Plant-derived materials such as cellulose often exhibit thermally insulating properties. A new material made from nanoscale cellulose fibers shows the reverse, high thermal conductivity. This makes it ...

Soon, plastic objects could be replaced by materials produced by bacteria, thanks to a novel technique. Every year, millions ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Cellulose fabrics are fibers extracted from plants and transformed into clothing. Fuelled in a large part by promises of higher environmental ...

Researchers have revealed a new molecular mechanism by which bacteria adhere to cellulose fibers in the human gut. Thanks to two different binding modes, they can withstand the shear forces in the ...

Global custom engineered thermoplastics compounder RTP Company has unveiled the latest addition to its Eco Solutions product portfolio with a new line of custom cellulose fiber reinforced ...

Paradise Textiles, the material science arm of global end-to-end textile company Alpine Group, has teamed up with biotechnology company Nanollose to develop and commercialize Nullarbor tree-free ...

To find innovation, consider iteration. Epson, too, is “extremely pleased” with the joint development project’s yielded results. “The selective application of ...

Researchers have revealed a new molecular mechanism by which bacteria adhere to cellulose fibers in the human gut. Thanks to two different binding modes, they can withstand the shear forces in the ...

The Longview paper mill disaster drew attention to the chemistry of "white liquor," the caustic mixture used to separate ...