Multifunctional Polymeric Nanocomposites Based on Cellulosic Reinforcements introduces the innovative applications of polymeric materials based on nanocellulose, and covers extraction methods, functionalization approaches, and assembly methods to enable these applications. The book presents the state-of-the-art of this novel nano-filler and how it enables new applications in many different sectors, beyond existing products.
With a focus on application of nano-cellulose based polymers with multifunctional activity, the book explains the methodology of nano-cellulose extraction and production and shows the potential performance benefits of these particular nanostructured polymers, for applications across different sectors, including food active packaging, energy-photovoltaics, biomedical, and filtration. The book describes how the different methodologies, functionalization, and organization at the nano-scale level could contribute to the design of required properties at macro level.
The book studies the interactions between the main nano-filler with other active systems and how this interaction enables multi-functionality in the produced materials. The book is an indispensable resource for the growing number of scientists and engineers interested in the preparation and novel applications of nano-cellulose, and for industrial scientists active in formulation and fabrication of polymer products based on renewable resources.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. ix 6. Preface - p. xiii 7. Chapter 1. Extraction of Lignocellulosic Materials From Waste Products - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Production of Bacterial Nanocellulose From Non-Conventional Fermentation Media - p. 39 9. Chapter 3. Grafting of Cellulose Nanocrystals - p. 61 10. Chapter 4. Tensile Properties of Wood Cellulose Nanopaper and Nanocomposite Films - p. 115 11. Chapter 5. Nanocellulose-Based Polymeric Blends for Coating Applications - p. 131 12. Chapter 6. Multifunctional Applications of Nanocellulose-Based Nanocomposites - p. 177 13. Chapter 7. Nanocellulose-Based Polymeric Blends for Food Packaging Applications - p. 205 14. Chapter 8. Nanocelluloses as Innovative Polymers for Membrane Applications - p. 253 15. Chapter 9. Smart Nanocellulose Composites With Shape-Memory Behavior - p. 277 16. Chapter 10. Computational Modeling of Polylactide and Its Cellulose-Reinforced Nanocomposites - p. 313 17. Chapter 11. Nanocellulose Alignment and Electrical Properties Improvement - p. 343 18. Index - p. 377
Multifunctional Polymeric Nanocomposites Based on Cellulosic Reinforcements introduces the innovative applications of polymeric materials based on nanocellulose, and covers extraction methods, functionalization approaches, and assembly methods to enable these applications. The book presents the state-of-the-art of this novel nano-filler and how it enables new applications in many different sectors, beyond existing products.
With a focus on application of nano-cellulose based polymers with multifunctional activity, the book explains the methodology of nano-cellulose extraction and production and shows the potential performance benefits of these particular nanostructured polymers, for applications across different sectors, including food active packaging, energy-photovoltaics, biomedical, and filtration. The book describes how the different methodologies, functionalization, and organization at the nano-scale level could contribute to the design of required properties at macro level.
The book studies the interactions between the main nano-filler with other active systems and how this interaction enables multi-functionality in the produced materials. The book is an indispensable resource for the growing number of scientists and engineers interested in the preparation and novel applications of nano-cellulose, and for industrial scientists active in formulation and fabrication of polymer products based on renewable resources.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Contributors - p. ix 6. Preface - p. xiii 7. Chapter 1. Extraction of Lignocellulosic Materials From Waste Products - p. 1 8. Chapter 2. Production of Bacterial Nanocellulose From Non-Conventional Fermentation Media - p. 39 9. Chapter 3. Grafting of Cellulose Nanocrystals - p. 61 10. Chapter 4. Tensile Properties of Wood Cellulose Nanopaper and Nanocomposite Films - p. 115 11. Chapter 5. Nanocellulose-Based Polymeric Blends for Coating Applications - p. 131 12. Chapter 6. Multifunctional Applications of Nanocellulose-Based Nanocomposites - p. 177 13. Chapter 7. Nanocellulose-Based Polymeric Blends for Food Packaging Applications - p. 205 14. Chapter 8. Nanocelluloses as Innovative Polymers for Membrane Applications - p. 253 15. Chapter 9. Smart Nanocellulose Composites With Shape-Memory Behavior - p. 277 16. Chapter 10. Computational Modeling of Polylactide and Its Cellulose-Reinforced Nanocomposites - p. 313 17. Chapter 11. Nanocellulose Alignment and Electrical Properties Improvement - p. 343 18. Index - p. 377
