A new family of materials comprised of cellulose, cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs), having
properties and functionalities distinct from molecular cellulose and wood pulp, is being …

Nanocellulose has generated a great deal of interest as a source of nanometer-sized
reinforcement, because of its good mechanical properties. In the last few years …

This review provides a critical assessment of the use of cellulosic materials for reinforcement
in polymer composites. The review focuses on structure–property interrelationships and the …

Cellulose is one of the most versatile biopolymers found in nature. Its use is now
transitioning from sustainability-focused development to provide technical solutions across a …

Among biopolymers, polylactide (PLA) is considered as the most appropriate substitute for
the petroleum-based polymers which are widely used in various commodity and …

The extraction of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from a lignocellulosic source containing less
lignin would be an effective way to avoid repetitious and energy-consuming chemical …

The widespread usage of petroleum-based polymers as single-use packaging has had
harmful effects on the environment. Herein, we developed sustainable chitin nanofiber …

As one of the most important biobased and biodegradable polymers with a promising
commercial prospect, polylactic acid (PLA) has gained increasing interest. Nevertheless, its …

Vibrational spectroscopy provides non-destructively the molecular fingerprint of plant cells in
the native state. In combination with microscopy, the chemical composition can be followed …

This study focused on preparation of microfibers from bamboo culms using steam explosion
with and without chemical treatments, and utilization of the isolated fibers in formation of …