Widespread concerns over the impact of human activity on the environment have resulted in
a desire to replace artificial functional materials with naturally derived alternatives. As such …

Chitin, a fascinating biopolymer found in living organisms, fulfills current demands of
availability, sustainability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, functionality, and renewability …

This review presents recent advances regarding biomass-based nanomaterials, focusing on
their surface interactions. Plant biomass-based nanoparticles, like nanocellulose and lignin …

Water scarcity will worsen due to population growth, urbanization, and climate change.
Addressing this issue requires develo** energy-efficient and cost-effective water …

Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are supramolecular assemblies of cellulose chains that provide
outstanding mechanical support and structural functions for cellulosic organisms. However …

In recent decades, aerogels have attracted tremendous attention in academia and industry
as a class of lightweight and porous multifunctional nanomaterial. Despite their wide …

Lignin is a remarkable natural polyphenol that provides trees with physical and (bio-)
chemical resistance, as well as the ability to reach considerable heights. Lignin is also …

The unprecedented accumulation of plastic waste forms a serious threat to the biosphere,
and current recycling efforts are not living up to their promise. Replacements for synthetic …

Nature provides lots of inspiration for material and structural design for various applications.
Deriving design principles from the investigation of nature can provide a rich source of …

Thoroughly researching liquid-solid contact electrification can significantly enhance our
understanding of liquid energy harvesting, chemical processes, and geological …