Discovering Natural Fiber-Insulation Boards and Natural Adhesives, Focused on a Polylactic Acid (PLA) Application–a Review

AJ Cárdenas-Oscanoa, JL Tene Tayo… - Journal of Natural …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In recent decades, there has been a growing concern about the excessive consumption on
petroleum-based sources. Scientists are now focused on increasing the utilization of natural …

Wood-fiber insulation boards (WFIB) produced with hardwood and softwoods species and polylactic acid (PLA) fibers as a binder

AJ Cárdenas-Oscanoa, L Tene Tayo… - … Material Science & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Wood fiber insulation boards (WFIB) produced with natural binders have been gaining
recognition as an eco-friendly material, however there is limited information on the effect of …

Integrated Nondestructive Spectroscopic Technology to Reveal the Influence Mechanism of Lignins from Pretreated Corn Stover on Cellulose Saccharification

X Zhao, J Wang, K Lan, Z Zhao, C Lai… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The changes in the structure of lignin during the pretreatment processes of biomass can
affect its subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency. To explore the influence mechanism of …

[HTML][HTML] Elaboración de papel con fibra virgen y reciclada reforzada con celulosa nanofibrilada de Guadua angustifolia

WB Atúncar Vilela, HE Gonzáles Mora… - Colombia …, 2024 - scielo.org.co
La nanocelulosa ha demostrado prometedoras mejoras en las propiedades tecnológicas de
diversos productos dentro de la industria papelera. El objetivo de esta investigación fue …

Cellulose Nanofibers: Current Status and Emerging Development of Sources, Pretreatment, Production, and Applications

Q Fang, HN Sun, M Zhang, TH Mu… - … Agricultural Science & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
With the increase in global demand for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel consumption,
the development of green technologies and novel materials in various industries is …

[HTML][HTML] Single fiber tensile strength of seagrasses and the development and characterization of Zostera marina-based medium density boards

A Kuqo, AJ Cárdenas-Oscanoa, C Mai - Cleaner Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the potential of the leaves of the seagrass Zostera marina (ZM) as an
alternative raw material for the production medium-density boards. In the first part, the tensile …

From Bolaina Blanca Wood Fibers to Antimicrobial Films: Characterization and Application in the Food Industry Using Copper Nanoparticles

DA Zavaleta-Cavero… - Journal of Natural …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The isolation and use of polymers from non-traditional sources for the development of
functional materials is becoming increasingly popular. One of the aspects of these …

Wood-fiber insulation boards produced with polylactic acid as a binder by hot press and hot air

AJ Cárdenas-Oscanoa, L Tene Tayo, C Huang… - European Journal of …, 2025 - Springer
Traditionally, there are two types of wood fiber insulation boards (WFIB), the rigid ones
produced in the industry by a continuous steam process, bonded with polymer …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of Adding Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) Mesocarp Fibers to Cement Composites

LF Gamarra-Romero, HE Gonzales Mora… - Colombia …, 2024 - scielo.org.co
The construction industry's ongoing pursuit of eco-friendly materials has led to extensive
research into fiber cement composites (FCC), particularly those utilizing natural fibers such …

Lightweight Natural Fiber Insulation Boards Produced with Kapok Fiber (Ceiba Pentandra) and Polylactic Acid or Bicomponent Fiber as a Binder

AJ Cárdenas‐Oscanoa, E Bonaccurso… - Global …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Traditionally, kapok fiber is employed as filling for soft pillows, bedding, and diverse
elements. Due to its buoyancy and proportion between cell wall and lumen, it is also applied …