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{"title":"Research progress in Ramie fiber extraction: Degumming method, working mechanism, and fiber performance","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119876","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119876","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ramie fiber, recognized as king of natural fibers, is one of the strongest and longest natural fiber. The fabric made of ramie fibers exhibits the compelling features of being crisp and cool, fast moisture absorption and heat dissipation, as well as favorable air permeability and antibacterial. Since cellulose fibers in raw ramie are stuck tightly by gummy substances consisting of pectin, hemicellulose and lignin, a degumming process is necessary to separate these gummy materials prior to the downstream spinning process. High purified ramie cellulose fibers are supposed to be extracted with high degumming efficiency. However, currently most commonly adopted degumming methods show some inevitable defects, such as long degumming process, high operating cost, serious environmental pollution, and uncontrollable fiber quality. These mentioned issues should be properly addressed in future research work to promote the advancement of ramie fiber industry. The development of green, ecological, environmentally friendly, clean and efficient ramie degumming methods has attracted more and more attention. In this review, the methodologies of degumming processing, including mechanical, chemical, biological and combined degumming methods, are summarized systematically and the resultant properties are also covered. In addition, some research conclusions will be drawn by analyzing the latest process in this field, as well as the views on the remaining challenges and some scientific perspectives or outlook will be finally given for potential readers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Experimental and kinetic analysis of Bambusa tulda pyrolysis in carbon dioxide and nitrogen atmosphere","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119806","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119806","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Experiments were conducted using a fixed-bed pyrolysis system and a thermo-gravimetric analyzer to investigate the effect of &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;N&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;CO&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;mspace&gt;&lt;/mspace&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt; atmosphere on thermal degradation, physicochemical, structural, and elemental characteristics of &lt;em&gt;Bambusa tulda&lt;/em&gt; and its char. A kinetic study was conducted at four different heating rates to determine the activation energy, pre-exponential factor, and kinetic model. The results indicate significant weight loss during the second stage of pyrolysis, primarily due to the thermal degradation of low molecular weight compounds such as hemicelluloses, cellulose, and a small fraction of lignin. The &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;CO&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;mspace&gt;&lt;/mspace&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt;atmosphere leads to more significant weight loss compared to&lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mspace&gt;&lt;/mspace&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;N&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt; atmosphere, with an average weight loss of about 80 % under &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;N&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;mspace&gt;&lt;/mspace&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and approximately 95 % under &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;CO&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. This difference is likely due to specific gas-phase reactions and the consumption of carbon fuel induced by &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;CO&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. Iso-conversional methods determined that the average activation energy of &lt;em&gt;Bambusa tulda&lt;/em&gt; in the presence of &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;N&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt; was 160.05 kJ mol&lt;sup&gt;−1&lt;/sup&gt;, whereas under&lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;CO&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, it was 105.51 kJ mol&lt;sup&gt;−1&lt;/sup&gt;. The kinetic mechanism of &lt;em&gt;B. Tulda&lt;/em&gt; for both the atmosphere was validated using Cardio’s master plots. The data points for activation energy and pre-exponential factors show a strong linear fit across incremental conversion fractions, indicating the presence of the kinetic compensation effect. Biochar produced in &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;CO&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt; atmosphere (BCC) exhibited larger pores than biochar generated in &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;N&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn&gt;2&lt;/mn&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/msub&gt;&lt;mspace&gt;&lt;/mspace&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;/math&gt;&lt;/span&gt; atmosphere (BCN). BCN has a porous, organized structure, while BCC displays pores with a channel-like structure due to the development of an aromatic structure. The carbon content and calorific value of &lt;em&gt;Bambusa tulda&lt;/em&gt; char are noteworthy, with values of 81.23 % and 25.36 MJ kg&lt;sup&gt;−1&lt;/sup&gt; for N&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; atmosphere, and 85.16 % and 29.44 MJ kg&lt;sup&gt;−1&lt;/sup&gt; for &lt;span&gt;&lt;math&gt;&lt;msub&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mi&gt;CO&lt;/mi&gt;&lt;/mrow&gt;&lt;mrow&gt;&lt;mn","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534842","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Mechanical performance of windmill palm reinforced textile fabrics and their sustainable composite","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119776","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119776","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Windmill palm fibers, as a new type of cellulose fiber, have several advantages such as being environmentally friendly, lightweight, and having excellent mechanical properties. In this paper, different types of windmill palm fibers were used to prepare fabrics. Then, the fabrics were used to prepare palm fabric reinforced composites. The structure and mechanical properties of the raw, alkalized, as well as bleached windmill palm fibers, fabrics, and composites were characterized. The results showed that the windmill palm fibers with removed hemicellulose had the highest mechanical performance, with tensile strength and Young's modulus being 252.72±60.42 MPa and 1.07±0.32 GPa. At the same time, the palm reinforced composites with alkalized windmill palm fiber were endowed with higher mechanical properties with a tensile strength of 69.89±6.30 MPa. The bleached windmill palm fiber exhibited the highest wear resistance. While the alkalized windmill palm fiber had a well UV resistant property. Both alkali treatment and bleach treatment had a positive effect on enhancing the mechanical properties of the palm reinforced composites. The palm reinforced composites are partially degradable, which plays a positive role in promoting carbon neutrality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"HaVTE1 confers ABA insensitivity by blocking the ABA signaling pathway in sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.)","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119850","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119850","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sunflower (<em>Helianthus annuus</em>) is the fourth major oilseed crop in the world, with remarkable tolerance in saline-alkali soils. The <em>VTE1</em> gene encodes tocopherol cyclase (TC), an enzyme pivotal in the biosynthesis of both vitamin E and vitamin K1. Despite its integral role in the synthesis of these crucial vitamins, the functional analysis of <em>VTE1</em> under abiotic stress in sunflowers remains scant. In the present investigation, a structural analysis of the VTE1 protein across 155 diverse species revealed a highly conserved evolutionary trace. The expression profiling of <em>HaVTE1</em> depicted that the <em>HaVTE1</em> was responsive to the ABA pathway. Transgenic results confirmed that overexpression of <em>HaVTE1</em> in <em>Arabidopsis</em> and sunflower showed decreased sensitivity to ABA while knocking-down in sunflower exhibited the opposite phenotype. Furthermore, biochemical experiments displayed that <em>HaVTE1</em> decreases ABA sensitivity by scavenging superoxide contents. Concurrently, the transcriptome analysis revealed that <em>HaVTE1</em> blocked the upstream of the ABA signaling cascade, which was further confirmed by luciferase assay, resulting in reduced sensitivity to ABA of <em>HaVTE1</em> overexpression plants. The findings shed light on a theoretical basis for the sunflower responses to ABA signaling and abiotic stresses.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A clean deconstruction of steam-exploded corn straw into high purity cellulose nanosheets and well-defined lignin nanotubes","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119765","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119765","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The efficient and structure-protective isolation of the main components of lignocellulosic biomass remains challenging for value-added utilization. In this study, we used corn straw waste, a vast yet underexplored biomass from agricultural residues, as the raw material to extract high-purity cellulose nanosheets and recycle the lignin components as well-defined lignin nanotubes (LNTs) in a tandem process. The process consisted of a feasible dilute alkali-assisted wet ball milling treatment of steam-exploded corn straw into high-purity cellulose nanosheets and a lignin solution, which was further transferred into LNTs by a molecular assembly method. Purity, morphology, chemical structure, and thermal behavior of high-purity cellulose nanosheets and LNTs were examined. The 98.9 wt% purity of the high-purity cellulose nanosheets was achieved with a crystallinity of 36.9 %, providing a solid foundation for further chemical modification. The LNTs exhibited remarkable antioxidant activity, opening new avenues for the development of lignin-based functional materials and fundamental research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142450302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparation, properties, and characterization of dual-modified tapioca starch and its composite film","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119840","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119840","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Traditional packaging materials easily cause white pollution, developing green biological packaging is highly important for environmental sustainability. In this study, double-modified tapioca starch (DMTS) was prepared and characterized. Further, clove essential oil (Ceo) at concentrations of 0.5 %/0.75 %/1.0 %/1.25 % (wt%) was loaded into the DMTS film matrix to develop an applicable active packaging material. XRD analysis and FT-IR results revealed that esterified starch was successfully prepared, the DM/CS/Ceo films had a dense intermolecular network, and the Ceo was successfully incorporated into the polymer matrix. The performance test results demonstrate well-performing mechanical, hydrophobic, and antioxidant properties of Ceo series composite films. Specifically, the EAB of the 1.25 % Ceo film increased by 10.7 %, the water contact angle increased by 18.89°, and the DPPH free radical clearance increased by 12.79 times compared to that of the DM film. In addition, the inhibition rates of the 1.25 % Ceo film against <em>Escherichia coli</em> and <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em> reached 86.51 % and 86.84 %, respectively. These results indicate that Ceo films have tremendous potential application value in prolonging food storage life.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bringing bioactive peptides into drug discovery: Challenges and opportunities for medicinal plants","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119855","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119855","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The pervasiveness of lifestyle diseases is gradually increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Physicians are prescribing many drug interventions to patients; however, the majority of them are found to have undesirable side effects. Thus, identifying natural alternatives is the principal goal of the pharma industry. Medicinal plants are the depository of diverse natural peptide products and peptides in the genome and awaiting their discovery. This review focuses on the techniques wet-lab and in silico, as well as their strengths and limitations<em>,</em> to extract, identify, and screen novel bioactive peptides. Once the bioactivities have been ascribed to a peptide using various <em>in silico</em> tools, docking is performed with the target to assess its interaction. Then, <em>in vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em> experiments are designed to check their activity and efficacy on animal models. The discovery of novel bioactive peptides, augmented by advancements in recombinant technology and machine learning, is bound to keep pharmaceutical companies interested in peptide-based drugs. In addition, we have also discussed medicinal plants and novel approaches, such as DNA-based bioactive peptide development approaches currently being utilized in this regard.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative study of the physical and mechanical properties of Bambusa vulgaris fibers from Cameroon for application to hybrid composite materials","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119725","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119725","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aircraft designers have been looking for light-weight and robustness from natural fibers since the earlier times. To address this concern, scientists are currently working together on the bamboo long fiber reinforced bio-based matrix composite (BAMCO) project. This study focused on <em>Bambusa vulgaris</em>, a dominant bamboo species in Cameroon, to evaluate its potential for use in airline industries. The aim of the study is to determine the age at which Bambusa vulgaris fibers have the best mechanical and thermal properties for the manufacture of hybrid composites applied to aeronautics and aerospace. <em>B. vulgaris</em> plants aged 1–3 years, 4–5 years and 7 years were characterized, by submitting specimens to several tests: 1) density measurement, 2) tensile tests, 3) scanning electron microscopy (SEM), 4) Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), 5) thermal conductivity, 6) thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), 7) specific heat capacity measurement, 8) dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), and 9) ILSS test. A comparative study of the properties of other natural fiber tested in the aeronautic and aerospace industries revealed that, 7-year-old <em>B. vulgaris</em> has good properties for the airline industry. This study provides evidence that a 7-year-old <em>B. vulgaris</em> plant has a potentially important role in aeronautical and aerospace composite materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534562","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Flame-retardant mechanism and mechanical property of flame-retardant corn straw brick (FRCSB)","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119852","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119852","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this paper, the pyrolysis characteristics of flame-retardant corn straw brick (FRCSB) and the changes in weights, dimensions, colors, mechanical properties, and micromorphology after high temperature treatment were studied. The results indicate that FRCSB demonstrates excellent flame retardancy. The evaporation process of water in FRCSB is delayed, completing only at a heat treatment temperature of 300°C, whereas the evaporation processes for Ca(OH)₂ and corn straw fiber are completed at 200°C and 100°C, respectively. The decomposition process of corn straw fiber and Ca(OH)₂ in FRCSB is also delayed and slowed compared to their individual decomposition rates. This delay occurs because the calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) formed from the reaction between Ca(OH)₂ and CO₂ creates a barrier on the surface of FRCSB, preventing heat exchange. The observed changes in color and weight of FRCSB during heat treatment support these findings. Furthermore, a specific range of heat treatment reduces the moisture content of FRCSB and increases its compressive strength up to 18.86 MPa at 200 °C. However, the compressive strength decreases rapidly due to the decomposition of corn straw fiber within FRCSB. Therefore, the key to enhancing the mechanical properties of FRCSB at high temperatures lies in preventing the decomposition of corn straw fiber in the brick. The strongly alkaline environment provided by Ca(OH)₂ allows corn straw fiber to retain its properties during heat treatment, thereby improving the performance of FRCSB by serving as a support and connector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142534563","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fabrication and characterization of a novel superhydrophobic cotton fabric with integrated 3D graphene-Ag/TiO2 aerogel for superior antibacterial performance, oil-water separation, and enhanced durability","authors":"","doi":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119882","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.119882","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research delineates the pioneering development of a superhydrophobic cotton textile, ingeniously integrated with a three-dimensional graphene-Ag/TiO₂ aerogel. The study meticulously details the fabrication process, structural characterization, and diverse industrial applications of this advanced textile. The fabric demonstrates exceptional hydrophobicity, evidenced by a water contact angle (WCA) of 161.8°. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Raman spectra, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) substantiate the micromorphological and chemical alterations of the cotton surface, highlighting the successful reduction of graphene oxide (GO) and incorporation of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), TiO₂, and Ag nanoparticles. The fabric’s antibacterial efficacy is rigorously established, boasting an impressive antibacterial rate that surpasses 99.99 % against <em>E. coli</em> and <em>S. aureus.</em> Additionally, the fabric demonstrates its capability to discern between oil and water with remarkable finesse, showcasing a separation efficiency that exceeds 98 %, even under extreme chemical conditions. The textile also exhibits excellent self-cleaning, washing, and chemical durability, alongside robust antistatic properties. Despite a marginal decrease in air permeability relative to raw cotton, the fabric’s multifunctional capabilities significantly compensate for this trade-off. The unique three-dimensional architecture of the hybrid graphene-Ag/TiO₂ aerogel (AT-HGA) modified cotton marks a substantial advancement in bio-based material science, with broad potential applications in functional garments, medical textiles, and various industrial sectors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13581,"journal":{"name":"Industrial Crops and Products","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":5.6,"publicationDate":"2024-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142450303","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}