Woodhead Publishing Processing of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering)

The Handbook of Nanocellulose and Nanocellulose-Based Composites is an essential resource that delves into the burgeoning field of nanocellulose and its applications in composite materials. Comprising three distinct volumes, the handbook offers an exhaustive overview, spanning processing techniques to properties and characterization, and ultimately leading to modern applications of nanocellulose. Each volume meticulously covers specific aspects of nanocellulose research, providing valuable insights, methodologies, and case studies that benefit researchers and practitioners aiming to maximize the potential of nanocellulose. It also details the intricate processes involved in the production, modification, and preparation of nanocellulose and its composites. It explores techniques such as mechanical disintegration, chemical modification, and isolation methods from sources like wood, plants, and bacteria. Additionally, the volume addresses challenges in scaling up production, achieving nanocellulose dispersions, and incorporating nanocellulose into different matrix materials, serving as a guide for effective processing strategies. Covers processing, extraction techniques, modification, formulation, and additive manufacturing Includes sustainable processing methods Covers surface engineering and surface modification Discusses the generation and dissolution of nanocellulose Delves into biocompatibility and biodegradability Presents Processing-Structure-Property Relationships Provides scale-up strategies and future challenges and solutions in processing