Chitin is one of the most abundant natural polymers in world and it is used for the production
of chitosan by deacetylation. Chitosan is antibacterial in nature, non-toxic, and …

Nanocellulose is often being regarded as the next generation renewable reinforcement for
the production of high performance biocomposites. This feature article reviews the various …

This paper presents a broad review on the recent advances in the research and
development of biobased plastics and bionanocomposites that are used in various …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are a renewable nanosized raw material that is drawing a
tremendous level of attention from the materials community. These rod-shaped nanocrystals …

Bacterial cellulose (BC) nanofibers are one of the stiffest organic materials produced by
nature. It consists of pure cellulose without the impurities that are commonly found in plant …

Among many biodegradable and biocompatible biopolymers, polyhydroxyalkanoates
(PHAs), generated by microorganisms, have highly attracted attention in various fields due …

The high price of petroleum, overconsumption of plastic products, recent climate change
regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are …

A novel and facile method for surface acetylation of cellulose nanocrystals (CN) was
developed by reaction with acetic anhydride and hydroxyl groups on the surface of CN. The …

3D printing represents a valuable alternative to traditional processing methods, clearly
demonstrated by the promising results obtained in the manufacture of various products, such …

Phase change materials (PCMs) applied in the energy storage and temperature control
system are crucial for energy conservation and environmental protection. In this work, boron …