Volume 3 Issue 3
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Liang, J., Gong, F., Wu, L., Dong, Y., Deng, X., Lan, L., He, X., Yang, H., He, Y., Yang, Y., Yang, H., and Wu, Z. (2026). "Effects of treatments on the structure of Camellia oleifera cake protein and the properties of adhesives," BioResources 21(1), 128–142.Zhu, Z., Meng , H., and Zhang, J. (2026). "Preparation of Citrullus colocynthis seed extract and assessment of cyto-toxicity, anti-microbial anti-inflammatory, and analgesic activities," BioResources 21(1), 116–127.
View our current issue- Reviewpp 929-980Hubbe, M. A., Rojas, O. J., Lucia, L. A., and Sain, M. (2008). "Cellulosic nanocomposites: A review," BioRes. 3(3), 929-980.AbstractPDFBecause of their wide abundance, their renewable and environmentally benign nature, and their outstanding mechanical properties, a great deal of attention has been paid recently to cellulosic nanofibrillar structures as components in nanocomposites. A first major challenge has been to find efficient ways to liberate cellulosic fibrils from different source materials, including wood, agricultural residues, or bacterial cellulose. A second major challenge has involved the lack of compatibility of cellulosic surfaces with a variety of plastic materials. The water-swellable nature of cellulose, especially in its non-crystalline regions, also can be a concern in various composite materials. This review of recent work shows that considerable progress has been achieved in addressing these issues and that there is potential to use cellulosic nano-components in a wide range of high-tech applications.