Recent Developments of Nanocellulose and Its Applications in Polymeric Composites
Hai-Chen Zhang, Chun-Na Yu, Xiao-Zeng Li, Ling-Feng Wang, Jintao Huang, Jun Tong, Yinlei Lin, Yonggang Min and Yong Liang
1School of Materials Science and Hydrogen Energy, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
2National Quality Inspection and Testing Center for Polymer Materials and Products, Guangzhou Quality Supervision and Testing Institute, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 511447, China
3Faculty of Intelligent Manufacturing, Research Center for Polymer Engineering of Intelligent Manufacturing, Wuyi University, Jiangmen, Guangdong, 529020, China
4Department of Polymeric Materials and Engineering, School of Materials and Energy, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510006, China
5School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Foshan University, Foshan, Guangdong, 528000, China
#These authors contributed equally to this work.
Abstract
Recently, nanocelluloses have gained great interest as naturally derived biobased nanometer-sized reinforcement in diverse technological areas due to the excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability, biocompatibility, high specific surface area, and rich hydroxyl groups for extensive chemical modification. However, the extraction of nanocellulose from cellulosic biomass and its dispersion in the matrix is still a substantial challenge since its inherent hydrophilicity and difficulty in dispersion inside hydrophobic matrix. This paper presents an overview of recent developments in nanocellulose research, highlighting its extraction routes, surface modification and its applications in polymeric composites. Literature shows that the morphologies and performances of nanocellulose depends on the source of the cellulosic materials and the processing parameters. Although nanocellulose is derived from seemingly fragile plants or organisms, it can be used as the reinforcement material or the main component to fabricate high value-added cutting-edge materials or devices, such high-performance nanocomposites, multifunctional hydrogel, conductive filaments, medical dressing, and energy storage material.
Publication details
Received: 16 Aug 2022
Revised: 29 Aug 2022
Accepted: 30 Aug 2022
Published online: 30 Aug 2022
Article type:
Review Paper
DOI:
10.30919/esfaf768
Volume:
9
Page:
1-14
Citation:
ES Food & Agroforestry, 2022, 9, 1-14
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Nanocelluloses are naturally derived bio nanofillers and can be used to develop various high value a....
Nanocelluloses are naturally derived bio nanofillers and can be used to develop various high value added biocompatible composites and commercial cellulosic derivatives.
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