Cellulose is the most abundant biomass material in nature. Extracted from natural fibers, its
hierarchical and multi-level organization allows different kinds of nanoscaled cellulosic …

The scientific publications on nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) were reviewed in the light of
recent developments in the field of characterization of NFC, and the evolving understanding …

Polylactide (PLA) is considered as an environmentally friendly substitute of various
petroleum-based polymers on account of its renewability, biocompatibility, biodegradability …

The physico-mechanical properties of lignocellulosic kenaf fiber reinforced polyvinyl alcohol
(PVA) biocomposite films were investigated. To improve the properties of the biocomposite …

The swelling and dissolution capacity of dried and never-dried hardwood and softwood
pulps and cotton linters was compared in two aqueous solvents, N-methylmorpholine-N …

Bionanocomposites are class of bio-based nanostructured hybrid materials, which exhibit at
least one dimension on the nanometer scale. In general, bionanocomposites are comprised …

Xylan is the main hemicellulose in birch, eucalyptus, and most other hardwood species.
During kraft pulping a series of chemical reactions and physical processes involving xylan …

Cellulose nano crystals (CNC) are smart organic rod-shaped nano material which can be
derived from one of the most abundant biopolymer obtained from agro-waste materials; …

The effect of heating lab-and mill cooked refined and unrefined unbleached kraft pulp in a
rotating lab reactor at different temperatures, pH and consistencies was evaluated based on …

Abstract The coronavirus (SARS-CoV2) is a pathogenic virus that has become a pandemic
and a threat in almost all countries worldwide. SARS-CoV2 belongs to the Coronaviridae …