The depletion of petroleum-based resources and the adverse environmental problems, such
as pollution, have stimulated considerable interest in the development of environmentally …

Nanotechnology has transformed the world with its diverse applications, ranging from
industrial developments to impacting our daily lives. It has multiple applications throughout …

Recently, polymer science and engineering research has shifted toward the development of
environmentally benign polymers to reduce the impact of plastic leakage on the ecosystems …

Multiple environmental concerns such as garbage generation, accumulation in disposal
systems and recyclability are powerful drivers for the use of many biodegradable materials …

Lignocellulosic biomass is abundantly available in nature and is contemplated as the largest
renewable resource on earth. Cellulose is a preliminary portion of the tough cell wall that …

Biopolymers from forestry biomass are promising for the sustainable development of new
biobased materials. As such, lignin and fiber-based biocomposites are plausible renewable …

Lignin, the second most abundant natural polymer on earth after cellulose, contains both
hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups. In this study, the use of nanocellulose fibrils with high …

A packaging material that is environment-friendly with excellent mechanical and
physicochemical properties, biodegradable and ultraviolet (UV) protection and thermal …

Nanocellulose, derived from cellulose hydrolysis, has unique optical and mechanical
properties, high surface area, and good biocompatibility. It is frequently used as a reinforcing …

Biocomposites containing natural fibers and biopolymers are an ideal choice for developing
substantially biodegradable materials for different applications. Polylactic acid is a …