Cellulose is known to interact well with water, but is insoluble in it. Many polysaccharides
such as cellulose are known to have significant hydrogen bond networks joining the …

The brittle nature of early aerogels developed from inorganic precursors fueled the
discovery of their organic counterparts. Prominent among these organics are cellulose …

The threat of environmental pollution caused by spilled oil is rapidly increasing along with
the expansion of oil exploration, the development of maritime activities and industrial growth …

Biofillers based on cellulose, chitin, starch, and their composites have been topics of interest
during the last few decades because of their eco-friendliness, low-cost, and good …

Cellulosic aerogels (CNF) are considered naturally available thermal insulating materials as
substitutes for conventional polymeric aerogels owing to their extensive sources, low …

To address the environmental pollution and human health issues caused by oily wastewater
and PVC plastic waste, a practical zero-waste solution has been developed. In this study …

The renewable and economic aspects of cellulose nanofibril (CNF)-based aerogels are
reviving interest in green adsorbents for water remediation. However, the combination of …

Various materials have been used to remove environmental contaminants for decades and
have been an effective strategy for environmental cleanups. The current nonrenewable …

The conservation of ocean and freshwater have been crucial issues over the past decades,
and oil/water separation is a well‐known technology to restore polluted water systems. In the …

Since last decades, nanocellulose has gained much attention in nanocomposite foams
owing to high stiffness and strength, renewability, sustainability and biodegradability …