Description
Book SynopsisNanocellulose, a unique and promising natural material extracted from native cellulose, has received immense interest for its broad spectrum of applications owing to its remarkable physical properties, special surface chemistry, and excellent biological properties (biocompatibility, biodegradability and low toxicity). In attempts to meet the requirements of humanity's well-being, biomaterials scientists taking advantage of the structure and properties of nanocellulose aim to develop new and formerly non-existing materials with novel and multifunctional properties.This book highlights the importance of nanocellulose and reviews its synthesis, types, structure and properties. Further, it discusses various biofabrication approaches and applications of nanocellulose-based biomaterials in various fields such as the environment, biomedicine, optoelectronics, pharmaceutics, paper, renewable energy and the food industry. Devised to have a broad appeal, this book will be useful to beginners, who will appreciate its comprehensive approach, as well as active researchers, who will find the focus on recent advancements highly valuable.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements; Notes on the Contributors; Dedication; Introduction to Nanocellulose; Synthesis of Cellulose Nanofiber from Oil Palm Biomass by High Pressure Homogenization and Wet Disk Milling; Surface Modification of Nanocellulose; Nanocellulose-Reinforced Starch Nanocomposites; Recent Developments in Synthesis, Properties, and Biomedical Applications of Cellulose-Based Hydrogels; Nanocellulose-Based Biomaterials for Skin Tissue Repair; Applications of Nanofibrillar Celluloses in Drug Delivery: From Conventional Tablet Excipient to Novel Drug Carrier; Applications of Nanocellulose in Food Industry; Nanocellulose as Green Material to Eradicate Environment and Renewable Energy Issues; Applications of Nanocellulose in Paper Industry; Application of Nanocellulose in Specialty Paper; Nanocellulose-Based Composites: Optoelectronic Applications; Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Energy Conversion; Nanocellulose-Based Flexible Energy Storage Devices; Functional Nanocellulose Aerogels for Varying Technological Applications; Applications of Bacterial Cellulose;
