ArticleMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Investigation of Flame and Thermal Degradation Behavior of Xanthan- and Gelatin-Based Composites Used as Topsoil Covers in Forestry.
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- Production and Characterization of Xanthan Gum from Low-Quality Dates of Different Cultivars as a Fermentation Substrate.Polymers · 2026Article
- Functional xanthan gum-based ZnO nanocomposite for antimicrobial applications: synthesis, properties, and performance evaluation.BMC chemistry · 2026Article
- Bio-Based Mulching Films and Soil Conditioners for Non-Irrigated Tomato Cultivation: Toward Plastic-Free and Water-Efficient Crop Production.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
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This study focused on investigating the flammability and thermal degradation behavior of wood fiber-reinforced composites consisting of xanthan gum (XG) and gelatin (GEL). These materials could potentially be used as novel bio-based and biodegradable topsoil covers (TSCs) to support reforestation practices. To improve the thermal properties of these composites, xanthan gum was cross-linked with citric acid (CA) or tannic acid (TA) and eventually coated with casein, while gelatin was cross-linked with tannic acid. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) showed that thermal degradation of all the prepared samples started at temperatures of 200 °C for xanthan-based samples and 300 °C for gelatin-based samples, which is well above the typical operating conditions for TSCs in their intended application. Single-flame-source tests demonstrated that the CA cross-linked xanthan-based TSCs coated with casein and all the gelatin-based TSCs had excellent self-extinguishing properties. Additionally, Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) tests showed that gelatin-based composites had LOI values between 30 and 40 vol% O
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