Lignin as a UV blocking, antioxidant, and antimicrobial agent for food packaging applications

Anushikha, KK Gaikwad - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023 - Springer
The overwhelming use of non-biodegradable plastics derived from petroleum has resulted
in serious environmental pollution and ecological concerns, which has spurred the …

Discovering Natural Fiber-Insulation Boards and Natural Adhesives, Focused on a Polylactic Acid (PLA) Application–a Review

AJ Cárdenas-Oscanoa, JL Tene Tayo… - Journal of Natural …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In recent decades, there has been a growing concern about the excessive consumption on
petroleum-based sources. Scientists are now focused on increasing the utilization of natural …

Tough, Waterproofing, and Sustainable Bio‐Adhesive Inspired by the Dragonfly Wing

Y Zhou, J Luo, Q Jing, S Ge, S Chen… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The development of multifunctional bio‐adhesive plays a critical role in achieving a
sustainable society, where the intrinsic sensitivity to water and poor dynamics severely …

[HTML][HTML] Life-cycle assessment of microwave-assisted pyrolysis of pine sawdust as an emerging technology for biodiesel production

DC Makepa, CH Chihobo, TT Manhongo… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Although biofuels are often presented as a renewable and eco-friendly substitute to fossil
fuels, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the complete environmental …

Facile preparation of high-performance plywood adhesive from gelatinized corn starch crosslinked with ammonium dihydrogen phosphate

Y Jia, B Luo, SH Lee, H Huang, Z Wu, B Zhou… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
A flame retardant high-performance gelatinized starch (GS)-ammonium dihydrogen
phosphate (ADP) wood adhesive, named GS-ADP adhesive was prepared by condensation …

[HTML][HTML] Physical and Mechanical Properties of High-Density Fiberboard Bonded with Bio-Based Adhesives

A Gumowska, G Kowaluk - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
The high demand for wood-based composites generates a greater use of wood adhesives.
The current industrial challenge is to develop modified synthetic adhesives to remove …

[HTML][HTML] A composite whole-biomass tannin–sucrose–soy protein wood adhesive with high performance

G Xiao, J Liang, Z Wu, H Lei, F Gong, W Gu, Y Tu, D Li - Forests, 2023 - mdpi.com
Whole-biomass adhesives are the research hotspot of wood adhesives andcan improve the
competitiveness of adhesives. The tannin–sucrose adhesive studied by our research group …

[HTML][HTML] Adhesive and Flame-Retardant Properties of Starch/Ca2+ Gels with Different Amylose Contents

P Liu, J Ling, T Mao, F Liu, W Zhou, G Zhang, F Xie - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
Starch, being renewable and biodegradable, is a viable resource for developing sustainable
and environmentally friendly materials. The potential of starch/Ca2+ gels based on waxy …

[HTML][HTML] Preparation and characterization of soybean protein adhesives modified with an environmental-friendly tannin-based resin

H Li, Y Wang, W Xie, Y Tang, F Yang, C Gong, C Wang… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Soybean protein-based adhesives are limited in their application due to their poor wet
bonding strength and poor water resistance. Herein, we prepared a novel, environmentally …

Ultra-Tough Vanillin-Based Polyester Hot-Melt Adhesive through Multiple Oxygenated Groups

W Dong, H Peng, R Zhang, C He, Y Gu… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2023 - ACS Publications
To limit the use of petrochemical resources in the context of the energy crisis, it is critical to
produce sustainable thermoplastic adhesives. However, it is still difficult for biomass-based …