Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is one of the most promising cellulose derivatives. Due to its
characteristic surface properties, mechanical strength, tunable hydrophilicity, viscous …

Chitosan is a natural fiber, chemically cellulose-like biopolymer, which is processed from
chitin. Its use as a natural polymer is getting more attention because it is non-toxic …

The advancement of natural-based biomaterials in providing a carrier has revealed a wide
range of benefits in the biomedical sciences, particularly in wound healing, tissue …

Petroleum-based films have contributed immensely to various environmental issues.
Developing green-based films from carbohydrate polymers is crucial for addressing the …

This study evaluated the feasibility of using cactus mucilage (CM) to elaborate biobased
composite films blended with styrene-butadiene rubber latex (SBL). The CM was extracted …

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)-Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) based materials have gained
popularity over the years due to ease in synthesis and surface modifications coupled with …

Wound dressing production represents an important segment in the biomedical healthcare
field, but finding a simple and eco-friendly method that combines a natural compound and a …

Packaging plays an important role in food quality and safety, especially regarding waste and
spoilage reduction. The main drawback is that the packaging industry is among the ones …

This study reports a carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) composite film
that incorporates Calendula officinalis (CO) extract for biomedical applications. The …

Hydrogels based on natural, biodegradable materials have gained considerable interest in
the medical field due to their improved drug delivery profiles and tissue-mimicking …