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2016 journal article

Reinforcement of polypropylene with lignocellulose nanofibrils and compatibilization with biobased polymers

JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, 133(34).

By: A. Ferrer n, I. Hoeger n, X. Lu n & O. Rojas

author keywords: cellulose and other wood products; composites; differential scanning calorimetry; extrusion; nanocellulose; thermogravimetric analysis
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Lignin-Based Thermoplastic Materials

ChemSusChem, 9(8), 770–783.

By: C. Wang n, S. Kelley n & R. Venditti n

author keywords: amorphous materials; lignins; plasticization; polymers; thermoplastic elastomers
MeSH headings : Lignin / biosynthesis; Lignin / chemistry; Lignin / isolation & purification; Molecular Structure; Plastics / chemical synthesis
TL;DR: This Review attempts to cover the reported approaches towards the development of lignin-based thermoplastic materials on the basis of published information, which include plasticization, blending with miscible polymers, and chemical modifications by esterification, etherification, polymer grafting, and copolymerization. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 review

Wet-laid nonwovens manufacture - chemical approaches using synthetic and cellulosic fibers

[Review of ]. BioResources, 11(2), 5500–5552.

By: M. Hubbe* & A. Koukoulas

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

2016 journal article

Use of linear programming to -optimize the social, −environmental, and economic impacts of using woody feedstocks for pellet and -torrefied pellet production

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 10(4), 446–461.

author keywords: bioenergy; linear programming; optimization; sustainability; woody biomass; pellets; torrefied pellet
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Ultrasound-assisted xylanase treatment of chemi-mechanical poplar pulp

BioResources, 11(2), 4104–4112.

By: Q. Jiang, G. Yang, Q. Wang, Q. Sun, L. Lucia* & J. Chen

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Pretreatment of corn stover for sugar production using a two-stage dilute acid followed by wet-milling pretreatment process

BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY, 211, 435–442.

author keywords: Pretreatment; Dilute acid; Wet-milling; Corn stover; Enzymatic hydrolysis
MeSH headings : Biotechnology / methods; Carbohydrates / biosynthesis; Cellulase / metabolism; Glucose / analysis; Hydrochloric Acid / pharmacology; Hydrolysis; Porosity; Sulfuric Acids / pharmacology; Temperature; Time Factors; Waste Products / analysis; Xylose / chemistry; Zea mays / chemistry
TL;DR: This two-stage process was effective on account of the removal of hemicelluloses in the first stage and the delamination of cell wall in the second stage, increasing the possibility of adsorption of cellulose to enzymes, and resulting in a high sugar recovery with a very low enzyme loading. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Laccase immobilized on PAN/O-MMT composite nanofibers support for substrate bioremediation: a de novo adsorption and biocatalytic synergy

RSC ADVANCES, 6(47), 41420–41427.

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

2016 journal article

Degradation of lignocellulose and lignin by Paenibacillus glucanolyticus

INTERNATIONAL BIODETERIORATION & BIODEGRADATION, 110, 79–86.

By: S. Mathews n, A. Grunden n & J. Pawlak n

author keywords: Lignin degradation; Lignocellulose degradation; Paenibacillus glucanolyticus; Bioproducts
TL;DR: Results show that both strains of P. glucanolyticus can degrade aromatic lignin-related compounds under aerobic and anaerobic conditions, however, only P. glucose SLM1 can also degrade polymeric lign in under aerobic conditions. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Chitosan-Based Reagents Endow Recycled Paper Fibers with Remarkable Physical and Antimicrobial Properties

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 55(27), 7282–7286.

By: A. Salam n, L. Lucia n & H. Jameel n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Characterization Of C-60/Bi2TiO4F2 as a Potential Visible Spectrum Photocatalyst for The Depolymerization of Lignin

JOURNAL OF WOOD CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY, 36(5), 365–376.

author keywords: Lignin depolymerization; photocatalysis; visible light; C-60; Bi2TiO4F2
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 review

Biomass pretreatments capable of enabling lignin valorization in a biorefinery process

[Review of ]. CURRENT OPINION IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, 38, 39–46.

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

MeSH headings : Biomass; Carbohydrate Metabolism; Carbohydrates; Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; Hydrolysis; Lignin / metabolism
TL;DR: Co-valorization of lignin and carbohydrates will require dampening of pretreatment intensities to avoid such effects, in spite of tradeoffs in carbohydrate production. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Relationship between maximum isometric joint moment and functional task performance in patients with brachial plexus injury: A pilot study

GAIT & POSTURE, 44, 238–244.

By: D. Crouch n, A. Santago n, J. Plate*, Z. Li* & K. Saul n

author keywords: Nerve; Shoulder; Simulation; Strength; Kinematics
MeSH headings : Adult; Aged; Biomechanical Phenomena; Brachial Plexus / injuries; Elbow Joint / physiopathology; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Movement / physiology; Muscle Contraction / physiology; Muscle Strength / physiology; Peripheral Nerve Injuries / physiopathology; Pilot Projects; Range of Motion, Articular; Shoulder Joint / physiopathology; Task Performance and Analysis
TL;DR: Subjects had less reserve strength available for performing upper extremity tasks and, therefore, may be less adaptive to strength declines due to injury progression and normal aging. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Quantitative Analysis of Three-Dimensional Distribution and Clustering of Intramuscular Fat in Muscles of the Rotator Cuff

ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 44(7), 2158–2167.

author keywords: Rotator cuff tear; Spatial characteristics of fat; MRI; Moran's Index; Fat percentage
MeSH headings : Adipose Tissue / diagnostic imaging; Adipose Tissue / metabolism; Aged; Female; Humans; Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods; Male; Middle Aged; Rotator Cuff / diagnostic imaging; Rotator Cuff / metabolism
TL;DR: A technique to quantitatively assess three-dimensional distribution and clustering of intramuscular fat in rotator cuff muscles of older adults with and without a degenerative supraspinatus tear is developed and presented. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Enhanced Cancer Immunotherapy by Microneedle Patch-Assisted Delivery of Anti-PD1 Antibody

NANO LETTERS, 16(4), 2334–2340.

By: C. Wang n, Y. Ye n, G. Hochu n, H. Sadeghifar n & Z. Gu n

author keywords: Anti-PD-1; cancer immunotherapy; microneedle patch; melanoma; drug delivery
MeSH headings : Animals; Antibodies, Neoplasm / immunology; Antibodies, Neoplasm / pharmacology; Drug Delivery Systems / instrumentation; Drug Delivery Systems / methods; Immunotherapy / instrumentation; Immunotherapy / methods; Mice; Needles; Programmed Cell Death 1 Receptor / immunology; Skin Neoplasms / immunology; Skin Neoplasms / pathology; Skin Neoplasms / therapy
TL;DR: It is found that a single administration of the MN patch induces robust immune responses in a B16F10 mouse melanoma model compared to MN without degradation trigger or intratumoral injection of free aPD1 with the same dose. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Can self-report instruments of shoulder function capture functional differences in older adults with and without a rotator cuff tear?

Vidt, M. E., Santago, A. C., II, Hegedus, E. J., Marsh, A. P., Tuohy, C. J., Poehling, G. G., … Saul, K. R. (2016, August). JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY, Vol. 29, pp. 90–99.

By: M. Vidt*, A. Santago n, E. Hegedus*, A. Marsh*, C. Tuohy*, G. Poehling*, M. Freehill*, M. Miller*, K. Saul n

author keywords: Self report; Aged; Rotator cuff; Upper extremity; Activities of daily living; Strength; Range of motion
MeSH headings : Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Cohort Studies; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Health Surveys / methods; Health Surveys / standards; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Muscle, Skeletal / physiology; Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology; Quality of Life; Range of Motion, Articular / physiology; Rotator Cuff / physiology; Rotator Cuff / physiopathology; Rotator Cuff Injuries / diagnosis; Rotator Cuff Injuries / physiopathology; Self Report / standards; Shoulder / physiology; Shoulder / physiopathology; Shoulder Joint / physiology; Shoulder Joint / physiopathology; Treatment Outcome
TL;DR: SST, ASES, and WORC demonstrate utility and discriminant validity for older individuals by distinguishing those with RCT, but this work suggests prioritizing ASES given its stronger association with functional group strength. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized In-situ by solution spraying onto cellulose

CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 147, 500–508.

author keywords: Microfibrills cellulose; Nanofibrills cellulose; Silver nanoparticles; In situ synthesis; Antibacterial activity
MeSH headings : Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology; Cellulose / chemistry; Escherichia coli / drug effects; Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry; Metal Nanoparticles / ultrastructure; Silver / pharmacology; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
TL;DR: The present research demonstrates facile and fast method for in-situ antibacterial AgNPs loading on cellulose substrates and indicates that the particle size was found to be 11 and 26nm for AgnPs nucleated on NFC and MFC-based papers respectively. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

The effects of a rotator cuff tear on activities of daily living in older adults: A kinematic analysis

JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 49(4), 611–617.

By: M. Vidt*, A. Santago n, A. Marsh*, E. Hegedus*, C. Tuohy*, G. Poehling*, M. Freehill*, M. Miller*, K. Saul n

author keywords: Upper limb; Thoracohumeral; Kinematics; Aging; Rotator cuff tear
MeSH headings : Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Biomechanical Phenomena; Female; Humans; Male; Mechanical Phenomena; Middle Aged; Movement; Range of Motion, Articular; Rotation; Rotator Cuff / physiopathology; Rotator Cuff Injuries
TL;DR: It is concluded that older adults with RCT used more internal rotation to perform functional tasks than controls, and significant differences between groups were identified for all three thoracohumeral degrees of freedom for functional pull. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Structural analysis of fast-growing aspen alkaline peroxide mechanical pulp lignin: A post-enzymatic treatment

BioResources, 11(1), 2723–2733.

By: H. Wang*, Y. Liu*, Z. Wang*, G. Yang* & L. Lucia n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Physical, thermal, chemical and rheological characterization of cellulosic microfibrils and microparticles produced from soybean hulls

INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS, 84, 337–343.

By: A. Ferrer n, C. Salas n & O. Rojas n

author keywords: Soybean hulls; Micro and nanofibrillated cellulose; Cellulosic microparticles; Crystallinity; Thermal stability; Rheology
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 review

Fillers for papermaking: a review of their properties, usage practices, and their mechanistic role

[Review of ]. BioResources, 11(1), 2886–2963.

By: M. Hubbe* & R. Gill

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

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