Journal of Renewable Materials

ISSN: 2164-6325 (print) Impact Factor: 1.67
ISSN: 2164-6341 (online) Publication Frequency: Monthly

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Journal of Renewable Materials (JRM) is an interdisciplinary journal publishing original research covering all aspects of bio-based materials, sustainable materials, and green chemistry. 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, and chemistry, which are related to the critical renewable and recyclable applications.

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Sputtering under Mild Heating Enables High-Quality ITO for Efficient Semi-Transparent Perovskite Solar Cells
Yongbin Jin^1,#, Zheng Fang^1,2,#, Liu Yang¹, Kaikai Liu¹, Mingliang Li¹, Yaping Zhao¹, Yujie Luo¹, Huiping Feng¹, Bingru Deng¹, Chengbo Tian¹, Changcai Cui², Liqiang Xie^1,*, Xipeng Xu^2,*, Zhanhua Wei¹
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2509-2518, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.021400
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Perovskite Solar Cells)
Abstract Semi-transparent perovskite solar cells (ST-PSCs) are promising in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) and tandem solar cells (TSCs). One of the keys to fabricate high-performance ST-PSCs is depositing efficient transparent electrodes. Indium tin oxide (ITO) is an excellent transparent conductive oxide with good light transmittance and high conductivity. However, the high sheet resistance of ITO sputtered at room temperature leads to the low fill factor (FF) and poor power conversion efficiency (PCE) of the ST-PSCs. Here, we study the effect of the sputtering temperature on the properties of ITO and the performance of ST-PSCs. We find that when the sputtering temperature increases… More
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Research Progress of Soybean Protein Adhesive: A Review
Yantao Xu¹, Yufei Han¹, Jianzhang Li¹, Jing Luo², Sheldon Q. Shi³, Jingchao Li¹, Qiang Gao^1,*, An Mao^4,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2519-2541, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.020750
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Renewable and Biosourced Adhesives-2021)
Abstract Traditional formaldehyde-based adhesives rely excessively on petrochemical resources, release toxic gases, and pollute the environment. Plant-derived soybean protein adhesives are eco-friendly materials that have the potential to replace the formaldehyde-based adhesives used to fabricate wood-based panels. However, the poor water resistance, high brittleness, and poor mildew resistance of soybean protein adhesives limit their industrial applications. This article reviews recent research progress in the modification of soybean protein adhesives for improving the bonding performance of adhesives used for wood-based panel fabrication. Modification methods were summarized in terms of water resistance, solid content, and mildew resistance. The modification mechanisms and remaining problems… More
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Insecticidal Effect of Green Bimetallic Nanoparticles from Crotalaria longirostrata on Cotton Mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis
Vianey Mendez-Trujillo¹, Benjamín Valdez-Salas², Mario Curiel-Alvarez², Ernesto Beltran-Partida², Arnoldo Alfaro-Corres³, Esaú Ruiz-Sanchez³, Gerardo Bautista-Trujillo⁴, Olivia Tzintzun Camacho⁵, Onecimo Grimaldo-Juarez⁵, Carlos Ceceña-Duran⁵, Carlos Ail-Catzin⁵, Daniel González-Mendoza^5,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2543-2552, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.020965
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Current Advances in Green Nanomaterials Applications)
Abstract The present study was conducted to evaluate the impact of bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) of copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn) from Crotalaria longirostrata on the insect mortality and cell viability of Phenacoccus solenopsis. The biosynthesis of bimetallic nanoparticles (Cu/Zn-NPs) from C. longirostrata was confirmed by the presence of a single peak around 378 nm. The hydrodynamic diameter of the Cu/Zn nanoparticles varied from 59 to 119 nm and their zeta potential was found to be −30.90 mV. The EDX analysis showed a strong signal for Cu and Zn (8 and 8.6 keV, respectively). The Cu/Zn-NPs showed an effective insecticide activity against P. solenopsis with 63%… More
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DFT and TD-DFT Calculations of Orbital Energies and Photovoltaic Properties of Small Molecule Donor and Acceptor Materials Used in Organic Solar Cells
Daniel Dodzi Yao Setsoafia¹, Kiran Sreedhar Ram¹, Hooman Mehdizadeh-Rad^1,2, David Ompong^1,2, Vinuthaa Murthy^1,2, Jai Singh^1,2,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2553-2567, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.020967
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Perovskite Solar Cells)
Abstract DFT and TD-DFT calculations of HOMO and LUMO energies and photovoltaic properties are carried out on four selected pentathiophene donor and one IDIC-4F acceptor molecules using B3LYP and PBE0 functionals for the ground state energy calculations and CAM-B3LYP functional for the excited state calculations. The discrepancy between the calculated and experimental energies is reduced by correlating them with a linear fit. The fitted energies of HOMO and LUMO are used to calculate the V_oc of an OSC based on these donors and acceptor blend and compared with experimental values. Using the Scharber model the calculated PCE of the donor-acceptor molecules… More
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Digestibility, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Pecan Nutshell (Carya illioinensis) Extracts
María Janeth Rodríguez-Roque¹, Carmen Lizette Del-Toro-Sánchez^2,*, Janet Madeline Chávez-Ayala¹, Ricardo Iván González-Vega², Liliana Maribel Pérez-Pérez², Esteban Sánchez-Chávez³, Nora Aideé Salas-Salazar¹, Juan Manuel Soto-Parra¹, Rey David Iturralde-García², María Antonia Flores-Córdova^1,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2569-2580, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.021163
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Renewable Material from Agricultural Waste and By-Product and Its Applications)
Abstract Phenolic compounds are related to high biological activity, avoiding oxidation in food and human systems. Nutshells are by-products derived from the pecan nut processing that contain important amounts of phenols which biological activity must be studied. This research aimed to evaluate the antioxidant (DPPH, ABTS, FRAP and hemolysis) and anti-inflammatory activities of shell extracts from pecan nuts harvested during the crop production cycle 2018 and 2019, as well as the in vitro digestibility of their phenolic compounds, including flavonoids. Results showed that extracts from the crop production cycle 2018 obtained the highest yield, while those from 2019 contained the highest… More
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Strength Performance and Microstructure Characteristic of Naturally-Bonded Fiberboard Composite from Malaysian Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris)
Shahril Anuar Bahari¹, Mohd Nazarudin Zakaria¹, Syaiful Osman¹, Falah Abu¹, Mohamad Jani Saad², Reza Hosseinpourpia^3,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2581-2591, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.021313
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Functionalization of Wood and Bamboo-Based Materials)
Abstract This study investigated the mechanical properties and microstructural characteristics of fiberboard composite produced by naturally-bonded Malaysian bamboo fiber (Bambusa vulgaris). The components that obtained through soda pulping of bamboo culms such as fiber and black liquor, were used for the preparation of high-density fibreboard composite at two target densities of 850 and 950 kg/m³. The bamboo fiberboard composite (BFC) were then produced at 200°C and two pressing parameters of 125 and 175 s/mm. The mechanical properties, e.g., flexural strength and internal bonding (IB) of BFC samples were evaluated according to BS EN 310: 1993 and BS EN 319: 1993, respectively. It was… More
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Cellulose Fibre from Schinus molle and Its Characterization
Abir Razzak^1,2, Faten Mannai¹, Ramzi Khiari^3,4,5, Younes Moussaoui^2,6, Mohamed N. Belgacem^5,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2593-2606, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.021706
Abstract The exploitation of biomass represents a major environmental challenge related to the protection of the environment and the progressive exhaust of fossil resources. In this perspective, the main objective of this work is the extraction and the characterization of natural lignocellulosic fibers from the Schinus molle. The cellulose fibre extraction was investigated employing conditions of alkali treatment. After the alkaline steps, a bleaching treatment was done and let to a yield about 45% pure cellulose. The identification of the chemical composition of Schinus molle reveals that this raw material contains a high level of biopolymers with a cellulose rate of… More
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Field Application of Mulberry Straw Arch in Ecological Bank Revetment
Xiaojuan Yu¹, Chao Liu^1,*, Quan Hua², Xiaohui Wang², Yongbin Li¹
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2607-2621, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.019091
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Research and Innovations in Engineered Timber and Mass Timber Products for Sustainable Built-Environment)
Abstract With the growing level of awareness and increasing demand for environmental protection, timber pile revetments with significant ecological effects have experienced increasingly wide application in China. The current timber pile revetment system has two problems: continuous dense piles have high construction costs and require large timber consumptions, while the discrete pile-bamboo fence systems have poor retaining effects. Considering these problems, an original revetment structure form is proposed: a discrete pile-mulberry straw arch structure. To investigate the mechanical properties of the mulberry straw, some mechanical tests are conducted on mulberry straw and its arch structure. It is found that the average… More
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Effect of Waste Marble Powder on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Concrete
Yumei Wang^1,3, Jianzhuang Xiao^1,*, Jintuan Zhang^1,2,4,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2623-2637, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.019381
Abstract The emission of greenhouse gases from cement production is an obstacle for sustainable development of construction industry. The use of waste materials in constructions instead of cement could be a feasible solution to green construction. Waste marble powder with good cementing property can be used in concrete partially replace cement. In this research, the effects of using waste marble powder on the physical and mechanical properties of concrete have been studied. Three groups of particle size and five levels of replacement ratio (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%) for each group have been designed. During the different stage of hydration process,… More
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Facile Synthesis of a Novel Bio-Based P-N Containing Flame Retardant for Effectively Reducing the Fire Hazards of Epoxy Resin
Meixian Li¹, Xin Hu¹, Jie Yang¹, Hongyu Yang^1,3,*, Yao Yuan^2,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2639-2654, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.019491
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Bio-based Halogen-free Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials)
Abstract In this work, a bio-based flame retardant (Cy-HEDP) was synthesized from cytosine and HEDP through a facile salt-forming reaction and embedded into epoxy matrix to improve the flame retardancy and smoke suppression performance. The product Cy-HEDP was well characterized by FTIR, ¹ H and ³¹P NMR and SEM tests. On the basis of the results, by adding 15 wt% Cy-HEDP, the EP₁₅ can pass UL-94 V-0 rating, and the total smoke production (TSP) as well as total heat release (THR) can be decreased by 61.05% (from 22.61 to 8.7 m² /m² ) and 39.44% (from 103.19 to 62.50 MJ/m² )… More
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Influence of the Loading Protocol and Loading Rate on the Characteristics of Timber Nail Joints
Shervin Shameli Derakhshan¹, Lina Zhou^1,*, Chun Ni²
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2655-2667, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.020671
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Research and Innovations in Engineered Timber and Mass Timber Products for Sustainable Built-Environment)
Abstract Nail joints are one of the key components that control the lateral performance of light wood frame shear walls. In previous experimental studies, researchers have used different loading rates, which failed specimens from less than a minute to more than an hour, to study the characteristics of nail joints. Moreover, there have been different loading protocols used for testing of timber nail joints or shear walls. Although some efforts have been made to address this subject, it is still unclear how the loading protocol and loading rate may influence the performance of nail joints. In this study, a total of… More
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Characterization of Mechanical Properties of Waste Slurry Modified by Recycled Sand and Cement
Beifeng Lv, Na Li^*, Haibo Kang, Yanting Wu, Ben Li, Wei Wang
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2669-2683, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.019418
Abstract In order to study the modification effect of recycled sand on cement reinforced waste slurry (CWS), triaxial test, scanning electron microscope test and X-ray diffraction test were carried out. The mechanical test of recycled sand and cement reinforced waste slurry (RCWS) shows that the deviatoric stress–strain curve of RCWS samples changes from hardening type to softening type with the increase of recycled sand content; the peak stress increases with the increase of recycled sand content; recycled sand can enhance the shear strength of CWS by increasing both cohesion and internal friction angle. The microscopic test shows that recycled sand can… More
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Evaluation of Various Modification Methods for Enhancing the Performance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate
Xiaoyan Liu^1,*, Li Liu¹, Junqing Zuo², Pingzhong Zhao¹, Xian Xie¹, Shijie Li¹, Kai Lyu^3,*, Chunying Wu⁴, Surendra P. Shah⁵
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.10, pp. 2685-2698, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.019527
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Recycled Concrete Towards a Sustainable Society)
Abstract Due to the existence of the attached mortar, the performance of the recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) is inferior to the natural aggregate, which significantly limits its wide application in industry. In this study, five kinds of modified solutions were used to modify the surface of RCA, and the modification effects were compared. The results showed that sodium silicate, nano-silica (NS), Bacillus pasteurii and soybean powder had relatively good modification effects on RCA, which could reduce the crushing value and water absorption, and increase apparent density. The composite solution (15% sodium silicate and 2% NS) and soybean powder solution had better… More
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Evaluating Simultaneous Impact of Slag and Tire Rubber Powder on Mechanical Characteristics and Durability of Concrete
Mostafa Amiri¹, Farzad Hatami^2,*, Emadaldin Mohammadi Golafshani³
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.8, pp. 2155-2177, 2022, DOI: 10.32604/jrm.2022.019726
Abstract In this experimental study, the impact of Portland cement replacement by ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) and micronized rubber powder (MRP) on the compressive, flexural, tensile strengths, and rapid chloride migration test (RCMT) of concrete were assessed. In this study, samples with different binder content and water to binder ratios, including the MRP with the substitution levels of 0%, 2.5% and 5%, and the GGBFS with the substitution ratios of 0%, 20% and 40% by weight of Portland cement were made. According to the results, in the samples containing slag and rubber powder in the early ages, on average,… More
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Recent Advances in the Preparation, Characterization and Applications of Locust Bean Gum-Based Films
Limin Yuan¹, Yuejie Wu², Yan Qin², Huimin Yong², Jun Liu^2,*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.8, No.12, pp. 1565-1579, 2020, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2020.014562
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Food Packaging Materials Based on Renewable Resources)
Abstract Locust bean gum (LBG) is a typical galactomannan isolated from carob bean (Ceratonia siliqua L.) cultivated in the Mediterranean area. Due to its superior biodegradable, rheological and film-forming properties, LBG has been used alone or combined with other biopolymers (e.g., polysaccharides, proteins and lipids) to develop films. Till now, different kinds of functional ingredients (e.g., montmorillonite, bacteriocins, antibiotics, plant extract, essential oils and microbial cells) have been added into LBG-based films. Notably, the physical and functional properties of LBG-based films are affected by many factors, such as the structure of LBG, the type and content of other biopolymers and functional… More
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Mechanical Properties and Stress Strain Relationship Models for Bamboo Scrimber
Haitao Li^1,*, Huizhong Zhang¹, Zhenyu Qiu¹, Jingwen Su², Dongdong Wei³, Rodolfo Lorenzo⁴, Conggan Yuan³, Hongzheng Liu⁵, Chungui Zhou⁶
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.8, No.1, pp. 13-27, 2020, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2020.09341
Abstract In order to investigate the basic mechanical properties and stress strain relationship model for bamboo scrimber manufactured based on a new technique, a large quantities of experiments have been carried out. Based on the analysis of the test results, the following conclusions can be drawn. Two main typical failure modes were classified for bamboo scrimber specimens both under tension parallel to grain and tension perpendicular to grain. Brittle failure happened for all tensile tests. The slope values for the elastic stages have bigger discreteness compared with those for the specimens under tensile parallel to grain. The failure modes for bamboo… More
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Mycogenic Silver Nanoparticles From Endophytic Trichoderma atroviride with Antimicrobial Activity
Ahmed Abdel-Azeem^1,*, Amr A. Nada^2,3, Anthonia O’Donovan⁴, Vijay Kumar Thakur⁵, Amr Elkelish⁶
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.8, No.2, pp. 171-185, 2020, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2020.08960
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Polymer and Nanomaterials)
Abstract There is an increasing interest in developing nanoparticles with diverse biologic activities. To this end, we prepared 10 to 15 nm silver nanoparticles (AgNP) from native isolates of Trichoderma atroviride. Within this study, endophytic fungi hosted four medicinal plants in Saint Katherine Protectorate, South Sinai, Egypt have been isolated by surface sterilization technique on four isolation media. Ten species, based on their frequency of occurrence, out of twenty recovered taxa were tested for their capability to synthesize extracellular AgNPs. Trichoderma atroviride hosted Chiliadenus montanus was found to be the best candidate for the production of mycogenic AgNPs among all examined… More
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Experimental Study of Waste Tire Rubber, Wood-Plastic Particles and Shale Ceramsite on the Performance of Self-Compacting Concrete
Lei Tian, Liuchao Qiu^*, Jingjun Li, Yongsen Yang
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.8, No.2, pp. 154-170, 2020, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2020.08701
（This article belongs to this Special Issue: Renewable materials for sustainable development)
Abstract In recent decades, the utilization of waste tires, plastic and artificial shale ceramsite as alternative fine aggregate to make self-compacting concrete (SCC) has been recognized as an eco-friendly and sustainable method to manufacture renewable construction materials. In this study, three kinds of recycled aggregates: recycled tire rubber particles, wood-plastic particles, artificial shale ceramsite were used to replace the sand by different volume (5%, 10%, 20% and 30%), and their effects on the fresh and hardened properties of SCC were investigated. The slump flow and V-funnel tests were conducted to evaluate the fresh properties of modified-SCC mixtures. The hardened properties include… More
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Adsorption Behavior of Reducing End-Modified Cellulose Nanocrystals: A Kinetic Study Using Quartz Crystal Microbalance
Maud Chemin, Céline Moreau, Bernard Cathala, Ana Villares^*
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.8, No.1, pp. 29-43, 2020, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2020.07850
Abstract In this work, we studied the adsorption of modified cellulose nanocrystals onto solid surfaces by quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D). Cellulose nanocrystals obtained from tunicate (CNC) were modified at reducing end by amidation reactions. Two different functionalities were investigated: a polyamine dendrimer (CNC-NH₂), which interacts with gold surface by the amine groups; and a biotin moiety (CNC-Biot), which has a strong affinity for the protein streptavidin (SAV). QCM-D results revealed different adsorption behaviors between modified and unmodified CNCs. Hence, unmodified CNCs covered almost all the surface forming a rigid and flat layer whereas reducing end modified CNCs remained… More
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