The efficient use of cellulose—the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block—could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries. In the search ...

Soft and absorbent, cellulose sponges are what most of us picture when we’re asked to “think of a sponge.” Cellulose is a ...

Cellulose as a food additive is new. Slavin said it has been used in foods for at least 45 to 50 years, but recently has increased in popularity. Slavin also served on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines ...

The efficient use of cellulose -- the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block -- could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries. In ...

In general, cellulose nanofibres made from tree pulp are several micrometres-long or less, and therefore have particular uses. For the past 30 years, Tajima has been harnessing fermentation ...

They are used to fill in gaps and make paper smooth. Both hardwood and softwood fibers usually have widths less than that of a human hair, which measures about 50 micrometers across. The long, skinny ...

Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs ... where resistance to moisture is vital, and also for use in biomedical devices, thanks to their biocompatibility." More information: Alessandro Marchetti et al ...

A growing demand for textiles and smart packaging solutions will drive nanocrystalline cellulose demand.Wilmington, Delaware, ...