Abstract
Celluloses are insoluble polysaccharides that are formed by glucose monomer chains and are crucial constituents of plant cell walls, vegetable fibers, and bacterial cells. Cellulose polymers can be extracted from natural sources and modified into nanocelluloses via mechanical, chemical, or enzymatic approaches to be utilized in environmental and biomedical applications. However, high molecular weight, cost of production, and lack of compatibility with other materials are the major limitations of celluloses. Thus, this chapter discusses the distinct sources and exclusive properties of nanocelluloses. Additionally, the global market and international regulations that are implemented on the commercial usage of nanocelluloses were elucidated.
| 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 | 3-34 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030896218 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030896201 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- Bacterial cellulose nanofibers
- Biodegradability
- Cellulose nanofibrils
- International regulations
- Nanocelluloses