Foam-formed biocomposites based on cellulose products and lignin

Abstract Foam-formed cellulose biocomposites are a promising technology for developing lightweight and sustainable packaging materials. In this work, we produce characterize biocomposite foams based on methylcellulose (MC), fibers (CF), lignin (LN). The results indicate that adding organosolv to foam prepared using MC CF moderately increases Young’s modulus, protects the from growth of Escherichia coli bacteria, improves hydrophobicity surface. This article concludes enhances many properties required in applications such as insulation, packaging, cushioning. optimization composition offers research directions toward upscaling material solution industrial scale. Graphical abstract