纳米纤维素的制备

在纳米尺寸范围操控纤维素分子及其超分子聚集体,结构设计并组装出稳定的多重花样,由此创制出具有优异功能的新纳米精细化工品、新纳米材料,是纤维素科学的前沿领域和热点。为了研究当前制备纳米纤维素的现状和发展方向,简述了纳米纤维素化学基础,介绍了三类纳米纤维素：纳米纤维素晶体（晶须）、纳米纤维素复合物和纳米纤维素纤维,重点综述了纳米纤维素的五种制备方法：化学法制备纳米纤维素晶体和晶须、生物法制备细菌纤维素、物理法制备微纤化纳米纤维素、人工合成纳米纤维素和静电纺丝制备纤维素纤维,讨论了各种制备方法的优点和缺点,指出开展纳米纤维素超分子的可控结构设计、立体与位向选择性控制与制备、分子识别与位点识别等自组装过程机理、多尺度结构效应的形成机理等基础理论性研究是主要研究基础,新型的、绿色、低能耗、快速、高效的制备方法是纳米纤维素制备方法的发展方向。     

纤维素纳米晶体的制备及其在复合材料中的应用

纤维素纳米晶体是纤维素原料经加工而得到的纳米级棒状或球状晶体。由于其具有高强度、大比表面积、生物相容性、可再生性和可降解性等优良性能,可应用于复合材料、生物医药和环境等多个领域。本文详细综述了近年来制备纤维素纳米晶体的常用方法,包括酸水解法、氧化法、酶水解法、机械法、溶剂法以及组合法。同时,讨论了各种制备方法的优缺点。在应用研究方面,本文总结了其在增强复合材料、膜过滤复合材料、导电复合材料和无机纳米复合材料等热门领域的研究情况。最后,对纤维素纳米晶体的未来发展方向进行了展望。     

木质纤维素纳米纤丝制备及形态特征分析

以阔叶树材杨木木粉为原料,始终保持纤维处在水润涨的状态下,利用亚氯酸钠在酸性条件下脱除木质素,氢氧化钾脱除半纤维素,然后借助高强度超声波的空化作用,依次制备了综纤维素、纯化纤维素及木质纤维素纳米纤丝(WCNF).通过傅里叶变换红外吸收光谱(FTIR)、X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)对WCNF制备过程中的化学组分、晶型结构、结晶度及形态特征变化进行了表征,并进一步利用图像分析系统对WCNF的直径分布进行了测量统计.结果表明,WCNF的主要成分为纤维素,其晶型结构仍为纤维素Ⅰ型,结晶度为65.68%,较之原料木粉提高了12.33%.所得纤丝的直径集中分布在5～32nm之间,长度大于10μm,长径比高于300,纤丝间相互交织成网状缠结结构.WCNF的高结晶度、高长径比、纳米尺度、网状缠结结构,显示其为一种十分理想的增强增韧材料.     

阳离子化纳米纤维素晶体增强壳聚糖复合膜的制备及性能

利用水相连续法实现了纳米纤维素晶体(NCC)的高碘酸钠氧化及阳离子化,然后将阳离子化纳米纤维素晶体(CDAC)悬浮液与壳聚糖(CTS)醋酸溶液混合,并采用流延法制得壳聚糖-纳米纤维素(CTS-CDAC)复合膜。采用红外光谱(FT-IR)、透射电镜(TEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)、Zeta电位及粒径分析表征了改性前后NCC的结构与性能,并研究了制得的CDAC悬浮液与CTS醋酸溶液混合时的相容性及CTS-CDAC复合膜中CDAC质量分数对复合膜力学性能、水溶胀性的影响。结果表明:CDAC悬浮液与CTS醋酸溶液混合时相容性良好,CDAC在CTS基质中分散均匀,CTS-CDAC复合膜的力学性能较纯CTS膜明显提高。当复合膜中CDAC的质量分数为12%时,拉伸强度达到最高。另外,CTS-CDAC复合膜在水中的溶胀度较纯CTS膜明显降低,稳定性变好。     

纳米微晶纤维素制备*

纳米微晶纤维素（NCC）由于其大量、可再生、可生物降解以及优良的力学性能,成为纳米技术领域研究的热点。文章综述了NCC的制备方法,并对化学和机械法制备NCC纤维素作了重点介绍。同时对NCC的表面改性进行了综述。并对NCC在制备纳米复合材料领域的应用进行了总结,对其在增强复合材料中的应用作了较详细的介绍。最后对NCC未来的发展进行了展望。     

纳米纤维素基多层级孔道结构碳气凝胶的制备及在锂电池中的应用

采用纳米精磨法对商品桉木浆进行纳米纤丝化处理,得到了高长径比、尺寸均一的纳米纤丝化纤维素(NFC),平均直径为230.10 nm,长度达数十微米.将其组装、干燥后制得具有大量介孔的纳米纤丝化纤维素气凝胶(NFCA).将NFCA在氮气氛围下高温碳化制得碳气凝胶(CNFA),或在氢氧化钾条件下辅助碳化制得具有多层级孔道结构的碳气凝胶(CNFA-A),在保留的碳气凝胶骨架结构上进行孔洞构建.通过扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)表征及Nanomeasure统计分析,发现NFC的平均直径经碳化后减小到53.16 nm.利用X射线衍射(XRD)、BET比表面积测试和拉曼光谱揭示了碳化处理对纳米纤维素结构、比表面积、石墨化程度和缺陷的影响.结果表明,KOH辅助碳化处理后的碳气凝胶不仅保留了纤维素气凝胶前驱体的网络结构,还在其骨架上二次构建了更多的微孔和介孔,其比表面积高达488.92 m2/g,总孔容为0.404 cm3/g,所得的碳骨架被部分石墨化,具有良好的导电性.这类源于生物质的高比表面积碳气凝胶在被用作锂离子电池(LIB)负极材料时表现出优异的电化学性能,在电流密度1 A/g下连续充放电1000次后比容量达到409 m A·h/g,在电流密度高达20 A/g下,比容量还能维持在219 m A·h/g.     

TEMPO氧化和高频超声下埃米级厚度纤维素纳米纤丝的制备

通过不同TEMPO氧化体系对商品竹浆进行氧化处理,经高频超声纳米纤丝化后,可以制得长度在数百纳米,宽度小于5.0 nm,厚度仅为几个埃的纤维素纳米纤丝(TEMPO-oxided cellulose nanofibrils,TOCNs).这种纳米带状(nanostrip)的TOCNs是由纤维素片层构成的.本文通过场发射扫描电子显微镜(FE-SEM)探究了原料和2组TOCNs样品的形貌变化,利用透射电子显微镜(TEM)和原子力显微镜(AFM)对2组TOCNs样品的三维尺寸(长、宽、厚)进行测量统计.通过不同氧化体系产物的TOCNs三维尺寸差异,并结合傅里叶红外吸收光谱(FTIR)、X射线衍射(XRD)及交叉极化和魔角旋转13C固态核磁共振光谱(CP/MAS 13C-NMR)揭示了不同氧化体系对纤维素Iβ层内氢键及长轴方向的作用机理.     

纤维素纳米晶体薄膜的制备与表征

讨论了两种新型纤维素纳米晶体(Cellulose nanocrystal,CNC)薄膜的制备方法:浸没法和旋涂法,并利用红外反射吸收光谱(Infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy,IRRAS)和原子力显微镜(Atomic force microscopy,AFM)对其进行表征。AFM高度图显示两种工艺制备的CNC薄膜均由棒状的CNC纳米颗粒交错叠加而成。实验结果显示,旋涂法制备的薄膜更加光滑,粗糙度RMS约为2.7 nm。由于带电颗粒间斥力的存在,浸没法制备的CNC膜厚度最大约为15 nm,而旋涂法可以得到更厚的CNC薄膜,其厚度可达50 nm以上。研究CNC悬浮液浓度与旋涂法CNC膜厚之间的关系后发现,可以通过改变CNC溶液的浓度对薄膜厚度进行控制。IRRAS结果也证实随着CNC悬浮液浓度的增加,旋涂薄膜的厚度随之增加。     

蔗渣纳米纤维素的制备与表征

以甘蔗渣为原料,通过无废酸的一步法、两步法和三步法制备了蔗渣纳米纤维素(BNC),并与酸解法进行对比.采用傅里叶红外光谱(FTIR)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、X射线衍射(XRD)和热重分析(TGA)等手段表征了纳米纤维素的光谱性质、形貌结构、结晶性能及热稳定性能.结果表明,4种方法处理后纤维形貌尺寸均可达到纳米级别且在一定浓度的水溶液中均可形成类果冻状的胶体,其中酸解法和三步法所制备的纳米纤维素长径比较小,形貌多为短棒状,在水溶液中分散稳定性较好,可稳定悬浮超过30 d;一步法和两步法所制备的纳米纤维素长径比较大,为类纤维状结构,分散稳定性相对较差,但也可稳定悬浮至少5 d;一步法所制备的纳米纤维素晶型为纤维素Ⅰ型和纤维素Ⅱ型的混合物,两步法、三步法和酸解法处理后的纤维晶型没有改变,仍然保持纤维素Ⅰ型.与酸解法相比,无废酸法所制备的纳米纤维素热稳定性更优,无废酸法工艺简单,反应条件温和,而酸解法反应步骤繁复,会产生大量废酸增加后续处理成本.     

纤维素乙醇产业化

由于能发挥缓解能源紧张、减少环境污染、促进农村发展等重要作用,利用年产量巨大的植物纤维资源,生产可再生性液体替代燃料乙醇的技术受到了巨大的关注,成为工业生物技术的研究热点.酶法生产纤维素乙醇面临多种困难:纤维素原料比重轻,收集运输不便;原料结构复杂,需要深度预处理;纤维素酶系的酶解效率有待提高;半纤维素中的木糖难以发酵转化为乙醇等.经过多年研究,新技术已经取得重大进展,开始接近实用化.紧迫的社会需求正在迫使国内外政府和企业界大量投资,开展纤维素乙醇的中试研究和试生产,力求在短时期内克服上述难点,尽快实现产业化.充分利用植物纤维资源中的多种组分,联合生产乙醇和部分高值产品的生物精练技术,是实现纤维素乙醇产业化的重要突破口和必然途径.玉米芯生物精练生产乙醇和木糖相关产品的技术正在进行产业化.本文综述了纤维素乙醇产业化的研究进展并做了展望.     

Fast and Robust Nanocellulose Width Estimation Using Turbidimetry

The dimensions of nanocelluloses are important factors in controlling their material properties. The present study reports a fast and robust method for estimating the widths of individual nanocellulose particles based on the turbidities of their water dispersions. Seven types of nanocellulose, including short and rigid cellulose nanocrystals and long and flexible cellulose nanofibers, are prepared via different processes. Their widths are calculated from the respective turbidity plots of their water dispersions, based on the theory of light scattering by thin and long particles. The turbidity‐derived widths of the seven nanocelluloses range from 2 to 10 nm, and show good correlations with the thicknesses of nanocellulose particles spread on flat mica surfaces determined using atomic force microscopy.

     

纤维素乙醇产业化

由于能发挥缓解能源紧张、减少环境污染、促进农村发展等重要作用,利用年产量巨大的植物纤维资源,生产可再生性液体替代燃料乙醇的技术受到了巨大的关注,成为工业生物技术的研究热点。酶法生产纤维素乙醇面临多种困难:纤维素原料比重轻,收集运输不便;原料结构复杂,需要深度预处理;纤维素酶系的酶解效率有待提高;半纤维素中的木糖难以发酵转化为乙醇等。经过多年研究,新技术已经取得重大进展,开始接近实用化。紧迫的社会需求正在迫使国内外政府和企业界大量投资,开展纤维素乙醇的中试研究和试生产,力求在短时期内克服上述难点,尽快实现产业化。充分利用植物纤维资源中的多种组分,联合生产乙醇和部分高值产品的生物精练技术,是实现纤维素乙醇产业化的重要突破口和必然途径。玉米芯生物精练生产乙醇和木糖相关产品的技术正在进行产业化。本文综述了纤维素乙醇产业化的研究进展并做了展望。     

Influence of Nanocellulose Structure on Paper Reinforcement

This article describes how crystalline or fibrous nanocellulose influences the mechanical properties of paper substrate. In this context, we used commercially available cellulose nanocrystals, mechanically prepared cellulose nanofibers dispersed in water or ethanol, and carboxy cellulose nanofibers. Selective reinforcement of the paper treated with the nanocellulose samples mentioned above was observed. The change in the fibre structure was assessed using scanning electron microscopy, roentgenography, and spectroscopy techniques. In addition, the effect of nanocellulose coating on physical properties was evaluated, specifically tensile index, elongation coefficient, Elmendorf tear resistance, Bendtsen surface roughness, Bendtsen air permeability, and bending strength. It can be concluded that the observed decrease in the strength properties of the paper after applying some NC compositions is due to the loss of potential disturbances in hydrogen bonds between the nanocellulose dispersed in ethanol and the paper substrate. On the other hand, significantly increased strength was observed in the case of paper reinforced with nanocellulose functionalized with carboxyl groups.     

Reductive Amination Reaction for the Functionalization of Cellulose Nanocrystals

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) represent intriguing biopolymeric nanocrystalline materials, that are biocompatible, sustainable and renewable, can be chemically functionalized and are endowed with exceptional mechanical properties. Recently, studies have been performed to prepare CNCs with extraordinary photophysical properties, also by means of their functionalization with organic light-emitting fluorophores. In this paper, we used the reductive amination reaction to chemically bind 4-(1-pyrenyl)butanamine selectively to the reducing termini of sulfated or neutral CNCs (S_CNC and N_CNC) obtained from sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid hydrolysis. The functionalization reaction is simple and straightforward, and it induces the appearance of the typical pyrene emission profile in the functionalized materials. After a characterization of the new materials performed by ATR-FTIR and fluorescence spectroscopies, we demonstrate luminescence quenching of the decorated N_CNC by copper (II) sulfate, hypothesizing for these new functionalized materials an application in water purification technologies.     

Preparation,Marriage Chemistry and Applications of Graphene Quantum Dots–Nanocellulose Composite: A Brief Review

Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are zero-dimensional carbon-based materials, while nanocellulose is a nanomaterial that can be derived from naturally occurring cellulose polymers or renewable biomass resources. The unique geometrical, biocompatible and biodegradable properties of both these remarkable nanomaterials have caught the attention of the scientific community in terms of fundamental research aimed at advancing technology. This study reviews the preparation, marriage chemistry and applications of GQDs–nanocellulose composites. The preparation of these composites can be achieved via rapid and simple solution mixing containing known concentration of nanomaterial with a pre-defined composition ratio in a neutral pH medium. They can also be incorporated into other matrices or drop-casted onto substrates, depending on the intended application. Additionally, combining GQDs and nanocellulose has proven to impart new hybrid nanomaterials with excellent performance as well as surface functionality and, therefore, a plethora of applications. Potential applications for GQDs–nanocellulose composites include sensing or, for analytical purposes, injectable 3D printing materials, supercapacitors and light-emitting diodes. This review unlocks windows of research opportunities for GQDs–nanocellulose composites and pave the way for the synthesis and application of more innovative hybrid nanomaterials.     

Nanocellulose: A Fundamental Material for Science and Technology Applications

Recently, considerable interest has been focused on developing greener and biodegradable materials due to growing environmental concerns. Owing to their low cost, biodegradability, and good mechanical properties, plant fibers have substituted synthetic fibers in the preparation of composites. However, the poor interfacial adhesion due to the hydrophilic nature and high-water absorption limits the use of plant fibers as a reinforcing agent in polymer matrices. The hydrophilic nature of the plant fibers can be overcome by chemical treatments. Cellulose the most abundant natural polymer obtained from sources such as plants, wood, and bacteria has gained wider attention these days. Different methods, such as mechanical, chemical, and chemical treatments in combination with mechanical treatments, have been adopted by researchers for the extraction of cellulose from plants, bacteria, algae, etc. Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) have been extracted and used for different applications such as food packaging, water purification, drug delivery, and in composites. In this review, updated information on the methods of isolation of nanocellulose, classification, characterization, and application of nanocellulose has been highlighted. The characteristics and the current status of cellulose-based fiber-reinforced polymer composites in the industry have also been discussed in detail.     

Preparation and Characterization of Nanocomposites of Carboxymethyl Cellulose Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals

Summary: Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) were extracted from Kraft pulp of Eucalyptus urograndis. The CNC were isolated by acid hydrolysis with H₂SO₄ 64% (w/w) solution, for 20 minutes at 45 °C. The morphology and crystallinity of the CNC were investigated by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD), respectively. The AFM image supports the evidence for the development of crystals of cellulose in nanometric scale. These nanoparticles were used as reinforcement material in carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) matrix. Nanocomposites films were prepared by casting. The nanocomposites were characterized by thermal (TGA) and mechanical (DMA) analyses. A large reinforcing effect of the filler was observed. The tensile strength of nanocomposites was significantly improved by 107%, the elongation at break decreased by 48% and the thermal resistance increased slightly. The improvements in thermo-mechanical properties suggest a close association between filler and matrix.