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Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose/Mxene: a review.

Al-Fakih, Ghassan O.A.; Ilyas, R.A.; Atiqah, A.; Atikah, M.S.N.; Saidur, R.; Dufresne, Alain; Saharudin, Mohd Shahneel; Abral, Hairul; Sapuan, S.M.

Authors

Ghassan O.A. Al-Fakih

R.A. Ilyas

A. Atiqah

M.S.N. Atikah

R. Saidur

Alain Dufresne

Hairul Abral

S.M. Sapuan



Abstract

The escalating need for a sustainable future has driven the advancement of renewable functional materials. Nanocellulose, derived from the abundant natural biopolymer cellulose, demonstrates noteworthy characteristics, including high surface area, crystallinity, mechanical strength, and modifiable chemistry. When combined with two-dimensional (2D) graphitic materials, nanocellulose can generate sophisticated hybrid materials with diverse applications as building blocks, carriers, scaffolds, and reinforcing constituents. This review highlights the progress of research on advanced functional materials based on the integration of nanocellulose, a versatile biopolymer with tailorable properties, and MXenes, a new class of 2D transition metal carbides/nitrides known for their excellent conductivity, mechanical strength, and large surface area. By addressing the challenges and envisioning future prospects, this review underscores the burgeoning opportunities inherent in MXene/nanocellulose composites, heralding a sustainable frontier in the field of materials science.

Citation

AL-FAKIH, G.O.A., ILYAS, R.A., ATIQAH, A., ATIKAH, M.S.N., SAIDUR, R., DUFRESNE, A., SAHARUDIN, M.S., ABRAL, H. and SAPUAN, S.M. 2024. Advanced functional materials based on nanocellulose/Mxene: a review. International journal of biological macromolecules [online], 278(4), article number 135207. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135207

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Aug 28, 2024
Online Publication Date Sep 13, 2024
Publication Date Oct 1, 2024
Deposit Date Sep 19, 2024
Publicly Available Date Sep 14, 2025
Journal International journal of biological macromolecules
Print ISSN 0141-8130
Electronic ISSN 1879-0003
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 278
Issue 4
Article Number 135207
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135207
Keywords High-performance materials; Nanocellulose; MXene composites; Advanced materials; Synergistic properties; Functional nanomaterials
Public URL https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/2481208