The research in eco-friendly and sustainable materials for packaging applications with
enhanced barrier, thermo-mechanical, rheological and anti-bacterial properties has …

Recently, nano materials derived from natural renewable resources have drawn much
attention in the nanotechnology research thrust. Lignocelluloses are composed of cellulosic …

Antimicrobial packaging is an area of emerging interest and is rapidly expanding with
application of nanotechnology. The present work investigates the effect of nanocellulose …

Sago (Cycas circinalis) seed shells are agricultural waste materials discarded after taking
the pith. In the present study Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are isolated from the sago seed …

Protected cultivation in modern agriculture relies extensively on plastic-originated mulch
films, nets, packaging, piping, silage, and various applications. Polyolefins synthesized from …

In recent years, polymeric adsorbent is gaining more interest over classical adsorbents such
as clays and activated carbon due to its tunable physicochemical properties, structural …

The aim was to explore the utilization of oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF) as a source for the
production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC). OPMF was first treated with alkali and then …

Interfacial bonding between cellulosic fibres and biopolymeric matrices is always an issue
when it comes to blending with a different medium in composites. For example, the blending …

Lignocellulosic biomass is abundantly available in nature and is contemplated as the largest
renewable resource on earth. Cellulose is a preliminary portion of the tough cell wall that …

Military systems have become more complex, and the development of future advanced
materials for defence applications has received much attention. Nanocellulose has been …