Nanocellulose is a unique and promising natural nanomaterial and has gained significant
attention due to its applications in several important areas. Thus, researchers are …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) have received much attention as renewable, biodegradable,
nontoxic, and low-cost nanomaterials with some remarkable properties. Desirable …

Hydrogels are 3D network formed by linear (or branched) hydrophilic polymer molecules
that are chemically or physically crosslinked. Hydrogels can absorb a prominent amount of …

The increased environmental impact and sustainability issues related to conventional food
packaging have gained attention and led to a global concern. The massive consumption of …

Petroleum-based synthetic plastics play an important role in our life. As the detrimental
health and environmental effects of synthetic plastics continue to increase, the renewable …

New materials' synthesis and utilization have shown many critical challenges in healthcare
and other industrial sectors as most of these materials are directly or indirectly developed …

The application of bio-based materials is becoming impellent owing to the increasing
demand for alternatives to petroleum-based analogs. In this regard, cellulose nanocrystals …

Cellulose is an abundant and biodegradable natural material that is not derived from
petroleum. With the growing demand for high-performance materials, the interest in using …

Cancer is currently a major threat to public health, being among the principal causes of
death to the global population. With carcinogenesis mechanisms, cancer invasion, and …

Nanoparticles possess unique, size-driven properties. However, they can be challenging to
use as they easily agglomerate-their high surface area-to-volume ratio induces strong …