Abstract: Provided are methods for preparing modified natural fiber composite feedstocks. In some embodiments, the presently disclosed methods include hydrolyzing agricultural fiber material, optionally soybean hulls, under conditions and for a time sufficient to remove some or all of the arabinose from the agricultural fiber material to produce an arabinose-deficient hydrolyzed product; hydrolyzing the arabinose-deficient hydrolyzed product under conditions and for a time sufficient to remove some or all of the xylose from the arabinose-deficient hydrolyzed product to produce a hydrolyzed fiber material; and combining a thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) with up to 35 wt. % by weight of the hydrolyzed material, whereby a modified fiber composite feed stock is prepared.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to torrefied biomass briquettes and methods for producing the same that make use of a mixture of lightly torrefied material (LTM) and highly torrefied material (HTM) and/or make use of torrefied materials that are subjected to a hydrolysis pretreatment prior to being torrefied.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to torrefied biomass briquettes and methods for producing the same that make use of a mixture of lightly torrefied material (LTM) and highly torrefied material (HTM) and/or make use of torrefied materials that are subjected to a hydrolysis pretreatment prior to being torrefied.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to processes for isolating xylose from an aqueous solution. A representative process can comprise providing an aqueous solution comprising xylose; combining a boron compound with the aqueous solution to form a boron derivative of the xylose; isolating the boron derivative of the xylose from the aqueous solution as a precipitate; dissolving the boron derivative of the xylose in a solvent; and isolating the xylose from the solvent as a precipitate using a boron capture agent.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to torrefied biomass briquettes and methods for producing the same that make use of a mixture of lightly torrefied material (LTM) and highly torrefied material (HTM) and/or make use of torrefied materials that are subjected to a hydrolysis pretreatment prior to being torrefied.

Abstract: Provided are processes for isolating hemicellulose-based sugar from a biomass. The process includes providing a biomass hydrolyzate including a C5 sugar, forming a boronic ester or diester of the C5 sugar, extracting the boronic ester of diester of the C5 sugar, precipitating the C5 sugar using a boron capture agent, and isolating the C5 sugar from the precipitate. The isolated C5 sugar is provided in dry form.

Abstract: Provided are processes for isolating hemicellulose-based sugar from a biomass. The process includes providing a biomass hydrolyzate including a C5 sugar, forming a boronic ester or diester of the C5 sugar, extracting the boronic ester of diester of the C5 sugar, precipitating the C5 sugar using a boron capture agent, and isolating the C5 sugar from the precipitate. The isolated C5 sugar is provided in dry form.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions consisting essentially of starch and lecithin. The disclosure also relates to processes for preparing the compositions consisting essentially of a starch and lecithin. Further, the disclosure relates to uses of compositions consisting essentially of starch and lecithin, or compositions comprising starch and lecithin, in the preparation of paper products that have oil and grease resistant properties, and/or release properties. Further, the disclosure relates to paper products that include lecithin-containing compositions and to paper products resulting from the processes herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to lecithin containing starch compositions. The disclosure also relates to processes for preparing the lecithin-containing starch compositions. Further, the disclosure relates to uses of the lecithin-containing compositions in the preparation of paper products that have oil and grease resistant properties, and/or have release properties. Further, the disclosure relates to paper products that include lecithin-containing compositions and to paper products resulting from the processes herein.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a process of modifying a seed based fiber (SBF) to form an enhanced fiber additive (EFA). The process includes an acid treatment step and optionally at least one fiber modification step. Preferred EFA products and uses are described.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a process of modifying a seed based fiber (SBF) to form an enhanced fiber additive (EFA). The process includes an acid treatment step and optionally at least one fiber modification step. Preferred EFA products and uses are described.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a process of modifying a seed based fiber (SBF) to form an enhanced fiber additive (EFA). The process includes an acid treatment step and optionally at least one fiber modification step. Preferred EFA products and uses are described.