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To date, Tamoxifen could not completely solve the problem of the prevention and treatment of breast cancer fundamentally. Its supplementation of natural products in nanoparticles form such as natural vegetable condensed tannin (NP99) polyphenolics extract at nanometer sizes showed a synergistic effect with the anticancer drug and could inhibit breast cancer, in vitro, and should be considered as a more powerful treatment. NP99 can then be developed as a potent, less toxic chemotherapeutic agent opening a new avenue for the cancer treatment.

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    Preparation and Properties of Bio-Based Flame Retardant L-APP/Poly(L-lactic acid) Composites

    Qionglin Luo1, Mingliang Wang2, Hui Zhang1, Yuejun Ouyang1, Hongwei Lin1, You Shu1,*, Shengpei Su1,2,*
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2067-2076, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.016255
    (This article belongs to this Special Issue: Bio-based Halogen-free Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials)
    Abstract Poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) is a thermoplastic material with complete degradability, high biocompatibility and excellent mechanical properties. It can replace petroleum-based polymers are currently being used in the fields of packaging, agriculture, textiles, medical and so on. However, PLLA’s extremely flammability greatly limits its wider application. An bio-based flame retardant L-APP/PLLA composites was prepared by melt blending of the L-APP and PLLA. The morphology, impact properties, thermal properties and flame retardant properties of composites were investigated by field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM), impact tester, differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), limiting oxygen indexer (LOI) and horizontalvertical burning tester. The… More >

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    Preparation and Properties of Bio-Based Flame Retardant L-APP/Poly(L-lactic acid) Composites

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    Tannin Nanoparticles (NP99) Enhances the Anticancer Effect of Tamoxifen on ER+ Breast Cancer Cells

    Faizah A. AlMalki1, Aziza M. Hassan2,*, Zeinab M. Klaab1, Soliman Abdulla3, Antonio Pizzi4
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2077-2092, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.016173
    Abstract Recently, natural substances in the form of nanoparticles are increasingly being used in different field, particularly in medicines to enhance their beneficial effects in treatment and prevention. Cancer cells of the breast (MCF-7) have been chosen to be examined and treated in vitro with conventional drug Tamoxifen (Tam) and tannin nanoparticles extract (NP99) individually or in combination. MTT reagent has been applied to assess the cell viability and propagation percentage, DNA fragmentation and mRNA relative expression of apoptotic genes to study the cell death pathway. The results showed that Tam and tannin NP99 triggered cytotoxic activity towards the MCF-7 cell.… More >

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    The Spatial and Electronic Effects of Substituent Groups on the Thermal Curing of Bio-Based Benzoxazines

    Rumeng Li1, Guozhu Zhan2, Qi Ma1, Yunhe Yang1, Xiaoyun Liu1,*, Yitong Zhang1, Qixin Zhuang1
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2093-2117, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015827
    (This article belongs to this Special Issue: Renewable and Biosourced Adhesives)
    Abstract To explore the influence of substituent groups on thermally induced curing, eight new bio-based benzoxazines containing different substituent groups with different electron negativity and volumes were synthesized. The thermal curing of these bio-based benzoxazines was studied in detail. Combined with the curing reaction kinetics, simulation and calculation of Highest Occupied Molecular and Lowest Unoccupied Molecular values, the spatial and electronic effects of different substituent groups on the curing of benzoxazine was explored. It was found that when the substituent was located at the position directly connected to the N atom, the steric hindrance effect of the group was dominant. When… More >

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    The Spatial and Electronic Effects of Substituent Groups on the Thermal Curing of Bio-Based Benzoxazines

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    Chemically Modified Lignin: Correlation between Structure and Biodegradability

    Meifeng Wang1,2, Wubliker Dessie2, Hui Li1,*
    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… More >

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    Chemically Modified Lignin: Correlation between Structure and Biodegradability

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    Constructing Straight Pores and Improving Mechanical Properties of Gangue-Based Porous Ceramics

    Hang Xu, Huiling Du*, Le Kang, Qiudi Cheng, Danni Feng, Siyu Xia
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2129-2141, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.016090
    (This article belongs to this Special Issue: New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
    Abstract The large-scale accumulation and pollution of solid mining waste is an urgent issue. Coal gangue is a prominent type of solid waste, and shows promise for use in high value-added products due to its content of many important compounds, including SiO2 and Al2O3. This study proposed the preparation of highly porous ceramics from coal gangue, coal slime, and coconut palm fibers. The ceramics were produced at a sintering temperature of 950°C with a fiber content of 6 wt%, which led to the formation of porous ceramics with a porosity of 66.93%, volume density of 1.0329 g/cm3 , compressive strength of… More >

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    Constructing Straight Pores and Improving Mechanical Properties of Gangue-Based Porous Ceramics

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    Study of Burning Behaviors and Fire Risk of Flame Retardant Plywood by Cone Calorimeter and TG Test

    Liping Yu1, Zhongyou Luo1, Lifen Li1, Xuedong Xi2,3, Zhigang Wu1,2,*, Bengang Zhang4,*
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2143-2157, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.016092
    (This article belongs to this Special Issue: Bio-based Halogen-free Flame Retardant Polymeric Materials)
    Abstract A flame retardant composition was prepared by using phosphoguanidine, guanidine sulfamate, disodium octaborate tetrahydrate and dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride. Veneers were immersed in such flame retardant mixture to prepare plywood. The combustion characteristics and thermal stability of plywood were assessed using a cone calorimeter and TG. Results showed that: (1) High concentration and loading of flame retardant were beneficial for the fire resistance of the plywood. (2) The limiting oxygen index (LOI) and residual mass of plywood processed using the flame retardant was increased by 87.52% and 58.66% compared to those of the untreated plywood, while the average heat… More >

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    Experimental Investigation on Hydrophobic Behavior of Carbon Spheres Coated Surface Made from Microplastics

    Peng Liu, Bin Bai, Cui Wang, Yunan Chen, Zhiwei Ge, Wenwen Wei, Hui Jin*
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2159-2174, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.016166
    (This article belongs to this Special Issue: Plastic waste management towards a sustainable future)
    Abstract In this paper, a simple method to plate a hydrophobic coating on the inner surface of a small-scaled tube was proposed, where the coating consisted of carbon microspheres. Three common plastics polystyrene, polycarbonate and polyethylene were used as the feedstocks to be processed in supercritical water in a quartz tubular reactor. After reaction, the contact angle of droplet on the inner surface of the quartz tube was turned out to be over 100°, significantly larger than that of the blank tube 54°. When processing polystyrene in the 750C supercritical water for 10 min, the largest contact angle was obtained, up… More >

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    Experimental Investigation on Hydrophobic Behavior of Carbon Spheres Coated Surface Made from Microplastics

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    Influence of Different Forest Management Techniques on the Quality of Wood

    Olga Grigoreva1,*, Elena Runova2, Alexei Alyabyev3, Edward Hertz4, Anna Voronova5, Viktor Ivanov2, Svetlana Shadrina6, Igor Grigorev7
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2175-2188, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.016387
    Abstract The issue of accelerated forestry plantation with high-quality wood using the best soils in terms of productivity, fertilizers, and intensive treatment has become quite relevant due to increased demand for forestry products and higher requirements for environmentally friendly use of forest resources. This paper presents the results of a study on the impact of various techniques for treating coniferous plantations, including thinning, fertilization, and herbicide processing, on wood quality key indicators. The paper examined the wood density, correlation of early and late wood zones, and the cell wall thickness for 38-year-old pine trees grown on the sample plots of Siversky… More >

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    Utilization of Recycled Concrete Powder in Cement Composite: Strength, Microstructure and Hydration Characteristics

    Xi Chen1,2, Ying Li1,2,*, Hualei Bai1,2, Liyuan Ma1,2
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2189-2208, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015394
    (This article belongs to this Special Issue: Recycled Concrete Towards a Sustainable Society)
    Abstract Recycled concrete powder (RCP) is used more and more in cement-based materials, but its influence on the hydration process is still unclear. Therefore, this paper studied the influence of recycled concrete powder (RCP) on the hydration process of cement and provides a theoretical basis for the hydration mechanism of cement composite materials. The hydration heat method was used to systematically analyze the thermal evolution process of cement paste with or without RCP. Hydration products were identified using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermal analysis (TG–DSC). The pore structure change of cement pastes was analyzed by mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) method. The… More >

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    Utilization of Recycled Concrete Powder in Cement Composite: Strength, Microstructure and Hydration Characteristics

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    The Accelerated Thermo-Oxidative Aging Characteristics of Wood Fiber/Polycaprolactone Composite: Effect of Temperature, Humidity and Time

    Shuang Si, Qian Tang, Xingong Li*
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2209-2222, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015506
    Abstract This study investigated the characteristics of wood fiber/polycaprolactone composite after an artificial accelerated thermo-oxidative aging treatment. The effect of time, temperature and humidity during the treatment on their mechanical, chemical and morphology properties were evaluated. The composite was prepared from melted wood fibers and modified polycaprolactone by a molding process. A temperature and humidity controllable test chamber was used for the thermo-oxidative aging of the composite. The thermo-oxidative aging caused surface of the composite to be much more rougher and even a few cracks and holes appeared on it. According to the spectra of Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) and Gel… More >

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    The Accelerated Thermo-Oxidative Aging Characteristics of Wood Fiber/Polycaprolactone Composite: Effect of Temperature, Humidity and Time

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    Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Structural Bamboo and Its Relationship with Growth Parameters

    Pengcheng Liu, Ping Xiang, Qishi Zhou*, Hai Zhang, Jiefu Tian, Misganu Demis Argaw
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2223-2239, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015544
    Abstract Bamboo is a renewable natural building material with good mechanical properties. However, due to the heterogeneity and anisotropy of bamboo stalk, a large amount of material performance testing costs are required in engineering applications. In this work, longitudinal compression, bending, longitudinal shear, longitudinal tensile, transverse compression and transverse tensile tests of bamboo materials are conducted, considering the influence of the bamboo nodes. The mechanical properties of the whole bamboo stalk with the wall thickness and outer circumference are explored. Through univariate and multiple regression analysis, the relationship between mechanical properties and wall thickness and perimeter is fitted, and the conversion… More >

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    Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Structural Bamboo and Its Relationship with Growth Parameters

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    A Study of the Structural Evolution and Strength Damage Mechanisms of Pisha-Sandstone Cement Soil Modified with Fly Ash

    Jian Yang, Xiaoli Li*, Hui Wang, Kaiqiang Geng
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2241-2260, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015565
    Abstract In the present study, in order to investigate the effects of fly ash on the structural evolution and strength damage mechanism of Pisha-sandstone cement soil, unconfined compressive strength tests of Pisha-sandstone cement soil with different fly ash content levels and various ages were carried out. The apparent morphology, microstructures, and chemical compositions of the samples were observed and analyzed using ultra-depth three-dimensional microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and XRD methods. The results revealed that the unconfined compressive strength levels of Pisha-sandstone cement soil samples displayed increasing trends with the increases in fly ash content and age. For example, when the fly… More >

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    A Study of the Structural Evolution and Strength Damage Mechanisms of Pisha-Sandstone Cement Soil Modified with Fly Ash

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    Different Effects of Wet and Dry Grinding on the Activation of Iron Ore Tailings

    Yingchun Yang1,*, Liqing Chen1, Yuguang Mao2
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2261-2276, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015793
    Abstract Improving the activity of Iron Ore Tailings (IOTs) to utilize them as a mineral admixture in cement-based minerals is still challenging. In this paper, the wet grinding technology was employed to stimulate the activity of IOTs, and the traditional dry grinding method was used as a reference. The effect of wet grinding on the activation of IOTs was evaluated through ion leaching from an alkaline solution and the reactivity index. Additionally, a detailed comparison between Dry-grinding Iron Ore Tailings (DIOTs) and Wet-grinding Iron Ore Tailings (WIOTs) was made. This comparison was based on particle characteristics, crystal structures, chemical structure, and… More >

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    Different Effects of Wet and Dry Grinding on the Activation of Iron Ore Tailings

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    An α-Fe2O3/Circulating Fluidized Bed Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Composite Anode for Electrocatalytic Degradation of Indigo Carmine Dye Wastewater

    Jiaqian Lei, Yaojun Zhang*, Panyang He
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2277-2289, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015824
    (This article belongs to this Special Issue: Current Advances in Green Nanomaterials Applications)
    Abstract Geopolymers have been developed to various catalysts due to their advantages. However, low conductivity restricts their application in the electrocatalysis field. In this study, an α-Fe2O3/circulating fluidized bed fly ash based geopolymer (CFAG) composite anode was fabricated using a facile dip-coating method by loading α-Fe2O3 in the matrix of CFAG. The effects of α-Fe2O3 content on the composition, surface morphology and electrochemical performance of α-Fe2O3/CFAG composite anode were investigated. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) results demonstrated that α-Fe2O3 was successfully inlaid with the surface of amorphous CFAG matrix. The electrochemical measurements indicated that α-Fe2O3/CFAG composite anode… More >

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    An α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/Circulating Fluidized Bed Fly Ash Based Geopolymer Composite Anode for Electrocatalytic Degradation of Indigo Carmine Dye Wastewater

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    The Arrangement and Size of Cellulose Microfibril Aggregates in the Cell Walls of Sclerenchyma Fibers and Parenchyma Tissue in Bamboo

    Wenting Ren1,3, Fei Guo2, Minghui Liu1,3, Haocheng Xu1,3, Hankun Wang1,3, Yan Yu1,2,*
    Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2291-2301, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015973
    Abstract Understanding the assembly and spatial arrangement of bamboo cell wall components is crucial for its optimal utilization. Bamboo cell walls consist of aggregates of cellulose microfibrils and matrix. In the present study, the size and arrangement of cellulose microfibril aggregates in the cell walls of sclerenchyma fibers and parenchyma cells in moso bamboo were investigated with NMR and FE-SEM. The NMR measurement showed that the characteristic sizes of the microfibril aggregates of fibers and parenchyma cells were approximately 25.8 nm and 18.8 nm, respectively. Furthermore, high-resolution SEM showed the size of microfibril aggregates varied little across the cell wall of… More >

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