This review considers the most recent developments in supramolecular and supraparticle
structures obtained from natural, renewable biopolymers as well as their disassembly and …

Naturally derived nanocellulose (NC) is a renewable, biodegradable nanomaterial with high
strength, low density, high surface area, and tunable surface chemistry, which allows its …

Contamination of the aquatic ecosystem by heavy metals is a growing concern that has yet
to be addressed with an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solution. Heavy …

Starch is a polysaccharide widely present in nature and characterized by a wide range of
applications. This often implies the necessity for various novel properties with respect to …

Cellulose II aerogels are light-weight, open pores materials with high specific surface area.
They are made in the same way as bio-aerogels based on other polysaccharides, via …

A detailed study of the production of polysaccharide aerogel (bio-aerogel) particles from lab
to pilot scale is surveyed in this article. An introduction to various droplets techniques …

(1) Background: The fascinating properties of currently synthesized aerogels associated with
the flexible approach of sol-gel chemistry play an important role in the emergence of special …

As a natural biopolymer, starch is ideally adapted as an encapsulant material for
nutraceutical delivery systems due to its unique nature of extensive sources, versatility and …

To reduce energy losses due to the insufficient thermal insulation is one of the current “hot”
topics. Various commercial porous materials are used with the best conductivity around 0.03 …

Many concerns are being expressed about the biodegradability, biocompatibility, and long-
term viability of polymer-based substances. This prompted the quest for an alternative …