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 …

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 developing 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 …

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 important to acknowledge that fossil resources possess a limited …

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 …

Unlocking the polyfunctionality of cactus waste seed lignin in sustained catalysts: optimizing the catalytic activity of a novel maleated lignin catalyst (MLC)

M Mennani, M Kasbaji, AAIT Benhamou… - Process Safety and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Lignin's polyfunctionality is evolving into alternative bio-based catalysts from under-used
agro-industrial waste. To promote safe and eco-conscious disposal of these residues …

Bio-composites based on cellulosic fibers from agro-industrial waste filled PP matrix: production and properties

A Boussetta, H Charii, A Ait Benhamou, EH Ablouh… - Polymer Bulletin, 2023 - Springer
The aim of this work is the valorisation of bagasse cane by-product for the development of a
new bio-composite based on Polypropylene (PP) reinforced with different cellulose …

Effects of direct sulfonation on the catalytic activity and recyclability of novel lignin-based solid acid catalysts from agri-food waste

M Mennani, M Kasbaji, AA Benhamou… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Catalytic systems derived from lignin are emerging as quite efficient and profitable materials
in many catalyzed transformations. However, these catalysts have been predominantly …

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 …