Cellulose-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites: A Review

Cellulose macro- and nanofibers have gained increasing attention due to the high strength and stiffness, biodegradability and renewability, and their production and application in development of composites. Application of cellulose nanofibers for the development of composites is a relatively new res...

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Main Authors: Susheel Kalia, Alain Dufresne, Bibin Mathew Cherian, B. S. Kaith, Luc Avérous, James Njuguna, Elias Nassiopoulos
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Polymer Science
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/837875
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description Cellulose macro- and nanofibers have gained increasing attention due to the high strength and stiffness, biodegradability and renewability, and their production and application in development of composites. Application of cellulose nanofibers for the development of composites is a relatively new research area. Cellulose macro- and nanofibers can be used as reinforcement in composite materials because of enhanced mechanical, thermal, and biodegradation properties of composites. Cellulose fibers are hydrophilic in nature, so it becomes necessary to increase their surface roughness for the development of composites with enhanced properties. In the present paper, we have reviewed the surface modification of cellulose fibers by various methods. Processing methods, properties, and various applications of nanocellulose and cellulosic composites are also discussed in this paper.
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spelling doaj-art-9f6e051fc332447093bcc44563c080222025-08-20T03:38:29ZengWileyInternational Journal of Polymer Science1687-94221687-94302011-01-01201110.1155/2011/837875837875Cellulose-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites: A ReviewSusheel Kalia0Alain Dufresne1Bibin Mathew Cherian2B. S. Kaith3Luc Avérous4James Njuguna5Elias Nassiopoulos6Department of Chemistry, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Bajhol-173 229, District Solan (Himachal Pradesh), IndiaGrenoble Institute of Technology, The International School of Paper, Print Media and Biomaterials (Pagora), Grenoble Institute of Technology, BP 65-38402 Saint Martin d'Hères, Grenolde, FranceDepartment of Natural Resources, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu 18610-307, SP, BrazilDepartment of Chemistry, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Punjab, Jalandhar 144011, IndiaLIPHT-ECPM, EAC (CNRS) 4375, University of Strasbourg, 25 rue Becquerel, 67087 Strasbourg Cedex 2, FranceSchool of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, UKSchool of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University, Bedfordshire MK43 0AL, UKCellulose macro- and nanofibers have gained increasing attention due to the high strength and stiffness, biodegradability and renewability, and their production and application in development of composites. Application of cellulose nanofibers for the development of composites is a relatively new research area. Cellulose macro- and nanofibers can be used as reinforcement in composite materials because of enhanced mechanical, thermal, and biodegradation properties of composites. Cellulose fibers are hydrophilic in nature, so it becomes necessary to increase their surface roughness for the development of composites with enhanced properties. In the present paper, we have reviewed the surface modification of cellulose fibers by various methods. Processing methods, properties, and various applications of nanocellulose and cellulosic composites are also discussed in this paper.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/837875
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International Journal of Polymer Science
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