The presence of hydroxyl groups in cellulose facilitates the formation of hydrogen bonds with PVA, providing improved mechanical and barrier properties, high moisture resistance and thermal stability, ...

Curled hair bundles coated with polyvinyl alcohol / cellulose microcrystal (PVA/CM) composites with humidity-induced shape memory properties maintained their original shapes after exposure to high ...

PVA is a thermoplastic synthetic polymer that, unlike many other synthetic polymers, is made by hydrolysis of poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc). PVA's applications have ...

(Nanowerk News) Cleaning up oil spills and metal contaminates in a low-impact, sustainable and inexpensive manner remains a challenge for companies and governments globally. But a group of researchers ...