Nanocellulose from Agricultural Biomass: Fundamentals, Performance, and Applications provides an extensive exploration of the cutting-edge advancements in this field. The book aims to cover the entire spectrum, from the origins and significance of agricultural biomass to the traditional and modern isolation methods of nanocellulose. It delves into the critical role of nanocellulose in emerging applications, especially through chemical surface modifications and composite fabrication processes involving both thermoplastic and thermosetting materials. The book is structured into three main sections: fundamentals, fabrication, and applications.
The first section offers a foundational understanding of agricultural biomass resources, their morphology, and methods for sustainable green extraction and isolation of nanocellulose. The second section covers techniques for modifying and functionalizing nanocellulose, composite fabrication processes, and performance evaluations. The third section explores various cutting-edge applications, such as biomedical materials, electronics, environmental remediation, structural applications, packaging, 3-D printing, and propellants. This book is designed for a wide audience, including researchers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students working in the fields of natural fibers, nanocellulose, and polymer composites. It addresses the growing interest in sustainable materials by presenting detailed, interdisciplinary research and collaborative efforts to develop nanocellulose applications. The book highlights the economic potential and market value of nanocellulose products, making it an invaluable resource for those engaged in advancing sustainable product development.
The first section offers a foundational understanding of agricultural biomass resources, their morphology, and methods for sustainable green extraction and isolation of nanocellulose. The second section covers techniques for modifying and functionalizing nanocellulose, composite fabrication processes, and performance evaluations. The third section explores various cutting-edge applications, such as biomedical materials, electronics, environmental remediation, structural applications, packaging, 3-D printing, and propellants. This book is designed for a wide audience, including researchers, industry professionals, and postgraduate students working in the fields of natural fibers, nanocellulose, and polymer composites. It addresses the growing interest in sustainable materials by presenting detailed, interdisciplinary research and collaborative efforts to develop nanocellulose applications. The book highlights the economic potential and market value of nanocellulose products, making it an invaluable resource for those engaged in advancing sustainable product development.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Fundamentals of Nanocellulose1. Agricultural Biomass and Its Origin
2. Properties of Nanocellulose
3. Isolation Process of Nanocellulose
4. Understanding the Chemical Surface Modification of Nanocellulose
Section 2: Performance of Nanocellulose-Based Biocomposites
5. Fabrication Process of Nanocellulose with Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Polymer Matrix
6. Mechanical, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical Performance, and Environmental Stability of Nanocellulose-Reinforced Thermoplastic Biocomposites
7. Mechanical, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical Performance, and Environmental Stability of Nanocellulose-Reinforced Thermosetting Biocomposites
Section 3: Emerging Applications of Nanocellulose-Based Biocomposites
8. Nanocellulose as Porous Scaffolds in Biomedical Applications
9. Nanostructure of Nanocellulose in Electronic Applications
10. Nanocellulose in Environmental Remediation Applications
11. Hybrid Nanocellulose for Structural Applications
12. Nanocellulose in Packaging Applications
13. Nanocellulose in Additive Manufacturing Applications
14. Nanocellulose in Propellant Applications
15. Cost, Economic Aspects, and Perspectives on Nanocellulose
