The demand for exploring advanced and eco-friendly sustainable packaging materials with
superior physical, mechanical and barrier properties is increasing. The materials that are …

The use of natural fibers to reinforce polymers is a well‐established practice, and
biocomposites are increasingly used in sectors such as automotive and construction. Green …

The distinctive characteristics and versatile applications of crystalline cellulose have
garnered considerable interest in the 21st century, making it an emerging and promising …

The incorporation of silica fume provides the solution to solve the low silica content of
municipal solid waste incinerator fly ash, which hinders its utilisation in manufacturing alkali …

Natural fiber-reinforced composites are finding new applications in many sectors. In certain
industries, such as building and transport, reduced material flammability is a key …

An increase in population compels the textile industry to expand production to fulfill the
apparel requirement, resulting in huge textile waste. These wastes are managed either by …

In this study, the possibility of keratin extraction from wool and feather by an enzymatic
treatment along with a reducing agent has been investigated. The effects of different …

Cellulose derivatives, ie cellulose functionalized in a solvent state with various side groups,
are an important source of biomaterials for food packaging. This review considers the …

In the present study, bioplastic films were developed using the different ratio of keratin
extracted from chicken feathers and cellulose. Firstly, bioplastic (K-60) was developed from …

This paper gives an overview of utilising natural textile materials as reinforcements for
engineering composites applications. The definition and types of textile materials are …