[HTML][HTML] Harnessing multifunctional electrospun nanofibers containing phase change materials for energy-efficient thermal management: A review on recent trends

MRY McCord, JB Zimmerman, OJ Rojas - Nano Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy efficient solutions that can effectively regulate the temperature of various systems are
crucial across a wide array of applications, spanning from electronic circuits and battery …

Natural Plant Fiber‐Based Materials for Packaging Applications–A Review of Recent Innovations and Developments

Z Zhang, F Hao, D Hu, W Liu… - Advanced Materials …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Natural plant fiber‐based packaging materials emerges as sustainable alternatives to
conventional plastic and non‐biodegradable packaging. This paper presents an extensive …

A simple approach to produce hydrophobic biobased coatings using methylcellulose and organosolv lignin

K Mobredi, IY Miranda-Valdez, T Mäkinen, J Koivisto… - Soft Matter, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Substituting plastics with circular and sustainable alternatives has increasingly become a
priority. Protective coatings, crucial components in numerous industries, are now in demand …

Accelerated design of solid bio-based foams for plastics substitutes

IY Miranda-Valdez, T Mäkinen, S Coffeng… - Materials …, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
Biobased substitutes for plastics are a future necessity. However, the design of substitute
materials with similar or improved properties is a known challenge. Here we show an …

[HTML][HTML] Scaling up hybrid insulation: Integration of lignocellulose and phase change materials for sustainable thermal management

X Hu, A Kankkunen, A Seppälä… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research addresses the need for eco-friendly, thermally protective packaging materials.
A scalable process was developed that minimizes greenhouse gas emissions and produces …

Sustainable carbonized biomass-stabilized phase change materials for thermal energy storage

JK Muiruri, AC Bonillo, M Zhang, P Wang… - Journal of Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) integrated with stabilizers from carbonized natural and
artificial biomaterials present significant opportunities for thermal energy storage. Natural …

Thermogelation of methylcellulose: A rheological approach with Gaussian Process Regression

M Sourroubille, IY Miranda-Valdez, T Mäkinen… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2025 - Elsevier
The rheological characterization of thermoresponsive polymers typically demands extensive
experimental observations across multiple parameters. The present work demonstrates how …

Applications of Xylan Derivatives to Improve the Functional Properties of Cellulose Foams for Noise Insulation

SM Nastac, P Nechita, MV Guiman, M Roman… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cellulose-based foams present a high potential for noise insulation applications. These
materials are bio-degradable, eco-friendly by both embedded components and …

Repurposing hazardous waste material into energy storage system

P Ranjane, U Thanigaivelan, PS Kulkarni - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Globally, a substantial amount of hazardous waste (UN hazard class 1), is generated and
their disposal primarily occurs through unconventional, ecotoxic and economically inefficient …