NAGOYA, Japan, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Futamura Chemical introduces NatureSphere™, an innovative 100% natural ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process ...

The efficient use of cellulose—the primary plant scaffold and a major natural building block—could address many issues associated with petroleum-based polymers across various industries.

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are strong, biodegradable, and derived from plant biomass. Explore how they’re made and their potential to replace fossil fuel–based plastics, packaging, and energy ...

Cellulose is a natural polymer discovered in 1838 by French chemist Anselme Payen. It was widely used before its discovery, in forms like wood and cotton, for energy, building, and clothing. In the ...

So what other reinforcing fiber options are there? As it turns out, cellulose is one of these, along with basalt. The former has received a lot of attention currently, as the addition of cellulose ...