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 …

Progress in upcycling polylactic acid waste as an alternative carbon source: A review

C Sun, S Wei, H Tan, Y Huang, Y Zhang - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2022 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is currently the highest production of all bio-based plastics globally. Its
production will increase year by year to replace part of petroleum-based plastics to reduce …

Antimicrobial ionic liquid‐based materials for biomedical applications

N Nikfarjam, M Ghomi, T Agarwal… - Advanced Functional …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Excessive and unwarranted administration of antibiotics has invigorated the evolution of
multidrug‐resistant microbes. There is, therefore, an urgent need for advanced active …

Alignment of cellulose nanofibers: harnessing nanoscale properties to macroscale benefits

K Li, CM Clarkson, L Wang, Y Liu, M Lamm, Z Pang… - ACS …, 2021 - ACS Publications
In nature, cellulose nanofibers form hierarchical structures across multiple length scales to
achieve high-performance properties and different functionalities. Cellulose nanofibers …

[HTML][HTML] Nanocellulose derived from agricultural biowaste by-products–Sustainable synthesis, biocompatibility, biomedical applications, and future perspectives: A …

MM Ansari, Y Heo, K Do, M Ghosh, YO Son - … Polymer Technologies and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cellulose, a natural linear biopolymer composed of hierarchically arranged cellulose
nanofibrils, presents a compelling avenue for sustainable nanocellulose synthesis from …

Imidazolium based ionic liquid-phase green catalytic reactions

P Migowski, P Lozano, J Dupont - Green Chemistry, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
1, 3-Dialkyl imidazolium salts are amongst the most versatile family of ionic liquids (ILs) for
catalytic processes, acting as a solvents, supports or modifiers given their anisotropic-like …

Advances of Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Green Processes of Biomass‐Derived 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural

L Chen, Y Xiong, H Qin, Z Qi - ChemSusChem, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is identified as an important bio‐based platform chemical to
bridge petroleum‐based and biomass‐based resources. It can be obtained through …

Review on nonconventional fibrillation methods of producing cellulose nanofibrils and their applications

L Wang, K Li, K Copenhaver, S Mackay… - …, 2021 - ACS Publications
The production of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) continues to receive considerable attention
because of their desirable material characteristics for a variety of consumer applications …

Nanocellulose dewatering and drying: current state and future perspectives

S Sinquefield, PN Ciesielski, K Li… - ACS Sustainable …, 2020 - ACS Publications
The knowledge base for nanocellulose (NC) has grown exponentially over the past two
decades and continues to expand with the increasing number of potential applications …

Sandwich like poly (ionic liquid) s functionalized microspheres: Efficient interfacial catalysts for preparation of biodiesel

A Ying, M Li, X Lu, S Li, L Wang, Z Liu, Y Liu - Chemical Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Smart photo-responsive nanospheres azo-p (St-TMGILs)-OEt with sandwich like structure
were prepared by introducing alkaline ionic liquids (TMG ILs) and a pioneering photo …