Recent progress of biomass in conventional wood adhesives: a review

Abstract

Combining biomass with conventional petroleum-based adhesives to prepare wood adhesives with low cost, low formaldehyde, and good performance.

Ionic Liquids as Potential Cleaning and Restoration Agents for Cellulosic Artefacts

“…The degradation of paper artifacts can lead to changes in both their appearance and mechanical properties. Appearance changes may include yellowing, staining, spotting, or fading of colors, which can be caused by (bio)chemical degradation induced by light, humidity, temperature variations, atmospheric oxygen, or degradation of sizers and binders [3][4][5]. The mechanical properties of paper artifacts can deteriorate due to increased brittleness or tackiness, making them more susceptible to cracking, tearing, and folding damage [3,6].…”

“…They possess a strong solvation capacity for both small-molecular and macromolecular compounds, including resins, biopolymers, and oils, which are frequently used as binders and sizers for paper artifacts [21]. Additionally, they have proven to be efficient carriers for inorganic compounds such as oxides, silicates, and aluminates commonly used as fillers in paper products [5,18,20]. Compared to water, surfactants, ethanol, or supercritical carbon dioxide, ILs can achieve better cleaning, deacidifying, and reconditioning results without causing brittleness or discoloration [22][23][24].…”

Natural polyphenolic antibacterial bio-adhesives for infected wound healing

“…One potential strategy to address this issue is to use natural plants and extracts as a source of inspiration. [20][21][22][23] In nature, numerous plant extracts (i.e., green tea, cellulose, lignin, tannins, pomegranate peel, and grape seeds) have excellent anti-oxidant and anti-infective properties, which inspired us to further develop new wound dressings by logical selection and use of widely existing natural molecules. 12,[24][25][26] Natural polyphenols, are a natural biomolecule found to exist in various plants, and they have been widely designed in forms such as carbon dots, nanoparticles, and hydrogels for wound healing in recent years.…”

“…One potential strategy to address this issue is to use natural plants and extracts as a source of inspiration. 20–23 In nature, numerous plant extracts ( i.e. , green tea, cellulose, lignin, tannins, pomegranate peel, and grape seeds) have excellent anti-oxidant and anti-infective properties, which inspired us to further develop new wound dressings by logical selection and use of widely existing natural molecules.…”

Modified Wood Fibers Spontaneously Harvest Electricity from Moisture

“…Wood is one of the most widely distributed renewable resources in nature [ 20 , 21 , 22 ]. It fully meets the demand of society for low-cost, environmentally friendly, and high-performance composite materials.…”