1. The influence of green modification of lignin on the electrochemical properties of biocomposites for industrial applications
- Author
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Rasha Ahmed, Amany M. Fekry, and Amal H. Abdel Kader
- Subjects
Wax ,Materials science ,Scanning electron microscope ,Dielectric spectroscopy ,chemistry.chemical_compound ,chemistry ,Chemical engineering ,visual_art ,visual_art.visual_art_medium ,Lignin ,Organic chemistry ,Adhesive ,Cyclic voltammetry ,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy ,Biocomposite - Abstract
It’s a report on a novel approach; preparation and electrochemical properties of modified lignin. Wax and starch were used as natural, green adhesives for enhancing the electrical resistivity of lignin in acidic medium, forming eco-friendly high insulator biocomposite. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to characterize the fabricated biocomposite. The modified lignin was characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), while the electrochemical behavior was examined by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The innovative approach described in this work provides a promising eco- friendly method for lignin modification with highly electrical resistivity and stability with time.
- Published
- 2014