Significant progress in lignins valorization and development of high-performance
sustainable materials have been achieved in recent years. Reports related to lignin …

The unique properties that nanoparticles exhibit, due to their small size, are the principal
reason for their numerous applications, but at the same time, this might be a massive …

Biologically mediated nanoparticle (NP) synthesis offers a reliable and sustainable
alternative route for metal NP production. Compared with conventional chemical and …

Natural fiber welding (NFW) typically uses an ionic liquid such as 1-ethyl-3-
methylimidazolium acetate (EMImAc) to partially dissolve cellulose and weld strands of …

The decrease in crystallinity of a cotton thread upon exposure to the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-
methylimidazolium acetate is investigated via two-dimensional Raman spectral mapping of …

Chitosan-stabilized iron-copper nanomaterials (CS-nZVI/Cu) were successfully prepared
and applied to the nitrate removal. Batch experiments were conducted to examine the effects …

Biopolymer materials that use silver to imbue antimicrobial properties are finding broad
application in areas such as packaging, textiles, and building materials. Conventional …

Biocomposites containing magnetic nanoparticles have the potential to combine the unique,
tunable properties of nanoparticles with the strong mechanical and environmentally …

Peptide-based hydrogels have attracted increasing attention for biological applications and
diagnostic research due to their impressive features including biocompatibility and …

Abstract Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) is a green engineering process that uses Ionic Liquids
(IL) to prepare functional biocomposites for applications including water purification, energy …