Cellulose-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites: A Review

Kalia, Susheel; Dufresne, Alain; Cherian, Bibin Mathew; Kaith, B.S.; Av�rous, Luc; Njuguna, James; Nassiopoulos, Elias

Abstract

Cellulose macro- and nanofibers have gained increasing attention due to the high strength and stiffness, biodegradability and renewability, and their production and application in development of composites. Application of cellulose nanofibers for the development of composites is a relatively new research area. Cellulose macro- and nanofibers can be used as reinforcement in composite materials because of enhanced mechanical, thermal, and biodegradation properties of composites. Cellulose fibers are hydrophilic in nature, so it becomes necessary to increase their surface roughness for the development of composites with enhanced properties. In the present paper, we have reviewed the surface modification of cellulose fibers by various methods. Processing methods, properties, and various applications of nanocellulose and cellulosic composites are also discussed in this paper.

Citation

KALIA, S., DUFRESNE, A., CHERIAN, B.M., KAITH, B.S., AVÉROUS, L., NJUGUNA, J. and NASSIOPOULOS, E. 2011. Cellulose-based bio- and nanocomposites: a review. International journal of polymer science [online], 2011: natural fibers, bio- and nanocomposites, article 837875. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/837875

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 1, 2011
• Online Publication Date: Oct 26, 2011
• Publication Date: Dec 31, 2011
• Deposit Date: Nov 10, 2020
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 23, 2021
• Journal: International Journal of Polymer Science
• Print ISSN: 1687-9422
• Electronic ISSN: 1687-9430
• Publisher: Hindawi
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 2011
• Article Number: 837875
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/837875
• Keywords: Cellulose macrofibers; Cellulose nanofibers; Composite materials; Hydrophilic
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/983379