Bacterial Cellulose Applications in Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices

ZJ Zheng, H Ye, ZP Guo - Advanced Materials, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Bacterial cellulose (BC) is produced via the fermentation of various microorganisms. It has
an interconnected 3D porous network structure, strong water‐locking ability, high …

The efficacy of nano‐cellulose‐based composites in heavy metal removal from wastewater: a comprehensive review

HG Castellanos, Y Aryanfar, S Mohtaram… - Journal of Chemical …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
This comprehensive study delves into the innovative application of nano‐cellulose‐based
composites for addressing the multifaceted challenges of wastewater treatment. This review …

Muscle‐Inspired Formable Wood‐Based Phase Change Materials

Y Liu, Z Lv, J Zhou, Z Cui, W Li, J Yu, L Chen… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Phase change materials (PCMs) are crucial for sustainable thermal management in energy‐
efficient construction and cold chain logistics, as they can store and release renewable …

Cellulose-based bi-layer hydrogel evaporator with a low evaporation enthalpy for efficient solar desalination

L Shu, XF Zhang, Z Wang, J Liu, J Yao - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2024 - Elsevier
Interfacial evaporation through hydrogel-based evaporators is emerging as a sustainable
and cost-effective strategy for drinkable water production. Herein, a specially designed bi …

Alkylboronic acid esterified cellulose nanocrystal by an improved green method as an efficient lubricant nanoadditive for friction and wear reduction

Y Cai, Y Meng, Y Cheng, M Guan, X Liu - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
To develop novel cellulose nanocrystal (CNC)-derived materials and improve its poor
tribochemical reactivity, an alkylboronic acid esterified cellulose nanocrystal (AEC) was …

Recent advances in biopolymer-based hydrogel electrolytes for flexible supercapacitors

J Ding, Y Yang, J Poisson, Y He, H Zhang… - ACS Energy …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Growing concern regarding the impact of fossil fuels has led to demands for the
development of green and renewable materials for advanced electrochemical energy …

Boosting solar vapor generation and desalination by low-cost reduced graphene oxide/cellulose aerogel and multiple energy utilization

J Li, W Song, Y Li, X Li, L Yang, L Yan - Journal of Environmental Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Solar interfacial vapor generation provides one of promising pathways for seawater
desalination and wastewater treatment with minimized carbon footprint. There are still great …

Kilogram-scale production of strong and smart cellulosic fibers featuring unidirectional fibril alignment

J Li, C Chen, Q Chen, Z Li, S Xiao, J Gao… - National Science …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Multifunctional fibers with high mechanical strength enable advanced applications of smart
textiles, robotics, and biomedicine. Herein, we reported a one-step degumming method to …

Recent studies on proteins and polysaccharides-based pH-responsive fluorescent materials

J Xue, Y Yao, M Wang, Z Wang, Y Xue, B Li… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Polymer-based pH-responsive fluorescent materials have the characteristics of fast
response, real-time monitoring, visualisation, and easy forming. Consequently, they have …

Chemical modification of polysaccharides for sustainable bioplastics

Z Wang, C Xu, L Qi, C Chen - Trends in Chemistry, 2024 - cell.com
Sustainable bioplastics have received tremendous interest due to concerns over resource
shortages and environmental challenges. Polysaccharide materials, characterized by their …