Cellulose nanocrystals in the development of biodegradable materials: A review on CNC resources, modification, and their hybridization

A Babaei-Ghazvini, B Vafakish, R Patel… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating demand for sustainable materials has propelled cellulose into the spotlight
as a promising alternative to petroleum-based products. As the most abundant organic …

Approach towards sustainable circular economy: waste biorefinery for the production of cellulose nanocrystals

MR Chia, SW Phang, NS Mohd Razali, I Ahmad - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer
The rapid increase in solid waste along with urbanisation, especially arising from the
industrial and agricultural sectors, sparks concern from the public regarding their adverse …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of aspect ratio of cellulose nanocrystals on the properties of all CNC films: Tunicate and wood CNCs

A Babaei-Ghazvini, B Acharya - Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the physicochemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of films made from
cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) obtained from two sources–wood and tunicate-and their …

PBAT based composites reinforced with microcrystalline cellulose obtained from softwood almond shells

L Botta, V Titone, MC Mistretta, FP La Mantia, A Modica… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
This study explores the processability, mechanical, and thermal properties of
biocompostable composites based on poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT) as …

Crosslinked poly (vinyl alcohol) composite reinforced with tunicate, wood, and hybrid cellulose nanocrystals: Comparative physicochemical, thermal, and mechanical …

A Babaei-Ghazvini, B Acharya - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
The development of sustainable and biodegradable composites has gained increasing
attention in recent years. Effective interaction and adhesion between polymers and fillers are …

Morphological, microstructural, and mechanical properties of highly-ordered C–S–H regulated by cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs)

Y Wang, S Goodman, Y Bao, W Meng - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023 - Elsevier
Microstructures of calcium silicate hydrates (C–S–H) are relevant to the mechanical
properties and durability of cement-based materials. Random growth of the microstructures …

A crosslinked and percolation network alginate coating for litchi prevention

X Yin, Y Zhou, Y Tang, D Kong, W Xiao, L Gan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The short shelf life of Litchi is due to its rapid metabolism after being harvested. Refrigeration
is not a suitable method for preserving litchi, as the browning process of litchi that has been …

Carboxylation of cellulose nanocrystals for reinforcing and toughing rubber through dual cross-linking networks

J Hu, Z Kong, K Liu, J Qin, Y Tao, L Zhou… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2021 - ACS Publications
The surface functionalization of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and the construction of strong
interfacial adhesion between CNCs and the rubber matrix are effective ways to achieve high …

Life cycle assessment and mechanical properties of nanocomposites based on cellulose nanocrystals

D Ansari Movahed, M Jonoobi, A Ashori… - Polymer Engineering …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The present work focuses on the preparation of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) reinforced
composites based on polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and polypropylene (PP). The effects of the …

Regioselective functionalization of cellulose nanomaterial for advanced application

Q Wang, L Zhong, Y Zhou, S Feng, J Liu, H Liu… - Carbohydrate …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) with their remarkable properties and abundant natural
sources have emerged as a versatile platform for material science. However, their …