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

This review summarizes the preparation methods of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and the
progress in the research pertaining to their surface modification. Moreover, the preparation …

The thermal, thermo-mechanical and flammability properties of kenaf core hybrid polymer
nanocomposites reinforced with unbleached and bleached nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) …

Background Cellulose is the most abundant, water-insoluble, bio-derived, and fibrous
polymer on earth. Cellulose is a significant packaging material due to its oxygen and water …

Lignin is the world's second most prevalent biomaterial, but its effective value-added product
valorization methods are still being developed. The most common preparation processes for …

Natural fiber reinforced green composites (NFRGCs) have been widely researched by
scientists and engineers alike, in the past 2–3 decades, for their applicability in different …

Currently, it is challenging to produce biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) composite with
both high strength and great ductility. In this work, lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils …

Fossil fuel substitutes are being developed to combat the ecological impact and rapid
exhaustion of petroleum-based products. Being the most abundant polymer on Earth …

Polylactic acid (PLA) films containing 1 wt% and 3 wt% of lignin nanoparticles (pristine
(LNP), chemically modified with citric acid (caLNP) and acetylated (aLNP)) were prepared …

In this review, highlights are focused on the most emerging bonding interactions, including
hydrogen bonding, ion-dipole, van der Waals interactions, between various types of ionic …