Background The packaging industry is one of the greatest sources of plastic waste pollution
worldwide. The continuously growing use of single-use food containers or wrappers along …

Paper coating with cellulose micro/nanofibrils (MFC/NFC) can improve the performance of
paper packaging. However, the process cost is high due to the significant energy …

In this work, nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) was extracted from cactus Cereus jamacaru
DC.(mandacaru) for nanopaper production. The technique adopted includes alkaline …

The development of packaging films made from renewable raw materials, which cause low
environmental impact, has gained attention due to their attractive properties, which have …

Specific kinds of enzymes have been used as an eco-friendly pre-treatment for mechanical
extraction of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) from vegetal pulps. Another well-established pre …

Using cellulosic micro/nanofibrils (MFC/NFC) in developing films for coatings and packaging
has aroused industrial interest to replace plastic. This study proposes functionalizing …

New processes and applications for waste generated in forestry and mineral activities favor
the circular economy and reduce pressure on conventional raw materials, thus promoting …

In this study, the effect of different concentrations of calcium hydroxide (Ca (OH) 2) was
evaluated as a pre-treatment for accelerated carbonation and its influence on the fibrillation …

The diversity of species in Amazonia is exceptionally vast and unique, and it is of great
interest for industry sectors to explore the potential of derivatives with functional properties …

Using nanostructured materials issued from renewable resources could be the key to the
development of good-quality low-cost products that help reduce pollution. Cellulose …