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cellulose fibers
Also known as: cellulose fiber, cellulosic microfibers
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Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org Jun 7, 2025 13 facts
claimMai et al. found that bleaching cellulose fibers used in cement composites increases mechanical properties, with the exception of fracture toughness.
measurementFor multipurpose applications of aerogels, such as thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, and fire-retardancy, a 0.5–2 wt% suspension of cellulose pulp or fibers is typically used.
referenceS. S. L. Sobhana, X. Zhang, L. Kesavan, P. Liias, and P. Fardim developed a new class of super-hydrophobic hybrid materials by interfacing layered double hydroxide with stearic acid and cellulose fibers.
claimExcessive proportions of cellulose fibers in concrete cause an adverse effect on strength due to the agglomeration effect.
referenceJiang et al. developed a one-pot complexation method using phytic acid and polyethyleneimine on cellulosic microfibers to create insulative and flame-resistant foam.
referenceOrts et al. prepared polymeric gels and films using cellulose microfibrils (2–10%) as a reinforcing agent and estimated properties such as Young's modulus, tensile strength, and load-bearing capacity using different sources of cellulose fibers.
claimMai et al. discovered that the rate of crack growth is lower in wet cellulose fibers compared to dry fibers, as evidenced by crack growth resistance versus crack extension curves, and that these modified composites exhibit improved ductility and toughness.
claimA fabricated bioplastic possesses an in-built oxygen (O2) barrier property, whereas delignified balsa lacks this property due to the porous structure between its cellulose fibers. The bioplastic achieves this barrier through hot-pressing and the addition of natural rubber latex, which creates tight packing among the cellulose fibers.
claimDual-crosslinked Carboxymethyl Cellulose Fiber (CMF)-based films are recyclable by disintegrating the cellulose fibers in water to reprocess the slurry and have applications in interior décor, packaging, and commercial paper.
measurementThomas et al. extracted cellulose fibers from wastepaper and combined them with Kaolinitic clay in a cement matrix, achieving a compressive strength of 10.3 MPa and a tensile strength of 2.8 MPa.
referenceI. Gil-Guillén, P. A. V. Freitas, C. González-Martínez, and A. Chiralt obtained cellulose fibers from almond shells by combining subcritical water extraction and bleaching with hydrogen peroxide, as published in Molecules in 2024.
procedureSobhana et al. created a superhydrophobic composite material by grafting stearic acid onto cellulose fibers using an inorganic Mg–Al layered double hydroxide crosslinker via an in situ coprecipitation method to generate a sandwich-like structure.
claimSobhana et al. observed that at lower pH, the sandwich-like double-layered hydroxide structure of their composite material faces corrosion, which reduces the grafting of stearic acid on cellulose fibers and leads to a decrease in hydrophobicity.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 1 fact
referenceAzril et al. review plant-based cellulose fiber as a biomaterial for biomedical applications in the Journal of Fiber and Polymer Composites.