Flexible high electrochemical collagen/lignin composite hydrogel for sensing and supercapacitor applications.

Synthesis of polymer-based highly conductive hydrogels from natural and renewable sources with robust mechanical performances in flexible electronics remains a great challenge. In this research, a dynamic redox system is designed by using collagen (CL), sulfonate lignin (SL), acrylic acid (AA), and Al to synthesize CL/PAA/SL/Al hydrogels. The formation of effective complexes of Al with the abundant functional groups of CL, SL and PAA, the prepared hydrogel delivers various specific properties, for example, excellent ionic conductivity (4.

Sustainable development of three distinct starch based bio-composites reinforced with the cotton spinning waste collected from fiber preparation stage.

Composites are new materials that combine two or more distinct components with diverse properties to create a new material with improved properties. The goal of this endeavor was to use fiber preparation wastes, or waste from cotton spinning mill blow room and carding, to produce bio composites based on starch. The matrix was prepared using the starches of potatoes, maize, and arrowroot, and any remaining reinforcing material was used.

Synthesis, characterization, and cytotoxicity studies of nanocellulose extracted from okra () fiber.

Nanocellulose, especially originating from a natural source, has already shown immense potential to be considered in various fields, namely packaging, papermaking, composites, biomedical engineering, flame retardant, and thermal insulating materials, etc. due to its environmental friendliness and novel functionalities. Thus, a thorough characterization of nanocellulose is a hot research topic of research communities in a view to judge its suitability to be used in a specific area.

An approach to improve the existing ribbon retting of jute fibre using concrete tank and natural catalyst.

The ribbon retting method has been developed as a remedy for the issues associated with the conventional water retting method. But this method has not yet gained popularity among jute growers due to the unavailability of catalyst, inadequate training and lack of interest of farmers. The study deals with the improvement of the existing ribbon retting process by using a concrete tank with or without fermented soybean as a natural catalyst in different proportions.

Extraction and characterization of a newly developed cellulose enriched sustainable natural fiber from the epidermis of .

Riding on the journey of a sustainable world it is very crucial to extend the usage of natural cellulosic fiber from renewable sources. Due to their numerous applications and eco-friendly behavior, natural cellulosic fibers are in greater demand every day. In this article a new natural fiber extracted from the creepers of with the help of 5% NaOH retting process.

Effect of fibre loading on mechanical properties of jute fibre bundle reinforced gypsum composites.

Gypsum plasterboards are widely used in interior decoration like false ceilings, wall partitioning etc. The main component of this plasterboard is gypsum, which is a mineral material. These boards contain poor mechanical strength with lower durability.

Preparation of lignin-based hydrogels, their properties and applications.

Polymers obtained from biomass are a concerning alternative to petro-based polymers because of their low cost of manufacturing, biocompatibility, ecofriendly and biodegradability. Lignin as the second richest and the only polyaromatics bio-polymer in plant which has been most studied for the numerous applications in different fields. But, in the past decade, the exploitation of lignin for the preparation of new smart materials with improved properties has been broadly sought, because lignin valorization plays one of the primary challenging issues of the pulp and paper industry and lignocellulosic biorefinery.

Potentiality of sustainable corn starch-based biocomposites reinforced with cotton filter waste of spinning mill.

The textile sector is among the leading industries globally in terms of releasing pollutants and producing waste. Despite being reusable, many wastes are squandered by disposing to landfills or incineration, creating a serious environmental threat. Because the cost of raw materials makes up a significant portion of the total product cost, manufacturers can obtain significant profits by exploiting waste generated during the manufacturing process.