Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) has recently gained much attention due to its unique properties
such as abundancy, biodegradability, high strength, large surface area, functional ability …

Native starches have low water solubility at room temperature and poor stability, which
demand modifications to overcome. Porous starch as a modified one shows enhanced …

A chitosan-based bead was synthesized by crosslinking as well as sulfhydryl modification
reaction and its removal ability of Pb 2+, Cu 2+ and Cd 2+ was investigated. The test results …

Micro/nanoplastic pollution is an emerging concern all over the world as it has a certain
impact on the eco-environment and human health. In this study, cellulose/MgAl layered …

As cost-effective and high-efficient oxidants, the hypochlorite chemicals have been widely
utilized for bleaching and disinfection. However, its potential applications in wastewater …

Water pollution by heavy metal ions is a global concern due to detrimental effects on the
ecological environment and human health. To solve the problem of the stability and …

The effects of nano-ZnO and nano-SiO 2 nanoparticles on the properties of starch-based
films prepared by extrusion blowing were investigated in this study. New hydrogen bonds …

Copper contamination of water is one of the most pressing environmental problems which
has attracted extensive concern in recent decades. In this study, a series of magnetic …

Cellulose is a natural material with dissolution-regeneration property and numerous
hydrogen bonds in the molecule. By utilizing these properties, this paper reported the …

The increasing rise of hazardous dye (toxic and carcinogenic) in wastewater produced by
multiple industries continues to become major threats to human health and environment …