Handbook of nanocellulose and cellulose nanocomposites. Volume 1

Abstract

Table of contents: Content: Methods for Extraction of Nanocellulose from Various Sources. Characterization of Various Kinds of Nanocellulose. Surface Modification of Nanocellulose. Self-Assembly of Native Cellulose Nanostructures. Thermoplastic Cellulose Nanocomposites. Elastomeric Nanocomposites Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Nanochitin. Thermoset Cellulose Nanocomposites: Flammability Characteristics. Hybrid Filler (Cellulose/Noncellulose) Reinforced Nanocomposites. Fully Green Cellulose Nanocomposites. Coupling Agent Usage in the Preparation of Cellulose Nanofibril (CNF)- and Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC)-Based Nanocomposites. Microscopic Analysis of Cellulose Nanofibril (CNF)- and Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC)-Based Nanocomposites. Mechanical Properties of Cellulose Nanofibril (CNF)- and Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC)-Based Nanocomposites.