Advances in Nanocellulose Biopolymer Composites

Advances in Nanocellulose Biopolymer Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties and Applications presents the latest research on a versatile class of materials that combine synthetic and natural polymers at the nanoscale. Responding to the drive for eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, the book provides an in-depth examination of biopolymer cellulose-based nanocomposite systems, covering their preparation, characterization, morphology and structure-property relationships. It explains how surface modification, hydrophilization and plasma treatment influence dispersion and performance, and assesses the interfacial interactions that govern the behaviour of these renewable, biodegradable materials.

Contributed by an international team of leading researchers, the book surveys a broad spectrum of applications, including membrane technology, water purification, air filtration, biomedical devices, food packaging, energy storage, sensing and 3D printing. It also addresses theory, modelling, life cycle assessment and the environmental opportunities and challenges of these systems, making it a valuable reference for researchers, materials scientists, polymer technologists and industrial practitioners.

• Covers processing, characterization, morphology, properties and real-world applications of cellulose-based biopolymer nanocomposites
• Analyses structure-property relationships, modifications and hybrid composite forms
• Spans biomedical, environmental remediation, textile, sensor, shielding, food packaging, water treatment, energy storage and agricultural applications
• Draws on an international author base at the forefront of biopolymer nanocomposite research
• Integrates fundamentals, functionality and sustainability in a single reference