Cellulose is one of the main load bearing components of this complex, heterogeneous structure, and in this way, is an important regulator of cell wall growth and mechanics. Glucan chains of cellulose ...

Nanopapers that swell into larger 3D structures pave the path towards designs of intelligent materials like robotic sensors ...

Article subjects are automatically applied from the ACS Subject Taxonomy and describe the scientific concepts and themes of the article. This manuscript addresses important issues on the fabrication ...

PULS Group, Dept. of Physics, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität, Erlangen-Nürnberg, Cauerstraße 3, Erlangen 91058, Germany ...

Rice straw has complex and heterogenous structure in which cellulose fibers are clumped with lignin and hemicellulose and thus a complex set of physical, chemical and biological pretreatments are ...

Researchers are developing Solar Gate, the first façade system that adapts independently to weather conditions.

They are used in cleaning our drinking water, treating sewage, processing foods and keeping pharmaceuticals safe—membranes ...

A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, according to researchers.

Tissue engineering utilizes 3D printing and bioink to grow human cells on scaffolds, creating replacements for damaged ...

Scientists develop a highly efficient material that transforms light and moisture into precise mechanical movements and ...

These natural structures open and close in response to humidity changes, thanks to the unique properties of cellulose within their scales. The researchers state that this development represents ...