Background Rice plants generate a large amount of straw after harvesting, which is currently
managed mainly by incineration or used as animal bedding, animal fodder or wrapping of …

The potential use of agro-waste in food packaging applications is receiving remarkable
attention due to its sustainable approach and biodegradable properties. As typical …

Boron (B) and nitrogen (N) co-doped 3D hierarchical micro/meso porous carbon (BNPC)
were successfully fabricated from cellulose nanofiber (CNF)/boron nitride nanosheets …

The rising climate change concerns over the excessive exploitation of non-renewable
sources have necessitated the need for alternative renewable and eco-friendly resources for …

Due to population rise, the agriculture sector is creating a rising volume of process by-
products of great commercial and nutritional value. The opportunity to decrease waste …

Current ethanol production technology has a dire need for efficient conversion of
lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars. The conversion requires pretreatment of the …

The increasing concerns about plastic pollution and climate change have encouraged
research into bioderived and biodegradable materials. Much attention has been focused on …

Rice straw management, along with the prevalent practice of residue burning, poses
multifaceted challenges with substantial environmental and human health implications. After …

Lignocellulosic components in corn husk were fractionated successfully by sonication-
assisted mild alkaline treatment followed by deep eutectic solvent (DES) treatment. The …

In this work, a simple and convenient sensory platform based on the fluorescence
quenching and paper-based probe has been developed using carbon dots (CQDs). The …