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View article: Consumer Preferences for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Versus Bio-Based Treatments of Disposable Dinnerware: A Discrete Choice Experiment
Consumer Preferences for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Versus Bio-Based Treatments of Disposable Dinnerware: A Discrete Choice Experiment Open
Alternative disposable dinnerware treatments to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are under development. A discrete choice experiment of 1,304 U.S. consumers addressed the market’s response to bio-based alternatives. Information n…
View article: A Non-isothermal Curing Kinetic Studies of Novolac Type Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin for 3D Printing of Sustainable Building Design
A Non-isothermal Curing Kinetic Studies of Novolac Type Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin for 3D Printing of Sustainable Building Design Open
Novolac phenol-formaldehyde resins have gained extensive commercial utilization across diverse applications due to their exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical resistance properties. In this investigation, we successfully synthesize…
View article: Wood properties of mature loblolly pine grown in Hawaii, North Carolina, and Mississippi: impacts of climate conditions on specific gravity and chemical composition
Wood properties of mature loblolly pine grown in Hawaii, North Carolina, and Mississippi: impacts of climate conditions on specific gravity and chemical composition Open
Higher productivities for loblolly pine ( Pinus taeda L.) growing at exotic locations (e.g., Hawaii, Brazil) indicate that the full growth potential of this southern pine species has yet to be reached in plantations across the southeastern…
View article: A Preliminary Study Exploring the Relationship between Occupational Health Hazards and Gut Microbiota among Firefighters
A Preliminary Study Exploring the Relationship between Occupational Health Hazards and Gut Microbiota among Firefighters Open
Firefighters are exposed to occupational hazards and have a higher prevalence of health issues. The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in the immune, endocrine, and neural systems, and disruptions in its composition can impact health outc…
View article: Bark morphological and chemical features are differentially correlated with disease resistance and yield in hybrid poplar taxa
Bark morphological and chemical features are differentially correlated with disease resistance and yield in hybrid poplar taxa Open
In the southeastern United States, the establishment of short‐rotation intensively cultured plantations of hybrid poplar has been hindered by its susceptibility to stem cankers. We evaluated the tradeoffs between biomass yield and disease …
View article: Green Needle Coke Production from Pyrolysis Biocrude toward Bio-based Anode Material Manufacture: Biochar Fines Addition Effect as “Physical Template” on the Crystalline Order
Green Needle Coke Production from Pyrolysis Biocrude toward Bio-based Anode Material Manufacture: Biochar Fines Addition Effect as “Physical Template” on the Crystalline Order Open
Here, a new method for producing green needle coke (GNC) is developed by replacing the “heavy fraction” of petroleum pitch delayed coking with fast pyrolysis biocrude. A series of alternative biocrude distillation, carbonization, and calci…
View article: Atomic Level Interactions and Suprastructural Configuration of Plant Cell Wall Polymers in Dialkylimidazolium Ionic Liquids
Atomic Level Interactions and Suprastructural Configuration of Plant Cell Wall Polymers in Dialkylimidazolium Ionic Liquids Open
Ionic liquids (ILs) have been widely investigated for the pretreatment and deconstruction of lignocellulosic feedstocks. However, the modes of interaction between IL-anions and cations, and plant cell wall polymers, namely, cellulose, hemi…
View article: Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of switchgrass-derived extractives
Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory activity of switchgrass-derived extractives Open
Switchgrass is an increasingly important biofuel crop, but knowledge of switchgrass fungal pathogens is not extensive. The purpose of this research was to identify the fungal pathogens that decrease crop yield of switchgrass grown in Tenne…
View article: Ionic-liquid-Assisted Fabrication of Lignocellulosic Thin Films with Tunable Hydrophobicity
Ionic-liquid-Assisted Fabrication of Lignocellulosic Thin Films with Tunable Hydrophobicity Open
Thin films with enhanced water repellency and mechanical strength can be fabricated from renewable lignocellulosic feedstock as a replacement for petrochemical-derived synthetic polymers, such that it minimizes life cycle impact on the env…
View article: Pilot-Scale Pelleting Tests on High-Moisture Pine, Switchgrass, and Their Blends: Impact on Pellet Physical Properties, Chemical Composition, and Heating Values
Pilot-Scale Pelleting Tests on High-Moisture Pine, Switchgrass, and Their Blends: Impact on Pellet Physical Properties, Chemical Composition, and Heating Values Open
In this study, we evaluated the pelleting characteristics of southern yellow pine (SYP), switchgrass (SG), and their blends for thermochemical conversion processes, such as pyrolysis and gasification. Using a pilot-scale ring-die pellet mi…
View article: Optimal N Application Rates on Switchgrass for Producers and a Biorefinery
Optimal N Application Rates on Switchgrass for Producers and a Biorefinery Open
This study analyzes the effects of N fertilizer application rates on profitability of growing switchgrass and using the feedstock in a pyrolysis biorefinery facility to create a source of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply in Tennessee…
View article: Synthesis of High-Performance Lignin-Based Inverse Thermoplastic Vulcanizates with Tailored Morphology and Properties
Synthesis of High-Performance Lignin-Based Inverse Thermoplastic Vulcanizates with Tailored Morphology and Properties Open
In this work, we report synthesis of a high-strength renewable phenolic composition with linear large deformation strain without a thermoplastic-like yielding while retaining thermal processability. Small molecule carboxylic acid derivativ…
View article: Production and Characterization of High Value Prebiotics From Biorefinery-Relevant Feedstocks
Production and Characterization of High Value Prebiotics From Biorefinery-Relevant Feedstocks Open
Hemicellulose, a structural polysaccharide and often underutilized co-product stream of biorefineries, could be used to produce prebiotic ingredients with novel functionalities. Since hot water pre-extraction is a cost-effective strategy f…
View article: A Sequential Autohydrolysis-Ionic Liquid Fractionation Process for High Quality Lignin Production
A Sequential Autohydrolysis-Ionic Liquid Fractionation Process for High Quality Lignin Production Open
In this study, we propose a complete biomass fractionation strategy where all three major biopolymers, namely cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, are separated with higher efficiency and purity. Sequential treatment of hybrid poplar wood …
View article: Correction: Understanding the <i>in situ</i> state of lignocellulosic biomass during ionic liquids-based engineering of renewable materials and chemicals
Correction: Understanding the <i>in situ</i> state of lignocellulosic biomass during ionic liquids-based engineering of renewable materials and chemicals Open
Correction for ‘Understanding the in situ state of lignocellulosic biomass during ionic liquids-based engineering of renewable materials and chemicals’ by Kalavathy Rajan et al. , Green Chem. , 2020, 22 , 6748–6766, DOI: 10.1039/D0GC02582H.
View article: Synthesis and evaluation of layered double hydroxide based sorbent for hot gas cleanup of hydrogen chloride
Synthesis and evaluation of layered double hydroxide based sorbent for hot gas cleanup of hydrogen chloride Open
In this study, we report on the synthesis and evaluation of a sodium, magnesium, and aluminum (Na-Mg-Al) layered double hydroxide (LDH) based sorbent for hydrogen chloride (HCl) removal at concentrations found in lignocellulosic biomass de…
View article: A Robust Method to Quantify Cell Wall Bound Phenolics in Plant Suspension Culture Cells Using Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
A Robust Method to Quantify Cell Wall Bound Phenolics in Plant Suspension Culture Cells Using Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Open
The wide-scale production of renewable fuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks continues to be hampered by the natural recalcitrance of biomass. Therefore, there is a need to develop robust and reliable methods to characterize and quantify c…
View article: Consumer preferences for eco-friendly attributes in disposable dinnerware
Consumer preferences for eco-friendly attributes in disposable dinnerware Open
The United States (US) uses landfills to dispose paper cups at a rate of 40 percent. Landfill rates on plastic disposable dinnerware are even higher at around 80 percent. This study examines consumer preferences for single-use disposable d…
View article: Maximizing production of cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibers from pre-extracted loblolly pine kraft pulp: a response surface approach
Maximizing production of cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibers from pre-extracted loblolly pine kraft pulp: a response surface approach Open
This study aims to optimize strong acid hydrolysis-based production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from pre-extracted and fully bleached kraft pulp of loblolly pinewood, the most abundant and commercially …
View article: Tennessee Consumer Willingness to Pay for Disposable Dinnerware Molded from Wheat Straw
Tennessee Consumer Willingness to Pay for Disposable Dinnerware Molded from Wheat Straw Open
Wheat straw, a wheat byproduct, can be used in making disposable dinnerware. This study uses a contingent valuation survey to measure consumer willingness to pay (WTP) for wheat straw dinnerware bowls (WSB). Consumers would pay a premium (…
View article: Sciadopitys verticillata Resin: Volatile Components and Impact on Plant Pathogenic and Foodborne Bacteria
Sciadopitys verticillata Resin: Volatile Components and Impact on Plant Pathogenic and Foodborne Bacteria Open
Sciadopitys verticillata (Sv) produces a white, sticky, latex-like resin with antimicrobial properties. The aims of this research were to evaluate the effects of this resin (Sv resin) on bacterial populations and to determine the impact of…
View article: Butanol-Based Organosolv Lignin and Reactive Modification of Poly(ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate)
Butanol-Based Organosolv Lignin and Reactive Modification of Poly(ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate) Open
Biomass processing industries and modern society are both interested in environmentally friendly plant-based polymers, such as lignin, to replace petrochemical derivatives. In this study, an n-butanol-based solvent system that can be produ…
View article: Antimicrobial Zn-Based “TSOL” for Citrus Greening Management: Insights from Spectroscopy and Molecular Simulation
Antimicrobial Zn-Based “TSOL” for Citrus Greening Management: Insights from Spectroscopy and Molecular Simulation Open
Huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus greening, is a bacterial disease that poses a devastating threat to the citrus industry worldwide. To manage this disease efficiently, we developed and characterized a ternary aqueous solution (TSO…