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Cellulose Nanofibers

Synthesis, Unique Properties, and Emerging Applications

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Handbook of Nanocelluloses

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Considering the environmentally oriented globalization and the worldwide sustainable development approach of governments, the production of nanocelluloses, in particular, cellulose nanofibers, from different resources (plant, animals, and microorganisms) has drawn extensive attention. Cellulose nanofibers comprise of three main types including microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), nanocrystalline cellulose (NFC), as well as bacterial nanocellulose (BC). To date, researchers conduct studies on cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) as top candidates that possess staggering physical, chemical, and biological properties. In this chapter, different kinds of CNFs and their properties are discussed. Unique morphological, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and thermal properties of CNFs will be also highlighted followed by other major properties such as optical, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. Finally, some emerging applications in reinforcement, electronics, nanopaper production, filtration, and biomedical field are mentioned.

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  1. Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

    Amin Meftahi

  2. Nanotechnology Research Center, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

    Amin Meftahi

  3. Department of Textile and Fashion Engineering, Mashahad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

    Mohammad Ehsan Momeni Heravi

  4. NanoStruc Research Group, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Helwan University, Helwan, Cairo, Egypt

    Ahmed Barhoum

  5. National Centre for Sensor Research, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland

    Ahmed Barhoum

  6. Applied and Analytical Chemistry Department, Institute for Materials Research, Hasselt University, Diepenbeek, Belgium

    Pieter Samyn

  7. Department of Textile Engineering, Faculty of Technical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

    Hamideh Najarzadeh

  8. Membrane Department, Hassun Textile Research Center, Tehran, Iran

    Somayeh Alibakhshi

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  1. Amin Meftahi
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    Ahmed Barhoum

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Meftahi, A., Momeni Heravi, M.E., Barhoum, A., Samyn, P., Najarzadeh, H., Alibakhshi, S. (2022). Cellulose Nanofibers. In: Barhoum, A. (eds) Handbook of Nanocelluloses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89621-8_13

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