Inspired by the superhydrophobicity of the waxy layer on lotus leaves, researchers are in
constant pursuit in fabricating advanced wax-based superhydrophobic surfaces. This article …

Lignocellulosic materials with hydrophobic properties are of great interest for developing
sustainable products that can be used in various applications such as packaging, water …

The intrinsic properties of paper, such as its light weight, flexibility, foldability, portability and
degradability, have led to increasing interest in fabricating flexible energy storage devices …

Highlights The chemical composition of the Z. multiflora EO extract obtained by supercritical
extraction was identified by GC-MS. DPPH assays demonstrated the antioxidant activity of Z …

Amides.................... Ethers..................... Urethanes.................. Acrylic and related systems....
Other plasma hydrophobic...... Click chemistry.............. Adsorbed hydrophobic compounds …

A central composite design (CCD) was employed to investigate the effects of cellulose
nanocrystal (CNC), cellulose nanofiber (CNF), and relative free volume on the thermal …

Supercritical impregnation may be used to impart specific functional properties into porous
substrates such as wood, textiles, or paper. In the current study, food-grade beeswax (BW) …

Bio-based composites are increasingly used as thermal insulation materials in construction
due to sustainability and low thermal conductivity. However, their high moisture absorption …

Papers with nanoscaled surface roughness and hydrophobically modification have been
widely used in daily life. However, the relatively complex preparation process, high costs …

Abstract Alkyl Ketene Dimer (AKD) is a sizing agent commonly introduced into cellulose
substrates during papermaking to improve its hydrophobicity. High-pressure impregnation of …