In recent decades, the strong global concern on depletion of fossil fuel and the
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …

Quercus suber forests are very important, both economically and ecologically, in countries
from the Mediterranean basin. Quercus suber bark or cork is obtained from the outer bark of …

The development of sustainable high-performance polymeric formulations, possibly showing
multifunctional characteristics, is of key importance to produce materials in line with the …

Cork is the bark of Quercus suber L., the cork oak tree. It is currently explored for different
industrial applications, of which stoppers for the wine industry is the most representative and …

Utilizing agro-residues as organic fillers instead of wood is considered a sustainable option
for preserving forestry. Recently, we successfully developed a new chemical treatment …

There is a drive within the cosmetic industry towards the development of more sustainable
products, supported by consumer awareness of the environmental footprint. The cosmetic …

During the transition towards sustainable practices, cork has emerged as a pivotal material.
Its distinctive cellular structure and chemical composition, encompassing suberin, lignin …

Antioxidant-rich agro-wastes such as grape pomace waste (GW), turmeric shavings and
waste, coffee grounds, and orange peel waste are used as-received for the first time as …

Agglomerated cork, made from the scraps of wine stoppers, has been finding a wide set of
applications due to its excellent thermal and acoustic insulation properties. The random …

Forsythia suspensa extract (FSE) obtained from traditional Chinese herbal medicine was
employed as the stabilizer for polyethylene (PE). The effects of FSE on the thermos-oxidative …