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View article: 3D-printed PETG/BC for bone tissue repair
3D-printed PETG/BC for bone tissue repair Open
Bone tissue supports the body, enables movement, protects organs, produces blood cells and stores minerals. In regenerative medicine, bone’s natural healing ability drives the need for engineered solutions to treat fractures, defects…
View article: Learning by Transforming
Learning by Transforming Open
This paper presents a pilot pedagogical project exploring the potential of experimental design methods to engage students with complex scientific concepts, by focusing on translating these concepts specifically for a public audience. Condu…
View article: Demonstrating a biobased concept for the production of sustainable bacterial cellulose from mixed textile, agricultural and municipal wastes
Demonstrating a biobased concept for the production of sustainable bacterial cellulose from mixed textile, agricultural and municipal wastes Open
The fashion industry has faced increasing criticism for its unsustainable practices and needs to transition towards more circular models where renewable resources are used, and materials and chemicals are recycled. This study focuses on ab…
View article: The relationship between molecular weight of bacterial cellulose and the viscosity of its copper (II) ethylenediamine solutions
The relationship between molecular weight of bacterial cellulose and the viscosity of its copper (II) ethylenediamine solutions Open
There are difficulties in measuring the molecular weight (Mw) of bacterial cellulose (BC) using Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) analysis. Additionally, the Mark-Houwink-Sakurada equation cannot be used to predict the Mw of BC as no Mar…
View article: Deregulation of cellulose synthesis by site-directed mutagenesis of cellulose synthase leads to heightened bacterial cellulose production
Deregulation of cellulose synthesis by site-directed mutagenesis of cellulose synthase leads to heightened bacterial cellulose production Open
Background Bacterial cellulose produced via fermentation is a promising alternative to plant-derived cellulose with the potential to provide a sustainable source of cellulose with a significantly lower environmental footprint than unsustai…
View article: Bio-Producing Bacterial Cellulose Filaments through Co-Designing with Biological Characteristics
Bio-Producing Bacterial Cellulose Filaments through Co-Designing with Biological Characteristics Open
The need for circular textiles has led to an interest in the production of biologically derived materials, generating new research into the bioproduction of textiles through design and interdisciplinary approaches. Bacterial cellulose has …
View article: Effect of harvest time on the compositional changes in essential oils, cannabinoids, and waxes of hemp ( <i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.)
Effect of harvest time on the compositional changes in essential oils, cannabinoids, and waxes of hemp ( <i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Open
Demand for cannabinoid is growing, with the global market expected to reach $9.69 billion by 2025. Understanding how chemical composition changes in hemp at different harvest times is crucial to maximizing this industrial crop value. Impor…
View article: Simple, quick and green isolation of cannabinoids from complex natural product extracts using sustainable mesoporous materials (Starbon®)
Simple, quick and green isolation of cannabinoids from complex natural product extracts using sustainable mesoporous materials (Starbon®) Open
The current process to purify cannabidiol (CBD) from C. sativa extract is long and intensive, requiring multiple steps. Starbon based solid phase extraction (SPE) can isolate cannabinoids in a single simple step.
View article: Mechanical, chemical, biological: Moving towards closed-loop bio-based recycling in a circular economy of sustainable textiles
Mechanical, chemical, biological: Moving towards closed-loop bio-based recycling in a circular economy of sustainable textiles Open
The textile industry is facing increasing criticism because of its intensive use of resources –both natural and fossil derived– and the negative environmental and societal impacts associated with the manufacturing, use and disposal of clot…
View article: Correction to: Responses of Lotus corniculatus to environmental change 3: The sensitivity of phenolic accumulation to growth temperature and light intensity and effects on tissue digestibility
Correction to: Responses of Lotus corniculatus to environmental change 3: The sensitivity of phenolic accumulation to growth temperature and light intensity and effects on tissue digestibility Open
View article: Responses of Lotus corniculatus to environmental change 3: The sensitivity of phenolic accumulation to growth temperature and light intensity and effects on tissue digestibility
Responses of Lotus corniculatus to environmental change 3: The sensitivity of phenolic accumulation to growth temperature and light intensity and effects on tissue digestibility Open
View article: Design of experiments driven optimization of alkaline pretreatment and saccharification for sugarcane bagasse
Design of experiments driven optimization of alkaline pretreatment and saccharification for sugarcane bagasse Open