Researchers have created a new plant-based material that could become a strong contender for a plastic replacement.

A groundbreaking development in materials science offers a potential solution to the planet’s mounting single-use plastic ...

Warm weather in March brought the peach trees at the farm to life, but below-freezing April temperatures could render new blooms dead before they have the chance to grow.

Every year, over 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced. About five percent of that ends up in rivers and eventually the ...

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are strong, biodegradable, and derived from plant biomass. Explore how they’re made and their ...

NC, a German maker of industrial nitrocellulose, to expand its supply of raw material for artillery propellant.

Plant cells without walls, known as protoplasts, are very fragile, and it has been difficult to keep them alive under a ...

Imaging wall-less plant cells every six minutes for 24 hours revealed how the cells build their protective barriers.

Scientists from South China University of Technology have created a novel MXene aerogel reinforced with cellulose nanofibers, ...

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could transform the way we support plant growth and recovery.

Partnership with Bcomp reduces environmental impact through implementation of Swiss company’s innovative flax-based ampliTex™ ...