High‐strength petroleum‐based materials like plastics have been widely used in various
fields, but their nonbiodegradability has caused serious pollution problems. Cellulose, as …

In recent times, a clear trend towards the use of biobased materials can be seen in many
areas. Apart from beneficial ecological properties, high strength and stiffness at low weight …

By controlling the interaction of biological building blocks at the nanoscale, natural photonic
nanostructures have been optimized to produce intense coloration. Inspired by such …

Nanocellulose, a unique and promising natural material extracted from native cellulose, has
gained much attention for its use as biomedical material, because of its remarkable physical …

Nowadays, there is an increasing demand for wearable, portable and foldable small
electronic products, and human-computer interaction interface devices. Therefore, the …

Cellulosic nanoparticles with high Young's modulus, crystallinity, specific surface area, and
aspect ratio can be found in the natural structure of plant fibers. Indeed, lignocellulosic fibers …

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 …

Cellulose nanomaterials (CNs) are a new class of cellulose particles with properties and
functionalities distinct from molecular cellulose and wood pulp, and as a result, they are …

Among biopolymers, polylactide (PLA) is considered as the most appropriate substitute for
the petroleum-based polymers which are widely used in various commodity and …

The mechanical properties of crystalline materials are crucial knowledge for their screening,
design, and exploitation. Density functional theory (DFT), remains one of the most effective …