Journal article
Surface functionalization of lignin constituent of coconut fibers via laccase-catalyzed biografting for development of antibacterial and hydrophobic properties
Journal of cleaner production, v 113, pp 176-182
01 Feb 2016
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Abstract
Biografting is a safe and clean procedure for surface functionalization of lignin-rich natural fibers replacing toxic chemicals with environmentally friendly enzyme catalysis. In the present work, laccase-catalyzed biografting of ferulic acid was carried out on the lignin component of coconut fibers to impart moisture and microbial resistance. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron micrograph studies clearly indicate that ferulic acid is incorporated into the coconut coir lignin. Biografting was found to improve the thermal, antibacterial and hydrophobic properties of coconut fibers.
•Biografting was carried-out with environmentally friendly laccase catalyst.•Ferulic acid was incorporated into the coconut coir lignin.•Biografting imparts moisture retention and antibacterial properties to the fibers.
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- Title
- Surface functionalization of lignin constituent of coconut fibers via laccase-catalyzed biografting for development of antibacterial and hydrophobic properties
- Creators
- Kamini Thakur - Shoolini UniversitySusheel Kalia - Department of Chemistry, Army Cadet College Wing, Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, 248007 (UK) IndiaDeepak Pathania - Shoolini UniversityAmit Kumar - Shoolini UniversityNeha Sharma - Shoolini UniversityCaroline L. Schauer - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Journal of cleaner production, v 113, pp 176-182
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000370993200018
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85027933693
- Other Identifier
- 991019168054504721
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- Engineering, Environmental
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