In recent years, the research on nanocellulose composites with polymers has made
significant contributions to the development of functional and sustainable materials. This …

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

This specialist monograph provides an overview of the recent research on the fundamental
and applied properties of nanoparticles extracted from cellulose, the most abundant polymer …

Cellulose is a natural biopolymer that is abundantly available in plant cell walls and is
secreted in its pure forms by many bacteria. Due to their unique features cellulose materials …

3D printing represents a valuable alternative to traditional processing methods, clearly
demonstrated by the promising results obtained in the manufacture of various products, such …

Antibacterial property for scaffolds is an urgent problem to prevent infections in bone repair.
Ag nanoparticles possess excellent bactericidal activities, whereas their agglomeration …

Biodegradable blends and nanocomposites were produced from polylactic acid (PLA), poly
(3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB) and cellulose nanocrystals (NC) by a single step reactive …

The cellulose-reinforced poly (lactic acid)(PLA)-based films have been of great interest for
use as food packaging material. However, the semicrystalline behavior of both biobased …

Membrane-based desalination has proved to be the best solution for solving the water
shortage issues globally. Membranes are extremely beneficial in the effective recovery of …

Due to their biobased nature and biodegradability, poly (lactic acid)(PLA) rich blends are
promising for processing in the packaging industry. However, pure PLA is brittle and UV …