Fire retardancy of polymeric materials is a subject of major preoccupation due to the need to
minimize fire risk and meet fire safety requirements. Numerous efficient conventional flame …

The selection, synthesis, modification and shaping of biomaterials are complex tasks within
the biomedical field. Human and plant tissues, such as, wood, bone and cartilage are …

On account of their intriguing mechanical properties, low cost, and renewable nature, high-
aspect-ratio cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are an attractive component for many …

Cellulose from wood fibers can be modified for use in flame-retardant composites as an
alternative to halogen-based compounds. For this purpose, sulfite dissolving pulp fibers …

In the present work, the surface of chitosan membranes was modified using a
phosphorylation method carried out at room temperature. Phosphorylation may be of …

Research and development in the design, synthesis, modification, evaluation, and
characterization of polysaccharide‐based bioactive polymeric materials for guiding and …

New results regarding the synthesis and characterization of water-soluble phosphorylated
cellulose by reaction of microcrystalline cellulose with phosphorous acid in molten urea are …

The introduction of phosphate groups into cellulosic fibers allows for the tuning of their fire
resistance, chelating and metal-adhesion properties, enabling the development of flame …

Over the last few years, more and more papers have been devoted to phosphorus-
containing polymers, mainly due to their fire resistance, excellent chelating and metal …

Understanding the relationships between material surface properties and cellular responses
is essential to designing optimal material surfaces for implantation and tissue engineering …