Dr Paramita Das, assistant professor at the Functional Nanocomposites Lab, Department of Chemical Engineering, IISER, Bhopal, has developed ‘ternary nanoparticles’ from biological materials such as carboxymethyl cellulose polymer.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/business-tech/precise-cellular-delivery/article66903877.ece

Once cleaned of heavy metals, microplastics, sand and other detritus, sargassum is finding many uses, particularly as biogas, but also biofertilizer, cellulose packaging and even artificial vegan leather.

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/environment/from-nuisance-to-new-green-industry/

Sustainable biodegradation of cellulose fibers is crucial for composting after the end of a product's lifecycle.

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cellulose-fiber-market-size-to-grow-by-usd-15-353-68-million-from-2022-to-2027-the-growing-demand-for-cellulose-fiber-products-drives-the-market---technavio-301860981.html

The capacity of cellulose fibers to absorb water is far better than that of traditional cotton.

Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cellulose-fiber-market-size-to-grow-by-usd-15-353-68-million-from-2022-to-2027-the-growing-demand-for-cellulose-fiber-products-drives-the-market---technavio-301860981.html

The individual fibres can be made from either natural (regenerated cellulose or wood pulp) or petroleum-based (plastic) materials, including polyester and polypropylene.

Source: https://theconversation.com/nearly-a-quarter-of-people-in-the-uk-flush-wet-wipes-down-the-toilet-heres-why-they-shouldnt-203301