The CmCYC2 factors regulated the different biosynthesis and distribution of phenolic compounds in the capitulum of Chrysanthemum morifolium‘Hangju’

Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat.is an important industrial crop with a high medicinal value,whose capitulum consists of ray and disc florets containing numerous bioactive components,such as flavonoids and phenolic acids.However,the distribution and accumulations of the bioactive metabolites in florets of Chrysanthemum morifolium were unclear.Herein,the ray and disc florets of Chrysanthemum morifolium were separated for comparing the bioactive metabolites.The contents of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities were significantly different between the two florets.The metabolomic analysis identified 203 and 241 differential metabolites between ray and disc florets at two flowering stages.The derivatives of quercetin,isorhamnetin,tricin,and caffeoylquinic acid were enriched in the disc florets,while apigenin,kaempferol,acacetin,and their glycosides mainly accumulated in the ray florets.Besides,the results of transcriptome and qRT-PCR suggested that the F3H,F3'H,and FLS genes highly expressed in disc florets,while the FNS gene was well expressed in ray florets,which explained the different distribution of phenolic compounds between ray and disc florets.Furthermore,the expression of CmCYC2 genes was found to be significantly related to the distribution of flavones by correlation analysis.It was proved by the luciferase reporter assay that CmCYC2a and CmCYC2d factors could bind and activate the CmFNS promoter to regulate the flavones biosynthesis in ray florets.These results revealed the significant difference of metabolite contents and gene expression profile between ray and disc floret in Chrysanthemum morifolium and demonstrated that the quality of Chrysanthemum morifolium‘Hangju'was closely relevant to its flower morphology.

Extraction Condition Optimization and Identification of Phenols from Lonicerae flos

Polyphenols were obtained from the natural dried Lonicerae flos by ultrasound-assisted extraction with ethanol as the solvent.Single factor experiment and response surface methodology were employed to optimize the extraction conditions.Ultra-performance liquid chromatrography(UPLC)-tandem mass spectrometry(MS/MS)was employed to identify polyphenols based on the plant widely targeted metabolomics database in a qualitative and quantitative manner.The results showed that the optimal extraction conditions for total phenols from Lonicerae flos were ultrasound-assisted extraction with a solid-to-liquid ratio of 10∶1 g/mL and 57%ethanol at 70 W and 60°C for 11 min.The yield of total phenols extracted under the optimal conditions reached 71.08 mg/g.The phenols in Lonicerae flos were mainly chlorogenic acid isomers,and the flavonoids were mainly nobiletin,galuteolin,and homoarbutin.

Qualitative and quantitative analysis of characteristic free and bound phenolics in three colored quinoas

Quinoa is a good source of phenolics,which both exist as free and bound forms.In order to mark clear the characteristic free and bound phenolics in different quinoa samples,in this study,characteristic free and bound phenolics in three colored quinoas including WQ(white quinoa),RQ(red quinoa)and BQ(black quinoa)were investigated.Result showed a total of 14 phenolics both acted as free and bound form were analyzed in three colored quinoas(WQ,RQ and BQ).Gallic acid,vanillic acid,epicatechin,p-coumaric acid and quercetin existed both as free and bound forms were common phenolics in quinoas.The highest total free phenolics(238.10 mg/kg)and bound phenolics(3377.75 mg/kg)were presented in WQ and RQ,respectively.It indicated WQ and RQ were respectively good source of free and bound phenolics.Moreover,characteristic free and bound phenolics in three colored quinoas could be well analyzed by principal component analysis(PCA),indicating it was an effective and reliable method in distinguishing three colored quinoas based on their characteristic free and bound phenolics,respectively.

Effects of chlorine content and position of chlorinated phenols on their oxidation kinetics by potassium permanganate

Chlorine content and position of chlorinated phenols have many significant effects on the reactivity of oxido-reduction. The effects of chlorine content and position of chlorinated phenols on their oxidation kinetics by potassium permanganate were evaluated through different kinetics studies. Since chlorine was an electron withdrawing atom, the substitution of chlorine on the aromatic ring decreased the oxidation rate constant by σ-electron withdrawing conductive effect. The substitution of chlorine at ortho or para position on the aromatic ring increased the oxidation rate constant by π-electron donating conjugative effect, and the conjugative effect could counteract the negative impact of the conductive effect to some extent. On the other hand, the substitution of chlorine at ortho position on the aromatic ring decreased the oxidation rate constant by steric hindrance effect. The oxidation rate constants of phenol and chlorinated phenols studied decreased as follow order: 4-chlorophenol>2,4-dichlorophenol>phenol>2,6-dichlorophenol.

Tandem hydroalkylation and deoxygenation of lignin-derived phenolics to synthesize high-density fuels

Lignin is the most abundant naturally phenolic biomass,and the synthesis of high-performance renewable fuel from lignin has attracted significant attention.We propose the efficient synthesis of high-density fuels using simulated lignin cracked oil in tandem with hydroalkylation and deoxygenation reactions.First,we investigated the reaction pathway for the hydroalkylation of phenol,which competes with the hydrodeoxygenation form cyclohexane.And then,we investigated the effects of metal catalyst types,the loading amount of metallic,acid dosage,and reactant ratio on the reaction results.The phenol hydroalkylation and hydrodeoxygenation were balanced when 180℃ and 5 MPa H_(2)with the alkanes yield of 95%.By extending the substrate to other lignin-derived phenolics and simulated lignin cracked oil,we obtained the polycyclic alkane fuel with high density of 0.918 g·ml^(-1)and calorific value of41.2 MJ·L^(-1).Besides,the fuel has good low-temperature properties(viscosity of 9.3 mm^(2)·s^(-1)at 20℃ and freezing point below-55℃),which is expected to be used as jet fuel.This work provides a promising way for the easy and green production of high-density fuel directly from real lignin oil.

Nano-silica modified lightweight and high-toughness carbon fiber/phenolic ablator with excellent thermal insulation and ablation performance

Lightweight and high-toughness carbon fiber/phenolic ablator(CFPA)is required as the Thermal Protection System(TPS)material of aerospace vehicles for next-generation space missions.To improve the ablative properties,silica sol with good particle size distribution prepared using tetramethoxysilane(TMOS)was blended with natural rubber latex and deposited onto carbon fiber felt,which was then integrated with phenolic aerogel matrix,introducing nano-silica into the framework of CFPA.The modified CFPA with a low density of 0.28—0.31 g/cm3exhibits strain-in-fracture as high as 31.2%and thermal conductivity as low as 0.054 W/(m·K).Furthermore,a trace amount of nano-silica could effectively protect CFPA from erosion of oxidizing atmosphere in different high-temperature environments.The oxyacetylene ablation test of 3000°C for 20 s shows a mass ablation rate of 0.0225 g/s,a linear ablation rate of 0.209 mm/s for the modified CFPA,which are 9.64%and 24.82%lower than the unmodified one.Besides,the long-time butane ablation test of 1200°C for 200 s shows an insignificant recession with mass and linear ablation rate of 0.079 g/s and 0.039 mm/s,16.84%and 13.33%lower than the unmodified one.Meanwhile,the fixed thermocouple in the test also demonstrates a good thermal insulation performance with a low peak back-face temperature of 207.7°C,12.25%lower than the unmodified one.Therefore,the nano-silica modified CFPA with excellent overall performance presents promising prospects in high-temperature aerospace applications.

Highly dispersed Pd nanoparticles in situ reduced and stabilized by nitrogen-alkali lignin-doped phenolic nanospheres and their application in vanillin hydrodeoxygenation

Herein,we introduced a nitrogen-alkali lignin-doped phenolic resin(N@AL_(n)PR)to produce palladium nanoparticles through an in situ reduction of palladium in an aqueous phase,without the need for additional reagents or a reducing atmosphere.The phenolic resin nanospheres and the resulting palladium nanoparticles were extensively characterized.Alkali lignin created a highly conducive environment for nitrogen incorporation,dispersion,reduction,and stabilization of palladium,leading to a distinct catalytic performance of palladium nanoparticles in vanillin hydrodeoxygenation.Under specific conditions of 1 mmol of vanillin,40 mg of catalyst,1 MPa H_(2),90°C,and 3 h,the optimized Pd/N@AL_(30)PR catalyst exhibited a nearly complete conversion of vanillin,98.9%selectivity toward p-creosol,and good stability for multiple reuses.Consequently,an environmentally friendly lignin-based catalyst was developed and used for the efficient hydrodeoxygenation conversion of lignin-based platform compounds.

Comprehensive mechanism and microkinetic model-driven rational screening of 4N-modulated single-atom catalysts for selective oxidation of benzene to phenol

Exploring effective transition metal single-atom catalysts for selective oxidation of benzene to phenol is still a great challenge due to the lack of a comprehensive mechanism and mechanism-driven approach.Here,robust 4N-coordinated transition metal single atom catalysts embedded within graphene(TM_(1)-N_(4)/C)are systematically screened by density functional theory and microkinetic modeling approach to assess their selectivity and activity in benzene oxidation reaction.Our findings indicate that the single metal atom triggers the dissociation of H_(2)O_(2)to form an active oxygen species(O*).The lone-electronic pair character of O*activates the benzene C–H bond by constructing C–O bond with C atom of benzene,promoting the formation of phenol products.In addition,after benzene captures O*to form phenol,the positively charged bare single metal atom activates the phenol O–H bond by electron interaction with the O atom in the phenol,inducing the generation of benzoquinone by-products.The activation process of O–H bond is accompanied by H atom falling onto the carrier.On this basis,it can be inferred that adsorption energy of the C atom on the O*atom(EC)and the H atom on the TM_(1)-N_(4)/C(EH),which respectively represent activation ability of benzene C–H bond and phenol O–H bond,could be labeled as descriptors describing catalytic activity and selectivity.Moreover,based on the as-obtained volcano map,appropriate EC(–8 to–7 eV)and weakened EH(–1.5 to 0 eV)contribute to the optimization of catalytic performance for benzene oxidation to phenol.This study offers profound opinions on the rational design of metal single-atom catalysts that exhibit favorable catalytic behaviors in hydrocarbon oxidation.

Hollow ZIF-67-derived Co@N-doped carbon nanotubes boosting the hydrogenation of phenolic compounds to alcohols

The selective hydrogenation of highly toxic phenolic compounds to generate alcohols with thermal stability,environmental friendliness,and non-toxicity is of great importance.Herein,a series of Co-based catalysts,named Co@NCNTs,were designed and constructed by direct pyrolysis of hollow ZIF-67(HZIF-67)under H_(2)/Ar atmosphere.The evolution of the catalyst surface from the shell layer assembled by ZIF-67-derived particles to the in situ-grown hollow nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes(NCNTs)with certain length and density is achieved by adjusting the pyrolysis atmosphere and temperature.Due to the synergistic effects of in situ-formed hollow NCNTs,well-dispersed Co nanoparticles,and intact carbon matrix,the as-prepared Co@NCNTs-0.10-450 catalyst exhibits superior catalytic performance in the hydrogenation of phenolic compounds to alcohols.The turnover frequency value of Co@NCNTs-0.10-450is 3.52 h^(-1),5.9 times higher than that of Co@NCNTs-0.40-450 and 4.5 times higher than that of Co@NCNTs-0.10-550,exceeding most previously reported non-noble metal catalysts.Our findings provide new insights into the development of non-precious metal,efficient,and cost-effective metal-organic framework-derived catalysts for the hydrogenation of phenolic compounds to alcohols.

Metal oxide particle electrodes for degradation of high concentration phenol wastewater via electrocatalytic advanced oxidation

High-concentration phenol wastewater is pollutant of concern that pose significant risks to human health and the environment.Three-dimensional electrocatalytic oxidation is one of the most promising wastewater treatment technologies because of its high treatment efficiency,low energy consumption and low secondary pollution.Lower-cost and higher-performance particles still faces great challenges.In this work,metal oxide particle electrodes were prepared using granular activated carbon(GAC)as a substrate to study the degradation of phenol by three-dimensional electrocatalytic oxidation.GAC particle electrodes loaded with different monometallic oxides(Mn,Fe,Co,Ce)and bimetallic oxides(Fe and Ce)were prepared by the impregnation method.The effectiveness of the particle electrodes in degrading phenol was greatly improved after active components loading.Among all monometallic oxide particle electrodes,the concentration degradation efficiency was in the order of Ce/GAC>Co/GAC>Mn/GAC>Fe/GAC,and the COD degradation efficiency was Ce/GAC>Fe/GAC>Co/GAC>Mn/GAC.After optimizing the loading metal type and loading amount,it was found that the 1.1%Fe-2.7%Ce/GAC particle electrode perform the best,with a phenol degradation efficiency of 95.48%,a COD degradation rate of 94.35%,an energy consumption of 0.75 kW·h·kg^(-1)COD.This lower-cost and higher-performance particle highlights a reliable route for solving the problem of particle electrode materials limiting the efficient treatment of phenol-containing wastewater.

Kinetics of hydroxylation of phenol with SiC foam supported TS-1 structured catalyst

In light of the challenges associated with catalyst separation and recovery,as well as the low production efficiency resulting from intermittent operation for titanium silicalite-1(TS-1)catalyzed phenol hydroxylation to dihydroxybenzene in the slurry bed,researchers keep on exploring the use of a continuous fixed bed to replace the slurry bed process in recent years.This study focuses on preparing a TS-1 coated structured catalyst on SiC foam,which exhibits significant process intensification in performance.We investigated the kinetics of this structured catalyst and compared it with those of extruded TS-1 catalyst;the dynamic equations of the two catalysts were obtained.It was observed that both catalysts followed E-R adsorption mechanism model,with an effective internal diffusion factor ratio between structured and extruded TS-1 of approximately 7.71.It was confirmed that the foamed SiC-based structured TS-1 catalyst exhibited significant improvements in phenol hydroxylation in fixed-bed reactor due to its well-developed pore structure,good thermal conductivity,excellent internal mass transfer performance,and short reactant diffusion distance,leading to higher utilization efficiency of active components.This finding also provides a foundation for designing and developing phenol hydroxylation processes in fixed-bed using structured catalysts through computational fluid dynamics calculations.

Physicochemical and Biochemical Characterization, Total Phenolic and Energy Value from Bulbs of Different Onion (Allium cepa L.) Varieties in Senegal

The purpose of this study is to investigate the physicochemical properties of some local varieties of onion (Allium cepa L.) and compare them with an imported variety, all collected in May 2021. Proteins, reducing sugars, lipids, and polyphenol content were estimated according to the AFNOR standardized methods. The determination of calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, potassium and phosphorus was performed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer coupled with a CCD detector. The results highlighted an average acidity of 0.377% ± 0.002% lower than the value of the imported variety which is 0.520% ± 0.001%. Local varieties have a pH ranging from 6.35 ± 0.003 to 6.42 ± 0.004, while the variety has a pH of 6.36 ± 0.003. The ash and dry matter contents vary respectively from 4.788% ± 0.004% to 8.253% ± 0.003% and 7.945% ± 0.021% to 11.945% ± 0.007% for the local varieties. Moreover, the imported one has ash and dry matter contents of 5.175% ± 0.007% and 10.035% ± 0.021% respectively. The results show that the protein, reducing sugar and lipid contents in the local onion varieties vary respectively from 2.815 ± 0.000 to 15.634 ± 0.001 g·100 g-1;4.691 ± 0.001 to 12.596 ± 0.002 g·100 g-1 and 0.006 ± 0.001 to 0.050 ± 0.057 g·100 g-1. Furthermore, the imported variety has a protein, reducing sugar and lipid content of 5.649 ± 0.002;8.565 ± 0.002 g·100 g-1 and 0.011 ± 0.010 g·100 g-1 respectively. The maximum levels of total polyphenols are obtained in the imported variety, Bellani and Gandiol, respectively 9.973 ± 0.001, 4.535 ± 0.002, and 3.425 ± 0.006 mg EAG/g of dry matter. The local varieties have a significant calorific intake of between 35.451 ± 0.001 and 112.980 ± 0.003 kcal·100 g-1 compared to the imported one with an energy value of 56.953 ± 0.001 kcal·100 g-1 of dry matter. The bulbs of different onion varieties studied have a fairly high content of mineral elements. The potassium content of local varieties is between 502.16 ± 0.06 mg·100 g-1 and 582.77 ± 0.04 mg·100 g-1 while the imported variety has a content of 536.62 ± 1.30 mg·100 g-1. They note that the local varieties have a better calcium content (249.75 ± 0.07 to 434.20 ± 0.57 mg·100 g-1) and magnesium (142.15 ± 0.07 to 162.60 ± 0.42 mg·100 g-1) than the imported variety (229.58 ± 0.04 mg·100 g-1) except for the varieties White Grano (228.29 ± 0.01 mg·100 g-1) and Rouge Amposta (117.00 ± 0.42 mg·100 g-1) respectively. These results reveal that Gandiol, Dayo and Orient F1 are nutritionally found better due to their higher antioxidant property, proteins, carbohydrates, and reducing sugar and should be included in diets to supplement our daily allowance needed by the body.

Effect of Different Morphologies Induced by Solvent on ZIF-67 Derived Co@NC for Catalytic Phenol Hydrogenation

The Co@NC catalysts with different morphologies were prepared by two step process,solvent control growth and pyrolysis method.The polyhedral Co@NC-67P-450 catalyst has a relatively high CoNx content and exhibits excellent phenol hydrogenation activity(conversion 96.9%)at 160℃,3 MPa,which is higher than that of leaf shaped Co@NC-67L-450 catalyst(conversion 75.4%).We demonstrated Co_(3)O_(4)was reduced to the Co^(0)during the reaction.Moreover,CoNx species contribute to the superior hydrogenation activity of phenol.The Co-based catalysts can be easily recovered through the magnetic separation and performed the high stability.

Distribution of antioxidants and phenolic compounds in flour milling fractions from hard red winter wheat

Mature wheat kernels contain three main parts:endosperm,bran,and germ.Flour milling results in multiple streams that are chemically different;however,the distribution of antioxidants and phenolic compounds has not been well documented in terms of conventional milling by-product streams.In this study,multiple analytical methods were used to investigate antioxidant activity and phenolic compound compositions of hard red winter wheat(whole ground wheat),the parts of a wheat kernel(bran,flour,germ),and wheat by-product streams(mill feed,red dog,shorts)for the first time.For each mill stream,phenolic compounds(total,flavonoid,and anthocyanin contents)were determined and antioxidant activities were evaluated with 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)radical-scavenging activity,ferric reducing/antioxidant power(FRAP),and total antioxidant capacity assays.Significant differences(P<0.05)were observed in phenolic concentrations among fractions of bran,flour,and germ milled from the same kernels and noted that germ accounts for the majority of antioxidant properties,whereas bran contains a substantial portion of phenolic compounds and anthocyanins.Mill feed was high in phenolic content(5.29 mg FAE/g),total antioxidant capacity(866 mg/g),and antioxidant activity(up to 75% DPPH inhibition and 20.26μmol FeSO_(4)/g).The comprehensive information on distribution of antioxidants and phenolic compounds provides insights for future human consumption of commonly produced co-products from flour milling,and for selecting and using different milling fractions to make foods with improved nutritional properties.

Quantification of Total Phenols, Total Flavonoids, Total Anthocyanins and Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antiradical Activities of Detarium Senegalense Extracts from Chad

The aim of the present work is to assess the value of Detarium Senegalense by determining the content of total phenols, total flavonoids and total anthocyanins, and by evaluating the free radical scavenging activity of Detarium Senegalense extracts. For this purpose, sequential extraction using solvents of increasing polarity was essential. The various extracts obtained underwent phytochemical and biochemical analyses. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, polyphenols, anthocyanins and steroids/terpenes. Quantitative analysis of total polyphenols, total flavonoids and total anthocyanins yielded the following results: total flavonoids (0.803 ± 0029 mg EQ/100g P for acetone extract of roots and 0.871 ± 0.401 mg EQ/100g P for methanol extract of leaves);total polyphenols (23.298 ± 12.68 mg EAG/100g P for acetone extract of roots and 24.69 ± 0.49 401 mg EAG/100g P for methanol extract of leaves);total monomeric anthocyanins (44.697 ± 0.939 mg EC3G/100g P and 16.699 ± 0.193 mg EC3G/100g P respectively for acetone and methanol extracts of stem bark). DPPH free radical scavenging activity was 1.674 ± 0.023 mg/mL for the acetone extract and 0.934 ± 0.24 mg/mL for the methanol extract of roots. .

Synthesis of A-position Ba-doped Perovskite LaCoO_(3) and Performance of Photocatalytic Phenol Degradation

The utilization of perovskite oxide materials as catalysts for the photodegradation of organic pollutants in water is a promising and rapidly advancing field.In this study,a series of La_(1−x)Ba_(x)CoO_(3)(x=0.2,0.3,0.4,0.5,0.6)catalysts with varying Ba doping ratios were synthesized using the citric acid complexation-hydrothermal synthesis combined method for the degradation of phenol under visible light irradiation.Among the synthesized catalysts,La_(0.5)Ba_(0.5)CoO_(3) exhibited the highest photocatalytic activity.In addition,the photocatalytic mechanism for La_(0.5)Ba_(0.5)CoO_(3) perovskite degradation of phenol was also discussed.The synthesized catalysts were characterized using XRD,SEM,FT-IR,XPS,MPMS and other characterization techniques.The results revealed that the diffraction peak intensity of La_(1−x)Ba_(x)CoO_(3) increased with higher Ba doping ratios,and the La_(0.4)Ba_(0.6)CoO_(3) exhibited the strongest diffraction peaks.The catalyst particle sizes ranged from 10 to 50 nm,and the specific surface area decreased with increasing Ba content.Additionally,the paramagnetic properties of La_(0.5)Ba_(0.5)CoO_(3) were similar to that of La_(0.4)Ba_(0.6)CoO_(3).The experimental results suggested that the incorporation of Ba could significantly improve the catalytic performance of La_(1−x)Ba_(x)CoO_(3) perovskites,promote electron transfer and favor to the generation of hydroxyl radicals(•OH),leading to the efficiently degradation of phenol.

Impact of Continuous Cropping on Soil Phenolic Acid Substances and Research Progress on Continuous Cropping Obstacle Reduction Techniques

At present,long-term continuous cropping in agricultural production has formed a relatively common development trend.With the increase of continuous cropping years,soil phenolic acids are also affected to varying degrees.This paper summarized the effects of continuous cropping on soil phenolic acids and the research progress of continuous cropping obstacle reduction techniques,aiming at providing theoretical basis and technical support for the research of continuous cropping obstacle reduction techniques and promoting the healthy and sustainable development of modern agriculture.

Screening for Antioxidant Phenolic Compounds from Polygonum capitatum

[Objectives]To discover antioxidant natural products from the famous Hmong medicinal plant Polygonum capitatum.[Methods]The antioxidant activities of the isolated components were evaluated by ABTS and DPPH assays.[Results]A total of 27 free phenolics were isolated form P.capitatum.Then the in vitro antioxidant potential of these components was evaluated according to the DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assays.Among them,five compounds(13,14,17,23,and 25)showed most significant ABTS radical-scavenging activity(IC 50 values of 3.81-15.09μg/mL).And 12 components(1,2,6,7,9,12,13,14,16,17,23,and 25)showed notable radical scavenging activity against DPPH(inhibition rates>88%).[Conclusions]Most of the above bioactive compounds were reported for the first time.

Comprehensive analysis of phenolic composition and antioxidant mechanisms in Gymnema sylvestre extracts using LC-MS and column chromatography

Recent studies have highlighted the potential of plant extracts as therapeutic agents for managing oxidative stress and related disorders.This study aims to elucidate the phenolic composition and antioxidant properties of Gymnema sylvestre extracts.Ethanolic reflux extraction followed by column chromatography was employed to isolate phenolic compounds.The total phenolic and flavonoid contents were quantified using the Folin–Ciocalteu and aluminum chloride colorimetric methods,respectively.Antioxidant activities were assessed by DPPH,ABTS scavenging assays and the ferric reducing antioxidant power(FRAP)assay.High-Performance Liquid Chromatography(HPLC)with a C18 column and Thermo TSQ Quantum Access Max(LC-MS)were used to determine the levels of gymnemic acid and identify other potential phenolic compounds.The analysis revealed significant antioxidant activities in the fractions.Fraction A showed the highest DPPH and ABTS scavenging activities,and Fraction C demonstrated the highest ferric reducing power.LC-MS analysis identified several phenolic compounds,indicating that these are major contributors to the antioxidant efficacy of the extract.This study provides a detailed phenolic profile and confirms the strong antioxidant potential of Gymnema sylvestre leaf extract,supporting its therapeutic use and further investigation.

Preparation of phenol formaldehyde resin from phenolated wood

The technique for preparing phenol formaldehyde resin from phenolated wood (PWF) and its characters were studied and analyzed. Poplar (Populus spp.) wood meal was liquefied by phenol in the presence of sulfuric acid as a catalyst. After the liquefied products were cooled, alkaline catalyst and formaldehyde were added. The mixture was kept at (60?) C for 1h and then was heated to (85?) C for 1h. The influence of molar ratio of formaldehyde to phenol (F/P) was investigated. The results showed when the molar ratio of formaldehyde to phenol was over 1.8, the PWF adhesives had high bond quality, bond durability and extremely low aldehydes emissions.