Description
Nanocellulose is a versatile material that has received much attention from scientists working in a broad range of application fields, such as automotive, composites, adsorbents, paints, coatings, medical implants, electronics, cosmetics, pulp and paper, tissue engineering, medical, packaging, and aerogels.Industrial Applications of Nanocellulose and Its Nanocomposites provides an extensive, up-to-date review of this fast-moving research field. The chapters cover a wide range of aspects, including synthesis, surface modification, and improvement of properties toward target applications. The main objectives of the book are to reflect on recent advancements in the design and fabrication of advanced nanocellulose and discuss important requirements for each application, as well as the challenges that might be faced. The book also includes an overview of the current economic perspectives and safety issues, as well as future directions for nanocellulose-based materials.It will serve as a valuable reference resource for academic and industrial researchers, environmental chemists, nanotechnologists, chemical engineers, polymer chemists, materials scientists, and all those working in the manufacturing industries.- Comprehensively covers a broad range of industrial applications.- Includes case studies on economic perspectives, safety issues, and advanced development of nanocellulose-based products.- Discusses nanocellulose production from biological waste.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to nanocellulose production from biological waste2. Economic insights into the production of cellulose nanofibrils from oil palm biomass3. Nanocellulose: Sustainable biomaterial for developing novel adhesives and composites4. Nanocellulose-based aerogels for various engineering applications5. Nanocellulose: Chemistry, preparation, and applications in the food industry6. Nanocellulose nanocomposites in coating materials7. Nanocellulose as an adsorbent for heavy metals8. Nanocellulose in sensors9. An overview of cellulose nanofiber physicochemical characterizations and biological studies in relation to nanosafety concerns10. Nanocellulose hydrogels11. Nanocellulose applications in packaging materials12. Active biocomposite packaging films: Compatibility of carrageenan with cellulose nanofiber from empty fruit bunches13. Enhanced thermal stability of cellulose nanocrystals for processing polymer nanocomposites at a high temperature14. Nanocellulose nanocomposites for biomedical applications15. Nanocellulose biocomposites in specialty papermaking16. Nanocellulose composites in the pulp and paper industry17. Nanocellulose nanocomposites in textiles18. Nanocellulose as a bioadsorbent for water and wastewater purification19. Nanocellulose composites in the automotive industry20. Advances in nanocellulose nanocomposites for bone repair21. Nanocellulose composites for electronic applications
