Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Author "Jiang, Zhihua"

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Conversion of biomass derived carbohydrate to value added chemicals by liquid-phase thermochemical and biochemical processing

Acharjee, Tapas (2017-07-26)

Levulinic and lactic acid are considered as highly versatile chemicals with a potential to be building-block for the synthesis of various upgraded chemicals. The main objective of this study is to develop novel strategies ...

Conversion of Methane Using Two and Three Dimensional Metal Carbide Catalysts

Thakur, Raj (2020-04-22)

After various decades of research aiming to discover desirable catalysts for the direct conversion of methane into valuable products, the modern chemical industry is calling forth finding alternative materials to on-purpose ...

Interfacial behavior of lignin containing cellulose nanofibrils (LCNFs) and their impact on composite materials

Iglesias, Maria Celeste (2021-12-02)

Over the last decade, the utilization of nanocellulose for novel applications has positioned this renewable source as a promising alternative substitution for petroleum-based materials. In an attempt to utilize and incorporate ...

Nanofiber Inclusion and Fiber Pore Volume Potential to Affect Fundamental Filtration of NaCl Aerosols

Poudyal, Amulya (2019-11-12)

Sea salt aerosols are generated when the high-speed vessels travelling in the ocean collide with white caps from wake or bow of the ships. These aerosols have salt particulates ranging from 0.1 to 10 microns. These high-speed ...

A novel and integrated process for the valorization of kraft lignin

More, Ajinkya (2022-07-28)

In this work, the main objective was to produce high value products from kraft lignin with an integrated approach in the pulp and paper industry. Production of vanillin, vanillic acid and bio-based vitrimers represent the ...

Processing, Characterization, and Valorization of Soybean Hull

Etebari Alamdari, Navid (2023-07-31) ETD File Embargoed

This work aims to utilize soybean processing waste, soybean hull (SBH), as a low-cost, abundantly available biomass (annual global generation of ~23 million metric tons) for producing value-added products. Despite being ...

Stabilization Strategies for Preventing Secondary Reactions During Lignin Depolymerization and Valorization

Patil, Vivek (2021-04-20)

Lignin-derived phenolic and aromatic monomers are rapidly being recognized as forerunners in the race to make sustainable biopolymers that can fulfill the world’s demands for materials in the future. However, lignin being ...

‘Structure - Processing - Property’ Relationships of Cellulose Nanocrystals for Optical and Sensing Applications

Amit, Sadat Kamal (2024-05-01) ETD File Embargoed

This research enhanced scientific understanding of the structure-processing-property relationships that govern the assembly of sulfated cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) into films for photonic and sensing applications. CNCs ...

Sustainable Preparation of Cellulose Nanofibrils and Their Applications for Multifunctional Nanocomposites

Du, Haishun (2021-07-19) ETD File Embargoed

Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), which are commonly produced from lignocellulosic biomass, have received increasing attention in recent years due to their unique properties, such as high specific surface area (up to 600 m2/g), ...

Towards Environmental Resilience in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing: Water Consumption and Carbon Dioxide Emission Reductions

Parkhi, Amod Dilip (2022-07-28) ETD File Embargoed

The objective of this research is to reduce freshwater consumption and carbon dioxide emission from the pulp and paper industry. Specifically, we investigated the feasibility of reducing freshwater consumption in the bleach ...

Valorization of Lignocellulosic Materials - Designing, Synthesis, and Processing of Functional Polymer Nanocomposites

Parit, Mahesh (2021-04-20)

The objective of this research is to valorize lignocellulosic materials obtained from kraft pulp and paper industry for functional applications through design, synthesis, and processing of their nanocomposites. The ...