Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Nanocomposites Based on Polymers and Nanocellulose

Fundamentals and Recent Advances in Nanocomposites Based on Polymers and Nanocellulose brings together the latest research in cellulose-based nanocomposites, covering fundamentals, processing, properties, performance, applications, and the state-of-the-art. Sections cover the fundamentals of cellulose and cellulose-based nanocomposites, including sources, extraction, types, classification, linkages, model structure, model compounds, characterization techniques and the incorporation of cellulose fillers to improve the properties or characteristics of nanocomposites organized by category, including in aerogels, thermoplastic composites, thermoset composites, bioplastic composites, carbon nanofibers, rubber composites, carbon fibers, foaming materials, and more.

Throughout the book's chapters, there is an emphasis on the latest innovations and potential applications, including the utilization of nanocellulose in biodegradable composites for biomedical applications, along with other important industrial application areas. This book will be of great interest to researchers, scientists and advanced students working with bio-based materials, polymer science, nanomaterials, composite materials, plastics engineering, chemical engineering, and more.