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In this study, the oxidized cellulose nanofibrils from pineapple peel (PP-TOCNF) were prepared by TEMPO-mediated oxidation followed by ball milling. The influence of oxidation degree on the structure and properties of PP-TOCNF were investigated, including Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , X-ray diffraction, atomic force microscope (AFM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and thermogravimetry, as well as the potential application in aerogels. The results suggested that TEMPO oxidation facilitated the dispersion of PP-TOCNF due to the strong electrostatic repulsion between –COO− groups. Regulating oxidation degree by varying NaClO concentration could effectively adjust the –COO− content (0.167–0.550 mmol/g), zeta potential (− 18 to − 34 mV) and rheological properties. The obtained PP-TOCNF showed a long fibrillar structure, whose average diameter and CrI values gradually decreased with the increase of oxidation degree. The PP-TOCNF-based aerogels exhibited a light weight, good porosity, water absorption, and mechanical properties, which also can be easily adjusted by oxidation degree of PP-TOCNF. Furthermore, TEMPO oxidation improved the stability and shape recovery ability of aerogels in water. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pineapple peel cellulose(PPC) was used as raw material to dissolve in an alkali/urea solution with incorporation of bentonite, then further chemically cross-linked and in-situ embedded with magnetic Fe3O4 to form composite hydrogels. The structure and dye adsorption properties of hydrogels were studied. The results confirmed the successful intercalation of bentonite and Fe3O4 in the hydrogels. The bentonite effectively improved the cross-linked porous network structure, thermal stability and swelling properties of the hydrogel. The bentonite also enhanced the methylene blue adsorption performance of the hydrogels, showing an increased saturated adsorption capacity from 28. 09 mg/g to 55. 87 mg/g. The adsorption process conformed to the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir model, belonging to chemical adsorption and monolayer adsorption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Proteins as natural amphiphilic biopolymers can stabilize emulsions and are attracting intensive interest due to their abundant resource, good emulsifying properties, biocompatibility, biodegradability, nutritional benefits, and high acceptance as food ingredients. Relying on the rational design of protein-polysaccharide interactions and their differences in physicochemical properties, the interfacial structure and properties of protein-based emulsions can be effectively improved. This review summarizes the influence of various types of cellulose (i.e., nanocellulose, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), cellulose derivatives and regenerated cellulose (RC)) on the stabilization and interaction mechanism of protein-based emulsions. The key role of cellulose in protein-based emulsions can be summarized as the following points, namely strengthening network stabilization, improving emulsifying property, adjusting emulsion structure, enhancing environmental stability and regulating lipid digestion. The application potential of protein-based emulsions focusing on fat replacer, 3D printed food, delivery vehicle, and material design can also be improved by introducing various types of cellulose. [Display omitted] • Introducing cellulose improves structure and properties of protein-based emulsions. • Rational combination of protein and cellulose allows designing tailor-made emulsions. • Various types of cellulose have varied effects on protein-based emulsions. • Key role of cellulose on protein emulsions and their applications are summarized. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

[Display omitted] • Cellulose nanofibrils based lightweight porous material (NCLPM) was prepared. • Glutaraldehyde crosslinking in ethanol and atmospheric drying process were adopted. • Introducing gelatin improved microstructure and mechanical properties of NCLPM. • Gelatin addition can adjust microstructure and physicochemical properties of NCLPM. • Safety of NCLPM was evaluated using nematode cytotoxicity assay. The composite lightweight porous material (TOCNF-G-LPM) based on TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibril (TOCNF) and gelatin were facilely prepared by ambient pressure drying using glutaraldehyde as crosslinking agent. The influence of gelatin addition on the physicochemical properties of TOCNF-G-LPM was investigated. The long-size entangled structure of TOCNF maintained the skeleton network of TOCNF-G-LPM while gelatin can adjust the characteristics of highly porous network (porosity of 98.53%–97.40%) and light weight (density of 0.0236–0.0372 g/cm3) with increasing gelatin concentration (0.2–1.0 wt%). The results of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and confocal laser scanning microscope (CLSM) indicated that the internal structure of TOCNF-G-LPM became more ordered, uniform and denser as gelatin concentration increased. Introducing gelatin decreased water and oil absorption properties, but improved the thermal, mechanical properties and shape recovery ability of TOCNF-G-LPM at appropriate addition. Furthermore, TOCNF-G-LPM showed no significant effect on the growth and reproduction of Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), confirming a good biocompatibility. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]