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Journal of Renewable Materials

ISSN:2164-6325(print)
ISSN:2164-6341(online)
Publication Frequency:Monthly

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About the Journal

The Journal of Renewable Materials (JRM) is an interdisciplinary journal publishing original research covering all aspects of renewable materials, namely bio-based materials, sustainable materials, green chemistry and including recycling and recovery of spent materials. The scope of the journal is devoted to reports of new and original experimental and theoretical research in the areas of materials, engineering, physics, bioscience, processing, environmental science and chemistry, which are related to renewable materials and their applications.

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    Vanillin Based Polymers: VI. Poly(hydrovanilloin-furfural) and Poly(hydrovanilloin-5-hydroxymethylfurfural)

    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1495-1506, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.052373 - 25 September 2024
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent Advances on Renewable Materials)
    Abstract Renewable resources based polymers provides a sustainable alternative to petroleum derived polymeric materials. As a part of our series on synthesis of vanillin based renewable polymers, we report the synthesis of poly(hydrovanilloin-furfural) [poly(HVL-Fur)] and poly(hydrovanilloin–5-hydromethylfurfural) [poly(HVL-5-HMF)]. Vanillin was dimerized to a mixtures of meso/DL-hydrovanilloins with 94% meso product by electrochemical reductive coupling in aqueous sodium hydroxide using lead electrodes in quantitative yield. Then sodium hydroxide catalyzed condensation of hydrovanilloin with furfural in water at 80°C for 72 h was used to synthesize poly(HVL-Fur) with Mw = 8600 g mol−1, PDI = 1.28 in 78% yield. Similarly, condensation of hydrovanilloin More >

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    Vanillin Based Polymers: VI. <i>Poly</i>(hydrovanilloin-furfural) and <i>Poly</i>(hydrovanilloin-5-hydroxymethylfurfural)

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    Removal of Dye Using Lignin-Based Biochar/Poly(ester amide urethane) Nanocomposites from Contaminated Wastewater

    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1507-1540, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.052220 - 25 September 2024
    Abstract The pursuit of incorporating eco-friendly reinforcing agents in polymer composites has accentuated the exploration of various natural biomass-derived materials. The burgeoning environmental crisis spurred by the discharge of synthetic dyes into wastewater has catalyzed the search for effective and sustainable treatment technologies. Among the various sorbent materials explored, biochar, being renewable, has gained prominence due to its excellent adsorption properties and environmental sustainability. It has also emerged as a focal point for its potential to replace other conventional reinforcing agents, viz., fumed silica, aluminum oxide, treated clays, etc. This study introduces a novel class of… More >

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    Removal of Dye Using Lignin-Based Biochar/Poly(ester amide urethane) Nanocomposites from Contaminated Wastewater

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    Potential of Bamboo Species Guadua trinii and Guadua angustifolia for Nanocellulose Production

    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1541-1555, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.052481 - 25 September 2024
    Abstract Non-traditional lignocellulosic materials are a significant resource for producing high-value products, including nanocellulose. This work studied the nanocellulose obtention from chemical pulps of the two fast-growing bamboo species, Guadua trinii, and Guadua angustifolia. Chemical pulps were produced by soda-anthraquinone (S) pulping from both autohydrolysis-pretreated (H) and unpretreated bamboo chips. Autohydrolysis-pretreated (SHP) and unpretreated soda-anthraquinone (AQ) (SP) pulps were characterized by yield, Kappa number, alpha, beta, and gamma cellulose, degree of polymerization, water retention value, and crystallinity. The nanocellulose was produced by a sequential chemical oxidation treatment (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl, TEMPO reagent) and mechanical nanofibrillation. Nanocellulose was characterized by carboxylic… More >

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    Potential of Bamboo Species <i>Guadua trinii</i> and <i>Guadua angustifolia</i> for Nanocellulose Production

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    Reduction Discoloration of Reactive Dyed Cotton Waste and Chemical Recycling via Ionic Liquid

    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1557-1571, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.052963 - 25 September 2024
    Abstract The textile industry generates large volumes of waste throughout its production process. Most of this waste is colored, therefore, discoloration is an important step toward recycling and reusing this waste. This study focused on the chemical reductive discoloration of textile waste composed of cotton dyed with reactive dye. The experimental design demonstrated the significant influence of the concentration of reducing agent and time of reaction on the degree of whiteness of the cotton fibers. The concentration of the alkaline agent was not significant in the process. The optimization of the reaction conditions lead to Berger… More >

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    Reduction Discoloration of Reactive Dyed Cotton Waste and Chemical Recycling via Ionic Liquid

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    Phosphoric Acid Pretreatment and Saccharification of Paper Sludge as a Renewable Material for Cellulosic Fibers

    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1573-1591, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.053589 - 25 September 2024
    Abstract Recycling of paper sludge waste is crucial for establishing a sustainable green industry. This waste contains valuable sugars that can be converted into important chemicals such as ethanol, poly hydroxybutyrate, and lactic acid. However, the main challenge in obtaining sugars in high yield from paper sludge is the high crystallinity of cellulose, which hinders hydrolysis. To address this, pretreatment using phosphoric acid was optimized using response surface methodology to facilitate cellulose hydrolysis with minimal energy and chemicals. The created prediction model using the response surface method considered factors such as acid concentration (ranging from 60%… More >

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    Phosphoric Acid Pretreatment and Saccharification of Paper Sludge as a Renewable Material for Cellulosic Fibers

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    The Effect of Uncaria gambir on Optical Properties and Thermal Stability of CNF/PVA Biocomposite Films

    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1593-1603, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.053651 - 25 September 2024
    Abstract Cellulose-based film has gained popularity as an alternative to synthetic polymers due to its outstanding properties. Among all types of cellulose materials available, cellulose nanofiber (CNF) has great potential to be utilized in a diverse range of applications, including as a film material. In this study, CNF biocomposite film was prepared by using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) as a matrix and Uncaria gambir extract as a filler. This study aims to investigate the effect of Uncaria gambir extract on the optical properties and thermal stability of the produced film. The formation of the CNF biocomposite films was confirmed… More >

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    Enhanced Dye Adsorption and Bacterial Removal of Magnetic Nanoparticle-Functionalized Bacterial Cellulose Acetate Membranes

    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1605-1624, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.054047 - 25 September 2024
    Abstract Utilizing biomass waste as a potential resource for cellulose production holds promise in mitigating environmental consequences. The current study aims to utilize pineapple biowaste extract in producing bacterial cellulose acetate-based membranes with magnetic nanoparticles (Fe3O4 nanoparticles) through the fermentation and esterification process and explore its characteristics. The bacterial cellulose fibrillation used a high-pressure homogenization procedure, and membranes were developed incorporating 0.25, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.0 wt.% of Fe3O4 nanoparticles as magnetic nanoparticle for functionalization. The membrane characteristics were measured in terms of Scanning Electron Microscope, X-ray diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared, Vibrating Sample Magnetometer, antibacterial activity, bacterial… More >

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    Enhanced Dye Adsorption and Bacterial Removal of Magnetic Nanoparticle-Functionalized Bacterial Cellulose Acetate Membranes

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    Tannins from Acacia mangium Bark as Natural Dyes for Textiles: Characteristics and Applications

    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.9, pp. 1625-1637, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2024.054739 - 25 September 2024
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: Recent Advances on Renewable Materials)
    Abstract Tannins are capable of producing natural dyes with antioxidant and antibacterial propertis, while synthetic dyes are commonly used in the textile industry, causing environmental issues like water pollution. This research aims to utilize waste tannins as natural dyes as an alternative to synthetic dyes. This study examined the effect of the extraction method on tannin properties such as phenolic content, antioxidants, and antibacterial activity. In addition, Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography‒Mass Spectrometry (Py-GCMS) analysis was used to identify the effect of extraction temperature on the chemical elucidation of tannin. The effect of tannin concentration was evaluated against… More >

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    Tannins from <i>Acacia mangium</i> Bark as Natural Dyes for Textiles: Characteristics and Applications

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