This review considers the most recent developments in supramolecular and supraparticle
structures obtained from natural, renewable biopolymers as well as their disassembly and …

Thermally insulating materials based on renewable nanomaterials such as nanocellulose
could reduce the energy consumption and the environmental impact of the building sector …

Carbon aerogels (CAs) are desirable for thermal protection in aerospace because of their
lightweight and high‐temperature insulation characteristic; however, their intrinsic brittleness …

Silica aerogels are among the lightest weight solid materials and exhibit other unique
properties, in particular an outstanding insulation performance. However, these …

Nanocellulose has received increasing attention in science and industry in recent years as a
nanoscale material for the reinforcement of polymer matrix composites due to its superior …

Highlights•Current directions in nanocellulose research.•Photonics.•Films and
foams.•Surface functionalization.•Nanocomposites.•Medicine.Nanocellulose is of increasing …

Solar energy is an easily accessible and promising renewable energy source that could
solve the current energy crisis. Thermal energy storage systems incorporating Phase …

Low‐density foams and aerogels based on upcycled and bio‐based nanofibers and
additives are promising alternatives to fossil‐based thermal insulation materials. Super …

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 nanomaterials (CNs) are a new class of cellulose particles with properties and
functionalities distinct from molecular cellulose and wood pulp, and as a result, they are …