Unlocking the potential: Evolving role of technical lignin in diverse applications and overcoming challenges

NI Jeffri, NFM Rawi, MHBM Kassim… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Recent advancements have transformed lignin from a byproduct into a valuable raw material
for polymers, dyes, adhesives, and fertilizers. However, its structural heterogeneity, variable …

[HTML][HTML] Bio-Based and Biodegradable Polymeric Materials for a Circular Economy

V Oliver-Cuenca, V Salaris, PF Muñoz-Gimena… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, plastic contamination worldwide is a concerning reality that can be addressed
with appropriate society education as well as looking for innovative polymeric alternatives …

[HTML][HTML] Biogas generation from food waste through anaerobic digestion technology with emphasis on enhancing circular economy in Sub-Saharan Africa–A review

JK Emmanuel, MJ Juma, SH Mlozi - Energy Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Globally, 2.2 billion tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) are generated, primarily
being disposed of as landfills and couple with fossil fuels (FFs) in polluting the environment …

Graphene-like materials from biomass using deep eutectic solvents: a review

S Zafar, A Cherakkara, II Misnon… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Material sustainability is an ongoing challenge, and their renewable sourcing is the ultimate
solution. Graphene-like materials (GLMs) such as graphene, graphene oxide, reduced …

Lignin derived polyurethanes: Current advances and future prospects in synthesis and applications

A Shafiq, IA Bhatti, N Amjed, M Zeshan, A Zaheer… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polyurethane (PU) owing to its excellent efficiency are well-designed product and
extensively used in elastomers, coatings, foams, and adhesives. The use of natural and …

Effect of sintering temperature on ceramic membrane fabricated using coal flyash and natural clay for lignin recovery

AKS Saxena, AB Soni, A Jayapal - Chemical Engineering Research and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores the utilization of coal fly ash combined with natural clay as a precursor
for creating ceramic membranes through the uniaxial compaction method, aiming at lignin …

The co-production of xylose, fermentable glucose and β-O-4 linkage-rich lignin through efficiently dismantling sugarcane bagasse

Y Zheng, X Kang, Z You, Y Li, Y Huang, T He… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
As an “upstream” process in biorefinery, biomass dismantling can dismantle the natural
stable structure of lignocellulosic biomass and separate its three major components. To …

Effect of delignification on shrinking and swelling of poplar wood assessed using digital image correlation technique

R Li, F Sun, W Wang, J Tang, H Peng, Z Li… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates lignin's influence on the hygroscopic behavior of poplar wood.
Delignification was achieved using an acidic NaClO 2 solution, and digital image correlation …

Production of bioethanol from Opuntia ficus-indica using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Water Kefir following an autohydrolysis pretreatment

I Nori, K Khallaki, S Touil - Biofuels, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study investigates the conversion of Opuntia ficus-indica waste (pears, peels, and
seeds) into bioethanol. The research was done in two steps. The first objective of this work …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring Recent Advances in Lignocellulosic Biomass Waste Delignification Through the Combined Use of Eutectic Solvents and Intensification Techniques

C Álvarez, A Duque, A Sánchez-Monedero… - Processes, 2024 - mdpi.com
Growing awareness of resource sustainability and waste management has driven the
search for circular-economy solutions. Lignocellulosic biomass waste, the most abundant …