In the present study, cellulose beads were prepared using the phase inversion method and then activated with epichlorohydrin. The epoxy groups of the activated beads were modified with Nα,Nα-bis(carboxymethyl)-L-lysine hydrate (CML), and …

Electronic skins (E-skins) can detect human health and movement, and have potential in the fields of human–machine interactions and artificial intelligence. However, traditional hydrogel-based E-skins suffer from poor mechanical strength, low …

The study investigated the properties of alkali-treated hemp fiber-reinforced polycarbonate (PC) composites that can be formed by 3D printers for architectural applications. To determine the optimum alkali treatment to be applied to the fibers …

The composite industry urgently needs to develop effective and efficient surface treatment techniques for high-strength plant fibers. A newly designed hybrid approach which combines surface treatment techniques of three categories is studied in …

Bacterial cellulose presents itself as an alternative to traditional textiles due to its versatility, aesthetics, mechanical similarity to leather and, most importantly, sustainability in production processes. However, its use depends on surface …

The present work aims to produce bacterial cellulose (BC) using Komagataeibacter hansenii, which was isolated after selective conditions in cultivation at 35 C, which were subjected to surface modifications through methanol treatment to produce …

Developing double porous biodegradable and biocompatible scaffolds that can incorporate and release drugs in a controlled manner holds immense potential in regenerative medicine. This study presents a synthesis method for preparing a …

The authors’ series of studies aimed to explore the potential of terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) in cellulose crystallographic studies, since THz radiation can detect most intermolecular vibrations and respond to lattice phonons. In …

Numerous techniques for achieving superhydrophobic modification of cotton fabrics are documented in existing literature. However, pursuing multifunctionality, especially concerning textile performance, remains a topic of significant research …

Nanofluids are widely used in seawater desalination, energy conversion, and ion circuits, and the ordered channel structure can improve the ion transport properties of such nanofluids. Biomass-based nanofluids has revealed flaws, such as …

Oil spillages and industrial effluents have caused serious damage to the global environment. However, there are key challenges that remain in terms of expensive production costs, complex production methods, and environmental unfriendliness. In the …

Chitin, the most abundant renewable polysaccharide in the marine environment, presents restricted applications due to its low solubility. Chitin quaternization can produce a water-soluble chitin derivative with a wide pH range due to the existence …

Separators are regarded as an essential component of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their critical roles in the electrochemical performance and safety of these batteries. The purpose of this study was to examine the structural and …

Heavy metal ions and dyes in wastewater pose a severe hazard to ecological system and human health. This study used sulfamic acid (SA) to modify cellulose for adsorbent material preparation. The results from the structural characterization …

The fluorescence behaviour of lignocellulose in Pinus sylvestris L. was studied under the influence of moisture. Fluorescence excitation-emission-matrices (EEMs) of the solid wood surfaces were recorded. Two emission peaks were identified, one …

Spinning of cellulose dissolved in 3-alkyl-1-methylimidazolium ionic liquids is a current approach to manmade cellulosic fibers. To curb cellulose degradation in the dope, stabilizers have to be used. Generation of chromophores in the dope and the …

Herein, we report a cooling fabric with thermal conduction and radiative cooling capabilities through grafting hydroxylated boron nitride (BN-OH) nanosheets onto the surface of cotton fibers. The thermal conduction layer formed by BN-OH nanosheets …

Typical challenges in preparing superhydrophobic membranes through the coating method for oil/water separation are the long manufacturing processes, the emission of volatile organic compounds, and the reduction in separation efficiency with an …

The presence of pharmaceutical drugs in water is exceptionally undesirable and highly concerning for human health and ecology in general. Hence, graphene oxide (GO) and polyaniline (PANI) nanoparticles rationally immobilized in chitosan matrix …

This study aimed to investigate the versatility of thermophilic esterase for treating raw papermaking whitewater with organic solvents at high temperatures. Thermophilic esterase from a metagenomic library was immobilized on a chitosan/macroporous …