The use of papers in packaging and development of novel technological applications for
paper substrates largely depends on the control of the hydrophilic properties of the cellulose …

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 …

This volume chronicles the proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Contact
Angle, Wettability and Adhesion held in Providence, Rhode Island, May 20a 23, 2002. This …

Dispersion quality and polymer–filler interaction are important factors in determining the final
properties of polymer nanocomposites. Surface energy of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) …

Lignocellulosic materials with hydrophobic properties are of great interest for developing
sustainable products that can be used in various applications such as packaging, water …

As the most abundant natural polymer, cellulose is a prime candidate for the preparation of
both sustainable and economically viable polymeric products hitherto predominantly …

Natural fibers-reinforced cement composites have recently attracted more interest due to the
trend in the development of sustainable construction materials. However, the poor fiber …

The hemicellulose materials' gas barrier and mechanical property could sharply decline in
high humidity. To address this drawback and extend the applications of hemicellulose in a …

To expand the application of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC), the increase of its
hydrophobicity is considered to be critical. In the present work, hydrophobic NFC powder …

Using biobased polyelectrolytes to emulsify natural fatty molecules is one possible key
technology to create sustainable materials. The emulsions can be used in papermaking …