The efficient dewatering of fluid fine tailings (FFT) generated from warm-water extraction of
Canadian oil sands is a major challenge that has limited the timely reclamation of the …

The demand for paper-based packaging solutions as an alternative to incumbent single-use
petroleum-based polymers for food packaging applications is ever-increasing. Paper-based …

Psoriasis is a disease that causes keratinocytes to proliferate ten times faster than normal,
resulting in chronic inflammation and immune cell infiltration in the skin. Aloe vera (A. vera) …

In recent times both natural and synthetic rubber were blended with bitumen with the hope of
producing a more durable hot mix asphalt. Although the application of natural rubber (NR) in …

Natural rubber (NR) is one of the most-studied natural polymers in the world due to its
inherent characteristics and excellent properties. This renewable polymer has been used in …

Amphotericin B (AmB) is the gold standard for antifungal drugs. However, AmB systemic
administration is restricted because of its side effects. Here, we report AmB loaded in natural …

The structures and properties of natural rubber (NR) obtained from latex with small and large
rubber particles (SRP and LRP) are obviously different, while carbon black (CB)/SRP or …

The dewatering of oil sands tailings is one of the most challenging problems faced by the oil
sands industry. Despite significant efforts in the past several decades, the industry still lacks …

We present a novel method to improve liquefaction resistance in sandy soil by treating it with
natural rubber latex (NRL) using a pressurised permeation technique. Sand samples treated …

To date, the C-serum and the bottom fraction of natural rubber latex (NRL) are still generally
being considered as waste. However, they are rich sources of lysozyme, which is a …