However, such films are difficult to recycle because they are made of multiple plastic layers, making them difficult to separate. Cellulose is the main substance in the walls of plant cells ...

Researchers from Cambridge University, UK, are working on a novel cellulose film with PDRC properties, a plant-based, two-layered material that gets cooler when exposed to direct sunlight.

And while similar films already exist utilizing either white or mirrored finishes, the newest variant offers iridescent hues thanks in part to cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and the behavior of ...

A new cellulose-based material might help circumvent these environmental and accessibility concerns. Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created an innovative film that becomes cooler ...

“By addressing this issue, we hope to make bacterial cellulose films more competitive with traditional plastics while maintaining their eco-friendliness. This research serves as a reminder that ...

NEWARK, Del, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The cellulose film packaging market is estimated to be worth US$ 853.1 million in 2024 and is projected to be valued at US$ 1,374.2 million in 2034.

"Polypropylene film is one of the world's most used polymers ... which clearly shows the commercial potential of our rigid cellulose-based packaging. "In industries that use huge amounts of ...

Espoo, Finland-based VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is investing €1.5 million ($1.6 million) into its CelluloseFilms pilot facility, where it produces renewable cellulose films ...