Nanocellulose is at the cutting edge of current research owing to its highly useful features,
such as abundance and renewability of its source, biocompatibility, nanoscale dimension …

Thermoplastics polyurethane elastomers (TPUs) have been widely used in auto parts,
electronic appliances, wires and cables, et al. However, they are flammable, thus seriously …

PU is usually prepared by reacting a petroleum-based polyol (polyol polyether or polyol
polyester) with isocyanate. By modifying the polyols and the diisocyanates to improve …

Unexpected and attractive properties can be observed when decreasing the size of a
material down to the nanoscale. Cellulose is no exception to the rule. In addition, the highly …

Nanocelluloses, in the form of carboxycellulose nanofibers, with low crystallinity (CI∼ 50%),
high surface charge (− 68 mV), and hydrophilicity (static contact angle 38°), were prepared …

Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) with distinctive shape-morphology, enhanced thermal stability
and dispersibility is essential for overcoming the challenges in processing polymer/CNC …

Hard capsule has received high demands not only in the pharmaceutical industry but also in
food, cosmetics, and personal care applications. Current hard capsule made from gelatin …

The steam-chest molding process can be used to prepare molded bead foams, including
expandable polystyrene (EPS), expanded polyethylene (EPE), expanded polypropylene …

Conventional cellulose-based nanocomposites production requires two separate unit
operations for the processing:(i) cellulose nanofibrillation unit, and (ii) polymer …

With increasing ecological and environmental concerns, the development of materials and
products from renewable and sustainable resources is of great public value. Due to the …