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View article: Impact of pH and PS Concentration on the Thermal Degradation of Brilliant Coomassie Blue G-250: An Experimental and Modeling Approach
Impact of pH and PS Concentration on the Thermal Degradation of Brilliant Coomassie Blue G-250: An Experimental and Modeling Approach Open
The degradation of Brilliant Coomassie Blue G-250 (BCB) was investigated using the thermally activated persulfate (TAP) process in deionized water. A kinetic model incorporating both hydroxyl (●OH) and sulfate (SO4●–) radicals was develope…
View article: Durability investigations of preservative treated glued laminated timber using accelerated weathering and Mode I fracture energy
Durability investigations of preservative treated glued laminated timber using accelerated weathering and Mode I fracture energy Open
View article: A water-resistant high bonding strength non-isocyanate polyurethane-modified-starch wood adhesive
A water-resistant high bonding strength non-isocyanate polyurethane-modified-starch wood adhesive Open
To address the health and environmental hazards posed by toxic substances, such as isocyanates, in traditional polyurethane adhesive raw materials, this study synthesized a non-isocyanate polyurethane prepolymer (NIPU) by reacting diethyle…
View article: Development of High-Performance Biocomposites from Kenaf, Bagasse, Hemp, and Softwood: Effects of Fiber pH Modification and Adhesive Selection on Structural Properties Correlated with FTIR Analysis
Development of High-Performance Biocomposites from Kenaf, Bagasse, Hemp, and Softwood: Effects of Fiber pH Modification and Adhesive Selection on Structural Properties Correlated with FTIR Analysis Open
This study aims to develop high-performance biocomposites for structural applications using kenaf, bagasse, hemp, and softwood fibers bonded with phenol-formaldehyde (PF) and phenol-urea-formaldehyde (PUF) adhesives, commonly used in parti…
View article: Bark tannins: Extraction methods, characterization, and reactivity
Bark tannins: Extraction methods, characterization, and reactivity Open
View article: High-performance bio-based wood adhesive derived from Camellia oleifera meal with long shelf life and excellent mold resistance
High-performance bio-based wood adhesive derived from Camellia oleifera meal with long shelf life and excellent mold resistance Open
View article: Isolation and Characterization of Lignin from Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum): Application in Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production
Isolation and Characterization of Lignin from Sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum): Application in Flexible Polyurethane Foam Production Open
Lignin used in this work was isolated from sapele (Entandrophragma cylindricum) wood through a hybrid pulping process using soda/ethanol as pulping liquor and denoted soda-oxyethylated lignin (SOL). SOL was mixed with a polyethylene glycol…
View article: Soybean protein wood adhesive with enhanced water resistance and low environmental impact through lignin-protein hybridization
Soybean protein wood adhesive with enhanced water resistance and low environmental impact through lignin-protein hybridization Open
View article: Sustainable protection for mild steel (S235): Anti-corrosion effectiveness of natural Paraberlinia bifoliolata barks extracts in HCl 1 M
Sustainable protection for mild steel (S235): Anti-corrosion effectiveness of natural Paraberlinia bifoliolata barks extracts in HCl 1 M Open
View article: Enhancing Biomethane Yield from Microalgal Biomass via Enzymatic Hydrolysis: Optimization and Predictive Modeling Using RSM Approach
Enhancing Biomethane Yield from Microalgal Biomass via Enzymatic Hydrolysis: Optimization and Predictive Modeling Using RSM Approach Open
This study investigates the optimization of enzymatic hydrolysis for enhancing carbohydrate release from microalgal biomass and its subsequent impact on methane production during anaerobic digestion. Using Response Surface Methodology with…
View article: Extraction and Characterization of Tannins from the Barks of Four Tropical Wood Species and Formulation of Bioresins for Potential Industrial Applications
Extraction and Characterization of Tannins from the Barks of Four Tropical Wood Species and Formulation of Bioresins for Potential Industrial Applications Open
The use of renewable plant resources for the formulation of adhesives is increasingly promising, thanks to their availability at an affordable price and their high content of biomolecules such as polyphenols. The study of tannins therefore…
View article: Tuning Polyphenols for Thermosetting Wood Adhesives: Class ‘A1’ Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes from Condensed Tannins
Tuning Polyphenols for Thermosetting Wood Adhesives: Class ‘A1’ Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes from Condensed Tannins Open
This study aimed to develop nonisocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) wood adhesives from Quebracho condensed tannins (CT). Following the carbonation of CTs with dimethyl carbonate, condensation with multifunctional amines delivered two distinct N…
View article: Optimized Coagulation Flocculation of Drinking Water Using Pine cone-Based Bio-Coagulants: A Comparative Study of Different Extracts
Optimized Coagulation Flocculation of Drinking Water Using Pine cone-Based Bio-Coagulants: A Comparative Study of Different Extracts Open
High turbidity in raw water poses a major challenge to drinking water quality and requires effective, sustainable treatment solutions. This work investigates the reduction in turbidity in raw water and the enhancement of overall drinking w…
View article: Extraction and Characterization of Tannins from the Barks of Four Tropical Wood Species and Formulation of Bio-Resins for Potential Industrial Applications
Extraction and Characterization of Tannins from the Barks of Four Tropical Wood Species and Formulation of Bio-Resins for Potential Industrial Applications Open
This study explores the extraction of tannins from the barks of four tropical wood species (Entandophragma candolei, Entandophragma cylindricum, Afzelia africana and Dacryodes klaineana) and their use in formulating bio-resins. The tannin …
View article: Characterization of Water-Resistant Adhesive Prepared by Cross-Linking Reaction of Oxidized Starch with Lignin
Characterization of Water-Resistant Adhesive Prepared by Cross-Linking Reaction of Oxidized Starch with Lignin Open
Wood adhesives play a critical role in the wood processing industry; however, traditional formaldehyde-based adhesives pose health risks and are reliant on non-renewable resources. This study aims to develop a bio-based wood adhesive with …
View article: Wastewater Treatment Using a Combination of Pumpkin seed Waste After Extraction of Essential Oils (Bio-Coagulant) and Ferric Chloride (Chemical Coagulant): Optimization and Modeling Using a Box–Behnken Design
Wastewater Treatment Using a Combination of Pumpkin seed Waste After Extraction of Essential Oils (Bio-Coagulant) and Ferric Chloride (Chemical Coagulant): Optimization and Modeling Using a Box–Behnken Design Open
The wastewater treatment involves various techniques at different technological levels. Treatment takes place in several stages, of which coagulation and flocculation are the most important. Most suspended solids are indeed eliminated duri…
View article: Characterization of Water-Resistant Adhesive Prepared by Cross-Linking Reaction of Oxidized Starch with Lignin
Characterization of Water-Resistant Adhesive Prepared by Cross-Linking Reaction of Oxidized Starch with Lignin Open
Wood adhesives play a critical role in the wood processing industry; however, traditional formaldehyde-based adhesives pose health risks and are reliant on non-renewable resources. This study aims to develop a bio-based wood adhesive with …
View article: Selecting a Suitable Synthesis of Industrial Hot Melt Nanostructured Polyurethane Adhesives for the Enhanced Bonding of MDF and PVC Veneers - A Review
Selecting a Suitable Synthesis of Industrial Hot Melt Nanostructured Polyurethane Adhesives for the Enhanced Bonding of MDF and PVC Veneers - A Review Open
This review focuses on the synthesis and application of industrial hot-melt nanostructured polyurethane adhesives (HMPUAs) used for enhancing the bonding of medium-density fiberboard (MDF) with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) veneers. The use of …
View article: Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science
Circular and Green Sustainable Polymer Science Open
The intense search for polymeric materials derived not from oil but from renewable resources, based on novel approaches and aiming to achieve superior performances and lower costs, is evident across the entire field of polymer chemistry to…
View article: Development of High-Performance Biocomposites from Kenaf, Bagasse, Hemp, and Softwood: Effects of Fiber pH Modification and Adhesive Selection on Structural Properties
Development of High-Performance Biocomposites from Kenaf, Bagasse, Hemp, and Softwood: Effects of Fiber pH Modification and Adhesive Selection on Structural Properties Open
This study aims to develop high-performance biocomposites for structural applications using Kenaf, Bagasse, Hemp fibers and Softwood bonded with phenol-formaldehyde (PF) and phenol-urea-formaldehyde (PUF) resins commonly used in the indust…
View article: Preparation and Modification of Sucrose-Based Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Adhesives for Plywood Bonding
Preparation and Modification of Sucrose-Based Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Adhesives for Plywood Bonding Open
The production of non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) resins using recyclable biomass materials and no isocyanates as a substitute for traditional polyurethane (PU) materials has become a research focus in the polyurethane industry. The dev…
View article: Metal Ions Fortified Tannin-Furanic Rigid Foam: The Impact on the Uniformity and Mechanical Performance
Metal Ions Fortified Tannin-Furanic Rigid Foam: The Impact on the Uniformity and Mechanical Performance Open
Tannin-furanic foams with excellent properties have attracted increasing interest due to their advantages such as easy preparation, light weight, and thermal insulation. However, unsatisfactory mechanical strength has limited the expansion…
View article: Rheology and Thermal Performance of Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin in Decorative Paper Applications
Rheology and Thermal Performance of Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin in Decorative Paper Applications Open
View article: Tannin-based non-isocyanate polyurethane wood adhesive rich in complicated cross-linked networks with ultra-strong bonding property and excellent water resistance by introducing poly-urea structure
Tannin-based non-isocyanate polyurethane wood adhesive rich in complicated cross-linked networks with ultra-strong bonding property and excellent water resistance by introducing poly-urea structure Open
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View article: Unusual Lignocellulosic Bioresins: Adhesives and Coatings for Metals and Glass
Unusual Lignocellulosic Bioresins: Adhesives and Coatings for Metals and Glass Open
This minireview presents some unusual but encouraging examples of lignocellulosic-based adhesives and coatings used for metals, glass, and some other difficult-to-adhere materials. The reactions and applications presented are as follows. (…
View article: Effect of Washing Temperature on Adsorption of Cationic Dyes by Raw Lignocellulosic Biomass
Effect of Washing Temperature on Adsorption of Cationic Dyes by Raw Lignocellulosic Biomass Open
This study evaluated the potential of using raw Maclura pomifera and wild carob for the treatment of methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV) as part of the search for new, abundant, and cost-effective natural materials applicable for w…
View article: Preparation and Characterization of Glucose-Based Self-Blowing Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane (NIPU) Foams with Different Acid Catalysts
Preparation and Characterization of Glucose-Based Self-Blowing Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane (NIPU) Foams with Different Acid Catalysts Open
The preparation and application of non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) from biomass raw materials as a substitute for traditional polyurethane (PU) has recently become a research hot topic as it avoids the toxicity and moisture sensitivity …
View article: Unveiling causal relationship between non-covalent interactions and evaluated Young’s modulus within oligolignols-cellulose complexes
Unveiling causal relationship between non-covalent interactions and evaluated Young’s modulus within oligolignols-cellulose complexes Open
Linear correlation coefficients were calculated between the reported Young’s modulus (YM) values and non-covalent interactions within cellulose-oligolignol complexes, considering the composition of an efficient adhesive formulation previou…
View article: Self-Neutralizing Melamine–Urea–Formaldehyde–Citric Acid Resins for Wood Panel Adhesives
Self-Neutralizing Melamine–Urea–Formaldehyde–Citric Acid Resins for Wood Panel Adhesives Open
In this study, we used a self-neutralizing system to counteract too acidic a pH, unsuitable for wood adhesives, and tested it on MUF resins augmented by the addition of citric acid or other organic acids, based on the addition of small per…
View article: Effect of Technological Factors on the Extraction of Polymeric Condensed Tannins from Acacia Species
Effect of Technological Factors on the Extraction of Polymeric Condensed Tannins from Acacia Species Open
The aim of this research work was to investigate the influence of parameters such as particle size, mass/solvent ratio, temperature and spray drying on the tannin extraction process in order to develop cost-effective methods with better en…