Surface modifications of nanocellulose: From synthesis to high-performance nanocomposites
Nanocellulose is at the cutting edge of current research owing to its highly useful features,
such as abundance and renewability of its source, biocompatibility, nanoscale dimension …
such as abundance and renewability of its source, biocompatibility, nanoscale dimension …
Nanochitin and nanochitosan: Chitin nanostructure engineering with multiscale properties for biomedical and environmental applications
Nanochitin and nanochitosan (with random‐copolymer‐based multiscale architectures of
glucosamine and N‐acetylglucosamine units) have recently attracted immense attention for …
glucosamine and N‐acetylglucosamine units) have recently attracted immense attention for …
Transparent lignin-containing wood nanofiber films with UV-blocking, oxygen barrier, and anti-microbial properties
Lignocellulose is a potential raw material for film and membrane applications, such as
packaging for every day consumables or a supporting barrier layer for flexible electronics …
packaging for every day consumables or a supporting barrier layer for flexible electronics …
Biodegradable, Water‐Resistant, Anti‐Fizzing, Polyester Nanocellulose Composite Paper Straws
Among plastic items, single‐use straws are particularly detrimental to marine ecosystems
because such straws, including those made of poly (lactic acid)(PLA), are sharp and …
because such straws, including those made of poly (lactic acid)(PLA), are sharp and …
A comprehensive investigation on cellulose nanocrystals with different crystal structures from cotton via an efficient route
The crystal structures of cellulose nanomaterials play an important role in their morphologies
and applications, however, there was still lacking systematic research on preparing various …
and applications, however, there was still lacking systematic research on preparing various …
Integrated and consolidated review of plastic waste management and bio-based biodegradable plastics: Challenges and opportunities
Cumulative plastic production worldwide skyrocketed from about 2 million tonnes in 1950 to
8.3 billion tonnes in 2015, with 6.3 billion tonnes (76%) ending up as waste. Of that waste …
8.3 billion tonnes in 2015, with 6.3 billion tonnes (76%) ending up as waste. Of that waste …
Remarkable elasticity and enzymatic degradation of bio-based poly (butylene adipate-co-furanoate): replacing terephthalate
Biodegradable polyesters, such as poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT), can
trigger the hydrolysis of esters in a natural environment. However, biodegradability does not …
trigger the hydrolysis of esters in a natural environment. However, biodegradability does not …
Biodegradable nanocomposite of poly (ester-co-carbonate) and cellulose nanocrystals for tough tear-resistant disposable bags
Current sustainable bioplastics need dramatic improvement to become competitive. Herein,
we prepared poly (butylene succinate-co-carbonate) nanocomposites with citric acid and …
we prepared poly (butylene succinate-co-carbonate) nanocomposites with citric acid and …
Cellulose nanofiber-reinforced ionic conductors for multifunctional sensors and devices
Ionic conductors are normally prepared from water-based materials in the solid form and
feature a combination of intrinsic transparency and stretchability. The sensitivity toward …
feature a combination of intrinsic transparency and stretchability. The sensitivity toward …
Anisotropic cellulose nanocrystalline sponge sheets with ultrahigh water fluxes and oil/water selectivity
Oily sewage caused by oil spill accidents has become a severe problem in the last decades.
Hence, two-dimensional sheet-like filter materials for oil/water separation have received …
Hence, two-dimensional sheet-like filter materials for oil/water separation have received …