The utilization of agricultural residues to obtain biocompounds of high-added value has
significantly increased in the past decades. The conversion of agro-based residues into …

There is an urgent need to develop technologies that can physically manipulate the structure
of biocompatible and green polymer materials in order to tune their performance in an …

A green process was devised to effectively extract cellulose from recycled rice straw waste,
subsequently ethylating and modifying it into ethyl cellulose (EC), and ultimately blending …

Biopolymers are promising materials for water treatment applications due to their
abundance, low cost, expandability, and chemical structure. In this work, gelatin hydrogels …

Biobased packaging materials derived from carbon-neutral feedstocks are sustainable
alternatives to conventional fossil-based polymers. In this study, a method was developed to …

In this work we studied the effect of pre-treatment of low-grade flax product (flax tows, FTs)
by cleaning it mechanically from shives and weeds, followed by mercerization with a 5 …

The quest for more renewable and biodegradable materials currently represents a scientific
key focus to combat the massive maneuver of non-sustainable products. Lignocellulosic …

Energy problems have become increasingly prominent. The use of thermal insulation
materials is an effective measure to save energy. As an efficient energy-saving material …

Lignin's polyfunctionality is evolving into alternative bio-based catalysts from under-used
agro-industrial waste. To promote safe and eco-conscious disposal of these residues …

Polymeric hydrogels have extraordinary potential to be utilized for biomedical applications.
Recently, sprayable hydrogels have received increasing attention for their biocompatibility …