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Nanocellulose Materials – Different Cellulose, Different Functionality
Author(s) -
Klemm Dieter,
Schumann Dieter,
Kramer Friederike,
Heßler Nadine,
Koth Daniel,
Sultanova Barno
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
macromolecular symposia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.257
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1521-3900
pISSN - 1022-1360
DOI - 10.1002/masy.200950608
Subject(s) - nanocellulose , cellulose , bacterial cellulose , materials science , nanotechnology , polymer science , coating , chemical engineering , engineering
Abstract Summary: Nanocelluloses combine in a very exciting manner important properties of cellulose with amazing features of nano‐scale materials. With a view to the increasing discussion on the potential risks of nanoparticles and nanotechnology to human health and the environment, it is important to point out that the nanocellulose fibers are irreversibly networked in the supramolecular cellulose structure. This contribution assembles the current knowledge in research, development, and application in the field of nanocelluloses through examples. The topics combine selected results on nanocelluloses from bacteria and wood as well as the formation and in situ shaping of cellulose bodies, the coating of materials with nanosized cellulose networks/supports, and the preparation of nanocellulose composites as well as the use of bacterial cellulose as novel type of medical implants.