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Recent breakthroughs in the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass ... pubs.rsc.org Jun 7, 2025 12 facts
referenceL. Boquera et al. investigated the thermo-acoustic and mechanical properties of bio-based plasters that utilize lignin, a by-product of biomass extraction, for green building applications.
claimTaheri et al. prepared a composite using cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) and ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in various proportions, finding that short CNF fibers improved mechanical properties, while long and entangled fibers reduced the density and thermal conductivity of the composite.
referenceS. Raghunath, M. Hoque, and E. J. Foster examined the roles of cellulose nanocrystals in fiber cement, specifically regarding rheology, hydration kinetics, and mechanical properties, in a 2023 study.
referenceE. K. Billington, T. Şucu, and M. P. Shaver studied the mechanical properties and recyclability of fiber-reinforced polyester composites in 2024.
referenceGanster et al. demonstrated that man-made cellulose filaments with high tenacity can reinforce commercial polymers like polypropylene (PP), poly-(lactic acid) (PLA), and polystyrene for injection molding applications, improving mechanical properties and impact strength compared to glass fiber reinforcement due to their low density and anisotropic nature.
measurementFahim et al. observed that the application of alkali-activated cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) in cement composites resulted in a 35% reduction of extrusion pressure, a maximum 20% increment in mechanical properties, and a 25% increase in the degree of hydration.
referenceG. Rizzo et al. investigated the mechanical properties and self-healing efficiency of carbon fiber composites infused with unsaturated polyester vitrimer in 2024.
referenceY. W. Mai, M. I. Hakeem, and B. Cotterell studied the effects of water and bleaching on the mechanical properties of cellulose fibre cements in a 1983 paper published in the Journal of Materials Science.
claimTaheri et al. observed that homogeneity and the degree of entanglement between fibers are significant factors in defining the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of cellulose nanofibril and ordinary Portland cement composites.
referenceD. Wang et al. (2020) developed biomimetic structural cellulose nanofiber aerogels with mechanical, flame-retardant, and thermal-insulating properties.
measurementKilic et al. determined that a 0.3 wt% concentration of cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) provides desirable rheological and mechanical properties for cement composites.
claimBorisova et al. fabricated a purely biobased coating by modifying brittle kraft lignin with spider-silk-inspired protein, which enhanced the mechanical and interfacial bonding properties of the lignin.
A critical review of industrial fiber hemp anatomy, agronomic ... bioresources.cnr.ncsu.edu 3 facts
claimDayo et al. (2017) studied the curing behavior, mechanical properties, and thermal properties of natural hemp fiber reinforced polybenzoxazine composites.
procedureDartois et al. (2017) developed an iterative micromechanical modeling method to estimate the thermal and mechanical properties of polydisperse composites containing platy particles, specifically applying this to anisotropic hemp and lime concretes.
claimChemical treatments influence the mechanical, thermal, and water absorption properties of hemp fiber/polybenzoxazine-based green composites, as detailed in a 2018 study published in Materials Chemistry and Physics.
The role of light in regulating plant growth, development and sugar ... frontiersin.org Jan 6, 2025 1 fact
claimBrüggenwirth and Knoche (2017) established that cell wall swelling, fracture mode, and the mechanical properties of cherry fruit skins are closely related.
Nanomaterials in the future biotextile industry: A new cosmovision to ... frontiersin.org Dec 1, 2022 1 fact
referenceCertain intelligent textile materials respond to external stimuli through thermal, electrical, magnetic, or mechanical properties, resulting in physical changes such as color, shape, electric charge, and rheology, as noted by Basheer (2020).