Cellulose nanocrystals and related nanocomposites: Review of some properties and challenges

• Published in: Journal of polymer science. Part B, Polymer physics Vol. 52; no. 12; pp. 791 - 806
• Main Authors: Mariano, Marcos, El Kissi, Nadia, Dufresne, Alain
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, NJ Blackwell Publishing Ltd 15.06.2014; Wiley; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Applied sciences; barrier; Biodegradability; biofibers; Cellulose; Chemical Sciences; Composites; Compounding ingredients; Density; Engineering Sciences; Exact sciences and technology; Fillers and reinforcing agents; Forms of application and semi-finished materials; mechanical properties; Nanocomposites; Nanocrystals; Nanoparticles; Nanostructure; Polymer industry, paints, wood; polysaccharides; Specific surface; Technology of polymers; polysaccharides; State of the art; Cellulose; Polymer; biofibers; nanocomposites; mechanical properties; barrier; nanoparticles; Nanocomposite; Manufacturing; Filler; Nanocrystal; Nanocomposites; Cellulose nanocrystals CNC

ABSTRACT Cellulosic nanoparticles with high Young's modulus, crystallinity, specific surface area, and aspect ratio can be found in the natural structure of plant fibers. Indeed, lignocellulosic fibers consist of semicrystalline cellulose nanofibrils embedded in an amorphous matrix mainly compo...