An overview on cellulose-supported photocatalytic materials for the efficient removal of toxic dyes

M Malhotra, A Sudhaik, P Raizada, T Ahamad… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recently, the concept of green chemistry has emerged as a novel and efficient way for
environmental remediation. Amongst several biomaterials, cellulose is the most widely …

A review of nanocellulose as a new material towards environmental sustainability

K Dhali, M Ghasemlou, F Daver, P Cass… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Synthetic polymers, commonly referred to as plastics, are anthropogenic contaminants that
adversely affect the natural ecosystems. The continuous disposal of long lifespan plastics …

Nanocellulose as green material for remediation of hazardous heavy metal contaminants

R Reshmy, E Philip, A Madhavan… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2022 - Elsevier
Heavy metal pollution generated by urban and industrial activities has become a major
global concern due to its high toxicity, minimal biodegradability, and persistence in the food …

Cellulose nanomaterials: New generation materials for solving global issues

TC Mokhena, MJ John - Cellulose, 2020 - Springer
This review describes the recent advances in the production and application of cellulose
nanomaterials. Cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs), especially cellulose nanocrystals and …

Utilizing adsorption of wood and its derivatives as an emerging strategy for the treatment of heavy metal-contaminated wastewater

J Jiang, Y Shi, NL Ma, H Ye, M Verma, HS Ng… - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid development of the industrial sector has resulted in tremendous economic growth.
However, this growth has also presented environmental challenges, specifically due to the …

Recent advances in cellulose supported photocatalysis for pollutant mitigation: A review

A Sudhaik, P Raizada, T Ahamad, SM Alshehri… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent times, green chemistry or “green world” is a new and effective approach for
sustainable environmental remediation. Among all biomaterials, cellulose is a vital material …

Mechanical properties of cellulose nanofibril papers and their bionanocomposites: A review

TC Mokhena, ER Sadiku, MJ Mochane, SS Ray… - Carbohydrate …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanofibril (CNF) paper has various applications due to its unique advantages.
Herein, we present the intrinsic mechanical properties of CNF papers, along with the …

Application of cellulose-based materials as water purification filters; a state-of-the-art review

B Azimi, S Sepahvand, S Ismaeilimoghadam… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2024 - Springer
Water scarcity, identified as the most serious global risk by the World Economic Forum,
poses significant challenges due to its potential impact over the next decade. This study …

Nanocellulose from agro-waste: a comprehensive review of extraction methods and applications

S Padhi, A Singh, W Routray - Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio …, 2023 - Springer
Agro-based wastes contain significant quantities of cellulosic materials from which
nanocellulose can be extracted using various physical, biological, and chemical methods …

[PDF][PDF] Nanocellulose water treatment membranes and filters: a review

A Mautner - Polymer International, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
This review covers the use of nanocelluloses in water treatment applications with particular
focus on membranes and filters made either entirely from (nano) cellulose or in composite …