02461nas a2200289 4500008004100000022001400041245015400055210006900209260000900278300001400287490000800301520141200309653002501721653002601746653002101772100001801793700002701811700002501838700003701863700003201900700002501932700002101957700001901978700002301997700002002020856013102040 2022 eng d a0141-813000aEffect of oxalic acid and sulphuric acid hydrolysis on the preparation and properties of pineapple pomace derived cellulose nanofibers and nanopapers0 aEffect of oxalic acid and sulphuric acid hydrolysis on the prepa cJUN  a1745-17590 v2093 a

Nanocellulose is the ``green magnet'' which attracts a wide spectrum of industries towards it due to its availability, biodegradability, and possible smart applications. For the first time, pineapple pomace was being explored as an economic precursor for cellulose nanofibers. Nanofiber isolation was accomplished using a chemo-mechanical method and solution casting was adopted for the development of nanopapers. Moreover, the study examines the structural, optical, crystalline, dimensional, and thermal features of nanofibers isolated using different acid hydrolysis (oxalic acid and sulphuric acid) methods. Fourier-transform infra-red spectroscopy, 13C solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction analysis indicated the presence of type I cellulose. The transmittance, crystallinity index, and thermal stability of PPNFS (sulphuric acid treated fiber) were greater than PPNFO (oxalic acid treated fiber). The transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering analysis confirmed the nanodimension of PPNFO and PPNFS. While comparing the optical and mechanical properties of nanopapers, PPNFS outperforms PPNFO. The tensile strength of the prepared nanopapers (64 MPa (PPNFO) and 68 MPa (PPNFS)) was found to be high compared to similar works reported in the literature. The prepared nanopaper is proposed to be used for food packaging applications.

10acellulose nanofibers10aCellulosic nanopapers10aPineapple pomace1 aNeenu, K., V.1 aDominic, C., D. Midhun1 aBegum, P., M. Sabura1 aParameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar1 aKanoth, Bipinbal, Parambath1 aDavid, Deepthi, Anna1 aSajadi, Mohammad1 aDhanyasree, P.1 aAjithkumar, T., G.1 aBadawi, Michael uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/effect-oxalic-acid-and-sulphuric-acid-hydrolysis-preparation-and-properties-pineapple-pomace01857nas a2200301 4500008004100000022001400041245009200055210006900147260000800216300001100224490000800235520088500243653001701128653002201145653001501167653002501182100001901207700002701226700001801253700002501271700001501296700002401311700002301335700001901358700003701377700002001414856012101434 2023 eng d a0144-861700aCarbon black and chitin nanofibers for green tyres: preparation and property evaluation0 aCarbon black and chitin nanofibers for green tyres preparation a cJUN a1207000 v3103 a

This research highlights the synergistic use of carbon black (CB) and chitin nanofibers (CHNFs) for developing green tyres for the first time. The CHNFs (12-30 nm) were prepared from chitin powder with the help of steam explosion and mild oxalic acid hydrolysis. The CHNFs were uniformly dispersed in natural rubber (NR) latex, dried, and mixed with CB in a two-roll mill to form NR/CB/CHNF composites. The NR/CB/CHNF composite at 1 phr CHNF loading exhibited tensile and tear strengths that were about 47 and 160 % greater than the NR-Neat, respectively. The dynamic mechanical analysis showed that the loss tangent (tan delta) at 60 degrees C was 50 % lower for the NR/CB/CHNF 1.0 composite than for the NR/CB50 composite. The study succeeded in developing a new green tyre tread formulation that would be helpful for attaining sustainability and a circular economy.

10acarbon black10aChitin nanofibers10aGreen Tyre10anatural rubber latex1 aMathew, Mariya1 aDominic, C., D. Midhun1 aNeenu, K., V.1 aBegum, P., M. Sabura1 aDileep, P.1 aKumar, T., G. Ajith1 aSabu, Akshay, Alax1 aNagane, Dhiraj1 aParameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar1 aBadawi, Michael uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/carbon-black-and-chitin-nanofibers-green-tyres-preparation-and-property-evaluation02081nas a2200325 4500008004100000022001400041245009900055210006900154260000900223300001100232490000800243520103500251653002701286653001601313653001501329653001401344100002701358700001801385700002501403700001701428700002901445700001801474700002001492700002301512700001701535700001901552700003701571700002001608856012701628 2023 eng d a0959-652600aNanosilica from Averrhoa bilimbi juice pre-treated rice husk: preparation and characterization0 aNanosilica from Averrhoa bilimbi juice pretreated rice husk prep cAUG  a1374760 v4133 a

The preparation of nanosilica from rice husk without using any concentrated mineral acids is a novel concept. This work proposes a bioleaching strategy to remove metallic impurities from rice husk for the preparation of nanosilica. Herein, nanosilica (BJRHS) was prepared by calcinating Averrhoa bilimbi juice pre-treated rice husks in a muffle furnace. The chemical and atomic structures of commercial precipitated silica (CS), rice husk ash (RHA), and BJRHS were analyzed using different analytical techniques. The optimal leaching time, calcination temperature, and calcination time were 1 h, 500 degrees C, and 6 h respectively. The particle size of BJRHS was found to be 6-12 nm, which is less than that of RHA and CS. The BET surface area of BJRHS (204 m2/g) was found to be greater than RHA (110.5 m2/g) and CS (172.1 m2/g). Mesoporous nanosilica with excellent surface area and purity was produced sustainably from rice husk which could be recommended to use in the field of catalysis, polymer technology, etc.

10aAverrhoa bilimbi juice10aBioleaching10aNanosilica10arice husk1 aDominic, C., D. Midhun1 aNeenu, K., V.1 aBegum, P., M. Sabura1 aJoseph, Rani1 aRosa, Derval, dos Santos1 aDuan, Yongxin1 aBalan, Aiswarya1 aAjithkumar, T., G.1 aSoumya, Mary1 aShelke, Ankita1 aParameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar1 aBadawi, Michael uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/nanosilica-averrhoa-bilimbi-juice-pre-treated-rice-husk-preparation-and-characterization02740nas a2200325 4500008004100000022001400041245014700055210006900202260000800271300001100279490000800290520162800298653002601926653001601952653001501968653001601983100002701999700002902026700003202055700001902087700001802106700002502124700001902149700003702168700002202205700002302227700001902250700001802269856012702287 2024 eng d a0959-652600aExtraction, characterization, and life cycle assessment of nanosilica from millet husk: sustainable alternative with low environmental impact0 aExtraction characterization and life cycle assessment of nanosil cFEB a1409240 v4423 a

Eco-friendly approaches for silica production are highly researched to respond increasing industrial demand for bio-nanofillers. Herein, nanosilica of 10-20 nm with mesoporosity was obtained through a mild oxalic acid pre-treatment of millet husk, followed by calcination at 700 degrees C for 2 h. Compared with commercial precipitated silica (CS) and millet husk ash (MHA) directly obtained by calcination of the husk, the pre-treated silica (MHS) had higher purity, revealed using EDX spectroscopy. Moreover, FTIR and Si-29 NMR showed a higher condensation degree in MHS with 73% of Q4 siloxane bonds vs 4% in MHA. The release of the metal and organic impurities from the husk also allows to reduce the crystallinity of MHS, and to increase the specific surface area from 82 m(2)/g in MHA to 238 m(2)/g in MHS. The type II N-2 adsorption-desorption isotherms of MHA and MHS indicate aggregates of non-porous silica particles. MHS also demonstrated remarkable thermal resilience. According to the LCA analysis, MHS has a 40% lower impact on global warming, a 38% lower impact on human carcinogenic toxicity, and a 38% lower impact on terrestrial acidification compared to rice husk nanosilica. This research thus addresses sustainability challenges by repurposing millet husks, which are readily available due to continuous millet cultivation, particularly in India. By reducing the ecological impact of husk disposal through burning, this study offers an economically viable technology for high-purity silica production, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable practices.

10aLife cycle assessment10aMillet husk10aNanosilica10aOxalic acid1 aDominic, C., D. Midhun1 aRosa, Derval, dos Santos1 aBarbosa, Rennan, Felix da S1 aAnagha, O., V.1 aNeenu, K., V.1 aBegum, P., M. Sabura1 aKumar, Aswathy1 aParameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar1 aSiriwong, Chomsri1 aAjithkumar, T., G.1 aShelke, Ankita1 aPasc, Andreea uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/extraction-characterization-and-life-cycle-assessment-nanosilica-millet-husk-sustainable03318nas a2200217 4500008004100000245018600041210006900227260000800296520242800304100002002732700001802752700003702770700002302807700002702830700002502857700002102882700002702903700002002930700002002950856013002970 2024 eng d00aGreen engineering of cellulose nanofibers and nanopapers from Wodyetia bifurcata fruits: a sustainable approach with emphasis on process optimization and tensile property assessment0 aGreen engineering of cellulose nanofibers and nanopapers from Wo cMAY3 a

Nanocellulose emerges as a highly promising material with versatile applications, offering solutions to environmental and sustainability challenges. This study delves into the extraction of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from Wodyetia bifurcata fruit pulp through mild oxalic acid hydrolysis assisted by steam explosion. To ensure environmental compatibility, chlorine-free pre-treatments were applied to eliminate non-cellulosic components. Chemical composition analysis verified the effective removal of non-cellulosic elements, validated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Solid-state 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (13C NMR) spectroscopy confirmed the presence of type I cellulose α-polymorph in the CNF, while a crystallinity index of 60% was determined by X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). The transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images revealed a fibrous morphology with a fiber diameter ranging from 9 to 36 nm. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) was employed to corroborate the observed fiber diameter. Mild acid hydrolysis elevated the maximum degradation temperature (Tmax) of CNF to 39 °C compared to the pristine sample. Furthermore, this research explores the application of CNFs in nanopaper development using a casting method. The resulting nanopapers exhibited a tensile strength of ~ 17 MPa and a transmittance of 25%. These nanopapers present a viable pathway toward eco-friendly products in various industries, promising to revolutionize upcoming sustainable packaging technologies.

1 aSankar, Sameera1 aNeenu, K., V.1 aParameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar1 aAjithkumar, T., G.1 aShelke, Ankita, Ramesh1 aBegum, P., M. Sabura1 aBipinbal, P., K.1 aGeorge, Tresa, Sunitha1 aBadawi, Michael1 aDominic, Midhun uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/green-engineering-cellulose-nanofibers-and-nanopapers-wodyetia-bifurcata-fruits-sustainable02291nas a2200217 4500008004100000245012900041210006900170260000800239520145600247100001901703700001801722700002501740700003001765700002001795700002501815700002301840700002301863700003701886700002701923856012301950 2024 eng d00aValorization of avocado peel waste: extraction and characterization of cellulose nanofibers for multifunctional applications0 aValorization of avocado peel waste extraction and characterizati cSEP3 a

This study explored the utility of underutilized avocado peels for extracting cellulose nanofibers (CNFs). Mild oxalic acid hydrolysis assisted by steam explosion was employed after alkali hydrolysis and chlorine-free bleaching to prepare cellulose nanofibers. The structural, atomic, and elemental features of the extracted fibers were studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), 13C solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (13C NMR) spectroscopy, and energy dispersive X-ray (EDAX) analysis, respectively. The crystallinity index of the nanofibers was 87%, which was 53% greater than that of the crude sample. The elution of hemicellulose and lignin was evident from the scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images, and the nanofibers had a fiber diameter of 30–82 nm according to the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. The applied chemical treatment also elevated the thermal stability of the fibers. The extracted fibers can be applied in numerous fields, including electronics, packaging, automobiles, biomedicine, and cosmetics.

1 aVarsha, P., V.1 aNeenu, K., V.1 aBegum, P., M. Sabura1 aHounfodji, Jean, Wilfried1 aSankar, Sameera1 aMuraleedharan, Sneha1 aKamath, Anjali, N.1 aAjithkumar, T., G.1 aParameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar1 aMidhun, Dominic, C. D. uhttp://library.ncl.res.in/content/valorization-avocado-peel-waste-extraction-and-characterization-cellulose-nanofibers