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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Water Filtration Membranes Based on Non-Woven Cellulose Fabrics: Effect of Nanopolysaccharide Coatings on Selective Particle Rejection, Antifouling, and Antibacterial Properties
ClearSize exclusion and affinity-based removal of nanoparticles with electrospun cellulose acetate membranes infused with functionalized cellulose nanocrystals
Researchers developed composite membranes by infusing electrospun cellulose acetate with functionalized cellulose nanocrystals, achieving enhanced tensile strength, wettability, and superior nanoparticle retention through both size exclusion and electrostatic affinity mechanisms.
Recent Advances in Superhydrophobic and Antibacterial Cellulose-Based Fibers and Fabrics: Bio-inspiration, Strategies, and Applications
Researchers review fabrication strategies for superhydrophobic and antibacterial cellulose fabrics, covering surface micro/nanostructure construction, chemical modification, and antimicrobial agent integration — and discuss how liquid-repellent surfaces reduce bacterial adhesion as a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymer textiles.
In Operando Characterization of Nanocellulose Based Water Treatment Materials Using Atomic Force Microscopy and Synchrotron Scattering
Researchers developed and characterized nanocellulose-based water treatment materials in both anionic and cationic forms using atomic force microscopy and synchrotron scattering under operando conditions, revealing the adsorption mechanisms governing pollutant removal. The study demonstrates that nanocellulose surface chemistry can be tuned to selectively interact with diverse water contaminants through electrostatic, complexation, and hydrophobic mechanisms.
Potential of Nanocellulose for Microplastic removal: Perspective and challenges
Researchers reviewed how nanocellulose — tiny fibers derived from plant cell walls — can capture and remove microplastics from water through its large surface area and adaptable chemistry, positioning it as a promising, naturally biodegradable filter material. While early results are encouraging, further research is needed to optimize how nanocellulose works at scale in real drinking water and wastewater treatment systems.
Functionalization of cellulose acetate nanofibrous membranes for removal of particulate matters and dyes
Researchers developed functionalized cellulose acetate nanofibrous membranes capable of removing both microplastics and dye molecules from industrial wastewater. They used an innovative one-step surface modification process to create carboxylated membranes via electrospinning. The study demonstrates a new cellulose-based filtration approach that could address multiple contaminants in wastewater simultaneously.
Microcellulose Membranes for Water Purification
This review examines cellulose-based membranes as materials for water purification, highlighting cellulose's mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability and exploring how membrane pore size and structure determine filtration performance across different applications.
Capturing colloidal nano- and microplastics with plant-based nanocellulose networks
Researchers developed a plant-based nanocellulose network that can capture even the smallest nanoplastic particles from water. The material works primarily through its moisture-absorbing properties, which are enhanced by the extremely high surface area of nanocellulose fibers. This technology could enable both better measurement of nanoplastic contamination in water and practical on-site collection of these hard-to-capture particles.
Antibacterial and antiviral chitosan oligosaccharide modified cellulosic fibers with durability against washing and long-acting activity
Researchers modified cotton fibers with chitosan oligosaccharide using a two-step grafting process, producing fabrics with 100% antibacterial efficacy against E. coli and S. aureus and 99% antiviral activity against bacteriophage MS2 that remained durable after 20 wash cycles, with potential applications in sustainable protective equipment.
A Hierarchical Porous Cellulose Sponge Modified with Chlorogenic Acid as a Antibacterial Material for Water Disinfection
Researchers developed a hierarchical porous cellulose sponge modified with chlorogenic acid that demonstrated strong antibacterial activity and mechanical stability, offering a promising natural material for water disinfection filtration applications.
Impact of Micro- and Nanocellulose Coating on Properties of Wool Fabric by Using Solution Blow Spinning
Researchers investigated how micro- and nanocellulose coatings applied to wool fabrics via solution blow spinning affect physical properties, UV-shielding, air permeability, and water vapor permeability. They found that microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) coating significantly increased air permeability, while nanocellulose coatings provided UV-shielding improvements, demonstrating cellulose particle size as a key variable in functional textile performance.
Functionalization of polymers and nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, textile and biomedical applications: a review
This review covers surface functionalization strategies for polymers and nanomaterials to improve adhesion, wettability, biocompatibility, and performance in water treatment, food packaging, and biomedical applications. Functionalization is highlighted as an approach to expand the utility of inert conventional polymers and nanomaterials without the environmental drawbacks of additive-laden plastic products.
Nanocellulose for Wastewater Treatment
This review examines the potential of nanocellulose, a material derived from plant fibers, as an eco-friendly solution for removing contaminants from polluted water. Researchers found that nanocellulose's large surface area and ability to be chemically modified make it effective at capturing heavy metals, dyes, and other pollutants. The study suggests this renewable material could serve as a sustainable alternative to conventional water treatment methods.
Cellulose nanofibers/polyvinyl alcohol blends as an efficient coating to improve the hydrophobic and oleophobic properties of paper
Researchers developed a paper coating made from cellulose nanofibers and polyvinyl alcohol and found it significantly improved paper's resistance to both water and grease while also increasing tensile strength, offering a potentially more sustainable alternative to the plastic-based coatings currently used in food packaging.
In Operando Characterization of NanocelluloseBased Water Treatment Materials Using Atomic Force Microscopy andSynchrotron Scattering
Researchers characterized nanocellulose-based water treatment materials in anionic and cationic forms under operando conditions using atomic force microscopy and synchrotron scattering, elucidating the multiple adsorption mechanisms including electrostatic interactions, complexation, and hydrophobic effects. The study supports the development of tunable nanocellulose materials for selective removal of diverse water pollutants.
Material properties and water resistance of inorganic–organic polymer coated cellulose paper and nanopaper
Researchers developed and characterised ORMOCER-coated cellulose paper and nanopaper as biodegradable, plastic-free alternatives for agricultural and packaging applications, finding that the inorganic-organic polymer coatings significantly improved water resistance while retaining the renewable and lightweight properties of the cellulose substrates.
Bacterial cellulose for emerging contaminants: A review of applications for PFAS, nanoplastics, and endocrine disruptors in water treatment
This review is the first to comprehensively evaluate bacterial cellulose as a platform for removing PFAS, nanoplastics, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals from water, finding that its high surface area, mechanical strength, and tunable chemistry enable adsorption, photodegradation, and biodegradation of these persistent contaminants.
Tailored cellulose-based flocculants for microplastics removal: Mechanistic insights, pH influence, and efficiency optimization
Researchers developed plant-derived (cellulose-based) flocculants that clump microplastics together so they can be more easily removed from water, finding that a low concentration of 0.001 g/mL was optimal and that both electrical charge and water-repelling interactions drive the process depending on the type of plastic.
Leveraging IntrinsicHemicellulose in Cellulose Nanopaperfor Enhanced Nanoplastic Collection
Researchers demonstrated that cellulose nanopaper assembled from cellulose nanofibrils containing intrinsic hemicellulose can efficiently capture diversified nanoplastics from aqueous environments through interfacial adsorption and physical interception, leveraging the hierarchical lignocellulose microstructure for enhanced nanoplastic collection.
The Quest Towards Superhydrophobic Cellulose and Bacterial Cellulose Membranes and Their Perspective Applications
This review examines advances in developing superhydrophobic cellulose and bacterial cellulose membranes, biopolymers that offer an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic polymers which generate microplastics and toxic substances. The review covers functionalization strategies that modify physical, chemical, and biological properties of these high-surface-area materials and surveys their emerging applications in filtration, oil-water separation, and environmental remediation.
Antiviral/antibacterial biodegradable cellulose nonwovens as environmentally friendly and bioprotective materials with potential to minimize microplastic pollution
Biodegradable cellulose nonwoven materials incorporating antiviral and antibacterial agents were developed as a sustainable alternative to polypropylene face masks, demonstrating comparable filtration performance with significantly faster environmental degradation, reducing the microplastic pollution burden of disposable PPE.
Effect of nanofibrillated cellulose on alginate and chitosan film properties as potential barrier coatings for paper food packaging
Researchers tested nanofibrillated cellulose as an additive for chitosan and alginate biopolymer films intended for food packaging applications. The study found that adding oxidized nanofibrillated cellulose improved the mechanical and barrier properties of the films, suggesting these biodegradable composites could serve as alternatives to conventional plastic packaging coatings.
Cellulose nanofibril-loaded filter paper for highly efficient removal of microplastics via multiscale capture mechanisms
Researchers fabricated a cellulose nanofibril-loaded filter paper composite and found it achieved over 93% removal efficiency for polystyrene, polypropylene, and PET microplastics through a combination of physical interception, electrostatic interactions, and hydrogen bonding.
Designing antimicrobial biomembranes via clustering amino-modified cellulose nanocrystals on silk fibroin β-sheets
Researchers created an antimicrobial material by blending amino-modified cellulose nanocrystals with silk fibroin, producing a membrane that killed more than 99.9% of E. coli and Staphylococcus bacteria without harming human cells. The bio-based material offers a promising alternative to chemical disinfectants for coating medical devices and reducing hospital-acquired infections.
Optimizing multilevel interactions of paper straws using modified cellulose nanocrystal-based coatings to enhance PLA crystallization and microplastic capture efficiency
Researchers developed a novel coating for paper straws using modified cellulose nanocrystals combined with PLA to improve durability and water resistance. The coating also demonstrated the ability to capture microplastics from beverages during use. The study offers a dual-benefit approach: creating a more practical paper straw alternative while simultaneously reducing microplastic exposure from drinking.