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Encyclopedia of Nanoscience
and Nanotechnology

Vols. 1-10


Handbook of Theoretical and
Computational Nanotechnology

Vols. 1-10


Handbook of Semiconductor
Nanostructures and Nanodevices

Vols. 1-5




Handbook of Nanostructured
Biomaterials and Their Applications
in Nanobiotechnology,
Vols. 1-2




Polymeric Nanostructures
and Their Applications

Vols. 1-2




Handbook of Organic-Inorganic
Hybrid Materials and
Nanocomposites,
Vols. 1-2




Functional Nanomaterials


Molecular Nanoelectronics



Magnetic Nanostructures



Quantum Dots and Nanowires



Synthesis, Functionalization
and Surface Treatment
of Nanoparticles




Nanoclusters and Nanocrystals


Nanotoxicology



Cancer Nanotechnology



Nanoparticles for
Pharmaceutical Applications





Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy

Volume 3, Number 4 (December 2009) pp. 321-453


REVIEW
Filler Modification with Polysaccharides or Their Derivatives for Improved Paper Properties
Delong Song, Chunxu Dong, Art Ragauskas, and Yulin Deng
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 321–334 (2009)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Biodiesel Production from Vegetable Oils: A Comparative Optimization Study
M. Satyanarayana and C. Muraleedharan
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 335–341 (2009)
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Effect of Water on the Pre-Esterification of Jatropha curcas L. Oil for Biodiesel Production
Yingying Liu, Houfang Lu, and Bin Liang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 342–347 (2009)
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Penicillium expansum YT01: A Lignocellulose-Degrading Fungal Strain Isolated from China Gaoligong
Mountain Humus Soil

Tao Yang, Junwen Liu, Qinlu Lin, and Xiaoqing Jiang
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 348–353 (2009)
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Identification and Characterization of Lipophilic Extractives in Four Species of Bamboo Culms
Pai Peng, Fang-Xia Yang, Feng Xu, Jian-Min Fang, Run-Cang Sun, and Gwynn Lloyd Jones
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 354–362 (2009)
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Effect of Hot-Water Extraction of Woodchips on the Kraft Pulping of Eucalyptus Woodchips
Shijie Liu, Gangesh Mishra, Thomas E. Amidon, and Kathryn Gratien
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 363–372 (2009)
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Biological Treatment of Soy Straw: Physicochemical Characterization
Ranjan Pradhan, Larry Erickson, Manjusri Misra, and Amar Mohanty
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 373–379 (2009)
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Pre-Extraction and Its Impact on the Alkaline Pulping of Bagasse
M. Sarwar Jahan, Abrar Saeed, Yonghao Ni, and Zhibin He
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 380–385 (2009)
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A Study on Strain Adaptation of Recombinant E. coli FBR5 Challenged by Concentrated Wood
Hemicellulosic Hydrolysate

Tingjun Liu, Lu Lin, Ruofei Hu, and Shijie Liu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 386–392 (2009)
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Surface Characteristics and Hardness of Medium Density Fiberboard Containing Pine Cone
Nadir Ayrilmis, Erkan Avci, and Umit Buyuksari
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 393–400 (2009)
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Liquefaction of Bagasse and Preparation of Rigid Polyurethane Foam from Liquefaction Products
Juanjuan Liu, Fangeng Chen, and Minghuang Qiu
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 401–407 (2009)
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Biodegradable Plastics from Soy Protein and Polysaccharide Carboxylates
C. H. Schilling, D. S. Karpovich, and P. Tomasik
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 408–417 (2009)
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) Coatings on Kraft Paper
Koffi L. Dagnon, Christopher Thellen, Jo Ann Ratto, and Nandika A. D’Souza
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 418–428 (2009)
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Mass Transfer of Moisture in Sheets and Resins of Two Partially Renewable Polyesters
M. Khurana, M. Rubino, R. Auras, and L. M. Matuana
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 429–436 (2009)
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Preparation and Properties of Novel pH-Sensitive Soy Protein/Poly(sodium acrylate)
Interpenetrating Polymer Network Hydrogels

Yong Liu, Yingde Cui, Guoqiang Yin, and Lizhu Luo
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 437–442 (2009)
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Table of Contents to Volume 3, Number 1–4, 2009
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 443–445 (2009)
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Author Index to Volume 3, Number 1–4, 2009
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 446–450 (2009)
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Subject Index to Volume 3, Number 1–4, 2009
J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy 3, 451–453 (2009)
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Volume 3, Number 3 (September 2009) pp. 213-319


A SPECIAL ISSUE
A Special Issue on Innovative Natural Fibre Composites for Industrial Applications
Guest Editors: Alexander Bismarck and Claudio Scarponi
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 213–214 (2009)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Processing of Structural Composites from Biobased Thermoset Resins and Natural Fibres by
Compression Moulding

Dan Åkesson, Mikael Skrifvars, Bengt Hagström, Pernilla Walkenström, and Jukka Seppälä
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 215–225 (2009)
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Utilizing Unbleached Cellulosic Fibres in Polypropylene Matrix Composites for Injection Moulding Applications
C. Burgstaller, W. Rüf, W. Stadlbauer, G. Pilz, and R. W. Lang
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 226–231 (2009)
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Creep Behaviour of Natural Fibre Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites
H. N. Dhakal, Z. Y. Zhang, and M. O. W. Richardson
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 232–237 (2009)
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Static and Dynamic Properties of Thermoplastic Matrix/Natural Fiber Composites
Luca Di Landro and Williams Lorenzi
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 238–244 (2009)
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Life Cycle Impact Assessment of Flax Fibre for the Reinforcement of Composites
N. P. J. Dissanayake, J. Summerscales, S. M. Grove, and M. M. Singh
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 245–248 (2009)
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Man-Made Cellulose Fibres as Reinforcement for Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Composites
Nina Graupner and Jörg Müssig
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 249–261 (2009)
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Current Developments for Efficient Raw Material Supply Procedures Enforcing Cost-Effective
Bast Fibre Production in Europe

Hans-Jörg Gusovius and Jürgen Paulitz
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 262–264 (2009)
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Mathematical Model of the Binder Application for the Production of Fibre Boards
Ljubomir Radosavljevic, Thomas Hoffmann, Ralf Pecenka, and Christian Fürll
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 265–268 (2009)
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Biocomposites on the Base of Thermoplastic Starch Filled by Wood and Kenaf Fiber
Stanislaw Kuciel and Aneta Liber-Knec
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 269–274 (2009)
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Comparative Properties of Agrofiber Based Particle Boards Using Newly Developed Bonding Materials
Z. Osman, A. Pizzi, and I. H. Alamin
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 275–281 (2009)
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Optimal Plant Lay-Out for Profitable Bast Fibre Production in Europe with a Novel Processing Technology
Ralf Pecenka, Christian Fürll, Hans-Jörg Gusovius, and Thomas Hoffmann
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 282–285 (2009)
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Lady’s Finger Fibres for Possible Use as a Reinforcement in Composite Materials
Md. Moniruzzaman, Mohd. Maniruzzaman, M. A. Gafur, and C. Santulli
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 286–290 (2009)
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Effect of Fibre Architecture on the Falling Weight Impact Properties of Hemp/Epoxy Composites
C. Santulli and A. P. Caruso
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 291–297 (2009)
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Impact Load Behaviour of Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) Hemp Fibre Composite Laminates
C. Scarponi, C. S. Pizzinelli, S. Sánchez-Sáez, and E. Barbero
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 298–310 (2009)
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Wool Keratin-Based Nanofibres for Active Filtration of Air and Water
Annalisa Aluigi, Claudia Vineis, Claudio Tonin, Cinzia Tonetti, Alessio Varesano, and Giorgio Mazzuchetti
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 311–319 (2009)
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Volume 3, Number 2 (June 2009) pp. 113-212


RESEARCH ARTICLES
Biopolyester Synthesis and Protein Regulations in Ralstonia eutropha on Levulinic Acid and Its
Derivatives from Biomass Refining

Jian Yu, Lilian X. L. Chen, and Shun Sato
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 113-122 (2009)
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Separation and Dissolving of Cellulose from Wheat Straw Using Aqueous Solution:
A Topochemistry Investigation

Lifeng Yan, Xiaohong Wu, Yuanyuan Wang, and Wan Li
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 123-129 (2009)
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Poly(lactic acid)/Multi-Hydroxyl Magnesium Oxide Nanocomposites Prepared by Melt Compounding
Biaobing Wang, Xiuzhi Susan Sun, and Kenneth Klabunde
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 130-138 (2009)
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Starch Nanocomposites with Platelet and Fibrillar Fillers
D. Nordqvist, G. Sico, and M. S. Hedenqvist
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 139-146 (2009)
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Nanocomposite Fibers Electrospun from Poly(lactic acid)/Cellulose Nanocrystals
Chunhui Xiang, Yong L. Joo, and Margaret W. Frey
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 147-155 (2009)
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Evalutation of In-Plane and Transverse Permeability of Flax Fiber Preforms for Biocomposite Materials
Sait Mekic, Chad A. Ulven, Iskander S. Akhatov, Eric Jerke, and Eric Kerr-Anderson
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 156-164 (2009)
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Development, Mechanical, Thermal and Electrical Properties of Linseed Husk Powder Filled PVC Composites
Navin Chand, Bhajan Das Jhod, and Vijai Kumar
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 165-171 (2009)
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Effects of Biomass in Polyethylene or Polylactic Acid Composites
C. I. Onwulata, A. E. Thomas, and P. H. Cooke
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 172-180 (2009)
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Design and Development of an I-Beam from Natural Composites
Justin B. Alms, Peter J. Yonko, Robert C. McDowell, and Suresh G. Advani
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 181-187 (2009)
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Improving the Interface Strength in Flax Fibre Poly(lactic) Acid Composites
Miro Duhovic, Sebastian Horbach, and Debes Bhattacharyya
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 188-198 (2009)
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Preparation and Properties of Cellulose/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Blend Films Based on Dissolution in a
Non-Toxic Solvent System

Ruping Zhang, Quanling Yang, Haisong Qi, Jinping Zhou, and Lina Zhang
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 199-204 (2009)
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Preparation of Cationic Wheat Straw and Its Application on Anionic Dye Removal
Lifeng Yan, Fan Yang, and Lin Jia
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 205-212 (2009)
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Volume 3, Number 1 (March 2009)


REVIEW
Lignin and Its Application with Polymers
M. N. Satheesh Kumar, A. K. Mohanty, L. Erickson, and M. Misra
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 1–24 (2009)
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RESEARCH ARTICLES
Acceleration of the Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Corn Stover and Sugar Cane Bagasse Celluloses by
Low Intensity Uniform Ultrasound

Val Yachmenev, Brian Condon, Thomas Klasson, and Allan Lambert
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 25–31 (2009)
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Comparison of Combustion Characteristics of Crude Rice Bran Oil Methyl Ester with Diesel as a CI Engine Fuel
S. Saravanan, G. Nagarajan, and G. Lakshmi Narayana Rao
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 32–36 (2009)
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Poplar Woodchip as a Biorefinery Feedstock—Prehydrolysis with Formic/Acetic Acid/Water System,
Xylitol Production from Hydrolysate and Kraft Pulping of Residual Woodchips

Jing Liu, Lu Lin, Chunsheng Pang, Junping Zhuang, Xiaolin Luo, Yeming Shi, Pingkai Ouyang,
Jingjiang Li, and Shijie Liu

J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 37–45 (2009)
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An Analysis of Habitat Suitability and Charcoal-Yielding Characteristics of Five Exotic Tree
Species Intended for Bioenergy Production in Jamaica

Charles P.-A. Bourque, Wilton Buchanan, and Quazi K. Hassan
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 46–56 (2009)
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Gelatin Plasticized with a Biodiesel Coproduct Stream
Eugene S. Stevens, Richard D. Ashby, and Daniel K. Y. Solaiman
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 57–61 (2009)
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The Effect of Hemicellulosic Derivatives on the Strength Properties of Old Corrugated Container Pulp Fibres
J. L. Ren, F. Peng, and R. C. Sun
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 62–68 (2009)
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Structural Changes of Microcrystalline Cellulose During Interaction with Ionic Liquids
Jingqiang Zhang, Lu Lin, Yong Sun, Hong Peng, Chunsheng Pang, Beihai He, Shijie Liu,
Jingjiang Li, and Pingkai Ouyang

J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 69–74 (2009)
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The Effect of Decreased Fiber Size in Wheat Straw/Polyvinyl Alcohol Composites
Ayse Alemdar, Kristiina Oksman, and Mohini Sain
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 75–80 (2009)
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Physico-Chemical Characterization of Palm from Phoenix Dactylifera–L, Preparation of
Cellulose Whiskers and Natural Rubber–Based Nanocomposites

Abdelkader Bendahou, Youssef Habibi, Hamid Kaddami, and Alain Dufresne
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 81–90 (2009)
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Synthesis and Rheology of Chemically Modified Canola Oil
A. Campanella, M. Fahimian, R. P. Wool, and J. Raghavan
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 91–99 (2009)
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Physico-Mechanical and Morphological Study of Starch/Polyvinylalcohol Based Biocomposite
Films Reinforced with Microcrystalline Cellulose

Kunal Das, N. R. Bandyopadhyay, Dipa Ray, Debarati Mitra, Suparna Sengupta,
S. P. Sengupta, Amar K. Mohanty, and Manjusri Misra

J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 100–107 (2009)
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COMMUNICATION
Quantitative NMR Analysis of Partially Substituted Biodiesel Glycerols
Máté Nagy, Teresa L. Alleman, Thomas Dyer, and Arthur J. Ragauskas
J. Biobased Materials and Bioenergy 3, 108–111 (2009)
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