Publications by authors named "Haichuan Ye"
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- Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) are being recognized for their eco-friendly properties and potential in sustainable materials.
- A new two-step fractionation technique has created four lignin fractions (F1, F2, F3, and F4) with optimal characteristics for LNPs production, achieving a high recovery rate of 88.7% from alkali lignin.
- The study highlights how the size and structural properties of LNPs can be controlled for better antibacterial and antioxidant performance, particularly favoring a higher syringyl/guaiacyl ratio for smaller nanoparticles.
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- Plastic pollution is a major global issue due to the persistence of traditional plastics; polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable alternative, but its use is limited by cost and functionality.
- Lignin, a sustainable biomass from plants, shows promise as a filler for PLA, enhancing its performance and potential applications while keeping production sustainable.
- Challenges like poor compatibility between PLA and lignin need to be addressed; recent advancements in compatibilization strategies and ongoing research could improve their composite properties and open up new industrial uses.
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- The challenge of improving tensile strength and elongation in thermoplastic/lignin composites is tackled by creating sodium-alginate-doped lignin nanoparticles (SLNPs) as an eco-friendly filler for poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT).* -
- A small addition (0.5 wt%) of SLNPs to PBAT significantly enhances its yield strength, tensile strength, and elongation at break by approximately 32.4%, 31.8%, and 35.1% respectively, due to SLNP's rigid structure and nanostructural features.* -
- The resulting PBAT/SLNP composite films show excellent UV resistance and improved moisture barrier properties
Three-dimensional (3D) printing is regarded as a novel technique to realize the customized production of films. However, the relative lack of printable materials with excellent mechanical properties and tailored functionalities seriously restricts its wide application. Herein, a promising multifunctional 3D printing filament was fabricated by incorporating lignin into the polylactic acid (PLA) matrix and firstly applied to film production.
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