Recent developments in nanocellulose-based biodegradable polymers, thermoplastic polymers, and porous nanocomposites

H Kargarzadeh, J Huang, N Lin, I Ahmad… - Progress in Polymer …, 2018 - Elsevier
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 …

Polyvinyl alcohol-based separation membranes: a comprehensive review on fabrication techniques, applications and future prospective

V Vatanpour, OO Teber, M Mehrabi, I Koyuncu - Materials Today Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Membrane-based systems clearly give a proper solution to the ever-increasing demand for
clean water and energy. Polymeric membranes are still employed in energy, filtration, and a …

Colorimetric film based on polyvinyl alcohol/okra mucilage polysaccharide incorporated with rose anthocyanins for shrimp freshness monitoring

S Kang, H Wang, L Xia, M Chen, L Li, J Cheng… - Carbohydrate …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this work, a colorimetric film was designed for shrimp freshness monitoring by
incorporating rose anthocyanins (RAs) in polyvinyl alcohol/okra mucilage polysaccharide …

[HTML][HTML] Significant improvement of thermal conductivities for BNNS/PVA composite films via electrospinning followed by hot-pressing technology

X Yang, Y Guo, Y Han, Y Li, T Ma, M Chen… - Composites Part B …, 2019 - Elsevier
Research and development on polymer composites with high thermal conductivities and
ideal thermal stabilities have become one of the hot topics in functional composites. In this …

Acidic deep eutectic solvents as hydrolytic media for cellulose nanocrystal production

JA Sirvio, M Visanko, H Liimatainen - Biomacromolecules, 2016 - ACS Publications
In this study, a new method to fabricate cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) based on DES
pretreatment of wood cellulose fibers with choline chloride and organic acids are reported …

Poly (vinyl alcohol)-alginate as potential matrix for various applications: A focused review

A Kumar, A Sood, SS Han - Carbohydrate polymers, 2022 - Elsevier
Advances in polymers have made significant contribution in diverse application oriented
fields. Multidisciplinary applicability of polymers generates a range of strategies, which is …

[HTML][HTML] Periodate oxidation of wood polysaccharides—Modulation of hierarchies

T Nypelö, B Berke, S Spirk, JA Sirviö - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2021 - Elsevier
Periodate oxidation of polysaccharides has transitioned from structural analysis into a
modification method for engineered materials. This review summarizes the research on this …

Direct sulfation of cellulose fibers using a reactive deep eutectic solvent to produce highly charged cellulose nanofibers

JA Sirviö, J Ukkola, H Liimatainen - Cellulose, 2019 - Springer
Wood cellulose pulp was sulfated using a reactive deep eutectic solvent (DES). DES was
prepared by heating sulfamic acid and urea together at 80° C at a molar ratio of 1: 4, 1: 3, or …

Enhancement of thermo-mechanical, creep-recovery, and anti-microbial properties in PVA-based biodegradable films through cross-linking with oxalic acid …

N Jain, P Sharma, A Verma, J Gupta - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023 - Springer
One of the few synthetic resins from petroleum-based sources that are biodegradable and
can reduce the environmental pollution is polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). PVA film is non-toxic …

Mechanical, thermal and swelling properties of cellulose nanocrystals/PVA nanocomposites membranes

Z Jahan, MBK Niazi, ØW Gregersen - Journal of industrial and engineering …, 2018 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) have strong reinforcing properties when incorporated in a
compatible polymer matrix. The study was conducted to investigate the effect of addition of …