Preparation and modification of nanocellulose and its application to heavy metal adsorption: A review

H Jiang, S Wu, J Zhou - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023 - Elsevier
Heavy metals are a notable pollutant in aquatic ecosystems that results in many deadly
diseases of the human body after enrichment through the food chain. As an environmentally …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Insights on the physico-chemical properties of alkali lignins from different agro-industrial residues and their use in phenol-formaldehyde wood adhesive formulation

M Mennani, AA Benhamou, M Kasbaji… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The current study investigates for the first time the physico-chemical performances of lignins
from cactus waste seeds (CWS) and spent coffee (SC) in comparison to previously isolated …

Isolation and characterization of novel micro cellulose from Azadirachta indica A. Juss agro-industrial residual waste oil cake for futuristic applications

J Rantheesh, S Indran, S Raja, S Siengchin - Biomass Conversion and …, 2023 - Springer
Every year, the food industry generates a large amount of waste, which prompts researchers
to come up with a solution to efficiently manage the issue to support zero-waste concepts …

Elaboration of carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals filled starch-based adhesives for the manufacturing of eco-friendly particleboards

AA Benhamou, A Boussetta, Z Kassab… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The current work aims to assess the nano-reinforcing effect of carboxylated cellulose
nanocrystals (C-CNCs) from alfa fibers in the development of corn starch-mimosa tannin bio …

Biosorption of a cationic dye using raw and functionalized Chenopodium quinoa pericarp biomass after saponin glycosides extraction

A Oulkhir, K Lyamlouli, M Danouche… - Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Synthetic toxic dyes from liquid wastes can be harmful for living organisms and the
environment, even at low concentrations. This research investigated the utilization of the …

Isolation and characterization of novel microcellulose from Sesamum indicum agro-industrial residual waste oil cake: conversion of biowaste to wealth approach

R Jagadeesan, I Suyambulingam… - Biomass Conversion …, 2023 - Springer
Nowadays, cellulose as a potential bioresource has attracted the interest of many industries
such as textile, chemical, pharmaceutical, and composite industries. The most common …

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 …