Biomass utilization and production of biofuels from carbon neutral materials
The availability of organic matters in vast quantities from the agricultural/industrial practices
has long been a significant environmental challenge. These wastes have created global …
has long been a significant environmental challenge. These wastes have created global …
[HTML][HTML] Algal cellulose, production and potential use in plastics: Challenges and opportunities
The development of new biodegradable plastic materials from renewable sources is a major
challenge for plastic industries to provide sustainable alternatives to petroleum plastic. Bio …
challenge for plastic industries to provide sustainable alternatives to petroleum plastic. Bio …
A critical review on the techniques used for the synthesis and applications of crystalline cellulose derived from agricultural wastes and forest residues
In order to meet the growing energy crisis of the 21st century, the utilization of bio-based
materials has become a field of high research endeavour. In view of that, the present review …
materials has become a field of high research endeavour. In view of that, the present review …
Microalgae as contributors to produce biopolymers
Biopolymers are very favorable materials produced by living organisms, with interesting
properties such as biodegradability, renewability, and biocompatibility. Biopolymers have …
properties such as biodegradability, renewability, and biocompatibility. Biopolymers have …
Nanocellulose-based composites for packaging applications
C Amara, A El Mahdi, R Medimagh… - Current Opinion in Green …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellulose is one of the most interesting bioresources owing to its abundance, renewability,
and biodegradability. Nanocellulose (NC), which can be isolated from natural cellulosic …
and biodegradability. Nanocellulose (NC), which can be isolated from natural cellulosic …
Extraction, characterization and chemical functionalization of phosphorylated cellulose derivatives from Giant Reed Plant
In this work, cellulose microfibers (CMFs) and cellulose nanocrystals (P-CNCs) having
phosphoric groups on their surfaces were prepared by phosphorylation of cellulose …
phosphoric groups on their surfaces were prepared by phosphorylation of cellulose …
Micro-and nano-celluloses derived from hemp stalks and their effect as polymer reinforcing materials
Fiber-reinforced polymers have emerged as one of the most popular methods to improve the
polymers' characteristics owing to their prominent properties. This study aimed to investigate …
polymers' characteristics owing to their prominent properties. This study aimed to investigate …
Emerging food packaging applications of cellulose nanocomposites: a review
J Li, F Zhang, Y Zhong, Y Zhao, P Gao, F Tian, X Zhang… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer on Earth, which is synthesized by plants,
bacteria, and animals, with source-dependent properties. Cellulose containing β-1, 4-linked …
bacteria, and animals, with source-dependent properties. Cellulose containing β-1, 4-linked …
Tomato plant residue as new renewable source for cellulose production: extraction of cellulose nanocrystals with different surface functionalities
With the aim of identifying new sources for cellulose manufacturing, post-harvest tomato
plant residue (TPR) was proposed in this study as a viable and sustainable source for the …
plant residue (TPR) was proposed in this study as a viable and sustainable source for the …
Exploration of multifunctional properties of garlic skin derived cellulose nanocrystals and extracts incorporated chitosan biocomposite films for active packaging …
For many years, garlic has been used as a condiment in food and traditional medicine.
However, the garlic skin, which accounts for 25% of the garlic bulk, is considered agricultural …
However, the garlic skin, which accounts for 25% of the garlic bulk, is considered agricultural …