Lignins as promising renewable biopolymers and bioactive compounds for high-performance materials

C Vasile, M Baican - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The recycling of biomass into high-value-added materials requires important developments
in research and technology to create a sustainable circular economy. Lignin, as a …

Exploring rice straw's potential from a sustainable biorefinery standpoint: Towards valorization and diverse product production

S Singh, G Kaur, DP Singh, S Arya… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to population rise, the agriculture sector is creating a rising volume of process by-
products of great commercial and nutritional value. The opportunity to decrease waste …

Nanocellulose: A versatile nanostructure for energy storage applications

CK Maity, S De, K Verma, M Moniruzzaman… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Energy storage devices are the key focus of modern science and technology because of the
rapid increase in global population and environmental pollution. In this aspect, sustainable …

[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 …

Structure and thermal properties of cellulose nanofibrils extracted from alkali–ultrasound treated windmill palm fibers

C Chen, D Huang, Q Yang, G Wang, X Wang - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Windmill palm, a tree species that is native to China, has gained attention with regard to the
production of substantial amounts of biomass fibers via yearly pruning. This study …

Polymeric materials obtained by extrusion and injection molding from lignocellulosic agroindustrial biomass

A Pacheco, A Evangelista-Osorio… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
This review presents the advances in polymeric materials achieved by extrusion and
injection molding from lignocellulosic agroindustrial biomass. Biomass, which is derived …

Advanced biofuels: a path to sustainable energy

A Maharjan, MR Kim, W Choi, HC Kim… - Sustainable Energy & …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Commercialization has been primarily responsible for the recent sharp rise seen in energy
consumption, which has coincided with an increasing global population. The lack of …

[HTML][HTML] Efficient and environmentally friendly techniques for extracting lignin from lignocellulose biomass and subsequent uses: A review

MM Alam, A Greco, Z Rajabimashhadi, CE Corcione - Cleaner Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of sustainable and effective methods for extracting lignin is crucial for
achieving the advantages and promoting the shift towards a more sustainable and circular …

Lignin Extracted from Various Parts of Castor (Ricinus communis L.) Plant: Structural Characterization and Catalytic Depolymerization

Y Wang, S Su, G Song - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Castor is an important non-edible oilseed crop used in the production of high-quality bio-oil.
In this process, the leftover tissues rich in cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin are regarded …

Molecular palladium catalyst enabling efficient electrochemical C–C bond cleavage within lignin model compounds

P Ren, L Shi, Z Kan, J Bai, Y Liu, S Yang… - Catalysis Science & …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The electrochemical conversion of lignin for the production of high-value aromatic
compounds holds immense potential. However, the process of depolymerizing lignin faces …