Processing of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites

The Handbook of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites

is an essential resource that delves into the burgeoning field of nanocellulose and its applications in composite materials. Comprising three distinct volumes, the handbook offers an exhaustive overview, spanning processing techniques to properties and characterization, and ultimately leading to modern applications of nanocellulose. Each volume meticulously covers specific aspects of nanocellulose research, providing valuable insights, methodologies, and case studies that benefit researchers and practitioners aiming to maximize the potential of nanocellulose.

It also details the intricate processes involved in the production, modification, and preparation of nanocellulose and its composites. It explores techniques such as mechanical disintegration, chemical modification, and isolation methods from sources like wood, plants, and bacteria. Additionally, the volume addresses challenges in scaling up production, achieving nanocellulose dispersions, and incorporating nanocellulose into different matrix materials, serving as a guide for effective processing strategies.

Topics Covered

Processing, extraction techniques, modification, formulation, and additive manufacturing

Includes sustainable processing methods

Covers surface engineering and surface modification

Discusses the generation and dissolution of nanocellulose

Delves into biocompatibility and biodegradability

Presents Processing-Structure-Property Relationships

Provides scale-up strategies and future challenges and solutions in processing