Biodegradable cellulose nanocrystal composites doped with carbon dots for packaging and anticounterfeiting applications.

Developing sustainable and multifunctional materials is imperative for advancing anti-counterfeiting measures, sensing technologies, and intelligent packaging solutions. Concurrently, materials based on carbon dots (CDs) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are becoming established in such applications. Therefore, herein, we present the fabrication and characterization of water-based CDs and CNCs from (black lentil: BL).

Solvent-Selective Fluorescence Sensing of Mg and Al Ions by Pincer-Type NNO Schiff Base Ligand: An Experimental and DFT Optimized Approach.

A newly developed dual-functional fluorescence sensing probe (phenylhydrazinyl pyridine) Schiff base (SB) has been designed with good selectivity for distinguishing Mg and Al metal ions in different solvent solutions. SB exhibits quick and visual turn-on fluorescence enhancement in response to Mg and Al detection. The addition of Mg in ACN-HEPES buffer (1 : 1, v/v, pH 7.

Harnessing the Flexibility of Lightweight Cellulose Nanofiber Composite Aerogels for Superior Thermal Insulation and Fire Protection.

Thermally insulating materials from renewable and readily available resources are in high demand for ecologically beneficial applications. Cellulose aerogels made from lignocellulosic waste have various advantages. However, they are fragile and breakable when bent or compressed.