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  • Renewable Energy

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  • Industrialization and population growth increase CO2 emissions from fossil fuels.
  • Sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics are needed.
  • Nanomaterials from natural resources, like cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), show promise.

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  • To review recent research on CNC-conductive materials and nanocomposites.
  • To focus on synthesis, surface functionalization, and supercapacitor applications.
  • To discuss challenges and future feasibility of CNC-based supercapacitors.

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  • Synthesis of CNCs via acid hydrolysis, mechanical exfoliation, enzymatic, and combined processes.
  • Preparation of CNC derivatives (carboxylated, aldehyde, hydride, sulfonated).
  • Development of CNC-conductive hybrid composites.

Main Results:

  • CNCs exhibit unique properties, low cost, and biodegradability.
  • CNC derivatives enhance applicability.
  • CNC-based nanocomposites show potential for supercapacitors.

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  • CNCs are viable nanomaterials for energy storage, particularly supercapacitors.
  • Green approaches can transform CNCs into conductive nanocomposites.
  • Further research is needed to address technical challenges for industrial use.