Cellulose, the most abundant polysaccharide on Earth, has a number of desirable
properties, including availability, biodegradability, low cost, and low toxicity and has been …

Brazil is a country of continental dimensions and characteristics with enormous biodiversity
of fauna and flora which confers a prominent role in the sector of extraction of agricultural …

Pineapple waste accounts for a significant part of waste accumulated in landfill which will
further contribute to the release of greenhouse gases. With the rising pineapple demands …

Cellulose-based paper is an alternative substitution for petroleum-based polymers for
packaging applications, but its mechanical performance is poor when in contact with water …

Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) has a superiority due to its biocompatibility and
biodegradability whose increases the interest of researchers in the field of nanotechnology …

While offering good thermal insulation, silica aerogels inclusion in cementitious matrices
compromises hugely the products' compressive strength. Enhancement of the mechanical …

With the increasing demand for energy storage and the quest to overcome the shortcomings
of lithium-ion batteries, various zinc-based batteries are developing rapidly for their high …

Nanotechnology is a modern scientific field that deals with materials at the nanometric scale.
It has emerged as a prominent discipline with diverse applications in everyday life, spanning …

A cost-effective and eco-friendly method for synthesizing silver nanoparticles using
pineapple leaves waste mediated by microwave-assisted extraction is presented. The green …

The rising climate change concerns over the excessive exploitation of non-renewable
sources have necessitated the need for alternative renewable and eco-friendly resources for …