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Nanocellulose‐Based Antibacterial Materials
Author(s) -
Li Juanjuan,
Cha Ruitao,
Mou Kaiwen,
Zhao Xiaohui,
Long Keying,
Luo Huize,
Zhou Fengshan,
Jiang Xingyu
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
advanced healthcare materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.288
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 2192-2659
pISSN - 2192-2640
DOI - 10.1002/adhm.201800334
Subject(s) - nanocellulose , antimicrobial , nanotechnology , materials science , wound dressing , chemistry , composite material , organic chemistry , cellulose
In recent years, nanocellulose‐based antimicrobial materials have attracted a great deal of attention due to their unique and potentially useful features. In this review, several representative types of nanocellulose and modification methods for antimicrobial applications are mainly focused on. Recent literature related with the preparation and applications of nanocellulose‐based antimicrobial materials is reviewed. The fabrication of nanocellulose‐based antimicrobial materials for wound dressings, drug carriers, and packaging materials is the focus of the research. The most important additives employed in the preparation of nanocellulose‐based antimicrobial materials are presented, such as antibiotics, metal, and metal oxide nanoparticles, as well as chitosan. These nanocellulose‐based antimicrobial materials can benefit many applications including wound dressings, drug carriers, and packaging materials. Finally, the challenges of industrial production and potentials for development of nanocellulose‐based antimicrobial materials are discussed.