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Recent Advancement in Cellulose based Nanocomposite for Addressing Environmental Challenges
Mazhar Ul-Islam, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Shaukat Khan
1Department of Chemistry, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, Pakistan. nasrchem@gmail.com.
Recent Patents on Nanotechnology
|May 4, 2016
Summary
This review highlights nanocellulose composites for environmental remediation. These cellulose-based materials offer efficient, eco-friendly solutions for water and air filtration, pollutant sensing, and catalysis.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Environmental Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Cellulose, the most abundant polymer, is widely used due to its nanofibril structure.
- Recent research focuses on nanocellulose composites for medical and environmental applications.
- This review specifically addresses nanocellulose composites for environmental hazard resolution.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the development of nanocellulose composites.
- To explore their applications in environmental remediation.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of current research and future directions.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of research articles, review articles, and patents.
- Quality assessment of retrieved papers using standard tools.
- Scientific description and synthesis of information from 85 selected publications.
Main Results:
- Nanocellulose composite synthesis strategies include in situ addition, ex situ penetration, solution mixing, and solvent casting.
- Applications include antimicrobial filters, air/water filters, heavy metal removal, pollutant sensors, catalysis, and energy sectors.
- Nanocellulose-based products are efficient, robust, reliable, and environmentally friendly.
Conclusions:
- Nanocellulose composites are promising for environmental remediation.
- This review offers insights into ongoing research and development in cellulose-based materials for environmental applications.
- The findings encourage further research in this field.
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