Multiple research teams across the globe have developed biodegradable packaging materials built from plant fibers, producing films and papers that rival the mechanical strength of petroleum-based ...

Often found growing in wet or peaty areas near the sea, fiber-optic grass is a cosmopolitan grass. It is native to western and southern Europe, British Isles, North Africa, the west coast of North ...

Plant-derived materials such as cellulose often exhibit thermally insulating properties. A new material made from nanoscale cellulose fibers shows the reverse, high thermal conductivity. This makes it ...

A new drug delivery method could improve treatments for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Currently available oral drugs for IBD must transit the entire ...

This study deals with the characterization of a natural fiber which is extracted from the stem of an unexplored plant of Cyperus platystylis R.Br. (CPS) with an aim to establish it as a potent ...

The synergistic treatment of sandy soil with biopolymer and plant fiber as a soil improvement technique offers both stable strength and sustainability. However, due to the hydrophilic nature of both ...

Fiber supports heart health by improving cholesterol, blood pressure, and weight management.Some of the best high-fiber foods ...

Dietary fiber is an important component of a healthy diet. As a carbohydrate that can’t be digested by the body, it actually has many helpful uses. Specifically, fiber can help with digestive health, ...