nanocellulose
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Nanocellulose is a term referring to a family of cellulosic materials that have at least one of their dimensions in the nanoscale. Examples of nanocellulosic materials are microfibrilated cellulose, cellulose nanofibers or cellulose nanocrystals. Nanocellulose may be obtained from natural cellulose fibers through a variety of production processes. This family of materials possesses interesting properties suitable for a wide range of potential applications.
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35 sectionsContents
- Terminology
- Microfibrilated cellulose
- Cellulose nanofibers
- Cellulose nanocrystals
- Bacterial nanocellulose
- History
- Manufacture
- Cellulose sources
- Nanocellulose fibrils
- Cellulose nanocrystals
- Other cellulose based nanoparticles
- Structure and properties
- Dimensions and crystallinity
- Viscosity
- Mechanical properties
- Barrier properties
- Liquid crystals, colloidal glasses, and hydrogels
- Bulk foams and aerogels
- Pickering emulsions and foams
- Cellulose nanofiber plate
- Surface modification
- Safety aspects
- Potential applications
- Paper and paperboard
- Composite
- Food
- Hygiene and absorbent products
- Emulsion and dispersion
- Medical, cosmetic and pharmaceutical
- Bio-based electronics and energy storage
- Bio-based coloured materials
- Other potential applications
- Related materials
- See also
- References
Nanocellulose is a term referring to a family of cellulosic materials that have at least one of their dimensions in the nanoscale. Examples of nanocellulosic materials are microfibrilated cellulose, cellulose nanofibers or cellulose nanocrystals. Nanocellulose may be obtained from natural cellulose fibers through a variety of production processes. This family of materials possesses interesting properties suitable for a wide range of potential applications.
== Terminology ==