Synthetic polymers, commonly referred to as plastics, are anthropogenic contaminants that
adversely affect the natural ecosystems. The continuous disposal of long lifespan plastics …

The world has witnessed massive and preeminent microplastics (MPs) pollution in water
bodies due to the inevitable continuous production of plastics for various advantageous …

Nanocellulose materials have emerged as a new family of nanomaterials of great interest.
That is due to their environmental advantages, including their production from renewable …

Nanocelluloses (NCs) are bio-based nano-structurated products that open up new solutions
for natural material sciences. Although a high number of papers have described their …

Nanocelluloses (NC) increase mechanical and barrier paper properties allowing the use of
paper in applications actually covered by other materials. Despite the exponential increase …

This paper provides an overview of recent research performed on the applications of metal–
organic frameworks (MOFs) for microplastics (MPs) removal from aqueous environments …

Plastics are widely used due to their excellent properties, inexpensiveness and versatility
leading to an exponential consumption growth during the last decades. However, most …

Recycling cycles cause a decrease in mechanical paper properties due to cellulose fiber
degradation. The use of cellulose micro/nanofibers (CMF/CNF) to reinforce paper strength …

The recycled paper and board industry needs to improve the quality of their products to meet
customer demands. The refining process and strength additives are commonly used to …

Based on publications related to the use of micro-and nanofibrillated cellulose (MNFC) in
papermaking applications, three sets of parameters (intrinsic and extrinsic variables, furnish …