Guest Editors
Jin Zhu, Professor, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
Prof. Jin Zhu got his Ph.D. from Marquette University in 2001 and did postdoctoral research at Cornell University from 2001 to 2003. He worked at several US companies before he returned China in 2009. He is currently working at Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIMTE). His research interests are bio-based polymers. He has published more than 220 research papers and 100 patents granted. Several technologies have been transferred to companies and commercialized. He is also the chief book editor of bio-based polymer materials& bio-based furan polyesters which are both published by China Science Press.
Summary
Bio-based and biodegradable materials have special characteristics such as green, environmental protection, renewable, easy degradation and so on, they mean great significance to realize the goal of carbon neutrality. more and more enterprises and institutions have made great investment in this area, the global key technology also face constant breakthrough, product variety and market expanding, it shows a strong momentum of development. In the next 10 years, at least 20% of petrochemical products, about $800 billion of petrochemical products can be replaced by Bio-based and biodegradable products, however the current replacement rate is less than 5%, every one should make more efforts for its development.
The overall goal of this special issue is Bio-based and biodegradable materials, Topics of interest include but not limited as below:
1 Preparation of bio-based chemicals, bio-chemical technology, bio-fermentation technology, biomass catalysis;
2 New products, new processes and new equipment of bio-based auxiliaries, bio-based polymer materials and bio-based fibers;
3 New products, new processes and new equipment of biodegradable materials;
New knowledge reported in this special issue will provide guidance for sustainable development as well as future manufacturing of bio-based and degradable products.
Keywords
Bio-based chemicals; Biodegradable materials; Bio-fermentation technology; Bio-based polymer materials; Bio-based fibers; Sustainable development.
Published Papers
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Open Access
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Development of a Novel Extrusion Process for Preparing Rice Straw/LLDPE Composites
Huicheng Xu, Hao Xie, Weidong Shan, Weihong Wang
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 1123-1135, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.023959
（This article belongs to this Special Issue:
Bio-based/Degradable Materials towards A Sustainable Future)
Abstract Straw utilization is a key issue related to agricultural production and air pollution control. In this study, a novel extrusion process was proposed to improve the physical and mechanical properties of the straw-reinforced linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) composite. Instead of crushing the straw and mixing it with plastic matrix, the new method mixes straw with plastic matrix in its original form. The intact long rice straws were parallelly spread on the LLDPE film and then rolled up together into a prefabricated roll. The rolls experienced three extrusion processes as follows: (1) twin-screw melting, cooling and crushing, single-screw extruding; (2) twin-screw…
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A Comparative Investigation of the Biodegradation Behaviour of Linseed Oil-Based Cross-Linked Composites Filled with Industrial Waste Materials in Two Different Soils
Eglė Malachovskienė, Danguolė Bridžiuvienė, Jolita Ostrauskaitė, Justina Vaičekauskaitė, Gailė Žalūdienė
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.3, pp. 1255-1269, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.023574
（This article belongs to this Special Issue:
Bio-based/Degradable Materials towards A Sustainable Future)
Abstract The biodegradation of polymeric biocomposites formed from epoxidized linseed oil and various types of fillers
(pine needles, pine bark, grain mill waste, rapeseed cake) and a control sample without filler was studied during
180 days of exposure to two types of forest soil: deciduous and coniferous. The weight loss, morphological, and
structural changes of polymer composites were noticed after 180 days of the soil burial test. The greatest weight
loss of all tested samples was observed in coniferous forest soil (41.8%–63.2%), while in deciduous forest soil, it
ranged between 37.7% and 42.3%. The most significant changes in the intensities of…
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Study on the Properties of Esterified Corn Starch/Polylactide Biodegradable Blends
Yongjie Zheng, Mingjian Xu, Jingzhi Tian, Meihong Yu, Bin Tan, Hong Zhao, Yin Tang
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.11, pp. 2949-2959, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.019702
（This article belongs to this Special Issue:
Bio-based/Degradable Materials towards A Sustainable Future)
Abstract Fully bio-based and biodegradable starch/polylactic acid blends have received increasing attentions for their biodegradability and potential to offset the use of unsustainable fossil resources, specifically, their application in
packaging. Herein, corn starch was first esterified with maleic anhydride and then compounded with polylactide
(PLA) to prepare esterified corn starch/polylactic acid blends with starch content up to 35 wt%. The structures,
morphologies, thermal and mechanical properties of starch or blends were investigated. The results showed that
corn starch was successfully grafted with maleic anhydride, which showed increased crystallinity and particle size
than native starch. Esterified corn starch/polylactic acid blends showed good…
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The Fabrication of Water-Soluble Chitosan Capsule Shell Modified by Alginate and Gembili Starch (Dioscorea esculenta L)
Yatim Lailun Ni’mah, Suprapto Suprapto, Harmami, Ita Ulfin, Puput Asmaul Fauziyah
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.9, pp. 2365-2376, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.020001
（This article belongs to this Special Issue:
Bio-based/Degradable Materials towards A Sustainable Future)
Abstract Capsule shells have been successfully fabricated from water-soluble chitosan (WSC) with the addition of alginate
and Gembili starch. WSC was synthesized from crab shell chitosan by depolymerization reaction. The capsule
shells were made with the composition of WSC: Alginate, 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1 (w/w) with and without the addition
of Gembili starch. Gembili starch was added with a ratio of Alginate: Starch, 1:1 (w/w). The capsule shell properties were evaluated according to Indonesian Pharmacopoeia standard. The solubility test showed that the capsule
shells were comply with the standard. The highest degrees of swelling in water and HCl 0.1 N solution…
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Potential Economic Value of Chitin and Its Derivatives as Major Biomaterials of Seafood Waste, with Particular Reference to Southeast Asia
Hsiao Wei Tan, Zhi Yin Joan Lim, Nur Airina Muhamad, Fong Fong Liew
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.4, pp. 909-938, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.018183
（This article belongs to this Special Issue:
Bio-based/Degradable Materials towards A Sustainable Future)
Abstract With a growing population, changes in consumerism behavior and trends in consumption in Indo-Pacific Asia, our seafood processing and consumption practices produce a large volume of waste products. There are several advantages in regulating and sustaining shellfish processing industries. The major advantage of waste management is that it leads to better conservation of natural resources in the long run. Shrimp shell waste contains useful biomaterials, which are still untapped due to inadequate waste disposal and solid waste management. Chitin, the major component of shell waste, can be extracted either chemically or biologically. The chemical extraction approaches, which use acids and…
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Experimental Study on the Bending Properties of Grouting Butt Joints Reinforced by Steel Plate Embedded in Bamboo Tube
Ting Huang, Xin Zhuo
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.4, pp. 993-1005, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.017373
（This article belongs to this Special Issue:
Bio-based/Degradable Materials towards A Sustainable Future)
Abstract The construction of grouting butt joints of bamboo tubes is simple and efficient. However, when the joint is bent, the low tensile strength of the mortar easily leads to cracking of the mortar prior to the failure of the bamboo tube. In this paper, a comparative test of the bending capacity was performed on grouting butt joints reinforced by nonperforated, fully perforated, and semiperforated steel plates embedded in bamboo tubes to obtain the load-displacement curves and ultimate bearing capacity of various specimens. The strengthening effect of CFRP pasted on bamboo tubes was also studied. The results show that the opening…
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Preparation of Hollow-Porous Rosin-Based Polyurethane Microspheres with pH-Responsive Characteristics
Caili Yu, Hao Liu, Jintao Shao, Faai Zhang
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.4, pp. 1049-1061, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.017315
（This article belongs to this Special Issue:
Bio-based/Degradable Materials towards A Sustainable Future)
Abstract Preparation of polymer microspheres from naturally occurring resource is a challenge. Here, a rosin-based polyol (RAG) was used to prepare polyurethane resin (RPU) firstly, and then act as both self-assembled precursor and emulsifier, rosin based polyurethane microspheres (RPUMs) were prepared. In the process of self-emulsification, the RPU formed vesicles by self-assembly. The outer shell of the vesicle consisted of hydrophilic segments, while the inner shell contained the hydrophobic phase. After cross-linking the RPU and removal of the solvent in the core, the porous-hollow microspheres with pH-sensitive were obtained. The microspheres were characterized by optical microscope (OM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM)…
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Chemically Modified Lignin: Correlation between Structure and Biodegradability
Meifeng Wang, Wubliker Dessie, Hui Li
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2119-2128, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.016811
（This article belongs to this Special Issue:
Bio-based/Degradable Materials towards A Sustainable Future)
Abstract Lignin is the most abundant heteropolymer based on aromatic subunits in nature. Large quantities of lignin are
annually produced from pulping processes and biorefinery industries. Its unclearly defined structure and difficult
biodegradation mainly limit its utilization. This work focused on the effect of hydroxylation of lignin on its microbial degradation. Butyloxy carbonyl-modified lignin, and hydroxylated-lignin were synthesized with di-tert-butyl
dicarbonate and hydrogen peroxide, respectively, using lignin as raw material. The degradation of the modifiedlignins both by
P. chrysosporium and
B. subtilis were analyzed using UV-vis spectroscopy. Results revealed that
the lignin degradation velocity raises with the increase hydroxylation level of…
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