Journal
CHEMSUSCHEM
Volume 13, Issue 1, Pages 78-87Publisher
WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201901676
Keywords
adsorption; biomass; heavy metal ions; nanocellulose; nanomaterials
Funding
- University of Tennessee
- USDA [A18-0659]
- Governor's Chair Program
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Nanocelluloses (NCs) have remarkable mechanical properties and contain abundant surface functional groups that can be modified or cross-linked with other materials. They have been widely used as an environment-friendly reinforcing agent in polymer composites. However, for applications that are carried out in humid environments or aqueous suspensions, hydrophilicity of NCs lower their mechanical integrity. Hence, cross-linking techniques have been investigated in recent years for preparing NC-based materials that are dimensionally stable under humid or aqueous environments and have better physicochemical properties. This Minireview examines the quickly growing field of cross-linked NC-based materials, which have many benefits including improved aqueous, structural, mechanical, and thermal stability. In addition, the potential application of cross-linked NC-based materials in adsorption of heavy metal is discussed.
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