Abstract
This work compiles a revision of the more relevant work done on the field of nanocrystalline cellulose (CNC). Including manufacture methods and a variety of material sources for its production, CNC properties and their effect on selected applications are presented. Several approaches on CNC surface modification are discussed, as a tool towards enhanced performance in relevant applications. Finally, self-assembly of CNC behaviour is discussed, together with its implications on rheology and stability of CNC dispersions, as well as optical properties.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 58-73 |
| Journal | Revista Investigaciones Aplicadas |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| MoE publication type | A2 Review article in a scientific journal |
Keywords
- Nanocellulose
- nanocrystals
- whiskers
- nanowhiskers