To create the wheat straw-based thermal insulation, the team devised a process that involves pulping wheat straw fibers derived from agricultural waste into a slurry, which is subsequently dried, ...

Foams have numerous possible potential applications, for example, ranging from the automotive, household and mechanical engineering sectors to leisure and sports applications.

Polluting heavy metals persist in the environment, leading to bioaccumulation and toxicity, which is a growing problem in developing countries. Various water filtration systems for heavy metal removal ...

Cellulose, a linear glucose polymer, is synthesized and secreted across the plasma membrane by cellulose synthase (CesA), of which plants express multiple isoforms. Different subsets of CesA isoforms ...

The deconstruction of cellulose is essential for the conversion of biomass into fuels and chemicals. But cellulose, the most abundant renewable polymer on the planet, is extremely recalcitrant to ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process.

Scientists witness living plant cells generate cellulose and form cell walls Date: March 22, 2025 Source: Rutgers University Summary: In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose -- a ...

A time-lapse video showing Arabidopsis cells generate cellulose fibrils. Video courtesy of Lee Lab Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer – large molecules naturally produced by living organisms – ...

Delta Blockchain Founder Kavita Gupta Unveils Cross Chain Interoperability Startup Inclusive Layer aims to abstract away technical friction and create liquidity aggregation between the Ethereum ...