The efficient use of cellulose—the primary plant scaffold ... and one of the creators of the new environmentally friendly cellulose nanofiber, the invention is a step towards a more sustainable ...

Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) are cellulose-based nanoscale ... Recently, CNF-based coatings have been studied for their potential use as protective coatings for fresh produce.

Nanopapers that swell into larger 3D structures pave the path towards designs of intelligent materials like robotic sensors ...

The first man-made plastic was made in 1862 using cellulose, the main component of ... “Our projects share a sustainable objective: to reduce the use of petroleum-based plastics,” says Isono ...

Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei and Italian manufacturer Aquafil are developing a novel materialfor 3D printing.

"In addition, nanofibers are being explored for use as a scaffold to regrow tissue ... second-largest source of biomass on Earth, behind cellulose. And it is biodegradable, meaning it can be ...

Nanocellulose is a derivative of cellulose, the most abundant organic polymer on Earth ... to devise strategies for improving these properties to enable the widespread use of nanocellulose in diverse ...