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ArticlePolymers2026

Strong, Biodegradable Lignocellulosic Films as Potential Bioplastics.

Zhenzhen Zhang, Ziyu Duan, Juan Wang, Jungang Jiang, Zhishun Wei, Silong Wu, Jan-Michael Albina

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Article in Polymers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Authors and funding

7 authors.

Zhenzhen ZhangHubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry and New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.
Ziyu DuanShenzhen Institutes of Advanced Electronic Materials, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen 518055, China.
Juan WangHubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry and New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.ORCID 0009-0004-8820-2228
Jungang JiangHubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry and New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6761-9647
Zhishun WeiHubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry and New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.ORCID 0000-0001-7436-6409
Silong WuHubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry and New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.
Jan-Michael AlbinaHubei Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Materials for Light Industry and New Materials and Green Manufacturing Talent Introduction and Innovation Demonstration Base, Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan 430068, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8851-9928

Funding

Hubei Province Key Research Foundation for Water Resources HBSLKY2023035National College Students' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program 202310500012
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lignocellulosic films (LCFs) derived from biomass have attracted increasing attention owing to their abundant availability, recyclability, and biodegradability, making them promising candidates for replacing non-biodegradable plastics. Notably, the mechanical properties and wet stability of these materials play a crucial role in their practical applications. In this paper, we employ an eco-friendly and straightforward approach to synthesizing high-strength LCF by mixing nanocellulose with lignin. The incorporation of lignin enhances the mechanical strength for LCF, achieving a yield strength of 157.12 MPa at a lignin content of 15 wt% while simultaneously imparting excellent water absorption properties. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and contact angle measurements confirmed the structural integrity and hydrophilicity of the composite films. Excessive lignin content led to reduced mechanical performance, emphasizing the importance of optimizing the lignin-to-cellulose ratio. Therefore, this paper demonstrates the significant potential of LCF in developing environmentally friendly materials for applications in water treatment, packaging, flexible electronics, energy storage, and agriculture.

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biodegradablelignocellulosic filmsmechanical propertiesnanocellulosesustainability

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PMID42280569
PMCPMC13258957

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