Polymers with biodegradable properties are termed as the future “green materials”
possessing a shorter lifetime compared to synthetic polymeric materials. Though naturally …

The research interest in sustainable and eco-friendly materials based on natural sources
has increased dramatically due to their recyclability, biodegradability, compatibility, and …

Silk Fibroin (SF), a protein typically extracted from Bombyx mori cocoons, is considered to
play an essential role in advancing the development of a more sustainable generation of …

CO2 foams are of great importance in oil recovery but challenging in some aspects like long-
term stabilization and time-separated conflict. In this work, a stability-enhanced switchable …

Nanomaterials offer exciting properties and functionalities. However, their production and
processing frequently involve complex methods, cumbersome equipment, harsh conditions …

The guided tissue regeneration (GTR) technique is a promising treatment for periodontal
tissue defects. GTR membranes build a mechanical barrier to control the ingrowth of the …

This study examines the effect of three collagens and the addition of carboxymethylated
cellulose (CNF) on the properties of collagen-based film. The three collagens include …

Recently, the modification of silkworm silk fibers (SFs) by adding fillers has been
investigated. Previously, we have reported that SFs obtained from silkworms fed diets …

Polymers are often combined with magnetostrictive materials to enhance their toughness.
This study reports a cellulose nanofibril (CNF)-based composite paper containing dispersed …

Silk has recently attracted considerable interest owing to its versatile properties as a natural
fiber, especially in the medical sector. However, the mechanical properties of silk limit its …