Cellulose nanocrystals in the development of biodegradable materials: A review on CNC resources, modification, and their hybridization

A Babaei-Ghazvini, B Vafakish, R Patel… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating demand for sustainable materials has propelled cellulose into the spotlight
as a promising alternative to petroleum-based products. As the most abundant organic …

Plant‐based structures as an opportunity to engineer optical functions in next‐generation light management

JJ Kaschuk, Y Al Haj, OJ Rojas, K Miettunen… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This review addresses the reconstruction of structural plant components (cellulose, lignin,
and hemicelluloses) into materials displaying advanced optical properties. The strategies to …

[HTML][HTML] Nanostructured transparent solutions for UV-shielding: Recent developments and future challenges

MRF Silva, MFRP Alves, JPGQ Cunha, JL Costa… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to promote health concerns that can manifest over both
short and long terms. Aging, sunburn, skin cancer, and other conditions are related to UV …

Natural lignocellulosic nanofibril film with excellent ultraviolet blocking performance and robust environment resistance

H Bian, L Chen, M Dong, L Wang, R Wang… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Due to the current state of ozone layer depletion and potential risk of skin cancer,
researches on sustainable cellulose-based films with ultraviolet (UV) blocking capabilities …

Application of enzymes for targeted removal of biofilm and fouling from fouling-release surfaces in marine environments: A review

TZ Karyani, S Ghattavi, A Homaei - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biofouling causes adverse issues in underwater structures including ship hulls, aquaculture
cages, fishnets, petroleum pipelines, sensors, and other equipment. Marine constructions …

Improved hydrophobic, UV barrier and antibacterial properties of multifunctional PVA nanocomposite films reinforced with modified lignin contained cellulose …

Y Li, Y Chen, Q Wu, J Huang, Y Zhao, Q Li, S Wang - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this study, we reported PVA nanocomposite films enhanced by polyethyleneimine (PEI)-
lignin contained cellulose nanofibers (LCNFs) via the solvent casting method. An easy and …

Nanocellulose: Sustainable biomaterial for develo** novel adhesives and composites

Z Candan, A Tozluoglu, O Gonultas, M Yildirim… - Industrial applications of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cellulose is one of the most ubiquitous and abundant natural biopolymer in the world.
Nanocellulose are nanoscale cellulose-based materials isolated from trees, annual plants …

Nanopapers toward Green Photonic and Optical Applications

AR Sharifi, T Naghdi, H Yousefi, MA Kiani… - ACS Sustainable …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Nanopapers are known as thin sheets chiefly made of firmly crammed renewable
nanomaterials including nanocellulose, nanochitin, and nanochitosan that endow much …