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2024

Berhanu Lemma, H.; Steffen, F.; Yimam Ali, A.; Saake, B. (2024)
Production of Long-Fiber Pulp from Enset Plant Residues by Soda Pulping
Molecules, 29(20), 4874. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29204874

Flaig, M.L.; Berger, J.; Helmling, S.; Olbrich, A.; Schaffrath, H.J.; Zahn, D.; Saake, B. (2024)
Chemotaxonomic and anatomic wood species identification in bleached pulp: blind test and method validation
Holzforschung, 0, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2024-0025

Steffen, F.; Kordsachia, T.; Heinzmann, T.; Eckardt, M.P.; Yue, C.; Saake, B. (2024)
Sodium Carbonate Pulping of Wheat Straw—An Alternative Fiber Source for Various Paper Applications
Agronomy, 14, 162. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14010162

2023

Flaig, M.L.; Berger, J.; Wenig, P.; Olbrich, A; Saake, B. (2023)

Identification of tropical wood species in paper: a new chemotaxonomic method based on extractives

Holzforschung, 77, 860–878. https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2023-0048

Berhanu Lemma, H.; Freund, Ch.; Yiman, A.; Steffen, F.; Saake, B. (2023)
Prehydrolysis soda pulping of Enset fiber for production of dissolving grade pulp and biogas
RSC Advances, 13, 4314–4323. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2RA07220C

2021

Hagel, S.; Joy, J.; Cicala G.; Saake, B. (2021)
Recycling of Waste MDF by Steam Refining: Evaluation of Fiber and Paper Strength Properties
Waste and Biomass Valorization, 12, 5701–5713. https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2021.779609

Mietner, J.B.; Jiang, X.; Edlund, U.; Saake, B.; Navarro, J.R.G. (2021)
3D printing of a bio‑based ink made of cross‑linked cellulose nanofibrils with various metal cations
Scientific Reports, 11, 6461-6469. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85865-4

Krafft, M.J.; Berger J.; Saake, B. (2021)
Analytical Characterization and Inhibitor Detection in Liquid Phases Obtained After Steam Refining of Corn Stover and Maize Silage
Frontiers in Chemistry, 9, 760657. https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2021.760657

Hagel S.; Lüssenhop P.; Walk S.; Kirjoranta S.; Ritter A.; Bastidas Jurado C.G.; Mikkonen K.S.; Tenkanen M.; Körner I.; Saake B. (2021)
Valorization of Urban Street Tree Pruning Residues in Biorefineries by Steam Refining: Conversion Into Fibers, Emulsifiers, and Biogas
Frontiers in Chemistry, 9, 779609. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85865-4

2020

Krafft, M.J.; Frey, O.; Schwarz, K.U.; Saake, B. (2020)
Maize Silage Pretreatment via Steam Refining and Subsequent Enzymatic Hydrolysis for the Production of Fermentable Carbohydrates.
Molecules, 25, 6022. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25246022
Navarro, J.R.G.; Rostami, J; Ahlinder, A.; Mietner, J.B.; Bernin, D.; Saake, B.; Edlund, U. (2020)
Surface-Initiated Controlled Radical Polymerization Approach to In Situ Cross-Link Cellulose Nanofibrils with Inorganic Nanoparticles.
Biomacromolecules, 21 (5), 1952-1961. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.biomac.0c00210

Hagel, S.; Saake, B. (2020)
Fractionation of waste MDF by steam refining.
Molecules, 25, 2165. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules25092165

Krafft, M.J.; Bendler, M.; Schreiber, A.; Saake, B. (2020)
Steam refining with subsequent alkaline lignin extraction as an alternative pretreatment method to enhance the enzymatic digestibility of corn stover.
Agronomy, 10, 811. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10060811

Nitzsche, R.; Gröngröft, A.; Köchermann, J.; Meisel, K.; Etzold, H.; Verges, M.; Leschinsky, M.; Bachmann, J.; Saake, B; Torkler, S.; Patzsch, K.; Rößiger, B.; Pufky-Heinrich, D.; Unkelbach, G. (2020)
Platform and fine chemicals from woody biomass: Demonstration and assessment of a novel biorefinery.
Biomass Conv. Bioref. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00769-z

2019

Velkova, N.; Fras Zemljic, L.; Saake, B.; Strnad, S. (2019)
Adsorption of cationized xylans onto polyethylene terephthalate fabrics for antimicrobial medical textiles.
Textile Research Journal, 89, 473-486. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517517748512
Fras Zemljič, L.; Dimitrušev, N.; Saake, B.; Strnad, S. (2019)
Functionalisation of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) surfaces with two cationised xylans by means of two anchoring polymers.
Holzforschung, 73, 695-704. https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2018-0163
Rossberg, C.; Janzon, R.; Saake, B.; Leschinsky, M. L. (2019)
Effect of process parameters in pilot scale operation on properties of Organosolv lignin.
BioResources, 14(2), 4543-4559. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112310
Baar, J.; Paschová, Z.; Hofmann, T.; Kolář, T.A, C.; Koch, G.D; Saake, B.; Rademacher, P. (2019)
Natural durability of subfossil oak: Wood chemical composition changes throught the ages.
Holzforschung, in press. https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2018-0309

2018

Mietner, J. B.; Fröba, M.; Valiullin, R. (2018)
Water Transport in Periodic Mesoporous Organosilica Materials.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 122, 12673−12680. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.8b00046

Steffen, F.; Janzon, R.; Saake, B. (2018)
Enzymatic treatment of deinking sludge – effect on fibre and drainage properties.
Environmental Technology, 39, 2810-2821. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2017.1365948

Akil, Y.; Castellani, R.; Lehnen, R.; Budtova, T.; Saake, B. (2018)
Hydroxyalkylation of xylan using propylene carbonate: comparison of products from homo- and heterogeneous synthesis by HRMAS NMR and rheology.
Cellulose, 25, 217-231. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-017-1583-4
Kühnel, I.; Saake, B.; Lehnen, R. (2018)
A new environmentally friendly approach to lignin-based cyclic carbonates.
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 219, 1700613. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/macp.201700613
Dimitrušev, N.; Fras Zemljič, L.; Saake, B.; Strnad, S. (2018)
Study of xylan adsorption onto poly(ethylene terephthalate) using QCM-D.
Cellulose, 25, 4357-4374. DOI: 10.1007/s10570-018-1906-0
Stücker, A.; Podschun, A.; Saake, B.; Lehnen, R. (2018)
A novel quantitative ³¹P NMR spectroscopic analysis of hydroxyl groups in lignosulfonic acids.
Analytical Methods, 10, 3481–3488. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C8AY01272E

2017

Mietner, J. B.; Brieler, F. J.; Lee, Y. J.; Fröba, M. (2017)
Properties of water confined in periodic mesoporous organosilicas: Nanoimprinting the local structure.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 56, 12348. https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.201705707
Steffen, F., Janzon, R., Saake, B. (2017)
Enzymatic treatment of deinking sludge - effect on fibre and drainage properties.
Environmental Technology, p. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2017.1365948
Dehne, L.; Vila Babarro, C.; Saake, B.; Schwarz, K.U. (2017)
Esterification of Kraft lignin as a method to improve structural and mechanical properties of lignin-polyethylene blends.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 134, 44582. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.44582
Villares, A., Moreau, C., Bennati-Granier, C., Garajova, S., Foucatm L., Falourd, X., Saake, B., Berrin, J.G., Cathala, B. (2017)
Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases disrupt the cellulose fibers structure.
Scientific Reports, 7, 40262. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.44582
Manns, D.; Møller Nielsen, M.; Bruhn, A.; Saake, B.; Meyer, A.S. (2017)
Compositional variations of brown seaweeds Laminaria digitata and Saccharina latissima in Danish waters.
Journal of Applied Phycology, 29, 1493-1506. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10811-017-1056-z
Kühnel, I., Saake, B., Lehnen, R. (2017)
Oxyalkylating of lignin with propylene carbonate: Influence of reaction parameters on the ensuing bio-based polyols.
Industrial Crops and Products, 101, 75-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.03.002
Cicala, G., Saccullo, G. , Blanco, I., Samal, S., Battiato, S., Dattilo, S., Saake, B. (2017)
Polylactide/lignin blends: Effects of processing conditions on structure and thermo-mechanical properties.
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10973-017-6253-0
Steffen, F., Janzon, R., Wenig, F., Saake, B. (2017)
Valorization of waste streams from deinked pulp mills through anaerobic digestion of deinking sludge.
BioResources, 12, 4547-4566. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.12.3.4547-4566
Bruhn, A., Janicek, T., Manns, D., Møller Nielsen, M., Johannes Skovbjerg Balsby, T., Meyer, A.S., Rasmussen M.B., Hou, X., Saake, B., Göke, C., Bjerre, A.B. (2017)
Crude fucoidan content in two North Atlantic kelp species, Saccharina latissima and Laminaria digitata—seasonal variation and impact of environmental factors.
Journal of Applied Phycology, 29, 3121–3137. DOI: 10.1007/s10811-017-1204-5
Carrier, M., Windt, M., Ziegler, B., Appelt, J., Saake, B., Bridgwater, A. (2017)
Quantitative insight into the fast pyrolysis of extracted cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin.
ChemSusChem, 10, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.201700984
Podschun, J., Saake, B., Lehnen, R. (2017)
Catalytic demethylation of organosolv lignin in aqueous medium using indium triflate under microwave irradiation.
Reactive and Functional Polymers, 119, 82-86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2017.08.007
Lorenz, D., Knöpfle, A., Akil, Y., Saake, B. (2017)
Quantitative investigations of xylose and arabinose substituents in hydroxypropylated and hydroxyvinylethylated arabinoxylans.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 175, 671–678. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.08.034
Lorenz, D.; Janzon, R.; Saake, B. (2017)
Determination of uronic acids and neutral carbohydrates in pulp and biomass by hydrolysis, reductive amination and HPAEC-UV.
Holzforschung, 71, 767-775. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2017-0020
Haske-Cornelius, O.; Pellis, A.; Tegl, G.; Wurz, St.; Saake, B.; Ludwig, R.; Sebastian, A.; Nyanhongo, G.S.; Guebitz, G.M. (2017)
Enzymatic systems for cellulose acetate degradation.
Catalyst, 7, 287. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2017.1365948
Salehi, K.; Kordsachia, O.; Saake, B. (2017)
The potential of wheat straw high yield MEA pulp for enhancing strength properties of recycled paper.
Bioresources, 12, 8255-8271. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.12.4.8255-8271
Kühnel, I.; Saake, B.; Lehnen, R. (2017)
Comparison of different cyclic organic carbonates in the oxyalkylation of various types of lignin.
Reactive and Functional Polymers, 120, 83–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2017.09.011
Salehi, K.; Latibari, A. J.; Kordsachia, O.; Saake, B. (2017)
The potential of bagasse soda pulp as a strength enhancer for old corrugated pulp.
Appita Journal, 70, 371-377. https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.333932868924923
Liu, M., Baum, A., Odermatt, J., Berger, J., Yu, L., Zeuner, B. (2017)
Oxidation of lignin in hemp fibres by laccase: Effects on mechanical properties of hemp fibres and unidirectional fibre/epoxy composites.
Composites Part A – Applied Science and manufacturing, 95, 377–387. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2017.01.026

2016

Steffen, F., Requejo A., Ewald, C., Janzon, R., Saake, B. (2016)
Anaerobic digestion of fines from recovered paper processing – Influence of fiber source, lignin and ash content on biogas potential.
Bioresource Technology, 200, 506–513. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2015.10.014
Maleknia, S., Berger, J. & Odermatt, J. (2016)
Identification of volatile organic compounds of solid waste by pyrolysis GC/MS for environmental impact and green manufacturing.
Air Quality and Climate Change, 50(2), 22–25. https://search.informit.org/doi/10.3316/informit.190837335852081
Placencia Peña, M. I., Deutschle, A. L., Saake, B., Pizzi, A., Pichelin, F. (2016)
Study of the solubility and composition of welded wood material at progressive welding times.
European Journal of Wood and Wood Product, 74, 2, 191-201. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-015-0991-0
Lorenz, D., Erasmy, N., Akil, Y., Saake, B. (2016)
A new method for the quantification of monosaccharides, uronic acidsand oligosaccharides in partially hydrolyzed xylans by HPAEC-UV/VIS.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 140, 181-187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2015.12.027
Belle, J., Kleemann, S., Odermatt, J., Olbrich, A. (2016)
A new method showing the impact of pulp refining on fiber-fiber interactions in wet webs.
Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal, 31 (2), 205–212. http://dx.doi.org/10.3183/NPPRJ-2016-31-02-p205-212
Belle, J., Odermatt, J. (2016)
Initial wet web strength of paper.
Cellulose, 23 (4), 2249–2272. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-016-0961-7
Altaner, C.M., Saake, B. (2016)
Quantification of the chemical composition of lignocellulosics by solution 1H NMR spectroscopy of acid hydryolsates.
Cellulose, 23,1003–1010. DOI 10.1007/s10570-015-0841-6
Stücker, A., Schütt, F., Saake, B., Lehnen, R. (2016)
Lignins from enzymatic hydrolysis and alkaline extraction of steamrefined poplar wood: Utilization in lignin-phenol-formaldehyde resins.
Industrial Crops and Products, 85, 300-308. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.02.062
Bianchi, S., Koch, G., Janzon, R., Mayer, Y., Saake, B., Pichelin, F. (2016)
Hot water extraction of Norway spruce (Picea abies [Karst.]) bark: analyses of the influence of bark aging and process parameters on the extract composition.
Holzforschung, 70, 619-631. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2015-0160
Podschun, J., Stücker, A., Buchholz, R.I., Heitmann, M., Schreiber, A., Saake, B., Lehnen, R. (2016)
Phenolated lignins as reactive precursors in wood veneer and particleboard adhesion
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 55, 5231-5237. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.6b00594
Vila Babarro, C., Santos, V., Saake, B., Parajó, J.C. (2016)
Manufacture, characterization, and properties of Poly-(lactic acid) and its blends with Esterified Pine lignin.
BioResources, 11, 5322-5332. DOI: 10.15376/biores.11.2.5322-5332
Manns, D., Nyffenegger, C., Saake, B., Meyer, A.S. (2016)
Impact of different alginate lyases on combined cellulase-lyase saccharifification of brown seaweed.
RCS Advances, 6, 45392. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/C6RA06669K
Ballner, B., Herzele, S., Keckes, J., Edler, M., Griesser, Th., Saake, B., Liebner, F., Potthast, A., Paulik, CH., Gindl-Altmutter, W. (2016)
Lignocellulose nanofiber-reinforced polystyrene produced from composite microspheres obtained in suspension polymerization shows superior mechanical performance.
ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 8 (21), 13520–13525. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsami.6b01992
Akil, Y., Lehnen, R., Saake, B. (2016)
Novel synthesis of hydroxyvinylethyl xylan using 4-vinyl-1,3-dioxolan-2-one.
Tetrahedron Letters, 57 (37), 4200-4202. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2016.08.009
Yan, Y., Herzele, S., Mahendran, A.R., Edler, M., Griesser, T., Saake, B., Li, Y., Gindl-Altmutter, W. (2016)
Microfibrillated lignocellulose enables the suspension-polymerisation of unsaturated polyester resin for novel composite applications.
Polymers, 8 (7), 255. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym8070255
Cicala, G., Latteri, A., Saccullo, G., Recca, G., Sciortino, L., Lebioda, S., Saake, B. (2016)
Investigation on structure and thermochemical processing of biobased polymer blends.
Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 25 (3) 750-758. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-016-0857-5
Winter, A., Andorf, L., Herzele, S., Zimmermann, T., Saake, B., Edler, M., Griesser, T., Konnerth, J., Gindl-Altmutter, W. (2016)
Reduced polarity and improved dispersion of microfibrillated cellulose in poly(lactic-acid) provided by residual lignin and hemicellulose.
Journal of Materials Science, 52, 60-72. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-016-0439-x
Abarro, J. A., Podschun, J., Joy Diaz, L., Ohashi, S., Saake B., Lehnen, R., Ishida, H. (2016)
Benzoxazines with enhanced thermal stability from phenolated organosolv lignin.
RCS Advances, 6, 107689. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA22334F
Dehne, L., Vila Babarro, C., Saake, B., Schwarz, K. U. (2016)
Esterification of Kraft lignin as a method to improve structural and mechanical properties of lignin-polyethylene blends.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.44582
Manns, D., Andersen, S. K., Saake, B., Meyer, A. S. (2016)
Brown seaweed processing: enzymatic saccharification of Laminaria digitata requires no pre-treatment.
Journal of Applied Phycology, 28(2) 1287-1294. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10811-015-0663-9
Kantlehner; W.; Saur, S.; Seitz, T.; Saake, B.; Janzon, R.; Drandarov, K.; Tiritiris, I. (2016)
Neuartiges durch RIBIL’s katalysiertes Verfahren zur Fraktionierung von lignocellulosehaltiger Biomasse.
DE 10 2015 006 926 A1 2016.12.01

2015

Ziemann, E. A.; Mietner, J. B.; Deffner, M.; Van Steerteghem, N.; Clays, K.; Herrmann, C.; Heck, J. (2015)
Extended threefold‐symmetric second‐harmonic‐generation Chromophores based on 1,3,5‐trisubstituted benzene complexes.
European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 25, 4244–4253. https://doi.org/10.1002/ejic.201500689
Martin, C.; Ariel, G.; Schreiber, A.; Puls, J.; Saake, B. (2015)
Combination of water extraction with dilute-sulphuric acid pretreatment for enhancing the enzymatic hydrolysis of Jatropha curcas shells.
Industrial Crops and Products, 64, 233-241. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.09.040
Belle, J., Kleemann, S., Odermatt, J., Olbrich, A. (2015)
Demonstration of strength development in initial wet paper web using field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM).
Bioresources, 10 (3), 4204–4225. 10.15376/biores.10.3.4204-4225
Velkova, N., Doliška, A., Fras Zemljic, L., Vesel, A., Saake, B., Strnad, S. (2015)
Influence of carboxymethylation on the surface physical–chemical properties of glucuronoxylan and arabinoxylan films.
Polymer Engineering and Science, 55 (12) 2706-2713. https://doi.org/DOI:10.1002/pen.24059
Podschun, J., Saake, B., Lehnen R. (2015)
Reactivity enhancement of organosolv lignin by phenolation for improved bio-based thermosets.
European Polymer Journal, 67, 1-11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2015.03.029
Kargl, R., Mohan, T., Ribitsch, V., Saake, B., Puls, J., Stana Kleinschek, K. (2015)
Cellulose thin films from ionic liquid solutions.
Nordic Pulp & Paper Research Journal, 30 (6) 6-12. https://doi.org/10.3183/npprj-2015-30-01-p006-013
Kühnel, I., Podschun, J., Saake, B., Lehnen, R. (2015)
Synthesis of lignin polyols via oxyalkylation with propylene carbonate.
Holzforschung, 69 (5) 531-538. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2014-0068
Potthast, A., Radosta, S., Saake, B., Lebioda, S., Heinze, T., Henniges, U., Isogai, A., Koschella, A., Kosma, P., Rosenau, T., Schiehser, S., Sixta, H., Strlič, M., Strobin, G., Vorwerg, W., Wetzel, H. (2015)
Comparison testing of methods for gel permeation chromatography of cellulose: coming closer to a standard protocol.
Cellulose, 22, 1591-1613. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-015-0586-2

Podschun, J., Stücker, A., Saake, B., Lehnen, R. (2015)
Structure−function relationships in the phenolation of lignins from different sources.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 3, 2526–2532. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.5b00705
Bianchi, S., Kroslakova, I., Janzon, R., Mayer, I., Saake, B., Pichelin, F. (2015)
Characterization of condensed tannins and carbohydrates in hot water bark extracts of European softwood species.
Phytochemistry, 120, 53-61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phytochem.2015.10.006
Čermák, P., Rautkari, L., Horáček, P., Saake, B., Rademacher, P., Sablik, P. (2015)
Analysis of dimensional stability of thermally modified wood affected by re-wetting cycles.
BioResources, 10, 3242-3253. http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.10.2.3242-3253

2014

Lerche, H., Benthien, J.T., Schwarz, K.U., Ohlmeyer, M. (2014)
Effects of defibration conditions on mechanical and physical properties of wood fiber/high density polyethylene composites.
Journal of Wood Chemistry & Technology, 34 (2) 98-110. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02773813.2013.838269
Janzon, R., Schütt, F., Oldenburg, S., Fischer, E., Körner, I., Saake, B. (2014)
Steam pretreatment of spruce forest residues: optimal conditions for biogas production and enzymatic hydrolysis.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 100, 2002-2010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.04.093
Deutschle, A.L., Römhild, K., Meister, F., Janzon, R., Riegert, C., Saake, B. (2014)
Effects of cationic xylan from annual plants on the mechanical properties of paper.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 102, 627– 635. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.12.016
Liang, S., Guo, X., Lautner, S., Saake, B. (2014)
Removal of hexavalent chromium by different modified spruce bark adsorbents.
Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technolgy, 34, 273–290. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02773813.2013.869606
Becerra, V., Odermatt, J. (2014)
Direct determination of cationic starches in paper samples using analytical pyrolysis.
Journal of analytical and applied pyrolysis, 105, 348–354. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2013.11.024
Belle, J., Kleemann, S., Odermatt, J. (2014)
Weighing of different impact factors on wet web strength by full-factorial design of experiments.
Bioresources, 9 (2), 1830–1844. 10.15376/biores.9.2.1830-1844
Manns, D., Deutschle, A. L., Saake, B., Meyer, A. S. (2014)
Methodology for quantitative determination of the carbohydrate composition of brown seaweeds (Laminariaceae).
RSC Advances, 4, 25736–25746. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c4ra03537b
Riehle, P., Rusche, N., Saake, B., Rohn, S. (2014)
Influence of the leaf content and herbal particle size on the presence and extractability of quantitated phenolic compounds in Cistus incanus herbal teas.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 62, 10978-10988. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/jf504119s

2013

Becerra, V., Odermatt, J. (2013)
Interferences in the direct quantification of bisphenol S in paper by means of thermochemolysis.
Journal of Chromatography A, 1275, 70–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2012.12.034
Becerra, V., Odermatt, J., Nopens, M. (2013)
Identification and classification of glucose-based polysaccharides by applying Py-GC/MS and SIMCA.
Journal of analytical and applied pyrolysis, 103 (SI), 42–51. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2012.12.018
Schütt, F., Haas, N. P., Dehne, L., Koch, G., Janzon, R., Saake, B. (2013)
Steam pretreatment for enzymatic hydrolysis of poplar wood: comparison of optimal conditions with and without SO₂impregnation.
Holzforschung, 67, 9-17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2012-0076
Martín, C., Puls, J., Schreiber, A., Saake, B. (2013)
Optimization of sulfuric acid-assisted glycerol pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse.
Holzforschung, 67, 523–530. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf-2012-0179
Dammak, A., Moreau, C., Beury, N., Schwikal, K., Winter, H., Bonnin, E., Saake, B., Cathala, B. (2013)
Elaboration of multilayered thin films based on cellulose nanocrystals and cationic xylans: application to xylanase activity detection.
Holzforschung, 67, 579–586. https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2012-0176
Meena, R., Lehnen, R., Schmitt, U., Saake, B. (2013)
Physicochemical and rheological properties of agarose/xylans composite hydrogel materials.
Polymer composites, 34, 978-988. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.22504
Perez-Cantu, L., Schreiber, A., Schütt, F., Saake, B., Kitsch, C., Smirnova, I. (2013)
Comparison of pretreatment methods for rye straw in the second generation biorefinery: effect on cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin recovery.
Bioresource Technology, 142, 428–435. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2013.05.054
Santos, N., Puls, J., Saake, B., Navard, P. (2013)
Effects of nitren extraction on a dissolving pulp and influence on cellulose dissolution in NaOH–water.
Cellulose, 20, 2013–2026. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-013-9971-x
Strnad, A. S., Velkova, N., Saake, B., Doliška, A., Matej, A., Bracic, D., Fras Zemljic, L. (2013)
Influence of sulfated arabino- and glucuronoxylans charging-behavior regarding antithrombotic properties.
Reactive & Functional Polymers, 73, 1639-1645. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2013.09.007

2012

Schütt, F., Westereng, B., Horn. S.J., Puls, J., Saake, B. (2012)
Steam refining as an alternative to steam explosion.
Bioresource Technology, 111, 476–481. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2012.02.011
Becerra, V., Odermatt, J. (2012)
Detection and quantification of traces of bisphenol A and bisphenol S in paper samples using analytical pyrolysis-GC/MS.
Analyst, 137 (9), 2250–2259. https://doi.org/10.1039/C2AN15961A
Hoenicka, H., Lautner, S., Klingberg, A., Koch, G., El-Sherif, F., Lehnhardt, D. et al. (2012)
Influence of over-expression of the FLOWERING PROMOTING FACTOR 1 gene (FPF1) from Arabidopsis on wood formation in hybrid poplar (Populus tremula L. x P. tremuloides Michx.).
Planta, 235 (2), 359–373. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-011-1507-8

2011

Wörmeyer, K., Ingrama, T., Saake, B., Brunner, G., Smirnova, I. (2011)
Comparison of different pretreatment methods for lignocellulosic materials. Part II: Influence of pretreatment on the properties of rye straw lignin.
Bioresource Technology, 102, 4157-4164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2010.11.063
Meenaa, M., Lehnen, R., Schmitt, U., Saake, B. (2011)
Effect of oat spelt and beech xylan on the gelling properties of kappa-carrageenan hydrogels.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 85, 529–540. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2011.03.002
Schütt, F., Puls, J., Saake, B. (2011)
Optimization of steam pretreatment conditions for enzymatic hydrolysis of poplar wood.
Holzforschung, 85, 453–459. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf.2011.066
Azeez, A. M., Meier, D., Odermatt, J. (2011)
Temperature dependence of fast pyrolysis volatile products from European and African biomasses.
Journal of analytical and applied pyrolysis, 90 (2), 81–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2010.11.005
Azeez, A. M., Meier, D., Odermatt, J., Willner, T. (2011)
Effects of zeolites on volatile products of beech wood using analytical pyrolysis.
Journal of analytical and applied pyrolysis, 91 (2), 296–302. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2011.03.007
Schwikal, K., Heinze, Th., Saake, B., Puls, J., Kaya, A., Alan R. Esker (2011)
Properties of spruce sulfite pulp and birch kraft pulp after sorption of cationic birch xylan.
Cellulose, 18, 727–737. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2011.03.007
Lehringer, CH., Saake, B., Zivkovic, V., Richter, K., Militz, H. (2011)
Effect of Physisporinus vitreus on wood properties of Norway spruce.
Part 2: Aspects of microtensile strength and chemical changes.
Holzforschung, 65, 264-267. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf.2011.090
Martin, C., Puls, J., Saake, B., Schreiber, A. (2011)
Effect of glycerol pretreatment on component recovery and enzymatic hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse.
Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 45, 487-494. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf.2011.090

2010

Azeez, A. M., Meier, D., Odermatt, J., Willner, T. (2010)
Fast pyrolysis of African and European lignocellulosic biomasses using Py-GC/MS and fluidized bed reactor.
Energy & Fuels, 24, 2078–2085. https://doi.org/10.1021/ef9012856
Wenig, P., Odermatt, J. (2010)
Efficient analysis of Py-GC/MS data by a large scale automatic database approach: An illustration of white pitch identification in pulp and paper industry.
Journal of analytical and applied pyrolysis, 87 (1), 85–92. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2009.10.007
Wenig, P., Odermatt, J. (2010)
OpenChrom: a cross-platform open source software for the mass spectrometric analysis of chromatographic data.
BMC Bioinformatics, 11. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2105-11-405
Wendler, F., Meister, F., Wawro, D., Wesolowska, E., Ciechańska, D., Saake, B., Puls, J., Le Moigne, N., Navard, P. (2010)
Polysaccharide blend fibres formed from NaOH, N-Methylmorpholine-N-oxide and 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate.
Fibres & Textiles in Eastern Europe, 18, 2, 21-30. Link
Viota, J.L., Lopez-Viota, M., Saake, B., Stana-Kleinschek, K., Delgado, A.V. (2010)
Organoclay particles as reinforcement agents in polysaccharide films.
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 347, 74-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2010.03.009

Vor 2010

Willför, A.; Pranovicha, A.; Tamminen, T.; Puls, J.; Laine, C.; Suurnäkki, A.; Saake, B.; Uotila, K.; Simolin, H.; Hemming, J.; Holmbom, B. (2009)
Carbohydrate analysis of plant materials with uronic acid-containing polysaccharides –A comparison between different hydrolysis and subsequent chromatographic analytical techniques.
Industrial Crops and Products, 29, 571–580. https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-2697(92)90520-h
Gregorova, A.; Hrabalova, M.; Wimmer, R.; Saake, B.; Altaner, C. (2009)
Poly(lactic acid) composites reinforced with fibers obtained from different tissue types of Picea sitchensis.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 114, 2616-2623. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.30819
Boukari, I.; Putaux, J.-L.; Cathala; B.; Barakat, A.; Saake, B.; Remond, C.; O’Donohue, M.; Chabbert, B. (2009)
In vitro model assemblies to study the impact of lignin-carbohydrate interactions on the enzymatic conversion of xylan.
Biomacromolecules, 10, 2489–2498. https://doi.org/10.1021/bm9004518
Doliska, A.; Strnad, S.; Ribitsch, V.; Stana Kleinschek, K,; Willfor, S.; Saake, B. (2009)
Analysis of galactoglucomannans from spruce wood by capillary electrophoresis.
Cellulose, 16, 1089-1097. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-009-9328-7
Karrasch, A.; Jäger, C.; Saake, B.; Potthast, A.; Rosenau, Th. (2009)
Solid-state NMR studies of methyl celluloses.
Part 2: Determination of degree of substitution and O-6 vs. O-2/O-3 substituent distribution in commercial methyl cellulose samples.
Cellulose, 16, 1159-1166. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-009-9304-2
Janzon, R.; Saake, B.; Puls, J. (2008)
Upgrading of paper-grade pulps to dissolving pulps by nitren extraction: properties of nitren extracted xylans in comparison to NaOH and KOH extracted xylans.
Cellulose, 15, 161-175. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-007-9154-8
Ramírez, F.; Puls, J.; Zúñiga, V.; Saake, B. (2008)
Sorption of corn cob and oat spelts arabinoxylan onto softwood kraft pulp.
Holzforschung, 62, 329-337. https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2008.059
Janzon, R.; Puls, J.; Bohn, A. ; Potthast, A. Saake, B. (2008)
Upgrading of paper grade pulps to dissolving pulps by nitren extraction: yields, molecular and supramolecular structures of nitren extracted pulps.
Cellulose, 15, 739-750. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-008-9224-6
Barakat, A.; Winter, H.; Rondeau-Mouro, C.; Saake B.; Chabbert, B.; Cathala, B. (2007)
Studies of xylan interactions and cross-linking to synthetic lignins formed by bulk and end-wise polymerization: a model study of lignin carbohydrate complex formation.
Planta, 226, 267-281. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00425-007-0479-1
Baumberger, St.; Abaecherli, A.; Fasching, M.; Gellerstedt, G.; Gosselink, R.; Hortling, B.; Li, J.; Saake, B.; De Jong, E. (2007)
Molar mass determination of lignins by size-exclusion chromatography: towards standardisation of the method.
Holzforschung, 61, 459-468. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/HF.2007.074

Starbird, R; Zuñiga, V.; Delgado, E.; Saake, B.; Toriz, G (2007)
Design of microspheres for drug delivery to the colon from blue agave fructans.
Part 1: Esterification of agave fructans.
Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, 1, 238-244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1166/jbmb.2007.028
Koullas, D.P.; Koukios, E.G.; Avgerinos, E.; Abaecherli, A.; Gosselink, R.; Lehnen, R.; Saake, B.; Suren, J. (2007)
Analytical methods for lignin characterization – differential scanning calorimetry.
Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 40, 719-725. Link
Ringena, O.; Lebioda, S.; Lehnen, R.; Saake, B. (2006)
Size-exclusion chromatography of technical lignins in dimethylsulfoxide/water and dimethylacetamide.
Journal of Chromatography, 1102, 154-163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2005.10.037
Winter, H.; Barakat, A.; Cathala, B.; Saake, B. (2006)
Preparation of arabinoxylan and its sorption on bacterial cellulose during cultivation.
Macromolucular Symposia, 232, 74-84. https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.200551409

Puls, J.; Schröder, N.; Stein, A.; Saake, B. (2006)
Xylans from oat spelts and birch kraft pulp.
Macromolucular Symposia, 232, 85-92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/masy.200551410
Thiemann, V.; Saake, B.; Vollstedt, A.; Schäfer, T.; Puls, J.; Bertoldo, C.; Freudl, R.; Antranikian, G. (2006)
Heterologously expression and characterization of a novel branching enzyme from the thermoalkaliphilic bacterium Anaerobranca gottschalkii.
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 72, 60-71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00253-005-0248-7
Saake, B.; Zenker, M.; Stein, A.; Puls, J. (2006)
Studies on prehump and main fractions of cellulose-2,5-acetate in acetone.
Cellulose, 13, 449-458. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-005-9026-z
Janzon, R.; Puls, J.; Saake, B. (2006)
Studies Upgrading of paper grade pulps to dissolving pulps by nitren extraction: Optimisation of extraction parameters and application to different pulps.
Holzforschung, 60, 347-354. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/HF.2006.055
Russler, A.; Potthast, A.; Rosenau, T.; Lange, T.; Saake, B.; Sixta, H.; Kosma, P. (2006)
Determination of substituent distribution of viscoses by GPC.
Holzforschung, 60, 467-473. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/hf.2006.077
Kahlke, D.; Puls, J.; Saake, B. (2006)
Method for preparing oat husks for xylan production. WO 002006008136
[US2007254083 (A1), EP1769006 (A0), DE102004034849 (A1), CA2574241 (A1), AU2005263595 (A1)] Patent link
Schröder, N.; Engelhardt, J.; Krüger, Ch. ; Busse, T. ; Saake, B.; Puls J. (2006)
Method for preparing modified cellulose pulp. WO2006081845
[EP 1 688 534, US2006169432]
Ringena, O.; Saake, B.; Lehnen, R. (2005)
Isolation and fractionation of lignosulfonates by amine extraction and ultrafiltration: A comparative study.
Holzforschung, 59, 405-412. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/HF.2005.066
Saake, B.; Altaner, C.; Lee, S.-L.; Puls, J. (2005)
Endoglucanase degradation and enzyme-aided characterization of cellulose acetates.
Macromolecular Symposia, 223, 137-150. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/masy.200550510
Ringena, O.; Saake, B.; Lehnen, R. (2005)
Characterization of electrolyzed magnesium spent-sulfite liquor.
Holzforschung, 59, 604-611. https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2005.098
Puls, J.; Saake, B. (2004)
Industrially isolated hemicelluloses.
ACS symposium series, 864, 24-37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/bk-2004-0864.ch002
Saake, B.; Erasmy, N.; Kruse, Th.; Schmekal, E.; Puls, J. (2004)
Isolation and characterization of arabinoxylan from oat spelts.
ACS symposium series, 864, 52-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/bk-2004-0864.ch004
Roubroeks, J. P.; Saake, B.; Glasser, W. G.; Gatenholm, P. (2004)
Contribution of the molecular architecture of 4-O-methyl glucuronoxylan to its aggregation behaviour in solution.
ACS symposium series, 864, 167-183. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/bk-2004-0864.ch012
Saake, B.; Lebioda, S.; Puls, J. (2004)
Analysis of the substituent distribution along the methyl cellulose chain by combination of enzymatic and chemical methods.
Holzforschung, 58, 97-104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/HF.2004.013
Sixta, H.; Harms, H.; Dapia, S.; Parajo, J. C.; Puls, J.; Saake, B., Fink, H.-P.; Röder, T. (2004)
Evaluation of new organosolv dissolving pulps.
Part I: Preparation, analytical characterization and viscose processability.
Cellulose, 11, 73-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/B:CELL.0000014767.47330.90
Puls, J.; Altaner, C.; Saake, B. (2004)
Degradation and modification of cellulose acetates by biological systems.
Macromolecular Symposia, 208, 239-253. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/masy.200450409
Altaner, C.; Saake, B.; Puls, J. (2003)
Specificity of an Aspergillus niger esterase deacetylating cellulose acetate.
Cellulose, 10, 85-93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1023010330865
Puls, J.; Saake, B.; Horn, H.; Knuth, L.-U.; Vila, C.; Parajo, J.C. (2003)
Corrosion study for the acidic organosolv processes Acetosolv, Formacell and Milox.
Afinidad LX, 505, 233-238. Link
Altaner, C.; Saake, B.; Tenkanen, M.; Eyzaguirre, J.; Faulds, C. B.; Biely, P.; Siika-Aho, M.; Puls, J. (2003)
Regioselective deacetylation of cellulose acetates by acetyl xylan esterases.
Journal of Biotechnology, 105, 95-104. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-1656(03)00187-1
Lee, S.-J.; Altaner, C.; Puls, J.; Saake, B. (2003)
Determination of the substituent distribution along cellulose acetate chains as revealed by enzymatic and chemical methods.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 54, 353-363. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0144-8617(03)00189-9
Cathala, B.; Saake, B.; Faix, O.; Monties, B. (2003)
Association behaviour of lignins and lignin polymer model compounds studied by multidetector size-exclusion chromatography.
Journal of Chromatography A, 1020, 229-239. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chroma.2003.08.046
Altaner, C.; Puls, J.; Saake, B. (2003)
Enzyme aided analysis of the substituent distribution along the chain of cellulose acetates regioselectively modified by the action of an Aspergillus niger acetylesterase.
Cellulose, 10, 391-395. http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1027378629396
Saake, B.; Puls, J.; Wagenknecht, W. (2002)
Endoglucanase fragmentation of cellulose sulfates derived from different synthesis concepts.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 48, 7-14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0144-8617(01)00191-6
Abad, S.; Saake, B.; Puls, B.; Parajo, J. C. (2002)
Totally chlorine free bleaching of Eucalyptus globulus dissolving pulp delignified with peroxyformic acid and formic acid.
Holzforschung, 56, 60-66. https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2002.010
Lehnen, R.; Saake, B.; Nimz, H. H. (2002)
Impact of pulping conditions on FORMACELL aspen lignin: Investigation of methoxyl and ester groups, carbohydrates, -molar mass and glass transition.
Holzforschung, 56, 498-506. https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2002.077
Lehnen, R.; Saake, B.; Nimz, H. H. (2001)
Furfural and hydroxymethylfurfural as by-product of FORMACELL pulping.
Holzforschung, 55, 199-204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/HF.2001.033
Saake, B.; Horner, S.; Puls, J.; Heinze, T.; Koch, W. (2001)
A new approach in the analysis of the substituent distribution of carboxymethyl celluloses.
Cellulose, 8, 59-67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1016658307946
Saake, B.; Kruse, T.; Puls, J. (2001)
Investigations on molar mass, solubility and enzymatic fragmentation of xylans by multi-detected SEC chromatography.
Bioresource and Technology, 80, 195-204. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0960-8524(01)00089-x
Altaner, C.; Saake, B.; Puls, J. (2001)
Mode of action of acetylesterases associated with endoglucanases towards water-soluble and -insoluble cellulose acetates.
Cellulose, 8, 159-265. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1015164311521
Heinze, U.; Schaller, J.; Heinze, T.; Horner, S.; Saake, B.; Puls, J. (2000)
Characterization of regioselectively functionalized 2,3-O-carboxymethyl cellulose samples by enzymatic and chemical methods.
Cellulose, 7, 161-175. https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1009249224441
Saake, B.; Horner, S.; Kruse, T.; Puls, J.; Liebert, T.; Heinze, T. (2000)
Detailed investigation on the molecular structure of carboxymethyl cellulose with unusual substitution pattern by means of an enzyme-supported analysis.
Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics, 201, 1996-2002. https://doi.org/10.1002/1521-3935(20001001)201:15%3C1996::AID-MACP1996%3E3.0.CO;2-X
Horner, S.; Puls, J.; Saake, B.; Klohr, E. A.; Thielking, H. (1999)
Enzyme-aided characterisation of carboxymethylcellulose.
Carbohydrate Polymers, 40, 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0144-8617(99)00046-6
Saake, B.; Horner, S.; Puls, J. (1998)
Progress in the enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose derivatives.
ACS symposium series, 688, 201-216. https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-1998-0688.ch015
Cathala, B.; Saake, B.; Faix, O.; Monties, B. (1998)
Evaluation of the reproducibility of the synthesis of dehydrogenation polymer models of lignin.
Polymer Stability and Degradation, 59, 65-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0141-3910(97)00161-4
Mansfield, S. D.; Saake, B.; Gübitz, G.; De Jong, E.; Puls, J.; Sadler, J. D. (1998)
Identification, purification and characterisation of the predominant endoglucanases from two brown-rot fungal strains of Gloeophyllum.
Royal Society of Chemistry: Special publication, 219, 227-243.
Saake, B.; Lehnen, R.; Schmekal, E.; Neubauer, A.; Nimz, H. H. (1998)
Bleaching of formacell pulp from aspen wood with ozone and peracetic acid in water and organic solvents.
Holzforschung, 52, 563-676. https://doi.org/10.1515/hfsg.1998.52.6.643
Käuper, P.; Kulicke, W.-M.; Horner, S.; Saake, B.; Puls, J.; Kunze, J.; Fink, H.-P.; Heinze, U.; Klohr, E.-A.; Thielking, H.; Koch, W. (1998)
Development and evaluation of methods for determining the pattern of functionalization in sodium carboxymethylcelluloses.
Die angewandte makromolekulare Chemie, 260, 55-63. https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1522-9505(19981101)260:1%3C53::AID-APMC53%3E3.0.CO;2-Q
Saake, B.; Argyropoulos, D. S.; Beinhoff, O.; Faix, O. (1996)
A comparison of lignin polymer models (DHPs) and lignins by 31P-NMR-spectroscopy.
Phytochemistry, 43, 499-507. https://doi.org/10.1016/0031-9422(96)00283-X
Saake, B.; Clark, T.; Puls, J. (1995)
Fundamental investigations on the reactions of xylanases and mannanases on spruce wood chemical pulps.
Holzforschung, 49, 60-68.
Uremovic, A.; Dokk Glawischnig, T.; Schuseil, J.; Saake, B.; Borchmann, A.; Herrmann, A.; Puls, J. (1994)
Chromatographische Untersuchungen zur quantitativen Bestimmung der Holzzucker.
Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff, 52, 347-354. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02615383