Lignin-containing cellulose fibrils as reinforcement of plasticized PLA biocomposites produced by melt processing using PEG as a carrier

B Chihaoui, Q Tarrés, M Delgado-Aguilar… - Industrial Crops and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The present work shows the feasibility of incorporating lignocellulosic nanofibers (LCNFs)
from date palm waste, with diameters in the range of 10 and 30 nm, into polyethylene glycol …

Influence of pretreatment and mechanical nanofibrillation energy on properties of nanofibers from Aspen cellulose

A Balea, E Fuente, Q Tarrés, MÀ Pèlach, P Mutjé… - Cellulose, 2021 - Springer
The characteristics of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) depend on many factors such as the raw
material, type and intensity of the pre-treatment, and type and severity of the mechanical …

Enhancing the strength and flexibility of microfibrillated cellulose films from lignin-rich kraft pulp

H Li, A Kulachenko, AP Mathew, RB Stoltz… - ACS Sustainable …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Recent progress in nanocellulose production favors lignin-rich raw fibers due to their cost
effectiveness, higher yield of unbleached pulp, and added benefits from residual lignin …

[HTML][HTML] Harvesting value from agricultural waste: Dimensionally stable fiberboards and particleboards with enhanced mechanical performance and fire retardancy …

A Najahi, RJ Aguado, Q Tarrés, S Boufi… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The present work provides a comprehensive study on the utilization of rapeseed stalks, an
agricultural waste, as a raw material for the production of resin-free fiberboards and …

[HTML][HTML] Non-covalently cationized nanocellulose from hemp: Kinetics, key properties, and paper strengthening

R Aguado, Q Tarrés, P Mutjé, MÀ Pèlach… - Industrial Crops and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cationic cellulose, despite its long history, has yet to find a place in the paper industry.
However, recent research is evaluating the potential of its nanoscale forms. Likewise, the …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainability of cellulose micro-/nanofibers: A comparative life cycle assessment of pathway technologies

S Arfelis, RJ Aguado, D Civancik… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cellulose micro-and nanofibers (CNFs) are commonly regarded as “greener” than petro-
based materials. The high energy input that their production still demands, along with the …

Prediction of cellulose micro/nanofiber aspect ratio and yield of nanofibrillation using machine learning techniques

G Signori-Iamin, AF Santos, ML Corazza, R Aguado… - Cellulose, 2022 - Springer
Predictive monitoring of two key properties of nanocellulose, aspect ratio and yield of
nanofibrillation, would help manufacturers control and optimize production processes, given …

Durable Nanocellulose-Stabilized Emulsions of Dithizone/Chloroform in Water for Hg2+ Detection: A Novel Approach for a Classical Problem

RJ Aguado, A Mazega, N Fiol, Q Tarrés… - … Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
The use of dithizone (DTZ) for colorimetric heavy-metal detection is approximately one
century old. However, its pending stability issues and the need for simple indicators justify …

Cellulose nanofiber extraction from unbleached kraft pulp for paper strengthening

Y Liu, S Zhang, L Li, S Coseri - Cellulose, 2023 - Springer
CNF-based materials have developed into the current global research and development
hotspot, while the high cost of preparation and the difficulty of industrialization restrict their …

Facile and green lyocell/feather nonwovens with in-situ growth of ZIF-8 as adsorbent for physicochemical CO2 capture

Y Shi, G Tian, R Ni, L Zhang, W Hu, Y Zhao - Separation and Purification …, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon dioxide (CO 2) removal based on porous materials adsorption is one of the most
promising strategies to address current global climate change issues. However, existing …