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16 articles for “Lignin”
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Review on Lignin, Its Derivatives and Their Applications
Abstract: Due to the excessive use of fossil fuels day by day everywhere, several severe problems on the globe and related to environmental issues like environmental problems and heating are cropping up and posing a big problem. Due to this reason, several attempts are being made to develop other sustainable alternate energy sources which are based on plant biomass. However, those materials contain lignin, which makes up approximately 18-30% of the …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Commercial Scale Quantification of Lignin
Abstract: Lignin, an aromatic biopolymer, in the terrestrial lignocellulosic biomass constitutes the single largest and sustainable source of biofuels and biochemicals. The recalcitrant nature of lignin is a hindrance to its chemical or biochemical conversion. Moreover, its insolubility in water too is a major challenge in its quantification which is a necessary step prior to and after its conversion. Though there are celebrated quantification methods like the classical Klason lignin method …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Green Adhesive—Using Glyoxalated Lignin and Hydrogenated Resin as Ecologically Safe Wood Adhesive for Interior Plywood
Abstract: Petroleum-based adhesive such as urea formaldehyde and phenol formaldehyde resin dominates adhesive market which releases formaldehyde and VOC to the environment. The purpose of this study is to develop an adhesive based on isocyanate in combination with compounds from renewable sources like lignin, protein and starch. Adhesive formulation was developed by incorporation of hydrogenated resin, corn starch/PVOH emulsion with glyoxalated lignin (GL) and evaluation properties of the adhesive with plywood …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Fermentation of Residual Wheat Straw by Penicillium chrysogenum and Streptomyces griseus Generates Phytohormones
Abstract: Residual lignin from wheat straw (RELIWS) is burned, that causes environmental pollution; as well as global warming by releasing greenhouse gases, an ecological alternative is its microbial by double fermentation by monosporic common fungi and native actinomycete that are able to transform it to phytohormones. The objectives of this work were: i) depolymerization of RELIWS by Penicillium chrysogenum, b) conversion of aromatics of RELIWS into phytohormones by Streptomyces griseus and …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Advances in Genetic Enhancement, Processing Innovation and Sustainable Valorization of Jute (Corchorus spp.): A Critical Review
Abstract: The accelerating global shift toward environmentally responsible material systems has intensified scientific and industrial interest in lignocellulosic bast fibres. Jute (Corchorus spp.) remains one of the most economically and ecologically significant natural fibres due to its renewability, biodegradability, and substantial contribution to rural livelihoods. This review critically synthesizes contemporary progress in genetic improvement, fibre structural optimization, retting biotechnology, surface engineering, and composite integration. Emphasis is placed on genomics-assisted breeding, targeted …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Evaluation of Coconut Coir Feasibility as Fluid Loss Control Material in Comparison with Commonly Used NUTPLUG
Abstract: This work centers on decreasing drilling fluid loss circulation by using coconut coir as a loss circulation material. Millions of dollars are invested yearly to counteract lost circulation and its consequences, including clogged pipes, blowouts, and abandoned wells. Drilling mud was formulated with varied percentages of coconut coir and nut plugs, which were utilized as loss circulation materials to minimize or decrease drilling fluid loss. The two materials being compared …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 20–36 Read article
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Synthesis of Groundnut Shell Composites: Exploring Chemical Reactions for Particle Treatmentand Modification
Abstract: The utilization of groundnut shell particles as a sustainable and economical filler in composite materials has garnered significant interest in recent years. This manuscript presents an in-depth analysis of the chemical processes involved in synthesizing groundnut shell-based composites, with a focus on the treatment and modification of the particles to enhance their compatibility and functional properties. The study investigates various chemical reactions, including acid and alkali treatments, aimed at altering …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Influence of Surface Treatments on the Adhesion of Plant Fibers to Epoxy Resin
Abstract: Because of their primary benefits, moderate strength and stiffness, low cost, and the fact that they are a renewable, biodegradable, and environmentally safe material, natural fibers are seen to have potential use as reinforcing agents in polymer composite materials. Since they are inherently hydrophilic, moisture can easily build up on them, weakening or plasticizing the fibers’ adhesion to the surrounding matrix and affecting the performance of composite materials used in …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–24 Read article
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Mushrooms as Bioremediation Agents
Abstract: One of the major ecological issues confronting the world today is the contamination of soil, water and air by toxic chemicals accordingly of industrialization and broad utilization of pesticides in agribusiness. Burning is right now the best and regular remediation practice yet is exorbitant as far as money and energy utilized. A rapid cost effective and biologically capable technique for tidy up is “bioremediation” which uses small scale living beings …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Forefronts in degradation of wood
Abstract: Wood is an engineering material affected by bacteria, fungi assisted by moisture content in medium and recyclability of chemical conversion in wood by climate changes. Decay of wood is prevented by preservative and control of environment. Control of water content by modification improve durability or prevent basis of fungal decay. References of wood properties are studied from archeological stocks of ancient wood cultures exposed under different terrestrial and aquatic environments. …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Design of Batch Reactors for Pulping of Plantain Pseudostem
Abstract: Plantain pseudostem has little application in Africa and constitute major domestic waste and often problematic to manage. It however contains a high content of lignocellulose that can be used for production of pulp. With the geometric decline of feedstock for pulp production due to dwindling wood resources, plantain pseudostem becomes a ready alternative. This study developed design models for batch reactor for the plantain pulping process under isothermal, non-isothermal and …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effect of Colloidal Nanosilica on High Strength Rice Husk Ash Concrete
Abstract: Nowadays, supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are used in concrete because it reduces CO2 emission during. The husks, which are production of cement, reduces cement contents, improve workability, increase strength and enhance durability. Pozzolanic reaction takes place when siliceous or aluminous material comes in contact with calcium hydroxide in the presence of moisture to form compounds possessing cementitious properties approximately 50 percent cellulose, 30 percent lignin and 20 percent silica, are …
Published in International Journal of Concrete Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 33–43 Read article
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Environment Friendly, Exterior Grade Resin Adhesive from Phenol-Animal Glue Formaldehyde (PGF)
Abstract: Phenoplast and aminoplast based resins are the important adhesive for the manufacturing of marine grade, shuttering and moisture resistance plywood. Environmental concerns and higher cost of petroleum based resins have resulted in the development of technologies to replace phenol partially by biomaterials for the manufacturing of resin adhesive. Natural bio-based materials such as tannin, CNSL (cardanol), lignin soya etc. are used as partial substitution of phenol. This paper presents the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Manufacturing of BWP-Grade Plywood from Resin Adhesive Using Animal Protein (Glue) by Partial Replacement of Phenol
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the development of plyboard using phenol–glue–formaldehyde (PGF) resin and their basic mechanical properties. Phenoplast and aminoplast-based resins is the important adhesive for the manufacturing of boiling water proof (BWP) grade, shuttering and moisture resistance plywood. Environmental concerns and higher cost of petroleum-based resins have resulted in the development of technologies to replace phenol partially by biomaterials for the manufacturing of resin adhesive. Natural bio-based materials such …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article
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Synthesis of Biodegradable Nano Composite of PMMA vinyl Polymer with Corn Cob
Abstract: Vinyl polymers are the largest category of polymers which have wide applications. PMMA is important vinyl polymer which when modified with with Corn Cob(agricultural waste) for nanocomposite formation, then it may result biodegradable modified polymer. Corn cobs (focal piece of maize) are either treated as waste or consumed as fuel causing ecological concern. So as to accomplish its worth option in new research regions, corn cob can be prepared synthetically …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Comparative Experimental Measurement on the Fundamental Properties of Chemically Treated Natural Fibers
Abstract: Plant-derived natural fiber as a reinforcing component can play a prevalent role in the field of fiber reinforced polymer composite due to their obtainability, environmentally friendly, renewability, low- density, and low cost. Golden fiber (jute fiber)/coconut fiber can be a potential candidate to replace the synthetic fiber reinforced polymer composite. The influences of chemical treatments such as mercerization, sodium lauryl sulfate and a combination of mercerization and sodium lauryl sulfate …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 34–44 Read article