Chitin, a fascinating biopolymer found in living organisms, fulfills current demands of
availability, sustainability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, functionality, and renewability …

This review presents recent advances regarding biomass-based nanomaterials, focusing on
their surface interactions. Plant biomass-based nanoparticles, like nanocellulose and lignin …

Widespread concerns over the impact of human activity on the environment have resulted in
a desire to replace artificial functional materials with naturally derived alternatives. As such …

Lignin is a remarkable natural polyphenol that provides trees with physical and (bio-)
chemical resistance, as well as the ability to reach considerable heights. Lignin is also …

The unprecedented accumulation of plastic waste forms a serious threat to the biosphere,
and current recycling efforts are not living up to their promise. Replacements for synthetic …

Thoroughly researching liquid-solid contact electrification can significantly enhance our
understanding of liquid energy harvesting, chemical processes, and geological …

Modern materials science has witnessed the era of advanced fabrication methods to
engineer functionality from the nano‐to macroscales. Versatile fabrication and additive …

Natural plant fibers such as cotton have favorable performance in water and moisture
management; however, they suffer from inferior processing ability due to limited diameter …

Nature provides lots of inspiration for material and structural design for various applications.
Deriving design principles from the investigation of nature can provide a rich source of …

Naturally derived cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) with desirable physicochemical
properties have drawn tremendous attention for their versatile applications in a broad range …