Nanocellulose is currently in the limelight of extensive research from fundamental science to
technological applications owing to its renewable and carbon‐neutral nature, superior …

With increasing environmental and ecological concerns due to the use of petroleum-based
chemicals and products, the synthesis of fine chemicals and functional materials from …

Widespread concerns over the impact of human activity on the environment have resulted in
a desire to replace artificial functional materials with naturally derived alternatives. As such …

Nanofibrillar materials, such as cellulose, chitin and silk, are highly ordered architectures,
formed through the self-assembly of repetitive building blocks into higher-order structures …

Highlights•Current directions in nanocellulose research.•Photonics.•Films and
foams.•Surface functionalization.•Nanocomposites.•Medicine.Nanocellulose is of increasing …

Liquid crystals (LCs) are omnipresent in living matter, whose chirality is an elegant and
distinct feature in certain plant tissues, the cuticles of crabs, beetles, arthropods, and …

Biopolymer nanofibrils exhibit exceptional mechanical properties with a unique combination
of strength and toughness, while also presenting biological functions that interact with the …

Replacing the widespread use of petroleum-derived non-biodegradable materials with
green and sustainable materials is a pressing challenge that is gaining increasing attention …

Polysaccharide‐based hydrogels have multiple advantages because of their inherent
biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non‐toxicic properties. The feasibility of using …

Through the use of the limited materials palette, optimally designed micro-and
nanostructures, and tightly regulated processes, nature demonstrates exquisite control of …