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We believe in the dissemination of our research findings through the publication of our work in reputable and peer-reviewed journals. Our contributions to the techno-scientific literature frequently involve collaborations with numerous groups from other public and private institutions. 

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2024

Avocado Pruning Residues for the Formulation of Bio-Based Polyethylene/Fiber-Based Biocomposites for Sustainable Food Packaging

Morcillo-Martín, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Aguado, R.J.; Espinosa, E.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Rodríguez, A.

Advanced Sustainable Systems 2024, 8(5), 2300600

https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202300600

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Near-infrared spectroscopy and multivariate analysis as real-time monitoring strategy of TEMPO-mediated oxidation of cellulose fibers from different feedstocks

Mazega, A.; Fortuny, M.; Signori-Iamin, G.; Aguado, R.J.; Tarrés, Q.; Santos, A.F.; 
Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Cellulose 2024, 31(6), pp. 3465–3482

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-024-05824-w

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Pickering emulsions of thyme oil in water using oxidized cellulose nanofibers: Towards bio-based active packaging

Aguado, R.J.; Saguer, E.; Fiol, N.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024, 263, 130319

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.130319

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Wood Chips Components Separation with a New Wet-Milling Process Compared to Chemical Depolymerization: A Technical, Economic, and Environmental Comparison

Arfelis, S.; Malpartida, I.; Bala, A.; Lair, V.; Xifré, R.; Aguado, R.J.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Parduhn, J.; Sazdovski, I.; Fullana-I-Palmer, P.

ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering 2024, 12(13), pp. 5105–5116

https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c07477

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An alternative method to evaluate the micromechanics tensile strength properties of natural fiber strand reinforced polyolefin composites. The case of hemp strand-reinforced polypropylene

Espinach, F.X.; Vilaseca, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Aguado, R.J.; Mutjé, P.

Composites Part B: Engineering 2024, 273, 111211

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2024.111211

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Emulsions, dipsticks and membranes based on oxalic acid-treated nanocellulose for the detection of aqueous and gaseous HgCl2

Bastida, G.A.; Aguado, R.J.; Fiol, N.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Zanuttini, M.A.; Galván, M.V.;
Tarrés, Q.

Cellulose 2024

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-024-05950-5

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Impact of cellulose nanofibers on cellulose acetate membrane performance

Bastida, G.A.; Aguado, R.J.; Galván, M.V.; Zanuttini, M.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Tarrés, Q.

Cellulose 2024, 31(4), pp. 2221–2238

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-024-05760-9

In-situ synthesis and binding of silver nanoparticles to dialdehyde and carboxylated cellulose nanofibrils, and active packaging therewith

Aouay, M.; Aguado, R.J.; Bayés, G.; Fiol, N.; Putaux, J.L.; Boufi, S.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Cellulose 2024

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-024-05918-5

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2023

2023

Enzymatic pretreatment for cellulose nanofiber production: Understanding morphological changes and predicting reducing sugar concentration

Mazega, A.; Signori-Iamin, G.; Aguado, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Ramos, L.P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2023, Volume 253, Part 4, 127054

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127054

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Flocculation of cellulose microfiber and nanofiber induced by chitosan-xylan complexes

Bastida, G.A.; Tarrés, Q.; Aguado, R.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Zanuttini, M.A.; Galván, M.V.

Nanomaterials 2023, 13(17), 2420

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13172420

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Fit-for-use nanofibrillated cellulose from recovered paper

Balea, A.; Monte, M.C.; Fuente, E.; Sanchez-Salvador, J.L.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Negro, C.

Nanomaterials 2023, 13(18), 2536

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13182536

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Development of P(3HB-co-3HHx) nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) composites for scaffolds manufacturing by means of fused deposition modeling

Ivorra-Martinez, J.; Ferrer, I.; Aguado, R.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Garcia-Romeu, M.L.; Boronat, T.

International Journal of Bioprinting 2023, 10(1):274–293

https://doi.org/10.36922/ijb.0156

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Resource recovery and reduction of tidal waste to produce cellulose through sulphur-free pulping

Moral, A.; Greyer, V.; Aguado, R.; Tijero, A.

Cellulose 2023, 30:9757–9773

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15132960

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Luminescent Papers with Asymmetric Complexes of Eu(III) and Tb(III) in Polymeric Matrices and Suggested Combinations for Color Tuning

Aguado, R.; Gomes, B.O.; Duraes, L.; Valente, A.J.M.

Molecules 2023, 28(16), 6164

https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28166164

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Comparative Study on the Stiffness of Poly (lactic acid) Reinforced with Untreated and Bleached Hemp Fibers

Aguado, R.; Bastida, G.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Llorens, J.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

Polymers 2023, 15(13), 2960

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15132960

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Harvesting value from agricultural waste: Dimensionally stable fiberboards and particleboards with enhanced mechanical performance and fire retardancy through the use of lignocellulosic nanofibers

Najahi, A.; Aguado, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Boufi, S.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Industrial Crops and Products 2023, Volume 204, Part B

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.117336

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Stabilization of Beeswax-In-Water Dispersions Using Anionic Cellulose Nanofibers and Their Application in Paper Coating

Bayés, G.; Aguado, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Planella, J.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Nanomaterials 2023, 13(16), 2353

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13162353

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Methodologies to Evaluate the Micromechanics Flexural Strength Properties of Natural-Fiber-Reinforced Composites: The Case of Abaca-Fiber-Reinforced Bio Polyethylene Composites

Seculi, F.; Julián, F.; Llorens, J.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Tarrés, Q.

Polymers 2023, 15(14), 3137

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15143137

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Evaluation of the interface strength in the abaca-fiber reinforced bio-polyethylene composites

Seculi, F.; Espinach, F.X. ; Julián, F.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Tarrés, Q.

Polymers 2023, 15(12), 2686

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15122686

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An Approach to Understanding the Hydration of Cement-Based Composites Reinforced with Untreated Natural Fibers

Llorens, J.; Julián, F.; Gifra, E.; Espinach, F.X.; Soler, J.; Chamorro, M.A.

Sustainability 2023, 15(12), 9388

https://doi.org/10.3390/su15129388

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The role of electrostatic interactions of anionic and cationic cellulose derivatives for industrial applications: A critical review

Aguado, R.; Mazega, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Industrial Crops and Products 2023, 201, 116898

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2023.116898

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Material revalorization of beach wrack comprising seaweed and marine phanerogams: Optimization of hydrothermal treatments

Moral, A.; Greyer, V.; Aguado, R.; Tijero, A.

Biomass and Bioenergy 2023, 174, 106856

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.106856

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Preparation, Characterization and Industrial Application of Nanocellulose

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Negro, C.

Nanomaterials 2023, 13(10), 1592

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13101592

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Innovative system based on natural polyelectrolyte complex and cellulose micro/nanofibers to improve drainability and properties of recycled paper

Bastida, G.A.; Zanuttini, M.A.; Tarrés, Q.; Fiol, N.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Galván, M.V.

Cellulose 2023, 30:5895-5910

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-023-05223-7

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Effect of Extruder Type in the Interface of PLA Layers in FDM Printers: Filament Extruder Versus Direct Pellet Extruder

Pagés-Llobet, A.; Espinach, F.X.; Julián, F.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Méndez, J.A.

Polymers 2023, 15(9), 2019

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15092019

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Polymer Composite Analysis and Characterization

Espinach, F.X.; Tarrés, Q.

Polymers 2023, 15(8), 1812

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15081812

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Sustainability of cellulose micro-/nanofibers: A comparative life cycle assessment of pathway technologies

Arfelis, S.; Aguado, R.; Civancik, D.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.; Pèlach, M.A.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Science of the total environment 2023, Volume 874

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162482

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Durable nanocellulose-stabilized emulsions of dithizone/chloroform in water for Hg2+ detection: a novel approach for a classical problem

Aguado, R.; Mazega, A.; Fiol, N.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2023, 15, 9, 12580-12589

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c22713

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Comparative evaluation of the stiffness of abaca fiber reinforced Bio-Polyethylene and high density polyethylene composites

Seculi, F.; Espinach, F.X. ; Julián, F.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Tarrés, Q.

Polymers 2023, 15(5), 1096

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15051096

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Response of Polypropylene Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers: Impact Strength and Water-Uptake Behaviors

Vallejos, M.E.; Vilaseca, F.; Méndez, J.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Aguado, R.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

Polymers 2023, 15(4), 900

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15040900

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Behavior of the Flexural Strength of Hemp/Polypropylene Composites: Evaluation of the Intrinsic Flexural Strength of Untreated Hemp Strands

Vallejos, M.E.; Aguado, R.; Morcillo-Martín, R.; Méndez, J.A.; Vilaseca, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.

Polymers 2023, 15(2), 371

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15020371

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High-Lignin-Containing Cellulose Nanofibrils from Date Palm Waste Produced by Hydrothermal Treatment in the Presence of Maleic Acid

Najahi, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Putaux, J.L.; Boufi, S.

Biomacromolecules 2023, 24, 8, 3872–3886

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00515

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Simulated Environmental Conditioning of PHB Composites Reinforced with Barley Fibres to Determine the Viability of Their Use as Plastics for the Agriculture Sector

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Julián, F.; Espinach, F.X.; Méndez, J.A.

Polymers 2023, 15(3), 579

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15030579

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Kinetic study and real-time monitoring strategy for TEMPO- mediated oxidation of bleached eucalyptus fibers

Mazega, A.; Santos, A.F.; Aguado, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Fiol, N.; Pèlach, M.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Cellulose 2023, 30, 1421-1436

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-022-05013-7

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Lignin-Containing Cellulose Nanofibrils from TEMPO-mediated Oxidation of Date Palm Waste: Preparation, Characterization and Reinforcing Potential

Najahi, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Putaux, J-L.; Boufi, S.

Nanomaterials 2023, 13(1), 126

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13010126

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2022

Ancla 2022

Processing Polymer blends of Mater-Bi® and poly-L-(lactic acid) for blown film application with enhanced mechanical strength

Bouzidi, S.; Ben Ayed, E.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Boufi, S.

Polymers (Basel) 2022, 15(1): 153

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15010153

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Tensile strength of poly(lactic acid)/bleached short hemp fiber fully green composites as replacement for polypropylene/glass fiber

Aguado, R.; Espinach, F.X.; Julián, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

Polymers (Basel) 2022, 15(1): 146

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15010146

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Evaluation of the Strength of the Interface for Abaca Fiber Reinforced Hdpe and Biope Composite Materials, and Its Influence over Tensile Properties

Seculi, F.; Espinach, F.X. Julián, F.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Tarrés, Q.

Polymers 2022, 14(24), 5412

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14245412

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Enhanced water absorption of tissue paper by cross-linking cellulose with poly(vinyl alcohol)

Ferreira, A.C.S.; Aguado, R.; Bértolo, R.; Carta, A.M.M.S.; Murtinho, D.; Valente, A.J.M.

Chemical Papers 2022, 76, 4497–4507

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11696-022-02188-y

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Paper-Based Probes with Visual Response to Vapors from Nitroaromatic Explosives: Polyfluorenes and Tertiary Amines

Aguado, R.; Santos, A.; Vallejos, S.; Valente, A.J.M.

Molecules 2022, 27(9), 2900

https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27092900

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Dynamic light scattering plus scanning electron microscopy: Usefulness and limitations of a simplified estimation of nanocellulose dimensions

Tarrés, Q.; Aguado, R.; Zoppe, J.O.; Mutjé, P.; Fiol, N.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Nanomaterials 2022, 12(23), 4288

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12234288

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Valorization of Kraft lignin from black liquors in the production of composite materials with poly(caprolactone) and natural stone groundwood fibers

Tarrés, Q.; Aguado, R.; Domínguez-Robles, J.; Larrañeta, E.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Polymers 2022, 14(23), 5178

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14235178

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Life cycle assessment of PE and PP multi film compared with PLA and PLA reinforced with nanoclays film

Bala, A.; Arfelis, S.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Méndez, J.A.

Journal of Cleaner Production 2022, Volume 380, Part 1

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.134891

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The effect of nanocrystalline cellulose and TEMPO-oxidized nanocellulose on the compatibility of polypropylene/cyclic natural rubber blends

Mahendra, I.P.; Wirjosentono, B.; Tamrin, T.; Ismail, H.; Méndez, J.A.; Causin, V.

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials 2022, 35(11):2146-2161

https://doi.org/10.1177/089270572095912

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Effective Tensile Strength Estimation of Natural Fibers through Micromechanical Models: The Case of Henequen Fiber Reinforced-PP Composites

Espinach, F.X.; Julián, F. ; Alcalà, M.; Vilaseca, F.; Carrasco, F.; Mutjé, P.

Polymers 2022, 14(22), 4890

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14224890

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Environmental Assessment of Underdrain Designs for Granular Media Filters in Drip Irrigation Systems

Pujol, J.; Espinach, F.X.; Duran-Ros, M.; Arbat, G.; Pujol, T.; Ramírez de Cartagena, F.; Puig-Bargués, J.

Agriculture 2022, 12(6), 810

https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture12060810

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Improving the Barrier Properties of Paper to Moisture, Air, and Grease with Nanocellulose-Based Coating Suspensions

Mazega, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Aguado, R.; Pèlach, M.A.; Mutjé, P.; Ferreira, P.J.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Nanomaterials 2022, 12(20), 3675

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12203675

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Assessment of the natural fiber reinforced bio-polyethylene composites flexural macro and micromechanical properties

Tarrés, Q.; Ardanuy, M.

Journal of Natural Fibers 2022, Volume 19, Issue 17

https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2022.2131306

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Prediction of cellulose micro/nanofiber aspect ratio and yield of nanofibrillation using machine learning technique

Signori-Iamin, G.; Santos, A.F.; Corazza, M.L.; Aguado, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Cellulose 2022, 29, 9143-9162

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-022-04847-5

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Micro-/nanofibrillated cellulose-based coating formulations: a solution for improving paper printing quality

Sharma, M.; Aguado, R.; Murtinho, D.; Valente, A.J.M.; Ferreira, P.

Nanomaterials 2022, 12(16), 2853

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12162853

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Approaching a Zero-Waste Strategy in Rapeseed (Brassica napus) Exploitation: Sustainably Approaching Bio-Based Polyethylene Composites

Aguado, R.; Espinach, F.X.; Vilaseca, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Sustainability 2022, 14(13), 7942

https://doi.org/10.3390/su14137942

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Non-covalently cationized nanocellulose from hemp: Kinetics, key properties, and paper strengthening

Aguado, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Pèlach, M.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Industrial Crops and Products

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115582

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Crosslinking of surface-sizing starch with cyclodextrin units enhances the performance of paper as essential oil carrier

Aguado, R.; Ferreira, A.C.S.; Gramacho, S.; Murtinho, D. ; Valente, A.J.M.

Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal 2022, vol. 37, nº 3, 413-421

https://doi.org/10.1515/npprj-2022-0034

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TPU-based antiplatelet cardiovascular prosthesis prepared using fused deposition modelling

Domínguez-Robles, J.; Utomo, E.; Cornelius, V.A.; Anjani, Q.K.; Korelidou, A.; Donnelly, R.F.; Margariti, A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Tarrés, Q.; Larrañeta, E.

Materials & Design 2022, Volume 220

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2022.110837

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Artificial neural network for aspect ratio prediction of lignocellulosic micro/nanofibers

Santos, A.F.; Aguado, R.; Corazza, M.L.; Tarrés, Q.; Sánchez-Salvador, J.L.; Blanco, A.; Negro, C.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Cellulose 2022, 29, 5609-5622

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-022-04631-5

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Influence of DNA as additive for market pulp on tissue paper

Ferreira, A.C.S.; Aguado, R.; Bértolo, R.; Carta, A.M.M.S.; Murtinho, D.; Valente, A.J.M.

Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal 2022, 37, nº 3, 489-496

https://doi.org/10.1515/npprj-2022-0016

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Insights into Gum Arabic interactions with cellulose: strengthening effects on tissue paper

Ferreira, A.C.S.; Aguado, R.; Bértolo, R.; Carta, A.M.M.S.; Murtinho, D.; Valente, A.J.M.

Materials Today Communications 2022, Volume 31

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.103706

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Micro- and nanofibrillated cellulose from annual plant-sourced fibers: Comparison between enzymatic hydrolysis and mechanical refining

Aguado, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Pèlach, M.A.; Fuente, E.; Sánchez-Salvador, J.L.; Negro, C.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Nanomaterials 2022, 12(9), 1612

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12091612

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Sustainable plastic composites by polylactic acid-starch blends and bleached kraft hardwood fibers

Serra-Parareda, F.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Boufi, S.; Tarrés, Q.

Composites Part B: Engineering

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2022.109901

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Techno-economic and environmental evaluation of a market pulp reinforced with micro-/nanofibers as a strengthening agent in packaging paper

Serra-Parareda, F.; Aguado, R.; Arfelis, S.; Xifré, R.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Journal of Cleaner Production

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clepro.2022.131265

Critical comparison of the properties of cellulose nanofibers produced from softwood and hardwood through enzymatic, chemical and mechanical processes

Sanchez-Salvador, J.L.; Campano, C.; Balea, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Blanco, A.; Negro, C.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2022, Volume 205, 220-230

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.02.074

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Maleic anhydride polylactic acid coupling agent prepared from solvent reaction:synthesis, characterization and composite performance

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Reixach, R.; Espinach, F.X.; Méndez, J.A.

Materials 2022, 15(3), 1161

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma15031161

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Micromechanics of tensile strength of thermo-mechanical pulp reinforced poly(lactic) acid biodegradable composites

Tarrés, Q.; Melbo, J.K.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Chinga-Carrasco, G.

Journal of Natural Fibers 2022, Volume 19, Issue 15

https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1993419

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Plasma-treated lignocellulosic fibers for polymer reinforcement. A review

Alonso-Montemayor, F.J.; Navarro-Rodríguez, D.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Neira-Velázquez, M.G.; Aguilar, C.N.; Castañeda-Facio, A.O.; Reyes-Acosta, Y.K.; Narro-Céspedes, R.I.

Cellulose 2022, 29(1)

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04361-0

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Electrospray deposition of cellulose nanofibers on paper: overcoming the limitation of conventional coating

Tarrés, Q.; Aguado, R.; Pèlach, M.A.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Nanomaterials 2022, 12(1), 79

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12010079

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2021
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2021

Lignin-containing cellulose fibrils as reinforcement of plasticized PLA biocomposites produced by melt processing using PEG as a carrier

Belgacem, C.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Boufi, S.

Industrial Crops and Products 2021, Volume 175, 114287

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.114287

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Unraveling the links between public spending and sustainable development goals: Insights from data envelopment analysis

Cristóbal, J.; Ehrenstein, M.; Domínguez-Ramos, A.; Galán-Martín, A.; Pozo, C.; Margallo, M.; Aldaco, R.; Jiménez, L.; Irabien, A.; Guillén-Gosálbez, G.

Science of the total environment 2021, Volume 786, 147459

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.147459

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Sustainability footprints of a renewable carbon transition for the petrochemical sector within planetary boundaries

Galán-Martín, A.; Tulus, V.; Díaz, I.; Pozo, C.; Pérez-Ramírez, J.; Guillén-Gosálbez, G.

One Earth 2021, Volume 4, Issue 4, 565-583

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oneear.2021.04.001

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Systematic combination of insulation biomaterials to enchance energy and environmental efficiency in buildings                        

Torres-Rivas, E.; Pozo, C.; Palumbo, M.; Ewerowska, A.; Jiménez, L.; Boer, D.

Construction and Building Materials 2021, Volume 267, 120973

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120973

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Process modelling and life cycle assessment coupled with experimental work to shape the future sustainable production of chemicals and fuels                     

Ioannou, I.; D'Angelo, S.C.; Galán-Martín, A.; Pozo, C.; Pérez-Ramírez, J.; Guillén-Gosálbez, G.

Reaction Chemistry & Engineering 2021, Issue 7

https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RE00451K

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Process screening framework for the synthesis of process networks from a circular economy perspective

Somoza-Tornos, A.; Pozo, C.; Graells, M.; Espuña, A.; Puigjaner, L.     

Resources, Conservation and Recycling 2021, Volume 164, 105147

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2020.105147

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Potentiometric back titration as a robust and simple method for specific surface area estimation of lignocellulosic fibers                  

Serra-Parareda, F.; Aguado, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Cellulose 2021, 28, 10815-10825                                      

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04250-6

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Effective Young’s modulus estimation of natural fibers through micromechanical models: The case of Henequen fibers reinforced-PP composites                        

Serra-Parareda, F.; Vilaseca, F.; Aguado, R.; Espinach, F.X.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Polymers 2021, 13(22), 3947

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13223947

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Tuning morphology and structure of non-woody nanocellulose: Ranging between nanofibers and nanocrystals                  

Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Sanchez-Salvador, J.L.; Campano, C.; Pèlach, M.A.; Mutjé, P.; Negro, C.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Industrial Crops and Products 2021, Volume 171, 113877

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113877             

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Effect of enzymatic treatment (endo-glucanases) of fiber and mechanical lignocellulose nanofibers addition on physical and mechanical properties of binderless high-density fiberboards made from wheat straw   

Espinosa, E.; Tarrés, Q.  Theng, D.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Rodríguez, A.; Mutjé, P.

Journal of Building Engineering  2021, Volume 44, 103392

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103392

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Valorization strategy for leather waste as filler for high-density polyethylene composites: Analysis of the thermal stability, insulation properties and chromium leaching             

Kiliç, E.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.; Puig, R.     

Polymers 2021, 13(19), 3313

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13193313

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Characterization of CaCO3 filled Poly (lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building Applications         

Serra-Parareda, F.; Alba, J.; Tarrés, Q.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.             Polymers 2021, 13(19), 3323

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13193323

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Micro/nanostructured lignanocellulose obtained from steam-exploded sugarcane bagasse     

Fontes, A.M.; Pirich, C.L.; Tanobe, G.R.O.E.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Ramos, L.P.

Cellulose 2021,

https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-552986/v1

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Exploring the potential of cotton industry byproducts in the plastic composite sector: Macro and Micromechanics study of the flexural modulus               

Serra, A.; Serra-Parareda, F.; Vilaseca, F.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Espinach, F.X.; Tarrés, Q.     

Materials (Basel) 2021, 14(17):4787     

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14174787

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Enhanced morphological characterization of cellulose nano/mircrofibers through image skeleton analysis                  

Sanchez-Salvador, J.L.; Campano, C.; Lopez-Exposito, P.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Monte, M.C.; Blanco, A.

Nanomaterials  (Basel) 2021, 11(8):2077

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano11082077

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Influence of pretreatment and mechanical nanofibrillation energy on properties of nanofibers from Aspen cellulose                          

Balea, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Pèlach, M.A.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Blanco, A.; Negro, C.         Cellulose 2021, 28, 9187-9206 

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04109-w

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Correlation between rheological measurements and morphological features of lignocellulosic micro/nanofibers from different softwood sources                  

Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P. ; Balea, A.; Campano, C.; Sánchez-Salvador, J.L.; Negro, C.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2021, Volume 187, 789-799

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.07.195

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Study of the flexural strength of recycled dyed cotton fiber reinforced polypropylene composites and the effect of the use of maleic anhydride as coupling agent                      

Serra, A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Ripoll, R.; Llorens, M.; Espinach, F.X.; Tarrés, Q.                       Journal of Natural Fibers 2021, Volume 19, 2022 - Issue 14, 7627-7639        

https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2021.1952142

The integral utilization of date palm waste to produce plastic composites       

Belgacem, C.; Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Boufi, S.               Polymers 2021, 13(14), 2335

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13142335

Chemical-free production of lignocellulosic micro- and nanofibers from high-yield pulps: Synergies, performance, and feasibility               

Serra-Parareda, F.; Aguado, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.                                

Journal of Cleaner Production 2021, Volume 313, 127914

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127914

Valorization of Date Palm waste for plastic reinforcement: Macro and Micromechanics of flexural strength                         

Belgacem, C.; Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Boufi, S.               Polymers 2021, 13(11):1751

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13111751

Cellulose nanofibrils reinforced PBAT/TPS blends: Mechanical and rheological properties

Fourati, Y.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Boufi, S.                                       

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2021, Volume 183, 267-275

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.04.102

Nanocellulose characterization challenges                    

Balea, A.; Blanco, A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Monte, M.C.; Tarrés, Q.; Fuente, E.; Mutjé, P.; Negro, C.

Bioresources 2021, Volume 16(2), 4382-4410

https://doi.org/10.15376/BIORES.16.2.BALEA

Comparative assessment of cellulose nanofibers and calcium alginate beads for continuous Cu (II) adsorption in packed columns: the influence of water and surface hydrophobicity

Fiol, N.; Tarrés, Q.; Vásquez, M.G.; Pereira, M.A.; Mendonça, R.T.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Cellulose 2021, 28, pages4327-4344

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-03809-7

Interface strength and fiber content influence on corn stover fibers reinforced bio-polyethylene composites stiffness                         

Tarrés, Q.; Hernández-Díaz, D.; Ardanuy, M.                                                           

Polymers 2021, 13(5), 768        

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13050768

Monitoring fibrillation in the mechanical production of lignocellulosic micro/nanofibers from bleached spruce thermomechanical pulp                       Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Pèlach, M.A.; Mutjé, P.; Balea, A.; Monte, M.C.; Negro, C.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2021, 1:178:354-362 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.02.187

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Stiffening Potential of Lignocellulosic Fibers in Fully Biobased Composites: The Case of Abaca Strands, Spruce TMP Fibers, Recycled Fibers from ONP and Barley TMP Fibers                

Serra-Parareda, F.; Vilaseca, F.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P. ; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Tarrés, Q.

Polymers (Basel) 2021, 13(4): 619         

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13040619

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Indoor PM2. 5 removal efficiency of two different non-thermal plasma systems           

Hernández-Díaz, D.; Martos-Ferreira, D. ; Hernández-Abad, V.; Villar-Ribera, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Rojas-Sola, J.I.                 

Journal of Environmental Management 2021, Volume 278, Part 1, 111515 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111515

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Technical and Environmental Viability of a Road Bicycle Pedal Part Made of a Fully Bio-Based Composite Material                          

Hernández-Díaz, D.; Villar-Ribera, R.; Serra-Parareda, F. ; Weyler-Pérez, R.; Sánchez-Romero, M.; Rojas-Sola, J.I.; Julián, F.           

Materials 2021, 14(6), 1399      

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14061399

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Bacterial cellulose network from kombucha fermentation impregnated with emulsion-polymerized poly (methyl methacrylate) to form nanocomposite             

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Geng, S.; Espinach, F.X.; Oksman, K.; Vilaseca, F.                                  

Polymers 2021, 13(4), 664        

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13040664

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Nanocomposites materials of PLA Reinforced with nanoclays using a masterbatch technology: A study of the mechanical performance and its sustainability              

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Tresserras, J.; Julián, F.; Alcalà, M.; Bala, A.; Espinach, F.X.; Méndez, J.A. 

Polymers 2021, 13(13), 2133    

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13132133

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Nanoclay Effect into the Biodegradation and Processability of Poly (lactic acid) Nanocomposites for Food Packaging                          

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Vandermoortele, V.; Bala, A.; Julián, F.; Méndez, J.A.; Espinach, F.X.           Polymers 2021, 13(16), 2741    

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13162741

Lignocellulose nanofiber incorporated N-TiO2 for wound dressing                         

Mahendra, I.P.; Putra, A.E.; Ghifari, M.A.; Yanti, D.D.; Ariwahjoedi, B.; Ngoc, H.M.; Méndez, J.A.     Cellulose 2021, 28, 10477-10483

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-021-04196-9

Multicolor PEGDA/LCNF Hydrogel in the Presence of Red Cabbage Anthocyanin extract  

Safitri, E.A.; Mahendra, I.P.; Putra, A.E.; Ghifari, M.A.; Yanti, D.D.; Yusnaidar, Y.; Airwahjoedi, B.; Méndez, J.A.

Gels 2021, 7(4): 160     

https://doi.org/10.3390/gels7040160   

Experimental Behavior of Thin-Tile Masonry under Uniaxial Compression. Multi-Leaf Case Study

Llorens, J.; Chamorro, M.A.; Fontàs, J.; Alcalà, M.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Julián, F.; Llorens, M.

Materials (Basel) 2021, 24;14(11):2785

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14112785  

Manufacturing PLA/PCL Blends by Ultrasoinc Molding Technology                   

Ferrer, I.; Manresa, A.; Méndez, J.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Garcia-Romeu, M.L.                 Polymers 2021, 13(15), 2412    

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13152412

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Advances in Natural Fibers and Polymers                      

Espinach, F.X.   

Materials (Basel) 2021, 14(10): 2607    

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14102607  

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2020

2020

Study on the Macro and Micromechanics Tensile Strength Properties of Orange Tree Pruning fiber as sustainable reinforcement on Bio-polyethylene compared to Oil-derived polymers and its composties                

Espinach, F.X.; Espinosa, E.; Reixach, R.; Rodríguez, A.; Mutjé, P.; Tarrés, Q.      

Polymers 2020, 12(10), 2206

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12102206

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Impact strength and water uptake behavior of bleached kraft softwood-reinforced PLA composites as alternative to PP-Based materials               

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Méndez, J.A.; Espinach, F.X.

Polymers 2020, 12(9), 2144

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12092144

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Leather waste to enhance mechanical performance of high-density polyethylene Kiliç, E.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Espinach, F.X.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.; Puig, R.     

Polymers 2020, 12(9), 2016                                                           

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12092016

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Horticultural plant residues as new source of lignocellulose nanofibers isolation: Application on the Recycling Paperboard Process               

Bascón-Villegas, I.; Espinosa, E.; Sánchez, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Pérez-Rodríguez, F.; Rodríguez, A.

Molecules 2020, 2 5(14), 3275               

https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25143275

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Effect of the fiber treatment on the stiffness of date palm fiber reinforced PP composites: Macro and Micromechanical Evaluation of the Young’s Modulus   Belgacem, C.; Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Espinach, F.X.; Boufi, S.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Polymers 2020, 12(8), 1693

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12081693

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Effect of NaOH Treatment on the Flexural Modulus of Hemp Core Reinforced Composites and on the Intrinsic Flexural Moduli of the Fibers                 

Serra-Parareda, F.; Espinach, F.X.; Pèlach, M.A.; Méndez, J.A.; Vilaseca, F.; Tarrés, Q.

Polymers 2020, 12(6), 1428

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12061428

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High-Yield Lignocellulosic Fibers from Date Palm Biomass as Reinforcement in Polypropylene Composites: Effect of Fiber Treatment on Composite Properties

Belgacem, C.; Tarrés, Q.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Boufi, S.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.   

Polymers 2020, 12(6), 1423

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12061423

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Evolution of Interfacial Shear Strength and Mean Intrinsic Single Strength in Biobased Composites from Bio-Polyethylene and Therm-Mechanical Pulp Corn Stover Fibers                

Tarrés, Q.; Ardanuy, M.                                                                                              

Polymers (Basel) 2020, 12(6):1308

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12061308          

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Effect of nanofiber addition on the physical-mechanical properties of chemimechanical pulp handsheets for packaging                      

Ehman, N.V.; Felissia, F.E.; Tarrés, Q.; Vallejos, M.E.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Area, M.C.

Cellulose 2020, 27, pages10811-10823 

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03207-5

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Improved process to obtain nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF) reinforced starch films with upgraded mechanical properties and barrier character                        

Granda, L.A.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Fabra, M.J.; Tarrés, Q.; Pèlach, M.A.; Lagarón, J.M.; Méndez, J.A.

Polymers 2020, 12(5):1071

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12051071

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Enhancing the mechanical performance of bleached hemp fibers reinforced polyamide 6 composites: A competitive alternative to commodity composites 

Alonso-Montemayor, F.J.; Tarrés, Q.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Espinach, F.X.; Narro-Céspedes, R.I.; Castañeda-Facio, A.O.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.                                              

Polymers 2020, 12(5), 1041

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12051041

Lignocellulosic nanofibers for the reinforcement of brown line paper in industrial water systems

Tarrés, Q.; Area, M.C.; Vallejos, M.E.; Ehman, N.V.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

Cellulose 2020, 27, 10799-10809          

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03133-6   

Research on the strengthening advantages on using cellulose nanofibers as polyvinyl alcohol reinforcement                          

Tarrés, Q.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Alcalà, M.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M. 

Polymers 2020, 12(4), 974

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12040974

Topography of the Interfacial Shear Strength and the Mean Intrinsic Tensile Strength of Hemp Fibers as a Reinforcement of Polypropylene                       

Hernández-Díaz, D.; Villar-Ribera, R.; Julián, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Espinach, F.X.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Materials 2020, 13(4), 1012      

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13041012

Influence of lignin content on the intrinsic modulus of natural fibers and on the stiffness of composite materials                          

Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Espinach, F.X.; Vilaseca, F.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2020, Volume 155, 81-90

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.03.160             

Oxidative treatments for cellulose nanofibers production: a comparative study between TEMPO-mediated and ammonium persulfate oxidation                        

Filipova, I.; Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Cellulose 2020, 27, 10671-10688                                                   

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03089-7

Lignin/poly (butylene succinate) composites with antioxidant and antibacterial properties for potential biomedical applications                         

Domínguez-Robles, J.; Larrañeta, E.; Fong, M.L.; Martin, N.K.; Irwin, N.J. ; Mutjé, P.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.                                       

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2020, Volume 145, 92-99

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.146

Evaluation of the fibrillation method on lignocellulosic nanofibers production from eucalyptus sawdust: a comparative study between high-pressure homogenization and grinding  

Tarrés, Q.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Boufi, S.; Pèlach, M.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2020, 15:145:1199-1207

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.10.046

Blends of PBAT with plasticized starch for packaging applications: mechanical properties, rheological behavior and biodegradability                 

Dammak, M.; Fourati, Y.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Boufi, S

Industrial Crops and Products    2020, Volume 144, 112061                                       

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.112061

Development of high-performance binderless fiberboards from wheat straw residue     Domínguez-Robles, J.; Tarrés, Q.; Alcalà, M.; El Mansouri, N.E.; Rodríguez, A.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.                                                

Construction and Building Materials 2020, Volume 232, 117247

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117247

Special issue on “Nanocellulose characterization, production and use”                 

Ramos, L.P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Vallejos, M.E.                                                                   

Cellulose 2020, 27, 10567–10569

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03500-3   

Disruptive enzyme-based strategies to isolate nanocelluloses: A review                     Pirich, C.L.; Picheth, G.F.; Fontes, A.M.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Ramos, L.P.

Cellulose 2020, 27, 5457-5475                                                                                  

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-020-03185-8

Effect of cold air plasmas on the morphology and thermal stability of bleached hemp fibers

Alonso-Montemayor, F.J.; López-Badillo, C.M.; Aguilar-González, C.N.; Ávalos-Belmontes, F.; Castañeda-Facio, A.O.; Reyna-Martínez, R.; Neira-Velázquez, M.G.; Soria-Argüello, G.; Navarro-Rodríguez, D.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Narro-Céspedes, R.I.

Revista Mexicana de Ingeniería Química 2020,  19(1):457-467      

https://doi.org/10.24275/rmiq/Mat1510

Valorization of hemp core residues: Impact of NaOH treatment on the flexural strength of PP composites and intrinsic flexural strength of hemp core fibers           Vilaseca, F.; Serra-Parareda, F.; Espinosa, E.; Rodríguez, A.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Biomolecules 2020, 10(6), 823 

https://doi.org/10.3390/biom10060823

Polylactic acid/polycaprolactone blends: On the path to circular economy, substituting single-use commodity plastic products                         

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Puig, R.; Sazdovski, I.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.                                    

Materials 2020, 13(11): 2655

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13112655  

Impact properties and water uptake behavior of old newspaper recycled fibers-reinforced polypropylene composites                   

Hernández-Díaz, D.; Villar-Ribera, R.; Espinach, F.X.; Julián, F.; Hernández-Abad, V.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.                                                          

Materials 2020, 13(5), 1079

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13051079

The effect of nanocrystalline cellulose and TEMPO-oxidized nanocellulose on the compatibility of polypropylene/cyclic natural rubber blends                  

Mahendra, I.P.; Wirjosentono, B.; Tamrin, T.; Ismail, H.; Méndez, J.A.; Causin, V.

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials  2020, Volume 35, Issue 11                             https://doi.org/10.1177/0892705720959129

Feasibility of Barley Straw Fibers as Reinforcement in Fully Biobased Polyethylene Composites: Macro and Micro Mechanics of the Flexural Strength     Serra-Parareda, F.; Julián, F.; Espinosa, E.; Rodríguez, A.; Espinach, F.X.; Vilaseca, F.

Molecules 2020, 25(9), 2242

https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25092242

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2019

2019

Determination of mean intrinsic flexural strength and coupling factor of natural fiber reinforcement in polylactic acid biocomposites                   

Tarrés, Q.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Méndez, J.A.

Polymers 2019, 11(11), 1736    

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11111736

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Modeling the stiffness of Coupled and Uncoupled recycled cotton fibers reinforced polypropylene composites                   

Serra, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Chamorro, M.A.; Soler, J.; Mutjé, P.; Espinach, F.X.; Vilaseca, F.         

Polymers 2019, 1(10), 1725      

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11101725

TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Nanofibers: A Potential Bio-Based Superabsorbent for Diaper Production  

Patiño-Masó, J.; Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Espinach, F.X.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.   Nanomaterials (Basel) 2019, 9(9): 1271             

https://doi.org/10.3390/nano9091271

Flexural properties and mean intrinsic flexural strength of old newspaper reinforced polypropylene composites              

Tarrés, Q.; Soler, J.; Rojas-Sola, J.I.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Julián, F.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Polymers 2019, 11(8), 1244

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym11081244

Towards the development of highly transparent, flexible and water-resistant bio-based nanopapers: tailoring physico-mechanical properties             

Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.                                                               

Cellulose 2019, 26, pages6917-6932

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-019-02524-8   

Research on the use of lignocellulosic fibers reinforced bio-polyamide 11 with composites for automative parts: Car door handle case study                   

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Julián, F.; Espinach, F.X.; Tarrés, Q.; Ardanuy, M.; Mutjé, P.

Journal of Cleaner Production    2019, Volume 226, 64-73                                       

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.04.047

Recycling dyed cotton textile byproduct fibers as polypropylene reinforcement     Serra, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Llop, M.; Reixach, R.; Mutjé, P.; Espinach, F.X.   

Textile Research Journal 2019,  Volume 89, Issue 11

https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517518786278    

TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers as potential Cu (II) adsorbent for wastewater treatment

Fiol, N.; Vásquez, M.G.; Pereira, M.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Cellulose 2019, 26, 903-916      

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-2106-7

Explorative Study on the Use of Curauá Reinforced Polypropylene Composites for the Automotive Industry                          

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Tarrés, Q.; Marques, M.F.V.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Vilaseca, F.         Materials (Basel) 2019, 12(24):4185     

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12244185

Biobased Composites from Biobased-Polyethylene and Barley Thermomechanical Fibers: Micromechanics of Composites                   

Serra-Parareda, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Vilaseca, F.     

Materials 2019, 12(24), 4182   

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12244182

On the Path to a new generation of cement-based composites through the use of lignocellulosic micro/nanofibers                       

Reixach, R.; Claramunt, J.; Chamorro, M.A.; Llorens, J.; Pareta, M.M.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Materials 2019, 12(10), 1584

https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12101584

Interface and micromechanical characterization of tensile strength of bio-based composites from polypropylene and henequen strands              

Tarrés, Q.; Vilaseca, F.; Herrera-Franco, P.J.; Espinach, F.X.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

Industrial Crops and Products 2019, Volume 132, 319-326                          

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.02.010

Signal enhancement on gold nanoparticle-based lateral flow tests using cellulose nanofibers

Quesada-González, D.; Stefani, C.; González, I.; Escosura-Muñiz, A.D.L.; Domingo, N.; Mutjé, P.; Merkoçi, A.        

Biosensors and Bioelectronics    2019, Volume 141, 111407            

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2019.111407

Production of fiberboard from rice straw thermomechanical extrudates by thermopressing: influence of fiber morphology, water and lignin content                   Theng, D.; Arbat, G.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Ngo, B.; Labonne, L.; Mutjé, P.; Evon, P.

European Journal of Wood and Wood Products 2019, 77, 15–32

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-018-1358-0

Study on the Tensile Strength and Micromechanical Analysis of Alfa Fibers Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Composites                      

Salem, S.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Espinach, F.X.; Hamed, K.B.; Nasri, N.; Alcalà, M.; Mutjé, P.  

Fibers and Polymers 2019, 20, 602-610              

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-019-8568-x

Study of the flexural modulus and the micromechanics of old newspaper reinforced polypropylene composites              

Espinach, F.X.; Chamorro, M.A.; Llorens, J.; Tresserras, J.; Pellicer, N.; Vilaseca, F.; Pèlach, M.A.    

Bioresources 2019, 14(2), 3578-3593

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.14.2.3578-3593

The influence of maleic anhydride-grafted polymers as compatibilizer on the properties of polypropylene and cyclic natural rubber blends                  

Mahendra, I.P.; Wirjosentono, B.; Ismail, H.; Méndez, J.A.; Causin, V.         

Journal of Polymer Research 2019, 26, Article number: 215            

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10965-019-1878-2     

Thermal and morphology properties of cellulose nanofiber from TEMPO-oxidized lower part of empty fruit bunches (LEFB)              

Mahendra, I.P.; Wirjosentono, B.; Ismail, H.; Méndez, J.A.                                       

Open Chemistry 2019, vol. 17, no. 1, 2019, 526-536                   

https://doi.org/10.1515/chem-2019-0063

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2018

2018

Polyelectrolyte complexes for assisting the application of lignocellulosic micro/nanofibers in papermaking                       

Schnell, C.N.; Tarrés, Q.; Galván, M.V.; Mocchiutti, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Zanuttini, M.; Mutjé, P.

Cellulose 2018, 25, 6083-6092               

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-018-1969-y

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Bleached kraft eucalyptus fibers as reinforcement of poly(lactic acid) for the development of high-performance biocomposites              

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Reixach, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Méndez, J.A.              

Polymers 2018, 10(7), 699         

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10070699

Bio-polyethylene reinforced with thermomechanical pulp fibers: Mechanical and micromechanical characterization and its application in 3D-printing by fused deposition modelling

Tarrés, Q.; Melbo, J.K.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Chinga-Carrasco, G.

Composites Part B: Engineering 2018, Volume 153, 70-77               

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.07.009

PBAT/thermoplastic starch blends: Effect of compatibilizers on the rheological, mechanical and morphological properties                      

Fourati, Y.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.; Boufi, S.                                                   

Carbohydrate Polymers 2018, Volume 199, 51-57

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.07.008 

Study of the flexural modulus of lignocellulosic fibers reinforced bio-based polyamide11 green composites               

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Llop, M.; Espinach, F.X.; Tarrés, Q.; Ardanuy, M.; Mutjé, P.              

Composites Part B: Engineering 2018, Volume 152, 126-132

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.07.001

Nanofibrillated cellulose as functional ingredient in emulsion-type meat products Parés, D.; Pèlach, M.A.; Toldrà, M.; Saguer, E.; Tarrés, Q.; Carretero, C.                  

Food and Bioprocess Technology 2018, 11, 1393-1401 

https://doi.org/10.1007/s11947-018-2104-7

Impact Strength and Water Uptake Behaviors of Fully Bio-Based PA11-SGW Composites 

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Méndez, J.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Tarrés, Q.; Ardanuy, M.; Mutjé, P.              

Polymers 2018, 10(7), 717         

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10070717

Extending the value chain of corn agricultura by evaluating technical feasibility and the quality of the interphase of chemo-termomechanical fiber from corn stover reinforced polypropylene biocomposites                        

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Vilaseca, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Julián, F.; Mutjé, P.; Espinach, F.X.              

Composites Part B: Engineering 2018, Volume 137, 16-22

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.11.006

Combined effect of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, cellulose nanofibers and drainage aids in recycled paper production process                    

Tarrés, Q.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Alcalà, M.; Merayo, N.; Balea, A.; Blanco, A.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.

Carbohydrate Polymers 2018,   Volume 183, 201-206

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.12.027

Towards a new generation of functional fiber-based packaging: cellulose nanofibers for improved barrier, mechanical and surface properties                    

Tarrés, Q.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Ferreira, P.J.; Pèlach, M.A. ; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.       Cellulose 2018, 25, 683-695

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-017-1572-7     

Mechanical and chemical dispersion of nanocelluloses to improve their reinforcing effect on recycled paper                    

Campano, C.; Merayo, N.; Balea, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Negro, C.; Blanco, A.

Cellulose 2018, 25, 269-280

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-017-1552-y

Key role of anionic trash catching system on the efficiency of lignocellulose nanofibers in industrial recycled slurries                          

Tarrés, Q.; Area, M.C.; Vallejos, M.E.; Ehman, N.V.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.               

Cellulose 2018, 25, 357-366      

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-017-1589-y

Approaching a new generation of fiberboards taking advantage of self lignin as green adhesive

Domínguez-Robles, J.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Rodríguez, A.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P. 

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2018, Volume 108, 927-935   

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.11.005

Recycled fibers for fluting production: The role of lignocellulosic micro/nanofibers of banana leaves    

Espinosa, E.; Tarrés, Q.; Domínguez-Robles, J.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Rodríguez, A.

Journal of Cleaner Production 2018, Volume 172, 233-238                                       

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.10.174

Composites from poly (lactic acid) and bleached chemical fibres: Thermal properties                     

Espinach, F.X.; Boufi, S.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Julián, F.; Mutjé, P.; Méndez, J.A.              

Composites Part B: Engineering 2018, Volume 134, 169-176

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.09.055

Cellulose nanofibers from residues to improve linting and mechanical properties of recycled paper

Blanco, A.; Balea, A.; Merayo, N.; Fuente, E.; Negro, C.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

Cellulose 2018, 25, 1339-1351 

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-017-1618-x

Towards more sustainable material formulations: A comparative assessment of PA11-SGW flexural performance versus oil-based composites                     

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Méndez, J.A.; Reixach, R.; Espinach, F.X.; Ardanuy, M.; Mutjé, P.              

Polymers 2018, 10(4), 440

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym10040440

Macro and micro-mechanics preliminary assessment of the tensile strength of particulate rapeseed sawdust reinforced polypropylene copolymer biocomposites for its use as building material                

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Chamorro, M.A.; Soler, J.; Mutjé, P.; Vilaseca, F.; Espinach, F.X.                 Construction and Building Materials 2018, Volume 168, 422-430                         

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.02.158

Macro and micro-mechanics behavior of stifness in alkaline treated hemp core fibres polypropylene-based composites                   

Vilaseca, F.; Del Rey, R.; Serrat, R.; Alba, J.; Mutjé, P.; Espinach, F.X.                

Composites Part B: Engineering 2018,   Volume 144, 118-125

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2018.02.029

The role of lignin on the mechanical performance of polylactic acid and jute composites

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Méndez, J.A.; Camps, J.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2018, Volume 116, 299-304                   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.04.124

Stiffness of Rapeseed Sawdust Polypropylene Composite and Its Suitability as a Building Material

Julián, F.; Alcalà, M.; Chamorro, M.A.; Llop, M.; Vilaseca, F.; Mutjé, P.                        

Bioresources 2018, 13(4), 8155-8167

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.13.4.8155-8167

Multilayer structures based on annealed electrospun biopolymer coatings of interest in water and aroma barrier fiber‐based food packaging applications            Cherpinski, A.; Torres-Giner, S.; Cabedo, L.; Méndez, J.A.; Lagaron, J.M.    

Journal of Applied Polymer Science 2018, 135, 45501                

https://doi.org/10.1002/app.45501

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2017

2017

Lignocellulosic micro/nanofibers from wood sawdust applied to recycled fibers for the production of paper bags                  

Tarrés, Q.; Pellicer, N.; Balea, A.; Merayo, N.; Negro, C.; Blanco, A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2017, Volume 105, Part 1, 664-670         https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.07.092

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Immobilization of antimicrobial peptides onto cellulose nanopaper                    

González, I.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Andreu, D.             International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2017, Volume 105, Part 1, 741-748           https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.07.094

Behavior of the interphase of dyed cotton residue flocks reinforced polypropylene composites

Serra, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Claramunt, J.; Mutjé, P.; Ardanuy, M.; Espinach, F.X.

Composites Part B: Engineering 2017,   Volume 128, 200-207      

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.07.015

Reducing the Amount of Catalyst in TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Nanofibers: Effect on Properties and Cost                  

Serra, A.; González, I.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.               

Polymers 2017, 9(11), 557

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9110557

Evaluation of thermal and thermomechanical behaviour of bio-based polyamide 11 based composites reinforced with lignocellulosic fibres                      

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Méndez, J.A.; Mutjé, P.; Tarrés, Q.; Espinach, F.X.; Ardanuy, M.                   Polymers (Basel) 2017,  9(10):522         

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9100522

Bio composite from bleached pine fibers reinforced polylactic acid as a replacement of glass fiber reinforced polypropylene, macro and micro-mechanics of the Young’s modulus                       

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Julián, F.; Tarrés, Q.; Méndez, J.A.; Mutjé, P.; Espinach, F.X.                 Composites Part B: Engineering Bio 2017, Volume 125, 203-210      

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2017.05.058

Magnetic bionanocomposites from cellulose nanofibers: Fast, simple and effective production method              

Tarrés, Q.; Deltell, A.; Espinach, F.X.; Pèlach, M.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2017, Volume 99, 29-36

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.02.072             

The suitability of banana leaf residue as raw material for the production of high lignin content micro/nano fibers: from residue to value-added products

Tarrés, Q.; Espinosa, E.; Domínguez-Robles, J.; Rodríguez, A.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M. Industrial Crops and Products 2017, Volume 99, 27-33 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.01.021

Lignocellulosic nanofibers from triticale straw: the influence of hemicelluloses and lignin in their production and properties              

Tarrés, Q.; Ehman, N.V.; Vallejos, M.E.; Area, M.C.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

Carbohydrate Polymers 2017,   Volume 163, 20-27

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.01.017 

Sugarcane Bagasse Reinforced Composites: Studies on the Young’s Modulus and Macro and Micro-Mechanics                   

Jiménez, A.M.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Tarrés, Q.; Quintana, G.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.; Mutjé, P.; Espinach, F.X.            

Bioresources 2017, 12(2), 3618-3629

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.12.2.3618-3629

High-yield pulp from Brassica napus to manufacture packaging paper

Moral, A.; Aguado, R.; Tijero, A.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

Bioresources 2017, 12(2):2792-2804                                             

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.12.2.2792-2804

Enzymatically hydrolyzed and TEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers for the production of nanopapers: morphological, optical, thermal and mechanical properties        

Tarrés, Q.; Boufi, S.; Mutjé, P.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.                                               

Cellulose 2017, 24, 3943–3954

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-017-1394-7     

Mechanical and micromechanical tensile strength of eucalyptus bleached fibers reinforced polyoxymethylene composites                   

Espinach, F.X.; Granda, L.A.; Tarrés, Q.; Duran, J.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.; Mutjé, P.

Composites Part B: Engineering 2017,   Volume 116, 333-339                    

 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.10.073

Cardboard boxes as raw material for high-performance papers through the implementation of alternative technologies: more than closing the loop                      

Tarrés, Q.; Pèlach, M.A.; Alcalà, M.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.                                                     

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 2017, Volume 54, 52-58

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiec.2017.05.016

The effect of pre-treatment on the production of lignocellulosic nanofibers and their application as a reinforcing agent in paper                     

Espinosa, E.; Domínguez-Robles, J.; Sánchez, R.; Tarrés, Q.; Rodríguez, A.    

Cellulose 2017, 24, 2605-2618 

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-017-1281-2     

Smart nanopaper based on cellulose nanofibers with hybrid PEDOT: PSS/polypyrrole for energy storage devices                          

Lay, M.; Pèlach, M.A.; Pellicer, N.; Tarrés, Q.; Bun, K.N.; Vilaseca, F.                     

Carbohydrate Polymers 2017, Volume 165, 86-95         

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.02.043

High electrical and electrochemical properties in bacterial cellulose/polypyrrole membranes

Lay, M.; González, I.; Tarrés, Q.; Pellicer, N.; Bun, K.N.; Vilaseca, F.                    

European Polymer Journal 2017, 91      

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2017.03.021

Comparison between two different pretreatment technologies of rice straw fibers prior to fiberboard manufacturing: Twin-screw extrusion and digestion plus defibration                    

Theng, D.; Arbat, G.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Ngo, B.; Labonne, L.; Evon, P.; Mutjé, P.        

Industrial Crops and Products  2017, Volume 107, 184-197

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.05.049

Effect of sodium hydroxide treatments on the tensile strength and the interphase quality of hemp core fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites              

Del Rey, R.; Serrat, R.; Alba, J.; Perez, I.; Mutjé, P.; Espinach, F.X.                

Polymers 2017, 9(8), 377           

https://doi.org/10.3390/polym9080377

Fiberboards made from corn stalk thermomechanical pulp and kraft lignin as a green adhesive

Theng, D.; El Mansouri, N.E.; Arbat, G.; Ngo, B.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Pèlach, M.A.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.; Mutjé, P.

Bioresources 2017, 12(2):2379-2393                  

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.12.2.2379-2393

Influence of TEMPO-oxidised cellulose nanofibrils on the properties of filler-containing papers

Lourenço, A.F.; Gamelas, J.A.F.; Nunes, T.; Amaral, J.; Mutjé, P.; Ferreira, P.J.

Cellulose 2017, 24, 349–362                                                                                                        https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-016-1121-9

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2016

2016

Remarkable increase of paper strength by combining enzymatic cellulose nanofibers in bulk and TEMPO-oxidized nanofibers as coating              

Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Pèlach, M.A.; González, I.; Boufi, S.; Mutjé, P.        

Cellulose 2016, 23, 3939-3950

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-016-1073-0

Nanofibrillated cellulose (CNF) from eucalyptus sawdust as a dry strength agent of unrefined eucalyptus handsheets                   

Vallejos, M.E.; Felissia, F.E.; Area, M.C.; Ehman, N.V.; Tarrés, Q.; Mutjé, P.     

Carbohydrate Polymers 2016,   Volume 139, 99-105

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.12.004

Fully biodegradable polylactic composites reinforced with bleached softwood fibers  

Granda, L.A.; Tarrés, Q.; Espinach, F.X.; Julián, F.; Méndez, J.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.

Cellulose Chemistry and Technology 2016, 50(3-4):417-422            

http://hdl.handle.net/2072/319548

Nanofibrillated Cellulose as an additive in Papermaking Process: A review               Boufi, S.; González, I.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Tarrés, Q.; Pèlach, M.A.; Mutjé, P. 

Carbohydrate Polymers 2016,   Volume 154, 151-166   

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.07.117

Effective and simple methodology to produce nanocellulose-based aerogels for selective oil removal

Tarrés, Q.; Oliver-Ortega, H.; Llop, M.; Pèlach, M.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P. 

Cellulose 2016, 23, 3077-3088

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-016-1017-8

Cellulose nanofibers modified with alkyl ketene dimer for oil absorbent aerogels   Delgado-Aguilar, M.; González, I.; Jiménez, A.M.; Tarrés, Q.; Quintana, G.; Mutjé, P.        

Cellulose Chemistry and Technology 2016, vol. 50, núm. 3-4, 369-375                     

https://dugi-doc.udg.edu/handle/10256/13946

From pine sawdust to cellulose nanofiber

Ehman, N.V.; Tarrés, Q. Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Vallejos, M.E.; Felissia, F.; Area, M.C.; Mutjé, P.

Cellulose Chemistry and Technology 2016, vol. 50, núm. 3-4, 361-367                     

http://hdl.handle.net/10256/13942

Towards a good interphase between bleached kraft softwood fibers and poly(lactic) acid

Granda, L.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Tarrés, Q.; Méndez, J.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P. 

Composites Part B: Engineering 2016,   Volume 99, 514-520

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.05.008

The feasibility of incorporating cellulose micro/nanofibers in papermaking processes: the relevance of enzymatic hydrolysis                      

Tarrés, Q.; Saguer, E.; Pèlach, M.A.; Alcalà, M.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.   

Cellulose 2016, 23, 1433-1445 

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-016-0889-y

The key role of lignin in the production of low-cost lignocellulosic nanofibres for papermaking applications                          

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; González, I.; Tarrés, Q.; Pèlach, M.A.; Alcalà, M.; Mutjé, P.     

Industrial Crops and Products 2016, Volume 86, 295-300            

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.04.010

Suitability of wheat straw semichemical pulp for the fabrication of lignocellulosic nanofibres and their application to papermaking slurries                  

Espinosa, E.; Tarrés, Q.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; González, I.; Mutjé, P.; Rodríguez, A.

Cellulose 2016, 23, 837-852      

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-015-0807-8

Semichemical fibres of Leucaena collinsii reinforced polypropylene: Macromechanical and micromechanical analysis                          

Granda, L.A.; Espinach, F.X.; López, F.; García, J.C.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P. 

Composites Part B: Engineering 2016,   Volume 91, 384-391

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.01.035

Valorization of Corn Stalk by the Production of Cellulose Nanofibers to Improve Recycled Paper Properties                     

Balea, A.; Merayo, N.; Fuente, E.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Blanco, A.; Negro, C.

Bioresources 2016, 11(2), 3416-3431

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.11.2.3416-3431

Polypropylene reinforced with semi-chemical fibres of Leucaena collinsii: Thermal properties

Granda, L.A.; Méndez, J.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Puig, J.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P. 

Composites Part B: Engineering 2016,   Volume 94, 75-81

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.03.017

Semichemical fibres of Leucaena collinsii reinforced polypropylene composites: Flexural characterisation, impact behaviour and water uptake properties                   Granda, L.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Méndez, J.A.; Vilaseca, F.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P. 

Composites Part B: Engineering 2016,   Volume 97, 176-182

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.04.063

Cu-coated cellulose nanopaper for green and low-cost electronics

León, L.M.; Lizundia, E.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P.; Fernández, E.; Robles-Hernandez, B.; De la Fuente, M.R.

Cellulose 2016, 23(3):1997-2010

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-016-0920-3

Tensile strength assessment of injection-molded high yield sugarcane bagasse-reinforced polypropylene                   

Jiménez, A.M.; Espinach, F.X.; Granda, L.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Quintana, G.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.; Mutjé, P.

Bioresources 2016, 11(3), 6346-6361    

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.11.3.6346-6361

Tensile properties and micromechanical analysis of stone groundwood from softwood reinforced bio-based polyamide11 composites         

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Granda, L.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Méndez, J.A.; Julián, F.; Mutjé, P.

Composites Science and Technology 2016, Volume 132, 123-130                         

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compscitech.2016.07.004

Fast and simple method for prediction of the micromechanical parameters and micromechanical properties of composite materials        

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Julián, F.; Pèlach, M.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Méndez, J.A.; Mutjé, P.

Cellulose Chemistry and Technology 2016, 50(3-4):423-428            

https://dugi-doc.udg.edu/handle/10256/13944

New strategy for the production of packaging from recycled fibers              

Pèlach, M.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Alcalà, M.; Puig, J.; Blanco, A.; Mutjé, P.     

Cellulose Chemistry and Technology 2016, 50(3-4):449-454                          

https://dugi-doc.udg.edu/handle/10256/12948

Comparison of the soundproofing characteristics of olive stone filled polypropylene, gypsum boards and wood fiber reinforced polypropylene

Noaghmouchi, I.; Espinach, F.X.; Del Rey, R.; Alba, J.; Boufi, S.; Mutjé, P.     

Cellulose Chemistry and Technology 2016, 50(3-4):411-415                          

https://dugi-doc.udg.edu/handle/10256/13945

Papermaking potential of Citrus sinensis trimmings using organosolv pulping, chlorine-free bleaching and refining                          

Moral, A.; Aguado, R.; Mutjé, P. ; Tijero, A.                                   

Journal of Cleaner Production 2016, Volume 112, Part 1, 980-986            

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.09.008

Semichemical fibres of Leucaena Collinsii reinforced polypropylene composites: Young's Modulus analysis and fibre diameter effect on the stiffness

Granda, L.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Méndez, J.A.; Tresserras, J. ; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Mutjé, P. 

Composites Part B: Engineering 2016, Volume 92, 332-337            

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.02.023

Starch-based biopolymer reinforced with high yield fibers from sugarcane bagasse as a technical and environmentally friendly alternative to high density polyethylene

Jiménez, A.M.; Espinach, F.X.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Reixach, R.; Quintana, G.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.; Mutjé, P.

Bioresources 2016, 11(4)

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.11.4.9856-9868

Morphological analysis of pulps from orange tree trimmings and its relation to mechanical properties  

Aguado, R.; Moral, A.; López, P. ; Mutjé, P.; Tijero, A.                  

Measurement 2016, Volume 93, 319-326                       

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2016.06.063

Stiffness of bio-based polyamide 11 reinforced with softwood stone ground-wood fibres as an alternative to polypropylene-glass fibre composites

Oliver-Ortega, H.; Granda, L.A.; Espinach, F.X.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Duran, J.; Mutjé, P.

European Polymer Journal 2016, Volume 84, 481-489               

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.09.062

Combined effect of carbon nanotubes and polypyrrole on the electrical properties of cellulose-nanopaper                        

Makara, L.; Méndez, J.A.; Pèlach, M.A.; Bun, K.N.; Vilaseca, F.                       

Cellulose 2016, 23, 3925-3937 

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-016-1060-5

Strong and electrically conductive nanopaper from cellulose nanofibers and polypyrrole

Makara, L.; Méndez, J.A.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Bun, K.N.; Vilaseca, F.       

Carbohydrate Polymers 2016,   Volume 152, 361-369

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.06.102

2015
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2015

Are cellulose nanofibers a solution for a more circular economy of paper products?   

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Tarrés, Q.; Pèlach, M.A.; Mutjé, P.; Fullana-i-Palmer, P.                           Environmental Science & Technology 2015, 49(20):12206-13        

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5b02676

Enzymatic refining and cellulose nanofiber addition in papermaking processes from recycled and deinked slurries             

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Tarrés, Q.; Puig, J.; Boufi, S.; Blanco, A.; Mutjé, P.                  

Bioresources 2015, 10(3), 5730-5743    

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.10.3.5730-5743

Approaching a low-cost production of cellulose nanofibers for papermaking applications

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; González, I.; Tarrés, Q.; Alcalà, M.; Pèlach, M.A.; Mutjé, P. 

Bioresources  2015, 10(3), 5345-5355

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.10.3.5345-5355

All lignocellulosic fiberboard from corn biomass and cellulose nanofibers                  

Theng, D.; Arbat, G.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Vilaseca, F.; Ngo, B.; Mutjé, P.                   

Industrial Crops and Products  2015, Volume 76, 166-173

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.06.046

Flexural properties of fully biodegradable alpha-grass fibers reinforced starch-based thermoplastics  

Espinach, F.X.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Puig, J.; Julián, F.; Boufi, S.; Mutjé, P.                      

Composites Part B: Engineering 2015, Volume 81, 98-106            

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2015.07.004

Tensile properties of polypropylene composites reinforced with mechanical, thermomechanical, and chemi-thermomechanical pulps from orange pruning

Reixach, R.; Espinach, F.X.; Arbat, G.; Julián, F.; Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Puig, J.; Mutjé, P.   

Bioresources 2015, 10(3), 4544-4556

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.10.3.4544-4556

Addition of nanofibrillated cellulose to the stone groundwood suspensions and on surface: a good alternative to classic beating process                

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; Recas, E.; Puig, J.; Arbat, G.; Pereira, M.; Vilaseca, F.; Mutjé, P.          

Maderas-Ciencia Tecnologia 2015, Vol. 17, Nº. 2, 293-304            

https://doi.org/10.4067/S0718-221X2015005000028

Acoustic properties of agroforestry waste orange pruning fibers reinforced polypropylene composites as an alternative to laminated gypsum boards

Reixach, R.; Del Rey, R.; Alba, J.; Arbat, G.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.                        

Construction and Building Materials 2015, Volume 77, 15,  124-129                         

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.12.041

Orange wood fiber reinforced polypropylene composites: Thermal properties       Reixach, R.; Puig, J.; Méndez, J.A.; Girones, J.; Espinach, F.X.; Arbat, G.; Mutjé, P.            

Bioresources 2015, 10(2)          

https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.10.2.2156-2166

Rapeseed stalks for papermaking: studies on pulping, refining and dewatering       Tijero, A.; Aguado, R.; Moral, A. ; Mutjé, P.                                                 

Cellulose Chemistry and Technology  2015, 49(9):833

https://www.cellulosechemtechnol.ro/pdf/CCT9-10(2015)/p.833-839.pdf

On the morphology of cellulose nanofibrils obtianed by TEMPO-mediated oxidation and mechanical treatment                          

Ferreira, P.; Gamelas, J.A.F.; Pedrosa, J.; Lourenço, A.F.; Mutjé, P.; González, I.; Chinga-Carrasco, G.; Singh, G.

Micron 2015,  Volume 72, 28-33

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micron.2015.02.003

Olive stones flour as reinforcement in polypropylene composites: A step forward in the valorization of the solid waste from the olive oil industry                       

Naghmouchi, I.; Mutjé, P.; Boufi, S.                                                             

Industrial Crops and Products 2015, Volume 72, 183-191                          

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.11.051

Improvement of deinked old newspaper/old magazine pulp suspensions by means of nanofibrillated cellulose addition                         

Delgado-Aguilar, M.; González, I.; Pèlach, M.A.; Fuente, E.; Negro, C.; Mutjé, P.                    

Cellulose 2015, 22(1)

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-014-0473-2

Polypropylene composites based on lignocellulosic fillers: how the filler morphology affects the composite properties                     

Naghmouchi, I.; Espinach, F.X.; Mutjé, P.; Boufi, S.                                                 

Materials & Design 2015, Volume 65, 454-461 

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2014.09.047

Synthesis and characterization of self-curing hydrophilic bone cements for protein delivery

Franco-Marques, E.; Parra, J.; Pèlach, M.A.; Méndez, J.A.                          

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials 2015, 103(5):992-1001

https://doi.org/10.1002/jbm.b.33283

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