With over 30% global land coverage, the forest is one of nature's most generous gifts to
human beings, providing shelters and materials for all living beings. Apart from being …

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 …

As demand on the safety and quality of the product in food packaging is increased,
nanocellulose based transparent paper with resistance against microbial activity becomes …

A tree is a living energy-water system. Intensive study of tree-derived natural wood is of
great significance for the sustainable development of human civilization and reduced …

Wood, an earth-abundant material, is widely used in our everyday life. With its mesoporous
structure, natural wood is comprised of numerous long, partially aligned channels (lumens) …

Because of its multifunctional character, nanocellulose (NC) is one of the most interesting
nature-based nanomaterials and is attracting attention in a myriad of fields such as …

Freshwater supply is declining in the context of climate change, pollution, and soil
salinization, calling for sustainable methods to produce drinking water. For instance, salt …

The world in the 21st century is confronted with multifaceted challenges against rapid
climate change and continuous ecological disturbances caused by revolutionary socio …

Extensive research has been directed towards the reinvention of paper for advanced
applications. Nanocellulose-based films, a novel class of specialty paper primarily made of …

Here we report the unparalleled performance of a novel acid hydrotrope, p-toluenesulfonic
acid (p-TsOH), for the rapid and nearly-complete dissolution of wood lignin below the boiling …