Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review

W Tian, X Wang, Y Ye, W Wu, Y Wang, S Jiang… - Green …, 2023‏ - pubs.rsc.org
The predominant adhesives currently utilized in the wood sector are sourced from
petroleum. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that fossil resources possess a limited …

The potential of lignin-functionalized metal catalysts-A systematic review

M Mennani, M Kasbaji, AA Benhamou… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The deployment of lignin, one of the most naturally occurring biopolymers and sources of
aromatics with plenty of reactive functional sites, in discovering and develo** catalysts …

Adsorption of cationic and anionic dyes onto coffee grounds cellulose/sodium alginate double-network hydrogel beads: Isotherm analysis and recyclability …

M Kasbaji, M Mennani, N Grimi, M Oubenali… - International journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
This work describes the preparation of new eco-friendly adsorbents with a simple method.
Gel beads of coffee grounds cellulose (CGC) and sodium alginate (SA) were prepared for …

Current approaches, emerging developments and functional prospects for lignin-based catalysts–a review

M Mennani, M Kasbaji, AA Benhamou, A Boussetta… - Green …, 2023‏ - pubs.rsc.org
Biopolymer functionalization is perceived as an innovative approach to revolutionizing bio-
catalyzed chemical transformations. Lignin, the chief natural source of polyphenols, has an …

Bio-based functionalized adsorptive polymers for sustainable water decontamination: A systematic review of challenges and real-world implementation

M Kasbaji, M Mennani, M Oubenali, AA Benhamou… - Environmental …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The overwhelming concerns of water pollution, industrial discharges and environmental
deterioration by various organic and inorganic substances, including dyes, heavy metals …

How can cellulosic fibers enhance adhesion in engineered wood?

AA Benhamou, A Boussetta, MH Salim… - Materials Science and …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Cellulosic fibers have garnered significant attention in both academic research and industry
due to their appealing physicochemical properties, distinctive structural qualities, and wide …

Lignin Liquefaction: Unraveling the effect of process conditions and sustainable pathways for biofuel production–A comprehensive review

MW Syed, WW Kazmi, A Hussain, SFA Shah… - Energy Conversion and …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Biomass thermochemical conversion into liquid fuels offers a sustainable alternative to
traditional fossil fuels. The progressive shift from fossil fuel-based chemicals to bio-oil …

Strong and flame-resistant nanocellulose sheets derived from agrowastes via a papermaking-assisted process

A Ait Benhamou, S Boukind, H Khalili… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024‏ - ACS Publications
In recent decades, the production of nanocellulose has gained significant attention.
Nanocellulose-based film materials have found widespread applications in various high-end …

Exploring the potential of chitin and chitosan extracted from shrimp shell waste in enhancing urea-formaldehyde wood adhesives

H Charii, A Boussetta, AA Benhamou… - International Journal of …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
This work aims to investigate the properties of both chitin (CT), and chitosan (CS) extracted
from shrimp shell waste (SSW) and its potential use for the improvement of urea …

Sucrose-tannin-nanosilica hybrid bio-adhesive based on dual dynamic Schiff base and disulfide bonds with enhanced toughness and cohesion

H Yang, G Du, K Ni, T Liu, H Su, H Wang, X Ran… - International Journal of …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Herein, a high-performance sucrose-tannin bio-based adhesive is developed based on
consisting of oxidized sucrose (OS), tannin acid (TA), SiO 2 nanoparticles and 2, 2 …