Biorenewable materials for water remediation: The central role of cellulose in achieving sustainability

Cellulose‐based smart materials: Novel synthesis techniques, properties, and applications in energy storage and conversion devices

“…We have recently extensively summarized the use of cellulose in water remediation, pesticide removal, and other advanced applications in our previous works. [26][27][28][29] So, here we have briefly discussed the potential of cellulose for such applications. The removal of organic and inorganic contaminants using lignocellulosic adsorbents has been the subject of numerous studies.…”

“…to the production of high-quality products. 3,4 Cellulose does not exist as a single molecule in the environment but exists in the form of fibers formed by multiple (18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36) cellulose chains. These elementary fibrils are then bundled into larger microfibril bundles (macro fibrils).…”

A bioinspired hydrogel with tailored nano-topography and desired mechanical performance for highly efficient solar-driven water purification

“…With the advancement of technology and the development of society, the shortage of clean water is becoming a global crisis. [1][2][3][4][5][6] In the past decade, the interfacial solar steam generation (SSG) technique for freshwater production has attracted extensive attention, due to its simplicity and high energy conversion efficiency and water evaporation rates. [7][8][9] For an ideal interfacial SSG system, photothermal evaporators usually consider three main factors, including efficient photothermal conversion, excellent heat management, and adequate water transport.…”