Fossil resources are rapidly depleting, forcing researchers in various fields of chemistry and
materials science to switch to the use of renewable sources and the development of …

The quest for environmentally friendly and sustainable materials in the production of fibre
reinforced composite materials has led to the use of biobased materials, which are easily …

The actual chemical structure of polyfurfuryl alcohol (PFA) is still uncertain in spite of several
studies on the topic, variations during the polymerization processes being one reason that …

Due to their natural origin and broad availability, industrial tannin extracts are extending
their application field from the classical, and still principal, application in tannery, to …

Tannin-furanic foams are a promising and biogenic alternative to oil-based porous
materials. Their hydrophilic character, typically indicated by a contact angle to water of 70° …

Enzymatic hydrolysis of phospholipids is an important biological event in organisms that is
also widely applied in the food industry. In situ nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is a …

Phenolic resins, the first synthetic polymers, are used in the aerospace industry for aircraft
interior composites because of their high-temperature resistance and low flame, smoke, and …

Global sustainability and emissions concerns in the manufacture and application of fibre
composites have recently fuelled research and development of bio-based alternatives to …