• Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and starch nanoparticles (SNP) have remarkable physical and mechanical characteristics. (bfh.ch)
  • Cellulose nanocrystal, chitin and chitosan nanofibers and also starch nanoparticles are examples of organic nanomaterials. (ijche.ir)
  • Nanocomposite packaging is a polymer in which certain types of nano materials have been inserted, such as nano composite clay, nano silica particles (SiO2), carbon nanotubes, graphene, starch nanocrystals, cellulose-based nanofiber or nanowhiskers, chitin chitosan nanoparticles and other inorganics. (unida.ac.id)
  • Development of active biofilms of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa W.) starch containing gold nanoparticles and evaluation of antimicrobial activity. (unida.ac.id)
  • Dufresne is an expert on polysaccharide nanofibrils and nanocrystals (cellulose, chitin, starch), on processing and characterization of nanocomposites based on renewable resources and on valorization of the biomass. (fibrenamics.com)
  • A process for deriving high quality cellulose nanofibrils from water hyacinth invasive species. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Liu D, Sun X, Tian H, Maiti S, Ma Z. Effects of cellulose nanofibrils on the structure and properties on PVA nanocomposites. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • We have developed methods of causing functionalised cellulose nanofibrils to interact with soluble starch to form interpenetrating networks that thicken aqueous suspensions of these components at low concentrations, and have evaluated their use in the presence of common formulation ingredients such as small alcohols, salts, surfactants and oils. (ukri.org)
  • Pickering emulsions were prepared by stabilizing thymus vulgaris essential oil (TEVO) with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), which formed composite films by loading the emulsions into modified tapioca / polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based films . (bvsalud.org)
  • The second part of the thesis has focused on fabricating Pickering emulsion-based coatings made from cornstarch and beeswax (BW) stabilized with modified cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). (uwaterloo.ca)
  • As an example of one of the ongoing studies in the lab, the Bressler lab is examining the enzymatic digestion of hardwood kraft pulp to generate a sugar stream for fermentation platforms, as well as a solid residue that is more efficiently converted to cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), a lightweight and extremely strong nanomaterial that currently sells for $1000 per kilogram. (futureenergysystems.ca)
  • Grapes wrapped in a biodegradable film designed from pearl millet starch and kudzu by Clemson postdoctoral researcher Sneh Bangar maintain their weight, firmness and soluble solids after 15 days. (clemson.edu)
  • About 70% of each pearl millet grain is starch, which is a renewable, natural and biodegradable polymer. (clemson.edu)
  • Biodegradable films based on thermoplastic corn starch (TPS) and copper particles with antimicrobial capacity were developed. (springeropen.com)
  • Biodegradable and transparent cellulose film prepared eco-friendly from durian rind for packaging application. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • For example, lignin, chitosan, and starch have been developed as alternative adhesives for MDF (Hoareau et al . (ncsu.edu)
  • Cellulose nanocrystals/ZnO as a bifunctional reinforcing nanocomposite for poly(vinyl alcohol)/chitosan blend films: Fabrication, characterization and properties. (unida.ac.id)
  • Cellulose and chitosan are naturally presenting polysaccharide, and their structural backbone of β-1,4-linked glucosamine along with N-acetylation its similar to cellulose. (ijbnb.com)
  • But biological properties of cellulose difference from chitosan characteristics. (ijbnb.com)
  • Preparation and properties of films loaded with cellulose nanocrystals stabilized Thymus vulgaris essential oil Pickering emulsion based on modified tapioca starch/polyvinyl alcohol. (bvsalud.org)
  • This research aims to prepare the eco-friendly blended biofilm between polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and cellulose (CL) isolated from the Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn stalk using sodium hydroxide. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Preparation of cellulose/polyvinyl alcohol biocomposite films using 1-n-butyl-3-methyl imidazoliumchloride. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Hydrogels consisting of different volumes of keratin, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and starch. (preprints.org)
  • The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of cellulose nanocrystals addition on mechanical properties of biofilms made from hypromellose (or hydroxypropyl methylcellulose - HPMC) and cassava starch blends (CS). (ufla.br)
  • For example, it ranges from lower percent content in long-grain rice, amylomaize, and russet potatoes to 100% in glutinous rice, waxy potato starch, and waxy corn. (wikipedia.org)
  • Her dissertation - Development, characterization and application of pearl millet starch-based nanocomposite films reinforced with kudzu cellulose nanocrystals - describes a process to create a biopolymer -based film called Biopack from pearl millet starch reinforced by kudzu weed cellulose nanocrystals. (clemson.edu)
  • Therefore, this PhD project proposes the production, characterization and optimization of new edible films based on proteins (i.e. collagen, soy and whey) and cellulose nanocrystals using the continuous casting method. (fapesp.br)
  • Several characterization techniques will be used for analyzing the structural and morphological characteristics of the obtained cellulose nanocrystals and bionanocomposites, including FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, colorimetric, spectroscopy UV/VIS, and scanning and transmission electronic microscopy. (fapesp.br)
  • Development and characterization of PVA-starch incorporated with coconut shell extract and sepiolite clay as an antioxidant film for active food packaging applications. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • 2018). Because starch is generally cheaper and easier to isolate than other renewable adhesives, it offers greater potential as an alternative adhesive in such contexts. (ncsu.edu)
  • Chen Y, Wu Q, Huang B, Huang M, Ai X. Isolation and characteristics of cellulose and nanocellulose from lotus leaf stalk agro-wastes. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Agarwal, "Major factors affecting the characteristics of starch based biopolymer films", Eur. (ac.ir)
  • The first part of the thesis is on multilayer film systems made from two poly(lactic acid) (PLA) layers and one center thermoplastic starch (TPS) layer embedded with nano-clay. (uwaterloo.ca)
  • Tongsawang A, Suwannawatanamatee K. [The improvement of paper properties from banana pulp with carboxymethyl cellulose]. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Han, M. Yu, and L. Wang, "Physical and antimicrobial properties of sodium alginate/carboxymethyl cellulose films incorporated with cinnamon essential oil", Food Packag. (ac.ir)
  • Her research uses cellulose nanocrystals from kudzu to reinforce pearl millet starch-based biopolymer films. (clemson.edu)
  • The preparation of bionanocomposites reinforced with cellulose fillers, such as cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), is an alternative that has been extensively studied in order to increase the properties of these polymer films. (fapesp.br)
  • A new method of paper hydrophobization was evaluated based on a coating agent containing a water emulsion of triethoxymethylsilane with standard starch solutions. (ncsu.edu)
  • The properties of cellulose nanomaterials (mechanical, rheological, optical, film-forming properties) make them interesting materials for many applications and they have a high potential for an emerging industry. (fibrenamics.com)
  • It was observed that the reinforcement with nanocrystals improved the mechanical properties of the films, and their fracture surface showed that cellulose nanocrystals promoted an improvement in the cohesion of the hypromellose and starch molecules in the blend, and created a more homogeneous surface. (ufla.br)
  • The terms amylose and amylopectin where not coined until 1906, by French researchers Maquenee and Roux in the course of an examination of starch, where they explained variations in the properties of starches according to the mixture of these related substances and variable saccharification by malt extract. (wikipedia.org)
  • Oxidized starch (OS) adhesives with a balance between their adhesion and disintegration properties were prepared by controlling the degree of oxidation and modifying the cross-linker type and level to replace urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins for easy recycling of medium density fiberboard (MDF). (ncsu.edu)
  • There are numerous methods for introducing hydrophobic properties to cellulose fiber-based materials. (ncsu.edu)
  • This study examines the influence of cellulose nanocrystal (CN) particles on the morphological, thermal, and thermo-mechanical properties of polylactide (PLA)/poly [(butylene succinate)-co-adipate] (PBSA) blen. (springeropen.com)
  • The main goal is to research the morphology and dispersion of cellulose nanocrystals in protein matrices, as well as the effect of the CNC addition in terms of mechanical, thermal and barrier properties of films processed by continuous casting. (fapesp.br)
  • Cellulose-based hydrogel materials: chemistry, properties and their prospective applications. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Ratanasongtham P, Nikhammo A, Phlachit N. The Study of Water Absorbability and Water Permeability of Bioplastic Blend Film Between Cassava Starch Glycerol and Cellulose Extracted from Monthong Durian Bark. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Composites of polystyrene and surface modified cellulose nanocrystals prepared by melt processing. (ki.si)
  • Sneh Bangar, who graduated from Clemson with a doctoral degree in packaging sciences in December 2022, hopes her research will lead to the use of pearl millet starch and plentiful kudzu vines to put a dent in the roughly 400 million tons of plastic waste produced on Earth each year. (clemson.edu)
  • Preliminary studies were conducted on the molecular interaction mechanisms between the silicone agent and starch modifiers, based on solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images. (ncsu.edu)
  • Her lab is the first to isolate nanocrystals from kudzu to develop starch-based films reinforced with kudzu cellulosic fibers. (clemson.edu)
  • This suggests starch-based films reinforced with kudzu cellulosic fibers and clove bud oil have the potential for commercial packaging of foods during short storage periods without affecting food quality and sensory attributes," Bangar said. (clemson.edu)
  • The nanoparticle dispersions were wet-coated onto poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and paper substrates and were incorporated into starch films. (bfh.ch)
  • Humans and other animals that eat plant foods also use amylase, an enzyme that assists in breaking down amylopectin, to initiate the hydrolyzation of starch. (wikipedia.org)
  • Humans cannot digest cellulose, but animals such as cows and horses can. (clemson.edu)
  • The cellulose nanocrystals were produced by acid hydrolysis and characterized by optical microscopy (OM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetry (TG). (ufla.br)
  • Four molar ratios of H2O2/starch, two types of cross-linker, i.e., blocked-pMDI (B-pMDI) and citric acid (CA), and three levels of the cross-linkers were employed to tailor the performance of the OS adhesives. (ncsu.edu)
  • Biopack is a starch-based film designed to be used once and then to biodegrade. (clemson.edu)
  • When making starch-based film, starches are reinforced with natural fibers, such as cellulose , a complex carbohydrate that comprises about 33% of all vegetable matter. (clemson.edu)
  • Cellulose is the most abundant renewable natural polymer on earth," Bangar said. (clemson.edu)
  • Starch-based films have some practical limitations , including poor processibility, limited strength and limited high-water absorption capabilities, but modifications can be made to overcome these constraints. (clemson.edu)
  • The categorization of amylopectin began with the first observation in starch in 1716 by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, where he differentiated starch into two fundamental structural components. (wikipedia.org)
  • Klemm D, Heublein B, Fink HP, Bohn A. Cellulose: Fascinating biopolymer and sustainable raw material. (tci-thaijo.org)
  • Interest in cellulose nanocrystals obtained from natural resources has grown mainly because of features that such materials provide when inserted into polymeric matrices. (ufla.br)
  • Then cellulose nanocrystals were added to the blends in the concentrations of 1, 3 and 10% (m/m). (ufla.br)
  • Packing of chains, inter block chain length (IB-CL), also has been correlated to have a direct positive impact on the gelatinization temperature of starch granules. (wikipedia.org)