Cellulose nanocrystals from Siam weed: Synthesis and physicochemical characterization
Heliyon, 2023 The use of biomass for the development of environmentally friendly and industrially useful materials is still attracting global interest. Herein, cellulose nanocrystals were prepared from Siam weed.
Joseph K. Ogunjobi +2 more
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Preparation and Surface Functionalization of Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals
Nanomaterials, 2021 In recent years, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have emerged as a leading biomass-based nanomaterial owing to their unique functional properties and sustainable resourcing.
Edmond Lam, Usha D. Hemraz
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Influence of Added Cellulose Nanocrystals on the Rheology of Polymers [PDF]
NanomaterialsThe interactions between cellulose nanocrystals and six different polymers (three anionic, two non-ionic, and one cationic) were investigated using rheological measurements of aqueous solutions of nanocrystals and polymers.
Rajinder Pal +2 more
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Latest Advances in Acid Hydrolysis Technique for Production of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) as Reinforcing Component in Epoxy-Based Nanocomposites [PDF]
علوم و تکنولوژی پلیمر, 2023 Cellulose, as one of the most abundant natural polymers with a wide spectrum of applications, has drawn the attention of many researchers. In this regard, cellulose-base structures such as cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and nanocomposites are known as ...
Reyhaneh Laghaei +7 more
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Chemical Reviews, 2023 Widespread concerns over the impact of human activity on the environment have resulted in a desire to replace artificial functional materials with naturally derived alternatives. As such, polysaccharides are drawing increasing attention due to offering a
B. Frka‐Petesic +11 more
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Programmable nanocomposites of cellulose nanocrystals and zwitterionic hydrogels for soft robotics
Nature Communications, 2023 Stimuli-responsive hydrogels have garnered significant attention as a versatile class of soft actuators. Introducing anisotropic properties, and shape-change programmability to responsive hydrogels promises a host of opportunities in the development of ...
R. Nasseri +8 more
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Synthesis, Properties, Applications, and Future Prospective of Cellulose Nanocrystals
Polymers, 2023 The exploration of nanocellulose has been aided by rapid nanotechnology and material science breakthroughs, resulting in their emergence as desired biomaterials. Nanocellulose has been thoroughly studied in various disciplines, including renewable energy,
A. Rashid +6 more
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Effect of the Addition of Corn Husk Cellulose Nanocrystals in the Development of a Novel Edible Film
Nanomaterials, 2022 The cellulose from agroindustrial waste can be treated and converted into nanocrystals or nanofibers. It could be used to produce biodegradable and edible films, contributing to the circular economy and being environmentally friendly. This research aimed
David Choque-Quispe +15 more
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Bio-Catalysis for the Functionalization of Cellulose Nanocrystals
Nanomaterials, 2022 In this work, the chemical modification of cellulose nanocrystals (NCs) using an enzyme as a catalyst has been performed by a “grafting from” reaction, in order to covalently functionalize the external surface of NCs with both poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA ...
Laura Peponi +5 more
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Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Date Palm Waste
ACS Omega, 2022 This study presents the isolation, characterization, and kinetic analyses of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from date palm waste in the United Arab Emirates.
M. Raza +3 more
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