There is an emerging quest for lightweight materials with excellent mechanical properties
and economic production, while still being sustainable and functionalizable. They could form …

Plant stems are one of nature's most impressive mechanical constructs. Their sophisticated
hierarchical structure and multifunctionality allow trees to grow more than 100 m tall. This …

Low-density structures of mechanical function in plants, arthropods and other organisms, are
often based on high-strength cellulose or chitin nanofibers and show an interesting …

In this study, biodegradable composite films were prepared by using thermoplastic
cornstarch matrix and corn husk fiber as a reinforcing filler. The composite films were …

In the current study, a series of hybrid composite films were prepared from cornhusk fiber
(CHF) and sugar palm fiber (SPF) through a solution casting technique, using cornstarch …

Interest in xylan-rich hemicelluloses (XH) film is growing, and efforts have been made to
prepare XH films with improved mechanical properties. This work described an effective …

Plants inherently display a rich diversity in cell wall chemistry, as they synthesize an array of
polysaccharides along with lignin, a polyphenolic that can vary dramatically in subunit …

A starch-based composite film was prepared by using fibrous residual of starch extraction
(cassava bagasse) as filler. Composite films were prepared through casting technique using …

Many current and potential uses of cellulosic materials depend critically on the character of
their surfaces. This review of the scientific literature considers both well-established and …

Bacterial cellulose (BC), a three-dimensional fibril, is a natural polymer that can be used for
many applications. BC effectiveness may be improved by enhancing surface characteristics …