Abstract
Nanocelluloses are a new type of biomaterial being used in biomedical applications. Unique properties of nanocelluloses, including nontoxicity, biocompatibility, water absorption, and its porosity, play a pivotal role in scaffolds and medical implants. This chapter focuses on the emerging applications of nanocellulose in the field of scaffolds and medical implants. The physical, chemical, and biological properties of nanocelluloses concerning their applications in biopolymer scaffolds and medical implants were discussed. Applications of different types of nanocellulose, such as spherical cellulose nanoparticles (SCNPs), cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), bacterial nanocellulose (BNCs), and cellulose nanogels (CNGs), have been discussed. Different applications of nanocelluloses in artificial skin, dental implants, cornea replacement, vascular grafts, bone tissue scaffolds, orthopedic implants, modern wound dressing, and drug release systems were explained. Finally, we discussed the market and commercial applications of nanocellulose.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Handbook of Nanocelluloses |
| Subtitle of host publication | Classification, Properties, Fabrication, and Emerging Applications |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Pages | 709-743 |
| Number of pages | 35 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030896218 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030896201 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |