As swollen polymer networks in water, hydrogels are usually brittle. However, hydrogels with
high toughness play critical roles in many plant and animal tissues as well as in diverse …

Hydrogels based on cellulose comprising many organic biopolymers including cellulose,
chitin, and chitosan are the hydrophilic material, which can absorb and retain a huge …

Naturally derived cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are
emerging nanomaterials that display high strength, high surface area, and tunable surface …

High conductivity, large mechanical strength, and elongation are important parameters for
soft electronic applications. However, it is difficult to find a material with balanced electronic …

Over the past few years, development of wearable devices has gained increasing
momentum. Notably, the demand for stretchable strain sensors has significantly increased …

The growing environmental concerns and increasing demand for eco-friendly materials
have obliged researchers worldwide to explore naturally occurring biopolymers for potential …

This review provides a critical assessment of the use of cellulosic materials for reinforcement
in polymer composites. The review focuses on structure–property interrelationships and the …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are a renewable nanosized raw material that is drawing a
tremendous level of attention from the materials community. These rod-shaped nanocrystals …

In recent years, the research on nanocellulose composites with polymers has made
significant contributions to the development of functional and sustainable materials. This …

Over the past 10 years, the grafting of polymers from the surface of cellulose nanocrystals
(CNCs) has gained substantial interest in both academia and industry due to the rapidly …