Sustainable Hydrogels from Abundant Plant Waste Could Transform Daily Life
The article discusses how hemicellulose, a plentiful natural material found in plant tissues, can be used to make hydrogels. These hydrogels are created from hemicellulose derivatives and have various uses. The authors explored different ways to make these hydrogels, looked into where hemicellulose comes from, and discussed combining hemicellulose with other materials to form composite hydrogels. They also investigated new methods for crafting hemicellulose-based hydrogels and highlighted their unique functions.