[HTML][HTML] Prospects for the integration of lignin materials into the circular economy

BL Tardy, E Lizundia, C Guizani, M Hakkarainen… - Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Lignin is a remarkable natural polyphenol that provides trees with physical and (bio-)
chemical resistance, as well as the ability to reach considerable heights. Lignin is also …

Intelligent designs from nature: biomimetic applications in wood technology

Y Chen, B Dang, C Wang, Y Wang, Y Yang… - Progress in Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biological systems, adapted through millions of years of evolution with various functional
trade-offs, have emerged as a crucial source of inspiration for the design of advanced …

Sustainable preparation of lignocellulosic nanofibrils and cellulose nanopaper from poplar sawdust

W Liu, S Zhang, K Liu, H Yang, Q Lin, T Xu… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Lignocellulosic nanofibrils (LCNFs) are isolated from poplar sawdust via a sustainable
preparation approach based on recyclable p-toluenesulfonic acid (p-TsOH) treatment and …

Sustainability in wood products: a new perspective for handling natural diversity

M Schubert, G Panzarasa, I Burgert - Chemical Reviews, 2022 - ACS Publications
Wood is a renewable resource with excellent qualities and the potential to become a key
element of a future bioeconomy. The increasing environmental awareness and drive to …

Reconstruction of cellulose intermolecular interactions from hydrogen bonds to dynamic covalent networks enables a thermo-processable cellulosic plastic with …

Z Su, L Yu, L Cui, G Zhou, X Zhang, X Qiu, C Chen… - ACS …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Its excellent renewability and biodegradability make cellulose an attractive resource to
prepare fossil-based plastic alternatives. However, cellulose itself exhibits strong …

Recent advances in non-biomass and biomass-based electromagnetic shielding materials

C **ong, Q **ong, M Zhao, B Wang, L Dai… - Advanced Composites and …, 2023 - Springer
With the advent of the 5G technology era and the development of flexible electronic devices,
higher requirements for electromagnetic interface (EMI) shielding materials have been put …

Revealing intrinsic relations between Cu scales and radical/nonradical oxidations to regulate nucleophilic/electrophilic catalysis

Z Wan, Y Cao, Z Xu, X Duan, S Xu… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Copper/carbon catalysts under different electron‐transfer regimes can evolve both radical
and nonradical pathways in peroxide activation. However, the underlying trigger to …

Machine intelligence-accelerated discovery of all-natural plastic substitutes

T Chen, Z Pang, S He, Y Li, S Shrestha, JM Little… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
One possible solution against the accumulation of petrochemical plastics in natural
environments is to develop biodegradable plastic substitutes using natural components …

An oxidative enzyme boosting mechanical and optical performance of densified wood films

S Koskela, S Wang, L Li, L Zha, LA Berglund, Q Zhou - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Nature has evolved elegant ways to alter the wood cell wall structure through carbohydrate‐
active enzymes, offering environmentally friendly solutions to tailor the microstructure of …

Multifunctional flame-retardant, thermal insulation, and antimicrobial wood-based composites

M Zhang, D Wang, T Li, J Jiang, H Bai, S Wang… - …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Wood has been used in a variety of applications in our daily lives and military industry.
Nevertheless, its flammability causes potential fire risks and hazards. Improving the flame …