Cellulose nanocrystal-based synthetic biodegradable biopolymeric composites: A comprehensive review on recent progress

MB Genet, X Zhuang, X Tan, Q Zhang, C Miao… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
With the worldwide transformation to a circular and low-carbon economy, the demand for
sustainable materials has skyrocketed in recent years. Of various methods, sustainable and …

[HTML][HTML] Nanomedicine in Neuroprotection, Neuroregeneration, and Blood–Brain Barrier Modulation: A Narrative Review

A Krsek, A Jagodic, L Baticic - Medicina, 2024 - mdpi.com
Nanomedicine is a newer, promising approach to promote neuroprotection,
neuroregeneration, and modulation of the blood–brain barrier. This review includes the …

[HTML][HTML] Mimicking real-field degradation of biodegradable plastics in soil and marine environments: From product utility to end-of-life analysis

J Lee, S Kim, SB Park, M Shin, S Kim, MS Kim, G Shin… - Polymer Testing, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodegradable plastics can mitigate plastic waste issues by undergoing hydrolysis and
microbial digestion. However, biodegradable plastics face unjust accusations of not …

Creating ultra-strong and recyclable green plastics from marine-sourced alginate-chitosan nanowhisker nanocomposites for controlled release urea fertilizer

HJ Kim, JH Bae, Y Eom - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2025 - Elsevier
In response to the pressing environmental challenge posed by petroleum-derived plastics,
the development of green plastics derived from all-biomass nanocomposites offers …

Enhanced Marine Biodegradation of Polycaprolactone through Incorporation of Mucus Bubble Powder from Violet Sea Snail as Protein Fillers

K Yoshida, S Teramoto, J Gong, Y Kobayashi, H Ito - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Microplastics' spreading in the ocean is currently causing significant damage to organisms
and ecosystems around the world. To address this oceanic issue, there is a current focus on …

Recent advances in utilizing surface‐features of naturally derived nanocellulose and nanochitin for self‐cleaning and purifying applications

D Lee, JM Koo, Y Cho, J Kim, S Kim… - Bulletin of the …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Recent advancements in the utilization of naturally derived nanocellulose and
nanochitin/chitosan have opened new avenues for self‐cleaning and purification …

A Highly Electrostrictive Salt Cocrystal and the Piezoelectric Nanogenerator Application of Its 3D-Printed Polymer Composite

S Sahoo, R Panday, P Kothavade… - … Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Ionic cocrystals with hydrogen bonding can form exciting materials with enhanced optical
and electronic properties. We present a highly moisture-stable ammonium salt cocrystal …

Cellulose nanofiber/bio-polycarbonate composites as a transparent glazing material for carbon sequestration

SA Park, H Jeon, M Jang, S Kim, SY Hwang, CH Hong… - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer
Climate change, largely attributable to the extensive use of fossil fuels and deforestation,
poses a critical global issue. There is a pressing need for innovative and sustainable …

The advanced electrospinning and 3D platform for designing the personal protective masks

MR Islam, W Liu, W Sun, Y Chen… - The Journal of The Textile …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study focuses on the fabrication and design of personal protective masks using
electrospinning technology. The study addresses the importance of personal protective …

Novel Nano Biodegradable Package Films of Polycaprolactone/Extracted Gelatin from White Shavings

H Elsayed, S Ibrahim, R Masoud - Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2024 - journals.ekb.eg
The food packaging industry is characterized by an extensive reliance on synthetic plastics,
which has significant implications for the environment. Consequently, there is a pressing …