Understanding nanocellulose–water interactions: Turning a detriment into an asset

L Solhi, V Guccini, K Heise, I Solala… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Modern technology has enabled the isolation of nanocellulose from plant-based fibers, and
the current trend focuses on utilizing nanocellulose in a broad range of sustainable …

[HTML][HTML] Commercial application of cellulose nano-composites–A review

A Sharma, M Thakur, M Bhattacharya, T Mandal… - Biotechnology …, 2019 - Elsevier
Cellulose is the biosynthetic product from plants, animals and bacteria. Cellulose is the most
abundant polymer having long linear chain like structure composed of (1, 4) linked β-D …

Multifunctional hydrogels for wound healing: Special focus on biomacromolecular based hydrogels

N Asadi, H Pazoki-Toroudi… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Hydrogels are widely used for wound healing applications due to their similarity to the native
extracellular matrix (ECM) and ability to provide a moist environment. However, lack of …

Chitin and chitosan as polymers of the future—obtaining, modification, life cycle assessment and main directions of application

K Piekarska, M Sikora, M Owczarek, J Jóźwik-Pruska… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Natural polymers are very widespread in the world, which is why it is so important to know
about the possibilities of their use. Chitin is the second most abundant reproducible natural …

Applications of lignocellulosic fibers and lignin in bioplastics: A review

J Yang, YC Ching, CH Chuah - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
Lignocellulosic fibers and lignin are two of the most important natural bioresources in the
world. They show tremendous potential to decrease energy utilization/pollution and improve …

Eco-friendly polyvinyl alcohol/carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogels reinforced with graphene oxide and bentonite for enhanced adsorption of methylene blue

H Dai, Y Huang, H Huang - Carbohydrate polymers, 2018 - Elsevier
Eco-friendly polyvinyl alcohol/carboxymethyl cellulose (isolated from pineapple peel)
hydrogels reinforced with graphene oxide and bentonite were prepared as efficient …

Thermal properties of nanocellulose‐reinforced composites: A review

PG Gan, ST Sam, MF Abdullah… - Journal of Applied …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Nanocellulose has received increasing attention in science and industry in recent years as a
nanoscale material for the reinforcement of polymer matrix composites due to its superior …

Present status and future prospects of jute in nanotechnology: A review

SS Shah, MN Shaikh, MY Khan… - The Chemical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Nanotechnology has transformed the world with its diverse applications, ranging from
industrial developments to impacting our daily lives. It has multiple applications throughout …

Synthesis of chitosan aerogels as promising carriers for drug delivery: A review

S Wei, YC Ching, CH Chuah - Carbohydrate polymers, 2020 - Elsevier
Chitosan with abundant functional groups is regarded as important ingredients for preparing
aerogel materials in life science. The biocompatibility and biodegradability of chitosan …

On the taught new tricks of enzymes immobilization: An all-inclusive overview

RA Wahab, N Elias, F Abdullah, SK Ghoshal - Reactive and Functional …, 2020 - Elsevier
The primary means of immobilizing enzymes are to boost the enzyme productivity and
operational stability, alongside facilitating the reuse of enzymes. Notwithstanding the …