Bagasse Cellulose Research Articles

Assessment and Optimization of Thermal Stability and Water Absorption of Loading Snail Shell Nanoparticles and Sugarcane Bagasse Cellulose Fibers on Polylactic Acid Bioplastic Films.

The optimization and modeling of the parameters, the concentration of polylactic acid (PLA), sugarcane bagasse cellulose fibers (SBCF), and snail shell nanoparticles (SSNP), were investigated for the development of bioplastic films. With the aid of the Box-Behnken experimental design, response surface methodology was used to assess the consequence of the parameters on the water absorption and thermal stability of fabricated bioplastic films. Varied water absorption and thermal stability with different component loading were obtained, evidencing the loading effect of snail shell nanoparticles and sugar bagasse cellulose fibers on bioplastic film's water absorption and thermal stability. The quadratic polynomial model experiment data offered a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.8422 for water absorption and 0.8318 for thermal stability, verifying the models' fitness to develop optimal concentration. The predicted optimal parameters were polylactic acid (99.815%), sugarcane bagasse cellulose fibers (0.036%), and snail shell nanoparticles (0.634%). The bioplastic developed with optimized concentrations of each component exhibited water absorption and thermal stability of 0.45% and 259.7 °C, respectively. The FTIR curves of bioplastic films show oxygen stretching in-plane carbon and single-bonded hydroxyl bending in the carboxylic acids functional group. SEM and TEM images of the bioplastic showed dispersion of the nanoparticles in the matrix, where SSNP is more visible than SBCF, which may be due to the lesser loading of SBCF. The improved properties suggest an optimum concentration of naturally sourced resources for developing bioplastic, which may be used for food and drug packaging for delivery.

Preparation and research of PCL/cellulose composites: Cellulose derived from agricultural wastes

For the rational use of agricultural wastes, bagasse, orange peel and wheat bran were used to fabricate bio-based polymer materials. Cellulose was extracted from the three different agricultural wastes, and poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) was used as the matrix material. PCL was mixed with nanocrystalline cellulose (CNC), extracted bagasse cellulose (GC), orange peel cellulose (JC) and wheat bran cellulose (MC) by solution casting. Morphology and structure of the extracted cellulose were studied by Scanning Electron Microscope, Fourier Infrared spectrometer, thermogravimetry and X-ray diffractometer. The influence of GC, JC, MC on the crystallization process and mechanical properties of PCL was investigated by DSC and tensile test. Experimental results show that the addition of CNC, GC, JC, MC increases the crystallization temperature of PCL, accelerates the crystallization process of PCL, and improves the tensile property of PCL.

Preparation and Properties of Graft-Modified Bagasse Cellulose/Polylactic Acid Composites

ABSTRACT Fiber reinforcement is the most common method for modifying polylactic acid (PLA). However, poor compatibility between fibers and PLA, especially at high cellulose contents, can promote cellulose agglomeration in the continuous phase, which damages the mechanical properties of composite materials. To address these issues, bagasse cellulose (BC) was used as a substrate and bifunctional glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) was used as a reactive monomer for graft modification. GMA-modified BC (BC-GMA)/PLA composite materials with different particle sizes were prepared using a blending grafting method, and the influence of the type and content of BC-GMA on the mechanical properties of the composite materials was explored. During the grafting modification of BC, a longer reaction time was found to result in smaller BC particles and a higher degree of grafting. For BC-GMA, the degree of grafting reached 27.02% with a maximum thermal decomposition temperature of 359.31°C. Furthermore, the BC-GMA/PLA composite material had a greater relative crystallinity of PLA, indicating that BC-GMA was evenly dispersed in the continuous phase. This study demonstrates that grafting modification can successfully achieve high cellulose loading in composite materials and thus reduce the production costs of PLA-based packaging materials.

Effect of compounding and plastic processing methods on the development of bioplastics based on acetylated starch reinforced with sugarcane bagasse cellulose fibers

Effect of compounding and plastic processing methods on the development of bioplastics based on acetylated starch reinforced with sugarcane bagasse cellulose fibers

Preparation of a Pectinase-Enriched Multienzyme under Solid State Fermentation of Sugarcane Bagasse

Enzyme mediated degradation of lignocellulosic biomass is an important step in waste-biorefineries. Multienzyme preparations can effectively degrade complex materials and, hence, can be applied in biorefineries. Here, an agro-industrial waste, sugarcane bagasse, was used to produce a bacterial multienzyme. The bacterial strains including B. thuringiensis B45, B. velezensis BF3 and B. amyloliquefaciens B987 exhibited their growth at temperatures from 30–50 °C in the presence of 2% salt. The isolates B45, BF3 and B987 were able to produce endoglucanase, xylanase and pectinase, respectively. Therefore, it was aimed to obtain a multienzyme preparation by cultivating the bacterial consortium under a solid-state fermentation of untreated and chemically treated sugarcane bagasse. The results showed that the titres of cellulase and xylanase were generally higher when the strain B45 cultivated at the start of the fermentation. Interestingly, the degradation of cellulose and hemicellulose present in sugarcane bagasse by the strains B45 and BF3 rendered the mere pectin component available to the pectinolytic strain B987. The degradation of SB by the consortium was confirmed by gravimetric analysis and scanning electron microscopy. The study showed that the bacterial strains can be cultivated under solid-state fermentation to obtain industrially important enzymes.

Procurement and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from cassava bagasse (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Objective: To procure and characterize cellulose nanocrystals from cassava bagasse. Design/methodology/approach: Cellulose nanocrystals were obtained from cassava bagasse by acid hydrolysis (HCI), ultrasonication, centrifugation, dialysis, deep freezing and lyophilization. The cassava bagasse and the cellulose nanocrystals obtained were physicochemically characterized by Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Scanning Electron Microscopy with Coupled Elemental Analysis (SEM-EDS). As an additional technique, Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) was used. Results: The analyses performed show that the cellulose obtained was type Iβ. This study reports a percentage of crystallinity of the cassava bagasse cellulose of 37.1%, increasing the percentage to 48% crystallinity in cellulose nanocrystals. The diameters of the cassava bagasse fibers were reported to be 2 μm and their elemental composition (SEM-EDS) mainly constituted by carbon (C), oxygen (O) and traces of nitrogen (N). The morphology observed through AFM of the nanocrystals of cassava bagasse (Manihot esculenta) was rod-shaped, with helicoidal appearance without residual charge, with diameters between 8.7 and 9.3 nm. Limitations on study/implications: The acid hydrolysis process showed a low percentage of crystallinity, although higher than other works reported for cassava bagasse. Findings/conclusions: The results obtained confirm the possibility of obtaining cellulose nanocrystals from cassava bagasse (Manihot esculenta).

Development and characterization of mycelium bio-composites by utilization of different agricultural residual byproducts

Mycelium bio-composites was developed by incubating Pleurotus ostreatus fungi on different substrates from agricultural residual byproducts, including rice straw, bagasse, coir-pith, sawdust, and corn straw. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) results showed that the hypha of composite derived from bagasse was the densest, and the diameter of hypha was the biggest (0.77 µm), which was presumably due to the existence of cellulose in bagasse in the form of dextran and xylan. The maximum and minimum compression strength for sawdust substrate and corn straw substrate were 456.70 and 270.31 kPa, respectively. The flexural strength for bagasse substrate and rice straw substrate were 0.54 and 0.16 MPa, respectively. The two composites derived from rice straw and bagasse exhibited higher hydrophobic properties than others. In comparison, mycelium bio-composite derived from bagasse showed the best comprehensive properties. Except for a little worse anti-creep ability and waterproof performance, other properties of mycelium bio-composites could be comparable to commercially expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging material. Derived from this study, mycelium material provided a good way to use agricultural residual byproducts and could be a good alternative to non-biodegradable materials for packaging applications.

Study on Degradation of 1,2,4-TrCB by Sugarcane Cellulose-TiO2 Carrier in an Intimate Coupling of Photocatalysis and Biodegradation System.

1,2,4 trichlorobenzene (1,2,4-TrCB) is a persistent organic pollutant with chemical stability, biological toxicity, and durability, which has a significant adverse impact on the ecological environment and human health. In order to solve the pollution problem, bagasse cellulose is used as the basic framework and nano TiO2 is used as the photocatalyst to prepare composite carriers with excellent performance. Based on this, an intimate coupling of photocatalysis and biodegradation (ICPB) system combining photocatalysis and microorganisms is constructed. We use the combined technology for the first time to deal with the pollution problem of 1,2,4-TrCB. The biofilm in the composite carrier can decompose the photocatalytic products so that the removal rate of 1,2,4-TrCB is 68.01%, which is 14.81% higher than those of biodegradation or photocatalysis alone, and the mineralization rate is 50.30%, which is 11.50% higher than that of photocatalysis alone. The degradation pathways and mechanisms of 1,2,4-TrCB are explored, which provide a theoretical basis and potential application for the efficient degradation of 1,2,4-TrCB and other refractory organics by the ICPB system.

Effectiveness of cellulose and chitosan nanomaterial coatings with essential oil on postharvest strawberry quality

Polysaccharide materials, including bagasse cellulose nanocrystals (BCNCs), chitosan nanofibers (ChNFs), and sodium alginate (SA), were blended with oregano essential oil (OEO) to make single- and multi-polysaccharide edible coating suspensions. The prepared suspensions were spray-coated on strawberry surface to form thin films with thickness varying from about 570 to 790 nm for single-polysaccharide coatings and 690–930 nm for multi-polysaccharide coatings. The coatings made with multi-polysaccharide were more effective in inhibiting fungal growth compared with single-polysaccharide coatings. Strawberry treated with SA/BCNC/ChNF/OEO formulation had only 10.8 % weight loss after nine days of storage. In contrast, uncoated and single-polysaccharide coated strawberries had >37.0 % and 28.6 % weight loss, respectively. In addition, the SA/BCNC/ChNF/OEO coating retained desired moisture, respiration rate, stiffness, firmness, and appearance properties of strawberry due to its gas barrier properties resulting from the entangled matrix structure. These results suggest that the multi-polysaccharide suspensions with OEO have a high potential for application as edible coatings for retarding senescence of strawberries.

Intimately coupled photocatalysis and functional bacterial system enhance degradation of 1,2,3- and 1,3,5-trichlorobenzene.

Intimate coupling of photocatalysis and biodegradation (ICPB) is considered a promising approach for the degradation of recalcitrant organic compounds. In this work, using Trichoderma with benzene degradation ability coupled with activated sludge as a biological source and sugarcane bagasse cellulose composite as a carrier, the ICPB system showed excellent degradation and mineralization of trichlorobenzene under visible light induction. The biofilm inside the ICPB carrier can degrade and mineralize the photocatalytic products. ICPB increased the degradation efficiency of 1,2,3-TCB and 1,3,5-TCB by 12.43% and 4.67%, respectively, compared to photocatalysis alone. The biofilms inside the ICPB carriers can mineralize photocatalytic products, which increases the mineralization efficiency by 18.74%. According to the analysis of intermediates, the degradation of 1,2,3-TCB in this coupled system involved stepwise dechlorination and ring opening. The biofilm in ICPB carrier evolved to be enriched in Cutaneotrichosporon, Trichoderma, Apiotrichum, Zoogloea, Dechloromonas, Flavihumibacter and Cupriavidus, which are known for biodegradable aromatic hydrocarbon and halogenate. Novel microbial seeds supplemented with Trichoderma-based ICPB seem to provide a new potential strategy for effective degradation and mineralization of TCB.

Novel multifunctional papers based on chemical modified cellulose fibers derived from waste bagasse

Most technologies to produce multifunctional paper involved the defect of poor uniformity and stability. Herein, a high stability multi-functional cellulose-based paper was developed via a multiple chemical modification derived from waste bagasse. Firstly, the acetoacetyl groups was anchored on the surface of bagasse cellulose fibers by a heterogeneous transesterification. Then, paper was made based on these modified fibers. The fluorophore and gentamicin sulfate (Gen) were bonded in-situ to the paper through Hantzsch reaction and the form of enamine bond, respectively. The resulting paper exhibited excellent multifunctional properties, such as fluorescence property, antibacterial property and hydrophobic property. These properties are very stable to external environments. In addition, relatively mild surface modification has no obvious effect on fibers and shows similar whiteness and stiffness properties as that of the CAA paper. Thus, these novel functional papers held great potential for many fields such as food packaging, anti-counterfeiting, and other specialty papers.

Optimization of lignin extraction by response surface methodology from sugarcane bagasse using deep eutectic solvents (DES)

Lignin removal in lignocellulosic biomass is an important step to obtain efficient fermentable sugars production during enzymatic hydrolysis. Likewise, interest has emerged in the past few years for the application of eco-friendly technology for biomass delignification. Thus, the use of deep eutectic solvents has been considered as an alternative to treat lignocellulosic biomass. The main objective of this work was to optimize the sugarcane bagasse delignification using deep eutectic solvents (DES): ChCl-Gly and ChCl-Urea. Previously, the effect of temperature (80–120 °C) and reaction time (2–6 h) were evaluated. Then, response surface methodology was used to optimize the conditions of reaction time, liquid-solid ratio (LSR), and temperature. The results found in this investigation showed that the increase of the reaction time and temperature improve the lignin removal. The optimization revealed that under optimal conditions it is possible to remove an 81.1% (13.12 h, LSR 23.4:1 and 160 °C) and 82% (14.04 h, LSR 17:1 y 160 °C) of the lignin in the sugarcane bagasse using ChCl-Gly and ChCl-Urea, respectively. Also, it is possible to convert 50–80% of the cellulose in sugarcane bagasse after the treatment with DES. This demonstrates that the use of DES is efficient and useful to remove the lignin from lignocellulosic biomass.

Bagasse Cellulose Composite Superabsorbent Material with Double-Crosslinking Network Using Chemical Modified Nano-CaCO3 Reinforcing Strategy.

To improve the salt resistance of superabsorbent materials and the gel strength of superabsorbent materials after water absorption, a bagasse cellulose-based network structure composite superabsorbent (CAAMC) was prepared via graft copolymerization of acrylamide/acrylic acid (AM/AA) onto bagasse cellulose using silane coupling agent modified nano-CaCO3 (MNC) and N,N′-methylene bisacrylamide (MBA) as a double crosslinker. The acrylamide/acrylic acid was chemically crosslinked with modified nano-CaCO3 by C-N, and a stable double crosslinked (DC) network CAAMC was formed under the joint crosslinking of N,N′-methylene bisacrylamide and modified nano-CaCO3. Modified nano-CaCO3 plays a dual role of crosslinking agent and the filler, and the gel strength of composite superabsorbent is two times higher than that of N,N′-methylene bisacrylamide single crosslinking. The maximum absorbency of CAAMC reached 712 g/g for deionized water and 72 g/g for 0.9 wt% NaCl solution. The adsorption process of CAAMC was simulated by materials studio, and the maximum adsorption energy of amino and carboxyl groups for water molecules is −2.413 kJ/mol and −2.240 kJ/mol, respectively. According to the results of CAAMC soil water retention, a small amount of CAAMC can greatly improve the soil water retention effect.

Characterization and flocculation performance of a newly green flocculant derived from natural bagasse cellulose

A newly green natural polymer bagasse cellulose based flocculant (PBCF) was synthesized utilizing a grafting copolymerization method for effectively enhancing humic acid (HA) removal from natural water. This work aims to investigate flocculation behavior of PBCF in synthetic water containing HA, and the effects of flocculant dose and initial solution pH on flocculation performance. Results showed that PBCF functioned well at a flocculant dose of 60 mg/L and pH ranging from 6.0 to 9.0. The organic removal efficiency in synthetic water in terms of HA (UV254) and chemical oxygen demand (COD Mn) were up to 90.6% and 91.3%, respectively. Furthermore, the charge neutralization and adsorption bridging played important roles in HA removal. When applied for lake water, PBCF removed 91.6% turbidity and 50.0% dissolved organic matter, respectively. In short, PBCF demonstrates great potential in water treatment in a safe and environmentally friendly or ‘green’ way.

Nanocellulose/Nisin Hydrogel Microparticles as Sustained Antimicrobial Coatings for Paper Packaging

Hydrogels composed of biomaterials are promising drug delivery systems. In this study, we prepared an antibacterial hydrogel by incorporating the antimicrobial peptide nisin into bagasse cellulose nanofibrils, followed by mechanic shearing to obtain hydrogel microparticles as antimicrobial coatings for paper packaging. The concept of combining nisin with a hydrogel network helps to reduce the nisin depletion disadvantage in a nisin alone coating while achieving a prolonged antibacterial efficacy in application. First, antimicrobial hydrogels were constructed by electrostatic attraction between TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (TOCNF) and nisin. The rheological analysis confirmed that the hydrogel with a TOCNF/nisin ratio of 3:1 formed a good gel network accompanied by a high nisin loading efficiency. The obtained hydrogel exhibited controlled release of nisin in response to pH, with a slower rate at pH 7 than that of pH 5 and pH 9. Then, the obtained hydrogel has been processed to microparticles to facilitate its application as coating on paper packaging. Highly stable TOCNFs/nisin hydrogel microparticles were obtained under a water/hydrogel ratio of 4:1 and a mechanical shearing rate of 8000 rpm. The paper with hydrogel microparticles coating displayed an enhanced tensile strength by 14.67% compared to uncoated paper. As a packaging for cheese in storage at 4 °C for 7 days, the hydrogel microparticle coating paper can significantly reduce the growth of Listeria monocytogenes on the surface of cheese and show a sustained inhibition advantage over a nisin alone coating. The utilization of hydrogel microparticles as the coating slurry provides a versatile approach for paper treatment and endows the paper with a sustained release characteristic in actively preventing the bacterial proliferation on food surfaces during storage. The finding from this work is expected to broaden the application of nanocellulose and nisin into the field of food active packaging.

Synthesis of polyethylenimine modified sugarcane bagasse cellulose and its competitive adsorption of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ from aqueous solutions

Synthesis of polyethylenimine modified sugarcane bagasse cellulose and its competitive adsorption of Pb2+, Cu2+ and Zn2+ from aqueous solutions

Enhancement of Delignification and Glucan Content of Sugarcane Bagasse by Alkali Pretreatment for Bioethanol Production

The current work aimed to enhance the delignification of sugarcane bagasse (SCB) for bioethanol production. The optimization of alkali (sodium hydroxide) pretreatment parameters such as concentration and residence time was carried out by the Taguchi method using L16 orthogonal array with two factors and four levels. Sugarcane bagasse powder was mixed with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution (0.5-2 wt.%) and heated in an autoclave at 121°C and at varied times (30-120 min). From the statistical analysis of data, it was observed that delignification and glucan increased with the increased concentration and short time. The optimum parameters of NaOH pretreatment were 2 wt.% of NaOH concentration and 30 minutes of residence time. At the optimum conditions, 86.8% delignification and 46.6% glucan content of SCB were obtained. Thus, alkali pretreatment optimized by Taguchi design is the effective method to remove lignin and to increase cellulose or glucan content in sugarcane bagasse for facilitating the further catalytic hydrolysis in bioethanol production.

Batch and continuous adsorption of Cu(II) and Zn(II) ions from aqueous solution on bi-functionalized sugarcane-based biosorbent.

A new one-pot synthesis method optimized by a 23 experimental design was developed to prepare a biosorbent, sugarcane bagasse cellulose succinate pyromellitate (SBSPy), for the removal of Cu(II) and Zn(II) from single-component aqueous solutions, in batch and continuous modes. The bi-functionalization of the biosorbent with ligands of different chemical structures increased its selectivity, improving its performance for removing pollutants from contaminated water. The succinate moiety favored Cu(II) adsorption, while the pyromellitate moiety favored Zn(II) adsorption. Sugarcane bagasse (SB) and SBSPy were characterized using several techniques. Analysis by 13C Multi-CP SS NMR and FTIR revealed the best order of addition of each anhydride that maximized the chemical modification of SB. The maximum adsorption capacities of SBSPy for Cu(II) and Zn(II), in batch mode, were 1.19 and 0.95mmolg-1, respectively. Homogeneous surface diffusion, intraparticle diffusion, and Boyd models were used to determine the steps involved in the adsorption process. Isothermal titration calorimetry was used to assess changes in enthalpy of adsorption as a function of SBSPy surface coverage. Fixed-bed column adsorption of Cu(II) and Zn(II) was performed in three cycles, showing that SBSPy has potential to be used in water treatment. Breakthrough curves were well fitted by the Thomas and Bohart-Adams models.

Zn/Co-ZIF reinforced sugarcane bagasse aerogel for highly efficient catalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate

Sugarcane bagasse is the main solid waste of sugar extraction industry. However, there are less eco-friendly treatment methods for this kind of waste material. Most of them have been burned and this is a challenge for effective utilization of sugarcane. Herein, Zn/Co-ZIF nanoparticles are loaded onto the aerogel obtained from bagasse cellulose by doping method to form pomegranate-like structure products, i.e., Zn/Co-ZIF@GEL. By simulating the pomegranate-biomimetic structure, the leaching of cobalt ions is suppressed and enhanced its catalytic activity. Also, Zn/Co-ZIF@GEL behaves outstanding peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation reactivity to degrade Rhodamine B (RhB) with achieving 100% removal rate in 30 min with enhanced water stability. The outer wrapping of nanoparticles by aerogel exhibits excellent reusability and the removal rate remains above 92% after 4 cycles. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) verifies the electron transfer between the heterostructures of Zn and Co could ensure the catalyst continues to complete the redox cycle with synergistic effect. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) further investigates the non-radical singlet oxygen is the predominant degradation pathway of RhB. This work provides a new strategy for improved bagasse derivate ZIF catalytic application.

La(OH)3 loaded magnetic nanocomposites derived from sugarcane bagasse cellulose for phosphate adsorption: Characterization, performance and mechanism

The magnetic nanomaterials Mg-Al-La LDH/Fe3O4/C were prepared using Fe3O4/C as a precursor by hydrothermal and co-precipitation method, and served as adsorbents for the efficient uptake of phosphorus from aqueous solutions. The effects of adsorbent dosage, pH and co-existing ions on the adsorption of phosphate were studied. The adsorption performance of the material was described by the adsorption kinetic model, isothermal model and thermodynamic model. When the pH value of the solution is in 4–7, it shows a high phosphate removal rate (>98.7%). The maximum phosphate removal rate (99.43%) was obtained at pH=6. The phosphate adsorption process by Mg-Al-La LDH/Fe3O4/C was best described by the Langmuir isotherm model and pseudo-second-order reaction kinetics. The maximum adsorption capacity for phosphate was evaluated as 106.21 mg/g. The optimization of phosphate adsorption was carried out by response surface design. The adsorption mechanism of Mg-Al-La LDH/Fe3O4/C for phosphate could be explained by ion exchange, electrostatic attraction and ligand exchange. Experiments have proved that Mg-Al-La LDH/Fe3O4/C nanocomposite can be used as a potential material for adsorbing phosphate in polluted water.