@article {47827,
	title = {Vitrimers based on bio-derived chemicals: overview and future prospects},
	journal = {Chemical Engineering Journal},
	volume = {433},
	year = {2022},
	month = {APR},
	pages = {133261},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {The perspective of using recyclable and biobased materials in the vitrimeric concept is attractive, in view of the regulatory guidelines and pressing need to reduce CO2-emissions. The expansion of viable bio-based polymeric materials is gaining increased attention to achieve sustainable development goals. Although durability, cost, and performance still limit their real life applications, these limitations can be overcome through state-of-the-art bio-vitrimeric materials displaying thermoset like mechanical and thermal properties as well as thermoplastic like malleable and thus recyclable properties. Bio-derived chemicals based vitrimers can be of advantage, where material design is made from scratch, allowing to plan material properties in line with their future life cycle from the very beginning. This article emphasizes the current needs of vitrimers based on bio-derived chemicals, including their recycling, reprocessing, and self-healing properties, along with their advantages and potential obstacles from todays{\textquoteright} perspective. The article also identifies potential bio-derivatives as attractive building blocks for vitrimers because of their potential for sustainability.},
	keywords = {Recycling, Self-healing, Sustainable materials, Vitrimers},
	issn = {1385-8947},
	doi = {10.1016/j.cej.2021.133261},
	url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894721048361},
	author = {Balaji Krishnakumar and Andrea Pucci and Prakash P. Wadgaonkar and Indresh Kumar and Wolfgang H. Binder and Sravendra Rana}
}
@article {49948,
	title = {Sustainable cellulose nanofiber extraction from Borassus flabellifer: a comprehensive study and analytical insights},
	journal = {Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery},
	volume = {15},
	year = {2025},
	month = {SEP},
	pages = {25359-25373},
	type = {Article},
	abstract = {<p>
	Cellulose, a biodegradable and renewable material, is versatile and transforms various fields. This work uses a chemo-mechanical method to discuss the extraction and analysis of palmyra (Borassus flabellifer) fruit derived cellulose nanofibers (PFCNF). The mild acid treatment, steam explosion, and homogenization could increase the physico-chemical properties of Borassus flabellifer fiber. The chemical composition and FTIR analysis confirmed the successful elimination of the hemicellulose, lignin, and other extractives in the palmyra fruit pulp. The solid-state 13C NMR proved the cellulose type I structure of the extracted PFCNF. The crystallinity index of PFCNF was found to be 57\%. The yield of the cellulose was calculated to be 44\%. PFCNF exhibited fibrous morphology with a nanodimension of 10-80 nm, validated using scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. With progressive treatments, the thermal stability was increased, and the Tmax of PFCNF was 32 degrees C higher compared to the raw fibers. These superior properties further support their potential in eco-friendly packaging, advanced composites, biomedical materials, film production, electronics, coating materials, and paper production.</p>
},
	keywords = {<italic>Borassus flabellifer</italic>, Biomass, Cellulose nanofiber, Eco-friendly extraction, Sustainable materials, Waste valorization},
	issn = {2190-6815},
	doi = {10.1007/s13399-025-06859-0},
	author = {Surya, S. and Soman, Arathy and Krishnan, Akhil and Suresh, M. Parvana and Neenu, K. V. and Ajithkumar, T. G. and Parameswaranpillai, Jyotishkumar and Begum, P. M. Sabura and Dominic, C. D. Midhun}
}
