Mechanistic insights and applications of lignin-based ultraviolet shielding composites: A comprehensive review

X Wu, H Lian, C Xia, J Deng, X Li, C Zhang - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Lignin is a green aromatic polymer constructed from repeating phenylpropane units,
incorporating features such as phenolic hydroxyl groups, carbonyl groups, and conjugated …

Advanced hydrostable, recyclable and degradable cellulose hybrid films as renewable alternatives to synthetic plastics

DO Agumba, B Kumar, J Kim - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Strong, tough and sustainable materials are in high demand in various engineering
applications. We demonstrate a potential sustainable hybrid film made from natural cellulose …

Advanced Green Thermoset Resin Tailored for Nanocellulose‐Based Filament‐Reinforced Polymer Composite and Sustainable Development

DO Agumba, PS Panicker, DH Pham… - Advanced Sustainable …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
White pollution has caused extensive damage to the environment, thus making sustainable
development necessary. Bioresources such as starch and cellulose are attractive …

Robust alkali-resistance of cover glass's UV-shielding and strengthening sol-gel coatings by tailoring the coupling between SiO2 and 2, 2′, 4, 4 …

Q Wang, Y Zhu, Y Wu, Y Huang, Z Zhou - Progress in Organic Coatings, 2024 - Elsevier
Cover glass with UV-shielding function is important to mobile displays such as mobile
phones and tablet PCs, as well as flexible photovoltaic cells. UV-shielding over 90% while …

Effect of Substituent Groups on the Strength of Intramolecular Hydrogen Bonds in 2, 4-Dihydroxybenzophenone UV Absorbers

Z Fang, X Zhang, F Wu, B Huang, C Au, B Yi - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
2, 4-Dihydroxybenzophenone is the most widely used molecule in the benzophenone group
of UV absorbers. It is known that the UV absorption ability is dependent on the substituents …

Strong, functional and hydro-stable straws for plastic replacement

DO Agumba, B Kumar, S Adil… - Nano-, Bio-, Info-Tech …, 2023 - spiedigitallibrary.org
Disposable plastic straws negatively impact the environment and human health while their
alternatives such as paper straws are not satisfactory owing to limited mechanical …