[HTML][HTML] Functional nanomaterials through esterification of cellulose: a review of chemistry and application

Y Wang, X Wang, Y Xie, K Zhang - Cellulose, 2018 - Springer
As the most abundant biopolymer in nature, cellulose has become a fascinating building
block for the design of functional nanomaterials. Owing to the presence of numerous …

Nanocellulose‐based antibacterial materials

J Li, R Cha, K Mou, X Zhao, K Long… - Advanced …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, nanocellulose‐based antimicrobial materials have attracted a great deal of
attention due to their unique and potentially useful features. In this review, several …

Surface chemical functionalization of cellulose nanocrystals by 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane

H Khanjanzadeh, R Behrooz, N Bahramifar… - International journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Surface functionalization of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) is valuable option to tailor
properties as well as increase opportunities for their application. In this study, the surface of …

[HTML][HTML] Development of antimicrobial and antioxidant electrospun soluble potato starch nanofibers loaded with carvacrol

LM Fonseca, CE dos Santos Cruxen, GP Bruni… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
In this study, a method was developed to encapsulated carvacrol in nanofibers from soluble
potato starch. The carvacrol was added in starch solutions at various concentrations (0, 20 …

Functionalized cellulose nanocrystals as reinforcement in biodegradable polymer nanocomposites

FV Ferreira, IF Pinheiro, RF Gouveia… - Polymer …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This review describes the use of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) as fillers in biodegradable
polymer matrices over the past few years. The preparation and characterization of CNC …

Sustainable cellulose nanomaterials for environmental remediation-achieving clean air, water, and energy: a review

Q Wang, S Liu, J Liu, J Sun, Z Zhang, Q Zhu - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2022 - Elsevier
Environmental pollution is increasingly becoming a serious global challenge due to various
pollutants. Cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) based membranes originated from green …

The natural plant compound carvacrol as an antimicrobial and anti-biofilm agent: Mechanisms, synergies and bio-inspired anti-infective materials

A Marchese, CR Arciola, E Coppo, R Barbieri… - Biofouling, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Carvacrol (5-isopropyl-2-methyl phenol) is a natural compound that occurs in the
leaves of a number of plants and herbs including wild bergamot, thyme and pepperwort, but …

Development and characterization of cinnamon essential oil incorporated active, printable and heat sealable cellulose nanofiber reinforced hydroxypropyl …

D Dag, J Jung, Y Zhao - Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 2023 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanofiber (CNF) reinforced hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) films were
incorporated with antioxidant cinnamon essential oil (CEO) to develop active, printable, and …

[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial polymers in the nano-world

M Álvarez-Paino, A Muñoz-Bonilla… - Nanomaterials, 2017 - mdpi.com
Infections are one of the main concerns of our era due to antibiotic-resistant infections and
the increasing costs in the health-care sector. Within this context, antimicrobial polymers …

An ecofriendly coaxial antibacterial and anticorrosion nanofiber pullulan-ethyl cellulose embedded with carvacrol coating for protection against marine corrosion

S Wu, Q Jiang, D Han, S Yuan, X Zhao, J Duan… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Coaxial electrospun coatings with antibacterial and anticorrosion properties have a marked
potential to protect against corrosion in marine environments. Ethyl cellulose is a promising …