Global environmental concerns have recently accelerated interest in the usage of biodegradable polymers to replace petroleum-based conventional plastics. Lactic acid-based polymers are some of the most promising and widely studied biobased …

Polymer composite materials find application in various life sectors such as packaging, lightweight construction and the fabrication of medical devices. Functional fillers like mineral colloids, synthetic and natural fibres enable a precise …

Wet-strength additives are vital in maintaining the structural integrity of paper and paper-based products in wet conditions. Most wet-strength additives are synthetically produced and pose environmental and human health risks. Therefore, there is …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are nanoscale renewable resources derived from lignocellulosic materials. They are known for their good optical permeability and self-assembly capability. Over the years, researchers have made great progress in …

The escalating environmental challenges posed by petroleum-derived plastics have underscored the urgent need for sustainable and biodegradable alternatives, particularly in the realm of food packaging materials. This study addresses this pressing …

We present a novel method for processing high-molecular-weight cellulose acetate (CA) to create a uniformly porous membrane with enhanced thermal stability, using NaCl salt as an additive. Incorporating additives into high-molecular-weight …

Epoxidized natural rubber (ENR) grafted Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (ENR-g-PNIPAM) hydrogel was exploited by classic free radical polymerization, which exhibited practical potential for temperature-sensitive material. Free ENR was introduced in …

This study aims to repurpose plant waste, specifically pea husks, to synthesize cellulose/zinc oxide nanoparticles (CNC/ZnO NPs) using two environmentally friendly and low-cost techniques. Initially, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were extracted …

The utilization of plant extracts in the synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles is recognized as one of the most environmentally friendly approaches. This study focuses on the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using Aloe vera …

Cellulose pulps in cementitious matrix have been investigated because of their high tensile strength, which improves the mechanical properties of the composites. Nonetheless, the material's hydrophilic nature could impair cement and potentially …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) can be used as environmentally friendly additives in drilling fluids. However, their practical performance and utilization principles still need to be further clarified. This paper investigated the effectiveness of …

Cellulose-rich sugarcane trash (SCT) biomass, an important agricultural residue generated in large quantities every year, was used as a potential feedstock for cellulose extraction in micro and nano form. Initially, the cellulose microfibers were …

There is a great interest in replacing synthetics with natural materials to minimize global climate change and environmental pollution. This study presents a simple yet effective method to extract natural fibers such as banana, sisal, and false …

Treating water pollution, especially dye-contaminated wastewater, in an economical and efficient manner remains a challenge as the surface charge diversity of contaminants. This work designed a nanocellulose-based amphoteric adsorbent based on …

Polylactic acid (PLA) fabric is a plant-based fibrous functional material that is considered promising for application in electronic device packaging due to its unique sustainability and safety characteristics. However, the hydrophobic properties …

In this work, generalized (2D-COS) and perturbation-correlation moving window (PCMW2D) two-dimensional correlation analyses were applied on a set of hydration-dependent Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in Attenuated Total Reflectance …

In this work, we describe the recovery of cellulose acetate (r-CA) polymer from waste cigarette butts (CBs) and their subsequent conversion into feedstock for 3D printing technology. The extraction process for CBs includes two stages: initial …

As a biological material, cellulose with a low carbon footprint is better for preparing emulsions than traditional surfactant emulsions. However, the high hydrophilicity of nanocellulose is not conducive to its adsorption at the oil–water …

Rapid nucleic acid testing (NAT) technology as an effective tool for point-of-care testing (POCT), has been widely used for health, food additive, and environmental pollution monitoring. Nucleic acid extraction (NAE) is a vital first step of NAT …