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  • Materials Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Cellulosic nanomaterials offer sustainable building blocks for advanced materials.
  • Developing porous scaffolds with specific absorption properties is crucial for various applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a biobased cellulosic scaffold material using freeze-drying ice-templating.
  • To investigate the structural and functional properties of the developed scaffold.
  • To explore its potential applications in diverse fields.

Main Methods:

  • Functionalized cellulosic nanomaterials were processed using freeze-drying ice-templating.
  • The resulting scaffold's structure and properties were characterized.
  • Selective absorption capabilities were tested using various substances.

Main Results:

  • An interconnected, highly porous scaffold composed of ultrathin cellulosic layers was successfully fabricated.
  • The scaffold exhibited multifunctional hydrophobicity, oleophilicity, and lipophilicity.
  • Selective absorption of milkfat, hydrophobic proteins, organic solvents, and oils was demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • The biobased cellulosic scaffold possesses unique properties suitable for selective absorption.
  • Potential applications include tissue engineering, drug delivery, and oil/fat accumulation.
  • This material represents a promising sustainable alternative for advanced applications.