Enzyme-assisted extraction of nanocellulose from textile waste: A review on production technique and applications

NG Olaiya, AA Oyekanmi, MM Hanafiah… - Bioresource Technology …, 2022 - Elsevier
The production of nanocellulose from cellulose-based biomaterials has increased research
in nanotechnology due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, renewability, and low …

Assessing mechanical properties of jute, kenaf, and pineapple leaf fiber-reinforced polypropylene composites: experiment and modelling

MMA Sayeed, ASM Sayem, J Haider, S Akter… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The application of natural fibers is increasing rapidly in the polymer-based composites. This
study investigates manufacturing and characterization of polypropylene (PP) based …

Combination of polylactide with cellulose for biomedical applications: a recent overview

A Kopańska, M Brzeziński, Z Draczyński - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer
This review summarizes the use of cellulose and polylactide for medical applications with
particular emphasis on modern dressings. Although classic cotton and viscose dressings …

Self-healing unsaturated polyester sensor based on multiple hydrogen bonds

C Gao, Y Gao, S Wang, Y Dong, Y Wu, Y Liu… - European Polymer …, 2022 - Elsevier
Intelligent bio-based self-healing polymers are advanced and sustainable materials that are
widely used in military, coatings and conductive materials. However, it is a challenging task …

Rigid epoxy microspheres reinforced and toughened polylactic acid through enhancement of interfacial reactivity

P Zhu, S Liu, R Feng, L Yang, L Liu, Y Huang… - Composites Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA), as a biodegradable thermoplastic resin, has received extensive
research and attention. However, PLA exhibits severe brittleness at room temperature …

Impact of auxeticity on mechanical properties of 3D woven auxetic reinforced thermoplastic composites

T Ullah, M Hussain, M Ali, M Umair - Polymer Composites, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract 3D woven composites are currently used in high‐tech applications due to their
better mechanical properties than 2D laminated composites. To further enhance the …

Characterization of mechanical properties of jute/PLA composites containing nano SiO2 modified by coupling agents

X Song, C Fang, Y Li, P Wang, Y Zhang, Y Xu - Cellulose, 2022 - Springer
Although jute fiber-reinforced PLA composites show strong application prospects, their low
mechanical properties limit their applications to some extent. In this paper, nano-SiO 2 …

A new strategy for the hydrophobization of bamboo via laccase catalyzed dodecyl gallate coupling with hydrothermal pretreatment

Y Meng, H Wang, X Wu, H Yu, S Lou, F Sun… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Hydrophobic modifications of bamboo could negate its hygroscopicity to improve the
durability of bamboo products. Dodecyl gallate (DG), a plant-based hydrophobic reagent …

Laccase-catalyzed octadecylamine modification enables green and stable hydrophobization of bamboo

S Chen, Z Fan, X Huang, X Wang, Y Chen… - Wood Science and …, 2024 - Springer
Bamboo has attracted widespread attention owing to its strong mechanical properties,
availability in numerous regions, and green and low-carbon nature. However, the …

Bleaching Scutched Flax Tow (SFT) With Ozone Process in Low Water Environment: Evaluation of Fiber Physicochemical Properties and Bleaching Performance

L Zhang, J Fu, W Gao, X Fan - Fibers and Polymers, 2024 - Springer
Flax fibers contain naturally colored substances, which need to be removed by bleaching to
produce excellent flax-based textiles in the subsequent process. However, the traditional …