Cellulose Based Composites

Preface

SECTION I: Cellulose Nanofiber- and Macrofiber Based Composites

CELLULOSE-NANOFIBER-BASED MATERIALS
Introduction
The Percolation and Entanglement Phenomena of Cellulose Nanofibers
Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials
Extraction of Cellulose Nanofibers
Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials for Structural and Semistructural Applications
Optically Transparent Materials Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibers
Green Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials
Future Prospects

FABRICATION AND EVALUATION OF CELLULOSE-NANOFIBER-REINFORCED GREEN COMPOSITES
Introduction
Cellulose Nanofiber
Preparation of Cellulose Nanofibers
Fabrication of Cellulose-Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites
Properties of Cellulose-Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites
Summary

CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS ISOLATED FROM MUSACEAE FIBROUS RESIDUES
Introduction
Vascular Bundles
Isolation and Purification of Cellulose Microfibrils from Vascular Bundles
Chemical Characterization of Cellulose Microfibrils
Structure and Morphology of Cellulose Microfibrils
Thermal Behavior of Cellulose Microfibrils
Conclusions
Materials and Methods

NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON MATRICES EXTRACTED FROM VEGETABLE OILS AND BACTERIAL CELLULOSE
Introduction
Vegetable Oils
Bacterial Cellulose
Bacterial and Plant-Based Cellulose Nanocomposites with Polymer Matrices
Applications

NANO- AND MICROFIBER COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS
Introduction
Cellulose Nanocrystals
Electrospinning
Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNs) for the Production of Composites
Electrospun Nanofibers Reinforced with CNs
Applications of CN-Based Composites
Conclusions

HYDROLYTIC DEGRADATION OF NANOCOMPOSITE FIBERS ELECTROSPUN FROM POLY(LACTIC ACID)/CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS
Introduction
Experiments
Results and Discussion
Conclusions

SECTION II: Cellulose-Fiber-Based Composites

ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY "GREEN" RESINS AND ADVANCED GREEN COMPOSITES
Introduction
Experimental
Results and Discussion
Conclusions

TOUGHENING AND STRENGTHENING OF NATURAL FIBER GREEN COMPOSITES
Introduction
Preloading Effect
Effect of Alkali Treatment
Conclusion

COMPOSITES OF NANOCELLULOSE AND LIGNIN-LIKE POLYMERS
Introduction
Experimental
Results and Discussion
Conclusions

BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIALS FROM PROTEINS PRODUCED BY THE ANIMAL COPRODUCTS INDUSTRY: BLOODMEAL
Introduction
Materials and Experimental Procedures
Results and Discussion
Conclusions

SECTION III: Cellulose and Other Nanoparticles

BIOCOMPOSITES MADE FROM BOVINE BONE AND CRYSTALS OF SILVER AND PLATINUM
Introduction
Bovine Bone - Platinum Composites
Bovine Bone - Silver Composites
Conclusions

BIO-INSPIRED SYNTHESIS OF METAL NANOPARTICLES USING CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATES AS NATURE TEMPLATES
Introduction
Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Wood as a Template
Summary

CONFORMAL COATING OF ANTIMICROBIAL SILVER NANOPARTICLES ON CATIONIC AND ANIONIC CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATES
Introduction
Preparation of Anionic and Cationic Cotton Fabrics
Results and Discussion
Conclusions

WOOD/BIOPOLYMER/NANOCLAY COMPOSITES
Biopolymers
PLA/Clay Nanocomposites
PLA/Wood Flour Composites
PLA/Clay/Wood Composites
Conclusions

Index