Several simple chemical and physical approaches (and their combinations) are available for manipulating surface properties. In this review, we first focus on the scope of surfaces/interfaces available ...

In work aimed at developing superhydrophobic biofiber surfaces, polymer scientists in Sweden have shown that filter paper can be turned into a water-resistant, self-cleaning material. Water droplets ...

Xylan is a major interlocking polysaccharide in the cell walls of seed plants, possessing a high structural diversity and ...

Several cutting-edge applied research projects feature natural polymers and their derivatives; these include biofuels, nanopharmaceuticals, environmentally-friendly structural materials, and food ...