The textile industry is a large source of pollution due to the production of raw materials
(natural and synthetic fibers), preparation and finishing processes, as well as due to textile …

The isolation of nanocellulose from different agricultural residues is becoming an important
research field due to its versatile applications. This work collects different production …

Biorefineries integrate processes for the sustainable conversion of biomass into chemicals,
materials, and bioenergy so that resources are optimized and effluents are minimized …

Biopolymers are materials synthesised or derived from natural sources, such as plants,
animals, microorganisms or any other living organism. The use of these polymers has grown …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), comprising a broad range of bio-based polymeric materials,
are natural biodegradable polyesters formed by microorganisms. The simplest, best …

Conversion of lignocellulosic biowastes from agricultural industry into nanocrystalline
cellulose provides pathway to reduce environmental pollution while enhancing the …

Recent scientific interest has surged in the application of bioresources within
nanotechnology, primarily because of their eco-friendly nature, wide availability, and cost …

The biopolymer lignin, which is heterogeneous and abundant, is usually present in plant cell
walls and gives them rigidity and strength. As a byproduct of the wood, paper, and pulp …

In this study cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) were produced by a chemo-mechanical technique
from peanut shells and CNF/poly (vinyl alcohol)(PVA) aerogels were developed using a …

According to the International Energy Agency, biorefinery is “the sustainable processing of
biomass into a spectrum of marketable bio-based products (chemicals, materials) and …