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Xujing Zhang¹, Hatem Abushammala², Debora Puglia³, Binbao Lu¹, Pengwu Xu¹, Weijun Yang^1,*, Piming Ma¹
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 895-908, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.049810 - 17 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Functional Materials Based on Forest Residues)
Abstract Fluorescent nanomaterials have attracted much attention, due to their unique luminescent properties and promising applications in biomedical areas. In this study, lignin based fluorescent nanoparticles (LFNP) with high yield (up to 32.4%) were prepared from lignin nanoparticles (LNP) by one-pot hydrothermal method with ethylenediamine (EDA) and citric acid. Morphology and chemical structure of LFNP were investigated by SEM, FT-IR, and zeta potential, and it was found that the structure of LFNP changed with the increase of citric acid addition. LFNP showed the highest fluorescence intensity under UV excitation at wavelengths of 375–385 nm, with emission More >

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Susilo Indrawati^*, Lila Yuwana, Suyatno, Mochamad Zainuri, Darminto^*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 909-921, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.048452 - 17 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Special Issue in Celebration of JRM 10 Years)
Abstract Recently, abaca fibers have become the focus of specialized research due to their intriguing characteristics, with their outstanding mechanical properties being a particularly notable. In the conducted study, the abaca fibers underwent a preliminary treatment process involving an alkaline solution, which was composed of 0.5% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and 50% acetic acid (CHCOOH). This process entailed immersing each fiber in the solution for a period of one hour. This treatment led to a 52.36% reduction in lignin content compared to the levels before treatment, resulting in a dramatic decrease in the full width at half… More >

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Adelya Khayrova^*, Sergey Lopatin, Valery Varlamov
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 923-950, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.050033 - 17 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Special Issue in Celebration of JRM 10 Years)
Abstract Due to the expected rise in the world population, an increase in the requirements for quality and safety of food and feed is expected, which leads to the growing demand for new sources of sustainable and renewable protein. Insect protein is gaining importance as a renewable material for several reasons, reflecting its potential contributions to sustainability, resource efficiency, and environmental conservation. Some insect species are known to be able to efficiently convert organic waste into high-value products such as protein, requiring less land and water compared to traditional livestock. In addition, insect farming produces fewer… More >

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Ponusa Songtipya^1,2,*, Thummanoon Prodpran^1,2, Ladawan Songtipya^1,2, Theerarat Sengsuk¹
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 951-967, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.049068 - 17 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Active and Intelligent Food Packaging Films)
Abstract The synergistic effect of organoclay (OC) and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles on the crucial properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanocomposite films was systematically investigated herein. After their incorporation into PLA via the solvent casting technique, the water vapor barrier property of the PLA/OC/ZnO film improved by a maximum of 86% compared to the neat PLA film without the deterioration of Young’s modulus or the tensile strength. Moreover, the film’s self-antibacterial activity against foodborne pathogens, including gram-negative (Escherichia coli, E. coli) and gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus, S. aureus) bacteria, was enhanced by a maximum of approximately 98–99% compared to the neat… More >

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Retno Asih^1,*, Haniffudin Nurdiansah², Mochamad Zainuri¹, Deni S. Khaerudini^3,4, Angelinus T. Setiawan⁴, A. Y. Dias⁴, Pudji Untoro^4,5, Ahmad Sholih¹, Darminto^1,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 969-979, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.049097 - 17 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Special Issue in Celebration of JRM 10 Years)
Abstract Biomass has become of recent interest as a raw material for ‘green’ graphenic carbon (GC) since it promotes an environmentally friendly approach. Here, we investigate a single pyrolysis route to synthesize GC from coconut shells which provides a simple method and can produce a high yield, thus being convenient for large-scale production. The pyrolysis involves a stepped holding process at 350°C for 1 h and at 650°C or 900°C for 3 h. The GC sample resulted at the 900°C pyrolysis has a thinner sheet, a less porous structure, a higher C/O ratio, and an enhanced More >

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Nabila Eka Yuningsih, Latifa Ariani, Suprapto Suprapto, Ita Ulfin, Harmami Harmami, Hendro Juwono, Yatim Lailun Ni’mah^*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 981-992, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.049109 - 17 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Special Issue in Celebration of JRM 10 Years)
Abstract In this research, activated carbon from mangosteen peel has been synthesized using sulfuric acid as an activator. The adsorption performance of the activated carbon was optimized using malachite green dye as absorbate. Malachite green dye waste is a toxic and non-biodegradable material that damages the environment. Optimization of adsorption processes was carried out using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) with a Box-Behnken Design (BBD). The synthesized activated carbon was characterized using FTIR and SEM instruments. The FTIR spectra confirmed the presence of a sulfonate group (-SOH) in the activated carbon, indicating that the activation process using… More >

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Haoping Yao¹, Xinyu Zhong², Chunxia He^1,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 993-1006, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.047758 - 17 July 2024
Abstract To make full use of plant shell fibers (rice husk, walnut shell, chestnut shell), three kinds of wood-plastic composites of plant shell fibers and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) were prepared. X-ray diffraction analysis was carried out on three kinds of plant shell fibers to test their crystallinity. The aging process of the composites was conducted under 2 different conditions. One was artificial seawater immersion and xenon lamp irradiation, and the other one was deionized water spray and xenon lamp irradiation. The mechanical properties (tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength), changes in color, water absorption, Fourier transform… More >

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Soumia Mounir^1,2,*, Miloudia Slaoui², Youssef Maaloufa^1,2, Fatima Zohra El Wardi^2,3, Yakubu Aminu Dodo^4,5, Sara Ibn-Elhaj², Abdelhamid Khabbazi²
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.5, pp. 1007-1027, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.049392 - 17 July 2024
（This article belongs to the Special Issue: Renewable Materials and Advanced Technologies for Sustainability)
Abstract Creating sustainable cities is the only way to live in a clean environment, and this problem can be solved by using bio-sourced and recycled materials. For this purpose, the authors contribute to the valuation of sheep wool waste as an eco-friendly material to be used in insulation. The paper investigates the thermal, hygrothermal, and biological aspects of sheep wool by testing a traditional treatment. The biological method of aerobic mesophilic flora has been applied. Fluorescence X was used to determine the chemical composition of the materials used. Also, thermal characterization has been conducted. The thermal… More >

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