywords: Hardwood biomass; Biochemical conversion; Pretreatment; Mechanical refining; Enzymatic hydrolysis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Molecular Changes in Corn Stover Lignin Resulting from Pretreatment Chemistry

BIORESOURCES, 12(3), 6262–6275.

By: D. Min *, S. Wang *, H. Chang n, H. Jameel  n & L. Lucia n 

author keywords: Corn stover; Pretreatments; Cellulolytic Enzyme Lignin; Structure; H-1-C-13 HSQC NMR
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Lignocentric analysis of a carbohydrate-producing lignocellulosic biorefinery process

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 241, 857–867.

By: R. Narron n, Q. Han n, S. Park n , H. Chang n & H. Jameel n

author keywords: Autohydrolysis; Autohydrolyzate; Sugar recovery; Enzymatic digestibility; Non-condensed lignin
MeSH headings : Biomass; Bioreactors; Carbohydrates; Hydrolysis; Lignin; Oxidation-Reduction
TL;DR: It was found that raw hardwoods bearing increasing non-condensed S/V ratios render increasing total carbohydrate recovery from hardwood biomasses, indicating that the chemical structure of hardwood lignin influences the investigated biorefinery process' ability to generate carbohydrates from a given raw hardwood feedstock. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 review

Intrinsic parameters for the synthesis and tuned properties of amphiphilic chitosan drug delivery nanocarriers

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE, 260, 213–225.

By: M. Motiei *, S. Kashanian *, L. Lucia n  & M. Khazaei *

author keywords: Amphiphilic chitosan nanocarriers; Molecular weight; Concentration; Degree of hydrophobic; substitution
MeSH headings : Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; Chitosan / chemistry; Drug Carriers / chemistry; Nanostructures / chemistry
TL;DR: A review of the role and prospects of different factors such as formulation parameters and preparation conditions on the properties of amphiphilic chitosan nanocarriers (ACNs) that have shown critical value in advancing drug delivery is provided. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

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