The research in nanotechnology, viz. the development of nanomaterials and
nanocomposites has widened their applications in various sectors. The heritage …

Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) is a biocompatible, biodegradable, nontoxic, hydrophilic, non-
ionic water soluble derivative of cellulose. It is broadly used in biomedical field, paint …

Bagasse from sugar industry waste contains plenty of nature fiber materials and the
application of nature fibers in hot mix asphalt has become a more attractive alternative for …

Studies on the use of natural fibers as replacement to man-made fiber in fiber-reinforced
composites have increased and opened up further industrial possibilities. Natural fibers …

The need to find the most efficient material for the clean-up of oil/fuel spills both at sea and
on land is of extreme importance. Generally, this requires material selection based upon the …

Background The development of nonviral gene delivery systems is one of the most intriguing
topics in nanomedicine. However, despite the advances made in recent years, several key …

Hydrophobic cotton was achieved by surface modification of the cellulose with triglycerides
from several plant oils including soybean, rapeseed, olive and coconut oils. These oils were …

The Dynamic mechanical behavior of chemically treated and untreated hemp fiber
reinforced composites was investigated. The morphology of the composites was studied to …

Unfortunately, papyrus has not been sufficiently studied regarding improvement of the
mechanical or optical properties, which degrade under the impact of aging factors over time …

The synthesis of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-g-poly (ethyl acrylate) was carried out by
potassium persulfate induced graft copolymerization in homogeneous aqueous medium. By …