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Cellulosic nanocomposites: a review

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Martin Allen Hubbe, Orlando José Rojas, Lucian A. Lucia, Mohini M. Sain·2008·BioResources
DOI 10.15376/biores.3.3.929-980
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Because of their wide abundance, their renewable and environmentally benign nature, and their outstanding mechanical properties, a great deal of attention has been paid recently to cellulosic nanofibrillar structures as components in nanocomposites. A first major challenge has been to find efficient ways to liberate cellulosic fibrils from different source materials, including wood, agricultural residues, or bacterial cellulose. A second major challenge has involved the lack of compatibility of cellulosic surfaces with a variety of plastic materials. The water-swellable nature of cellulose, especially in its non-crystalline regions, also can be a concern in various composite materials. This review of recent work shows that considerable progress has been achieved in addressing these issues and that there is potential to use cellulosic nano-components in a wide range of high-tech applications.

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Hubbe, M. A., Rojas, O. J., Lucia, L. A., & Sain, M. M.
Affiliations
North Carolina State University (US)
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Published
2008-08
Volume
3
Issue
3
Pages
929-980
ISSN
1930-2126 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.15376/biores.3.3.929-980
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Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Polymers and Plastics › Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Biomaterials › Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
Keywords
cellulose nanofibers, bacterial cellulose, wood, agricultural residues, interfacial compatibility, water swelling, mechanical properties, renewable materials

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