Biopolymer aerogels were among the first aerogels produced, but only in the last decade
has research on biopolymer and biopolymer–composite aerogels become popular …

Due to its excellent performance, aerogel is considered to be an especially promising new
material. Cellulose is a renewable and biodegradable natural polymer. Aerogel prepared …

Nanocellulose is a renewable and biocompatible nanomaterial with a high strength low
density and tunable surface chemistry. This review summarizes the main processing routes …

Contamination of the aquatic ecosystem by heavy metals is a growing concern that has yet
to be addressed with an efficient, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly solution. Heavy …

At present, the research and development of adsorbents for oil/water separation are mostly
focused on polymer materials. The third generation of aerogels are made from …

Biomass-derived aerogels have received extensive attention as potential thermal
management materials for energy-efficient buildings. However, it remains a huge challenge …

The dual threats of the depletion of nonrenewable energy and environmental pollution
caused by petroleum-based polymers motivate utilization of naturally occurring polymers to …

Cellulose, a well-known fascinating biopolymer, has been considered to be a sustainable
feedstock of energy sources and chemical engineering in the future. However, due to its …

Cellulose II aerogels are light-weight, open pores materials with high specific surface area.
They are made in the same way as bio-aerogels based on other polysaccharides, via …

A detailed study of the production of polysaccharide aerogel (bio-aerogel) particles from lab
to pilot scale is surveyed in this article. An introduction to various droplets techniques …