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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-19 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07041-z

Neja Bizjak Štrus, Zlata Kelar Tučeková, Dávid Brodňanský, Jakub Kelar, Sebastian Dahle

{"title":"DCSBD plasma treatment as an alternative to commercial surface degreasing agents before applying wood coatings","authors":"Neja Bizjak Štrus, Zlata Kelar Tučeková, Dávid Brodňanský, Jakub Kelar, Sebastian Dahle","doi":"10.1007/s10570-026-07041-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10570-026-07041-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In recent years, research has focused on eco-friendly techniques to find alternatives to traditional methods to reduce environmental impact. This paper examines three wood degreasing methods and their impact on two different wood coatings. Conventionally used turpentine and petroleum-based solvents were compared with an environmentally friendly diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge (DCSBD) plasma treatment for degreasing soft and hardwoods. The effect of plasma degreasing technique was tested on an antifouling paint (both with and without epoxy primer) and on a polyurethane varnish made from a modified alkyd resin. To evaluate degreasing methods on varnishes over time, accelerated artificial ageing was conducted for 240 h. Gloss, colour, ATR FT-IR and pull-off adhesion strength test measurements were taken for evaluation. All samples showed darkening and a loss of gloss after undergoing artificial weathering, with the most significant colour changes observed within the first 120 h. ATR FT-IR analysis indicated no significant differences in the coatings based on the degreasing method used. The degreasing technique did not impact the adhesive strength of the tested coatings. This confirms that plasma degreasing is just as effective as traditional methods and does not notably affect the appearance of the coating. These results show that plasma degreasing not only performs on par with solvent-based methods but also provides a solvent-free and sustainable alternative. This emphasises the innovation and environmental advantages of using DCSBD plasma for preparing wood surfaces. The method demonstrates significant potential for industrial implementation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":511,"journal":{"name":"Cellulose","volume":"33 6","pages":"3587 - 3600"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10570-026-07041-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Aromatic polyamide-reinforced regenerated cellulose fiber with low fibrillation and enhanced mechanical properties 芳香族聚酰胺增强再生纤维素纤维，具有低纤性和增强的机械性能

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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-19 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07040-0

Xin Huang, Ziang Wang, Yakun Zong, Xichao Liang, Yuanzhang Jiang, Junwen Ren, Lin Tan

{"title":"Aromatic polyamide-reinforced regenerated cellulose fiber with low fibrillation and enhanced mechanical properties","authors":"Xin Huang, Ziang Wang, Yakun Zong, Xichao Liang, Yuanzhang Jiang, Junwen Ren, Lin Tan","doi":"10.1007/s10570-026-07040-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10570-026-07040-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The green fabrication of low-fibrillation and multifunctional regenerated cellulose fibers represents a significant yet challenging research frontier. In this study, a novel cellulose/aromatic polyamide (ArPA) composite fiber system was developed to solve the trade-off between the mechanical properties of lyocell-type fibers and the tendency to fibrillate. The composite fibers were prepared by dry-jet wet spinning after co-dissolving cellulose and ArPA spinning solution with a green solvent 1-butyl-3-methylimidazole chloride/1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone ([Bmim]Cl/DMI) solvent system. The rheological and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation results confirmed the excellent compatibility between cellulose and ArPA. The composite fiber with a 2% addition ratio of ArPA (C/A2) showed significant performance improvement, with a tensile strength of 1.44 cN/dtex (18.6% higher than that of pure cellulose fiber), a crystallinity index of 64.2%, and a significantly low degree of fibrillation (a fibrillation index below 0.1 even after 90 min of sonication). Moreover, C/A2 fiber maintained good dyeability and could be modified with polyhexamethylene guanidine hydrochloride (PHMG) to achieve high antibacterial efficiency. This study provides a green and versatile strategy for overcoming the fibrillation problem in conventional lyocell-type fibers while achieving multifunctionality.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":511,"journal":{"name":"Cellulose","volume":"33 6","pages":"3749 - 3765"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Thermoregulating and durable lyocell fibers enabled by high-encapsulation-efficiency phase change microcapsules 温度调节和耐用的莱赛尔纤维使高封装效率的相变微胶囊

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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-19 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07032-0

Zhijie Gao, Yueting Wu, Zexin Lin, Peiyu Cui, Caiyue Le, Junlong Yao, Xiaobo Ye, Bin Fang, Yani Guo, Yimin Sun

{"title":"Thermoregulating and durable lyocell fibers enabled by high-encapsulation-efficiency phase change microcapsules","authors":"Zhijie Gao, Yueting Wu, Zexin Lin, Peiyu Cui, Caiyue Le, Junlong Yao, Xiaobo Ye, Bin Fang, Yani Guo, Yimin Sun","doi":"10.1007/s10570-026-07032-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10570-026-07032-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, high-core-content microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCMs) were synthesized and incorporated into lyocell fibers to develop thermoregulating fiber composites with excellent energy storage performance. By optimizing the emulsification system with 6 wt% styrene–maleic anhydride (SMA) as the emulsifier, uniform MPCMs with a low breakage rate and an encapsulation efficiency of 93.4% were obtained, exceeding the typical range (62.9–85.3%) reported for MF-based microcapsules. The MPCMs were homogeneously dispersed into lyocell spinning dope, and composite fibers with 20 wt% MPCMs exhibited superior thermoregulating properties, including a melting enthalpy of 22.8 J/g and a crystallization enthalpy of 24.6 J/g. The fibers maintained over 98% of their latent heat after 100 thermal cycles and more than 82% after 100 cycles of water and alkali washing, demonstrating excellent thermal reliability and washing durability. They also exhibited strong UV resistance and retained stable thermal and mechanical performance after dynamic wearable testing, confirming their promising durability for practical applications. TGA showed enhanced thermal stability, and infrared thermography confirmed a ~ 120 s cooling delay compared with pristine lyocell. These findings present a scalable and eco-friendly strategy for producing durable thermoregulating lyocell fibers for smart textile applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":511,"journal":{"name":"Cellulose","volume":"33 6","pages":"3731 - 3748"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827680","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Oxidized xanthan with TEMPO/NaClO/NaBr for improved printing on cotton fabric with reactive dyes TEMPO/NaClO/NaBr氧化黄原胶改善活性染料棉织物印花性能

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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-19 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07026-y

Zhangliang Li, Yutong Sheng, Long Xiao, Ping Wang, Li Cui

{"title":"Oxidized xanthan with TEMPO/NaClO/NaBr for improved printing on cotton fabric with reactive dyes","authors":"Zhangliang Li, Yutong Sheng, Long Xiao, Ping Wang, Li Cui","doi":"10.1007/s10570-026-07026-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10570-026-07026-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As a microbial polysaccharide, xanthan gum (XG) has been widely used in various fields for its rheological characteristics and low cost. However, when it is used as a thickener in textile printing with reactive dyes, the color yield (K/S) is low and it is relatively difficult to wash off from the fabric. The objective of this study was to modify XG with TEMPO (2,2,6,6-Tetramethylpiperidine 1-oxyl)/ NaClO/NaBr system and investigate the printing performance of the oxidatively modified xanthan (MXG) when it was applied to printing cotton fabrics with reactive dye. The results showed that oxidative modification for 20 min resulted in a degree of substitution (DS) of 0.64 ± 0.03 for XG and a significant increase in the color yield (K/S) of the printed fabric from 3.86 ± 0.07 to 7.92 ± 0.09, which was similar with sodium alginate (SA). The removal rate of MXG increased from 79.6 ± 1.2 to 89.2 ± 1.3% comparing to XG, which was close to the removal rate of SA (91.2 ± 1.5%). Consequently, the pattern showed improved uniformity and sharper definition, while the fabric’s color fastness and handle were also enhanced. Analysis using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (<sup>1</sup>H-NMR), Ultraviolet Spectroscopy (UV), and Zeta potential measurements confirmed the oxidation of XG’s primary hydroxy groups into carboxy groups<b>.</b> The molecular weight of XG decreased significantly after oxidation, as determined by Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC). Additionally, Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) results showed that MXG exhibited lower reactivity with the reactive dye than XG. The MXG presented better rheological properties than XG in the printing paste.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":511,"journal":{"name":"Cellulose","volume":"33 6","pages":"3717 - 3730"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Purification of bamboo pulp using tailored acidic deep eutectic solvents 用特制酸性深共晶溶剂提纯竹浆

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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-18 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07038-8

Junxian Xie, Jiahui Xie, Junjun Chen, Shiyun Zhu, Jun Xu, Haitao Yang

{"title":"Purification of bamboo pulp using tailored acidic deep eutectic solvents","authors":"Junxian Xie, Jiahui Xie, Junjun Chen, Shiyun Zhu, Jun Xu, Haitao Yang","doi":"10.1007/s10570-026-07038-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10570-026-07038-8","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The valorization of bamboo pulp into high-reactivity dissolving pulp remains a significant challenge in biorefining. This study systematically investigated three functionally distinct acidic deep eutectic solvents (DESs), including maleic acid (organic), phosphotungstic acid (heteropoly acid), and FeCl<sub>3</sub> (Lewis acid) enhanced choline chloride/ethylene glycol for bamboo pulp upgrading. Among them, the phosphotungstic acid-based DESs (DESs-PTA) exhibited superior performance due to its strong Brønsted acidity and oxidative capability, efficiently hydrolyzing hemicellulose and lignin while selectively disrupting amorphous cellulose hydrogen bonds. Consequently, the treated pulp achieved significantly reduced intrinsic viscosity (406 mL/g), and markedly enhanced Fock reactivity (93.1%) at optimized process conditions, such as PTA addition of 2.5%, time of 1.5 h and temperature of 90 ℃. In addition, the DESs-PTA can be readily reused by evaporating method, where maintaining 89.0% recovery after five recycle times. In short, the work reveals the structure–activity relationship between acid type and purification mechanism, providing a sustainable strategy for producing high-value dissolving pulp with tailored properties for advanced applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":511,"journal":{"name":"Cellulose","volume":"33 6","pages":"3183 - 3195"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Glucose sweat sensor based on magnetically grown microarray on cotton fabric 基于磁生长微阵列的棉织物葡萄糖汗液传感器

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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-18 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07030-2

Jingyuan Deng, Hongjia Liu, Yanling Yang, Yan Ma, Tonghua Zhang, Shu Wang, Zhi Li

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Evaluation of polyethyleneimine-functionalized cellulose for the capture of valeric acid, a model wound malodor compound. 聚乙烯亚胺功能化纤维素捕获典型伤口恶臭化合物戊酸的性能评价。

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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-17 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07044-w

Egodage Udeesha Inoshi De Silva, Jianchuan Wen, Yuyu Sun, Pengyuan Liu

{"title":"Evaluation of polyethyleneimine-functionalized cellulose for the capture of valeric acid, a model wound malodor compound.","authors":"Egodage Udeesha Inoshi De Silva, Jianchuan Wen, Yuyu Sun, Pengyuan Liu","doi":"10.1007/s10570-026-07044-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-026-07044-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as valeric acid, are key contributors to malodor in chronic wounds, yet conventional sorbents fail to retain these volatile compounds effectively. To address this, polyethyleneimine-functionalized cellulose (PFC) was developed as a reactive sorbent for selective SCFA capture via ionic interactions between protonated surface amines and dissociated acid anions. PFC was synthesized via covalent immobilization of branched polyethyleneimine onto cotton cellulose using poly(ethylene glycol) diglycidyl ether. Successful functionalization was confirmed through elemental analysis, fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and hydrophilicity assessments. Absorption studies revealed that the valeric acid uptake correlated with the PEI content, peaking at 2.35% nitrogen incorporation. Kinetic experiments demonstrated rapid absorption within the first hour, reaching equilibrium by four hours, while absorption efficiency increased under neutral-alkaline conditions (pH 7-8) and elevated temperatures (33-37 °C). In vitro biocompatibility tests using L929 fibroblasts and XTT assays showed no cytotoxicity, underscoring PFC's suitability for biomedical applications. This work establishes PFC as a promising malodor-control strategy for chronic wound management, combining enhanced SCFA absorption, retention, and cytocompatibility.</p>","PeriodicalId":511,"journal":{"name":"Cellulose","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13128098/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147809431","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Double-network cellulose-reinforced PBO insulating paper with synergistic flame-retardancy, mechanical robustness, and low dielectric constant 具有协同阻燃、机械坚固、低介电常数的双网纤维素增强PBO绝缘纸

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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-16 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07043-x

Hongcai Tang, Chang Liu, Xiaolin Liu, Jing Jiang, Qingyi Hu, Xi Liu, Lin Tang

{"title":"Double-network cellulose-reinforced PBO insulating paper with synergistic flame-retardancy, mechanical robustness, and low dielectric constant","authors":"Hongcai Tang, Chang Liu, Xiaolin Liu, Jing Jiang, Qingyi Hu, Xi Liu, Lin Tang","doi":"10.1007/s10570-026-07043-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10570-026-07043-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Insulating paper is essential for the reliable operation of electronic and electrical equipment, yet achieving both high strength and flame retardancy remains challenging. Poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) nanofibrils (PNFs) possess inherent excellent thermal stability and flame retardancy, making them highly promising for applications in the electronic and electrical fields. In this work, cellulose acetate (CA) is innovatively introduced between PNFs to construct a double-network structure. High-performance CA-PNF insulating paper is then fabricated via sol–gel processing combined with hot-press molding. Owing to the strong hydrogen-bond interactions between CA and PNFs, the resulting CA-PNF insulating paper demonstrates excellent electrical insulation, high mechanical strength. The CA-PNF insulating paper with 10 wt% CA shows the highest volume resistivity (8.1 ⨯ 10<sup>14</sup> Ω·cm) and breakdown strength (131.7 kV/mm). It also exhibits a relatively low dielectric constant (<i>ε</i>) and high wave-transparent rate (|<i>T</i>|<sup>2</sup>). The CA-PNF insulating paper with 15 wt% CA exhibits the highest performance. Its tensile strength and toughness are 279.4 MPa and 28.1 MJ·m<sup>−3</sup>, representing improvements of 51.5% and 150.3% over the PNF insulating paper, respectively. In addition, it also shows excellent thermal conductivity, and flame retardancy, with high LOI and rapid self-extinguishing behavior. These features highlight its potential for applications in communication devices, high-performance transformers, and new-energy electric vehicles.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":511,"journal":{"name":"Cellulose","volume":"33 6","pages":"3569 - 3586"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827690","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Semi-automated image analysis of cellulose nanofibrils using machine learning segmentation and morphological thinning 基于机器学习分割和形态细化的半自动化纤维素纳米原纤维图像分析

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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-15 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07023-1

Carlos Baez, Udita Ringania, Saad Bhamla, Robert J. Moon

{"title":"Semi-automated image analysis of cellulose nanofibrils using machine learning segmentation and morphological thinning","authors":"Carlos Baez, Udita Ringania, Saad Bhamla, Robert J. Moon","doi":"10.1007/s10570-026-07023-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10570-026-07023-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Quantitative width distributions of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are difficult to obtain from microscopy when fibrils are highly branched and entangled, and when manual measurements rely on sparse sampling and subjective fibril selection. Here we present FACT (Fibril Analysis for Cellulose Technology), a semi-automated image-analysis framework that extracts length-weighted fibril width distributions from negative-contrast scanning electron microscopy (NegC-SEM) images. FACT uses machine-learning segmentation (either the ImageJ Weka plugin or a U-Net convolutional neural network) to generate binary CNF masks, then applies morphological thinning to obtain a one-pixel-wide skeleton. Local fibril width is calculated from the distance between each skeleton pixel and the segmented fibril boundary. Using idealized simulated geometries, hierarchical branched structures, and fixed-diameter wire micrographs, we identify practical operating limits for robust width statistics: high-contrast images, fibril aspect ratio greater than 10, and at least ~ 5 pixels across the fibril width. FACT was then applied to NegC-SEM images representing low- and high-branching CNF morphologies and compared with manual ImageJ measurements. Central tendencies were similar, while distribution shapes differed because FACT measures widths at many points along each fibril (effectively length-weighted), whereas manual analysis typically records one width per fibril (number-weighted); these outputs are therefore complementary rather than directly interchangeable. Once a trained image segmentation model is available, FACT analyzes each image in under 5 min, enabling higher-throughput morphology reporting.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture><span>The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.</span></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":511,"journal":{"name":"Cellulose","volume":"33 6","pages":"3259 - 3282"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827686","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Production of Na-Alginate based biodegradable active films using bio-waste for cherry tomato packaging applications 利用生物废弃物生产以海藻酸钠为基础的可生物降解活性膜，用于樱桃番茄包装

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Cellulose Pub Date : 2026-04-15 DOI: 10.1007/s10570-026-07037-9

Sara Betül Özgen, Merve Olukman Şahin

{"title":"Production of Na-Alginate based biodegradable active films using bio-waste for cherry tomato packaging applications","authors":"Sara Betül Özgen, Merve Olukman Şahin","doi":"10.1007/s10570-026-07037-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10570-026-07037-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of sustainable food packaging is one of the most promising approaches to reducing the negative impact of petroleum-based plastics on the environment and health. This study aimed to develop alginate-based active films incorporating banana, pomegranate, and citrus peels, to characterize their properties, and to assess their potential for food packaging applications. For the first time, these fruit peels were systematically compared within the same study, providing unique insights into their relative performance in film formation. In addition, citric acid (CA), a non-toxic cross-linker, was used instead of conventional salts, increasing both safety and sustainability. To benefit from their inherent antioxidant properties, the peels were incorporated directly into the film formulations. Sodium alginate (Na-Alg), a biocompatible polymer, served as the film matrix. The four synthesized films were evaluated in terms of crystallinity, thermal stability, chemical composition, physical properties, and applicability in tomato packaging. Notably, the addition of fruit peels not only enhanced the antioxidant activity of the films but also reduced their water vapor transmission rate (WVTR), effectively minimizing weight loss in the coated tomatoes. Overall, this work demonstrates the potential of incorporating fruit peels to transform food waste into value-added, eco-friendly packaging materials, thereby extending food shelf life and reducing environmental impact.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":511,"journal":{"name":"Cellulose","volume":"33 6","pages":"3483 - 3498"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2026-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10570-026-07037-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147827728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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