This Handbook covers the fundamental aspects, experimental setup, synthesis, properties, and characterization of different nanocelluloses. It also explores the technology challenges of nanocelluloses and the emerging applications and the global markets of nanocelluloses-based systems. In particular, this book:

·       Covers the history of nanocelluloses, types and classifications, fabrication techniques, critical processing parameters, physical and chemical properties, surface functionalization, and other treatments to allow practical applications.

·       Covers all recent aspects of nanocelluloses technologies, from experimental set-up to industrial applications.

·       Discusses the unique properties of nanocelluloses that can be obtained by modifying their diameter, morphology, composition and dispersion in other materials.

·       Discusses the properties and morphology of several kinds of dispersion in polymeric materials, such as micro/nanofiberlated cellulose, cellulose nanofibers, cellulose nanocrystals, amorphous cellulose nanoparticles, and hybrid cellulose nanomaterials. 

·       Presents the different techniques for dispersion, and self-assembly of polymeric materials, critical parameters of synthesis, modelling and simulation, and characterization methods.

·       Highlights a wide range of emerging applications of nanocelluloses, e.g. drug delivery, tissue engineering, medical implants, medical diagnostics and therapy, biosensors, catalysis, energy harvesting, energy storage, water/waste treatment, papermaking, textiles, construction industry, automotive, aerospace and many more. 

·       Provides an outlook on the opportunities and challenges for the fabrication and manufacturing of nanocelluloses in industry.

·       Provides an in-depth look at the nature of nanocelluloses in terms of their applicability for industrial uses.

·       Provides in-depth insight and review on most recent types of nanocelluloses-based systems of unique structures and compositions.

·       Highlights the challenges and interdisciplinary perspective of nanocelluloses-based systems in science, biology, engineering, medicine, and technology, incorporating both fundamentals and applications.

- Demonstrates how cutting-edge developments in nanofibers translate into real-world innovations in a range of industry sectors. 

This Handbook is a valuable reference for materials scientists, biologists, physicians, chemical, biomedical, manufacturing and mechanical engineers working in R&D industry and academia, who want to learn more about how nanocelluloses-based systems are commercially applied.

Volume I: Fundamental aspects, classification, properties, experimental setup, synthesis, and physicochemical characterization

 

Part I: Fundamental aspects, classifications, and properties

Chapter 1: Introduction to abroad family of nanocelluloses  

Chapter 2: Types and classifications of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 3: Raw materials for synthesis of cellulose nanomaterials   

Chapter 4: Chemical structure and properties of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 5: Self-Assembly of Native Cellulose Nanostructures

 

Part II: Experimental setup and synthesis techniques

Chapter 6: Physical methods for synthesis of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 7: chemical methods for synthesis of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 8: biological methods for synthesis of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 9: Synthesis of cellulose nanofibers  

Chapter 10: Synthesis of cellulose nanocrystals  

Chapter 11: Synthesis of cellulose nanoparticles   

Chapter 12: Synthesis of cellulose hydrogel   

Chapter 13: Synthesis of cellulose aerogel

Chapter 14: Extraction of cellulose nanomaterials from industrial waste

 

Part III: Surface Functionalization and Processing Techniques

Chapter 15: Gas phase modification of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 16: Liquid phase modification of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 17: Grafting of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 18: Deposition of Metal/metal oxide onto cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 19: Polymer nanocomposite based cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 20: Synthesis of carbon aerogel from cellulose based nanomaterials 

 

Part IV: Unique Properties and Characterization of nanocelluloses

Chapter 21: Rheological Properties of Nanocelluloses 

Chapter 22: Barrier properties of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 23: Biocompatibility of cellulose nanomaterials

Chapter 24: Physicochemical characterization of nanocelluloses

 Chapter 25: Spectroscopic characterization of nanocelluloses

 

Chapter 26: Challenges and future aspects for commercialization of nanocelluloses

 

Volume II: Global markets, technologies and emerging applications

 

Part II-1: Energy production and Energy Storage

Chapter 27: Cellulose nanomaterials for solar cells

Chapter 28: Cellulose nanomaterials for Fuel cells

Chapter 29: Cellulose nanomaterials for batteries

Chapter 30: Cellulose nanomaterials for supercapacitors

Chapter 31: Cellulose nanomaterials for catalysis and electrocatalysis applications

 

Part II-2: Environmental applications

Chapter 32: Cellulose nanomaterials for membrane applications

Chapter 33: Cellulose nanomaterials for as adsorbent for wastewater treatment

Chapter 34: Cellulose nanomaterials for water desalination

Chapter 35: Cellulose nanomaterials for oil separation 

Chapter 36: Cellulose nanomaterials for air filtration and purification    

 

Part II-3: Health applications

Chapter 37: Functional cellulose nanomaterials for drug releasing and medical prosthesis

Chapter 38: Cellulose nanomaterials for tissue engineering, scaffold and cosmetic skin mask

Chapter 39: Cellulose nanomaterials and their applications in medical implant

Chapter 40: Membrane based cellulose nanomaterials for health applications

Chapter 41: Cellulose nanomaterials for biosensor applications

Chapter 42: Cellulose nanomaterials for cosmetic and pharmaceutical

 

Part II-4: Constructions and other applications

Chapter 43: Nanostructured fibers as thin films and nanocoatings

Chapter 44: Applications of cellulose nanomaterials in automotive and aerospace

Chapter 45: Application of cellulose nanomaterials in military protective clothing

Chapter 46: Application of cellulose nanomaterials in papermaking 

Chapter 47: Application of cellulose nanomaterials in food packaging

Chapter 48: Application of cellulose nanomaterials in electronic devices.

Chapter 49: Tuning of electrical and magnetic properties for electromagnetic shielding

Chapter 50: Challenges and future aspects for industrial use of nanocelluloses