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The Effect of Heat Flux on the Fire and Chemical Properties of Oak Wood (Quercus petraea)
No full textSelected fire properties of oak wood (mass loss, burning rate, and charring rate) and its chemical composition (extraction substances, lignin, cellulose, hemicellulose) were assessed. Oak wood samples with dimensions of 50 × 40 × 50 mm (l × w × t) were thermally loaded by a heat flux of 15, 20, 25, and 30 kW·m-2, using a ceramic infrared heater with a power of 1000 W. At the given thermal loading, the mass loss ranged from 26% to 47%, whereas the burning rate ranged from 0.0365 to 0.0584%·s-1. The maximum thickness of charred layer was 20 mm, and the charring rate reached values from 0.65 to 0.87 mm·min-1, in a time interval of 1800 s. With increasing thermal loading, the content of extraction substances increased by 30% and the content of lignin increased slightly as well. In contrast, the content of hemicelluloses decreased by 10.3%. This indicates that hemicelluloses are the least thermally resistant wood component. The obtained results can be used as basic data for future testing using medium-sized tests. Subsequently, they can be compared with the input parameters for calculating the fire resistance of wooden constructions elements, which will be the subject of further research
Preparation and Slow-release Properties of Nanocellulose Composite Hydrogels
No full textNanocellulose (CNF) was obtained from carrots using a combination of chemical treatment, mechanical milling, and ultrasonic treatment. Ultrafast preparation of maleic anhydride esterified nanocellulose was achieved by a hydrated hydrogen ion-driven dissociation, chemical cross-linking strategy based on a “one-pot” reaction method. Esterification modification with maleic anhydride reduced the crystallinity of nanocellulose and enhanced its thermal stability. High-strength drug-carrying hydrogels (MACNF/SA) with different drug loading capacities were prepared using cefixime (CFX) as a drug model and maleic anhydride esterified nanocellulose (MACNF) and sodium alginate (SA) as the main raw materials. The compressive strength of MACNF/SA hydrogels made from MACNF reached a maximum of 80.3 kPa when the mass ratio of CNF to MA was 2.5:12. Rheological property tests showed that the MACNF/SA hydrogels were pseudoplastic fluids with shear thinning. The drug release from the drug-carrying hydrogels followed non-Fickian diffusion
Fabrication of Ultrafiltration Membrane with Antibacterial Properties by Blending Ag/UiO-66-NH2 and Bamboo Cellulose
No full textCellulose is a widely available organic substance that forms membranes with excellent hydrophilicity and biocompatibility. However, it is prone to biological contamination because its surface is conducive towards the accumulation of biologically active substances, which has hindered its application potential. In this work, an antimicrobial cellulose-based membrane (Ag/UiO-66-NH2@BCM) with high water flux, high retention rate, and good hydrophilicity was prepared. At an optimal blend ratio of 1 wt% Ag/UiO-66-NH2, the membrane exhibited significant improvements, including a 31% increase in pure water flux, a Bovine Serum Albumin retention rate of 99.6%, and a water flux recovery of 97.4%. Crucially, the membrane demonstrated potent antibacterial, showcasing its broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties. Investigations into the ability of Ag/UiO-66-NH2@BCM to remove Pb2+, Cd2+, and Cr6+ ions from a water column revealed that the maximum adsorption capacity of the monolayer was 405, 390, and 328 mg/g, respectively. The composite membrane demonstrated broad-spectrum and highly effective antimicrobial properties, along with efficient removal of heavy metal ions. The proposed method can be utilized to prepare other composite membranes for water treatment and other fields of membrane separation technology
Investigating the Depolymerization Behavior of Structurally Modified Kraft Lignin in Deep Eutectic Solvents
No full textDeep eutectic-like solvents (DESs) are ideal green solvents for achieving depolymerization of kraft lignin under mild conditions. In this study, the impact of changes in chemical structures in hardwood kraft lignin (HKL), softwood kraft lignin (SKL), hydroxypropyl-modified hardwood kraft lignin (PHKL), and acetylated hardwood kraft lignin (AHKL) on depolymerization was investigated. The results indicated that structural modification can effectively adjust the depolymerization reaction of lignin. Under the depolymerization conditions (150 °C, 3 h, CHCl:p-TSOH), the depolymerization extent of HKL was 44.8%, which was 9.4% higher than that of SKL (35.4%). It was found that after hydroxypropyl modification of phenolic hydroxyl in HKL, the depolymerization extent of PHKL decreased to 29.5%, confirming that phenolic hydroxyl was the key functional group promoting lignin depolymerization. Acetylation modification of HKL can effectively increase the lignin depolymerization extent from 44.8% to 54.2%. The experimental results of lignin model compound addition confirmed that acetylation modification can effectively inhibit condensation reactions. The GPC analysis showed that the average molecular weight (Mw) of depolymerized oil was less than 800 g/mol and had a narrow polydispersity index (Mw/Mn < 1.2), making it an important precursor for high-value applications such as the preparation of aviation fuel
Sound Absorption Efficiency of Plywood-Carbon Fiber Composites: A New Frontier in Wood Material Science
No full textThe objective of this study was to investigate the sound absorption efficiency of plywood-carbon fiber composite materials and evaluate their potential as acoustic panels. In this work, plywood and plywood-carbon fiber composite materials were produced using Uludağ fir (Abies nordmanniana subsp. bornmülleriana Mattf.) peeling veneer, woven carbon fiber, and polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) adhesive. Three experimental groups and a control group were created. The materials from plywood-carbon fiber composite were manufactured in three different designs to form experimental groups. The sound absorption coefficients of the plywood and the composite materials were tested via the impedance tube method, according to ASTM standard E1050-98 (2006). Attention was paid to the acoustic behavior at low (bass) frequencies (63 Hz to 250 Hz), mid frequencies (315 Hz to 1600 Hz), and high (treble) frequencies (2000 Hz to 6300 Hz). It was determined that the plywood-carbon fiber composite materials could reflect or transmit sound waves at low (bass) frequencies, while significantly absorbing sound waves at high (treble) frequencies. It can be suggested that plywood-carbon fiber composite materials could be used as sound absorbing acoustic panels
Antifungal Activity of the Monoterpenes Carvacrol, p-Cymene, Eugenol, and Iso-Eugenol When Applied to Wood against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Fusarium culmorum
No full textThis work was designed to evaluate the bioactivity of four monoterpenes, namely carvacrol, p-cymene, eugenol, and iso-eugenol, applied to wood blocks from Pinus sylvestris sapwood using the vapor method against Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Fusarium culmorum. These monoterpenes were prepared at 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 µL/mL. The highest fungal inhibition percentage (FIP, 24.4%) against the growth of A. flavus was observed for p-cymene when applied to a wood sample at 100 µL/mL. The highest FIPs observed against the growth of A. niger were 21.5% and 16.3%, by p-cymene and iso-eugenol, respectively, at 100 µL/mL. The highest FIPs observed against the growth of F. culmorum were 41.5 and 27.0% by the application of carvacrol at 100 µL/mL and 80 µL/mL, respectively. This study showed the importance of monoterpenes for antifungal activity and may contribute to the most rational use of these compounds as antimicrobial agents for wood protection
Synthesis of N-doped Activated Carbon with Ultra-microporous and the Capacity to Store Hydrogen
No full textN-doped ultra-microporous activated carbon was made from Chenopodium quinoa Willd. straw in the Tibetan Plateau region and cesium chloride as activator and used for H2 adsorption and storage. Its structure was characterized by the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) method and other techniques. The results showed that the adsorbent had a well-developed microporous structure, and its specific surface area was as high as 804 m2 ·g-1. Its major pore sizes were all distributed in the ultra-micropores of 0.62 nm. The adsorbent also had a high H2 adsorption storage capacity, which could reach 12.2 cm3·g-1 at an adsorption pressure of 1 MPa and an adsorption temperature of 298 K. This study provides a new way to improve the high value utilization of Chenopodium quinoa Willd. straw and solid hydrogen storage and provides corresponding evidence that CsCl can be used as an activator for ultra-microporous activated carbon
Nano Fertilizer Application Under Different Establishment Techniques for Sustainable Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) Production
No full textRice production in Asia is a cornerstone of global food security. Implementing innovative crop establishment practices and utilizing nano fertilizers can enhance rice yields and mitigate environmental concerns, thereby contributing to a resilient and sustainable food system. Therefore, a field experiment was conducted over 2020 and 2021 that included various methods of application (seed treatment, root dipping, soil and foliar application) of nano fertilizers (nano nitrogen and nano zinc) under different rice establishment methods (conventional paddy and SRI). Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher’s analysis of variance and Duncan’s multiple range test (p ≤ 0.05). The findings showed that the application of 75% N and two foliar sprays of nano-nitrogen and nano-zinc at 25 to 30 and 45 to 50 days after transplanting under System of Rice Intensification method (Treatment T14) was statistically superior in improving growth and yield parameters, grain and straw yield, and in enhancing the quality of rice over other treatments. Studies revealed strong positive correlations between all the measures, with the exception of the proportion of chaffiness and unfilled grains. The results of the stepwise regression analysis revealed the percentage dependence of grain and straw yield on growth, yield, and quality factors
Application of Regional Culture in Wooden Furniture Styling Design Based on Extension Semantics and Shape Grammar: Taking Su-Style Stool as an Example
No full textIn view of the current problems of insufficient furniture innovation and uniform styling, this article introduces regional culture to conduct innovative strategic research on existing wooden furniture styling, trying to explore the connection between furniture and culture. Based on the methods of extension semantics and shape grammar, the traditional Chinese furniture Su-style stool is used as an example to demonstrate its feasibility. This work mainly applies extension semantics to illustrate regional culture and combines shape grammar to integrate the cultural elements and furniture shapes, thereby creating new wooden furniture forms with regional cultural characteristics. The article not only draws a genealogy chart of Suzhou's regional culture, but it also extracts a number of semantics and graphics to describe Suzhou cultural characteristics. It expands the graphics into relevant elements as a replacement library to replace some of the DNA genes of the stool by shape grammar, allowing the new stool to carry the cultural memories of Suzhou. Finally, the work generated three design practices, which were evaluated by excellence evaluation method. In conclusion, the article demonstrated that the combination of extension semantics and shape grammar can effectively guide the design of wooden furniture with regional cultural characteristics
Pulp and Paper: Reflections on Faculty and Research Careers and the Journey with BioResources
No full textWith over 20 years in pulp and paper, my career has been shaped by foundational research and teaching as well as by BioResources, a journal that has significantly supported my work. This editorial reflects on key stages in my academic journey and the pivotal role BioResources has played in advancing my research and connecting the global pulp and paper community