Citation:
Susheel Kalia, Alain Dufresne, Bibin Mathew Cherian, B.S. Kaith, Luc Avérous, James Njuguna and Elias Nassiopoulos. Cellulose-Based Bio- and Nanocomposites: A Review. International Journal of Polymer Science, Volume 2011, Article ID 837875
Abstract:
Cellulose macro- and nanofibers have gained increasing attention due to the high
strength and stiffness, biodegradability and renewability, and their production
and application in development of composites. Application of cellulose
nanofibers for the development of composites is a relatively new research area.
Cellulose macro- and nanofibers can be used as reinforcement in composite
materials because of enhanced mechanical, thermal, and biodegradation properties
of composites. Cellulose fibers are hydrophilic in nature, so it becomes
necessary to increase their surface roughness for the development of composites
with enhanced properties. In the present paper, we have reviewed the surface
modification of cellulose fibers by various methods. Processing methods,
properties, and various applications of nanocellulose and cellulosic composites
are also discussed in this paper.
