Review on the application of biomass-based aerogels in the field of thermal insulation.

The continuous progression of industrialisation and the burgeoning global population have precipitated the non-renewable energy crisis and exacerbated environmental problems, thereby stimulating a huge demand for production of environmentally friendly materials. Typically, biomass-based aerogels (BAs) derived from cellulose, chitosan (CS), lignin, and alginate have been gradually captivating the attention of researchers owing to their high specific surface area, substantial porosity, low density, porous architecture, and biodegradability. In this review, we demonstrate the sustainability of BAs by contrasting the overall advantages or disadvantages of BAs with those of synthetic alternatives in terms of cost, insulation performance, and planetary boundaries.

Up to Date Review of Nature-Inspired Superhydrophobic Textiles: Fabrication and Applications.

In recent years, with the rapid development of the economy and great progress in science and technology, people have become increasingly concerned about their quality of life and physical health. In order to pursue a higher life, various functional and biomimetic textiles have emerged one after another and have been sought after by people. There are many animal and plant surfaces with special wettability in nature, and their unique "micro-nano structures" and low surface energy have attracted extensive attention from researchers.