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Graft onto approaches for nanocellulose-based advanced functional materials
Chandravati Yadav1, Jeong-Min Lee1, Paritosh Mohanty2
1Department of Chemistry, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, 03722 Seoul, Republic of Korea. wdjang@yonsei.ac.kr.
Nanoscale
|September 15, 2023
Summary
This review focuses on the
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
- Polymer Chemistry
Background:
- Nanocellulose, derived from abundant renewable sources, offers unique properties for advanced biomaterials.
- Its inherent hydrophilicity limits applications, necessitating surface functionalization.
- Surface modification, particularly via grafting, enhances nanocellulose's utility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review 'graft onto' surface functionalization approaches for nanocellulose.
- To highlight the advantages and methods of 'graft onto' modifications.
- To explore emerging applications of grafted nanocellulose.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on 'graft onto' modification strategies for nanocellulose.
- Analysis of existing research on nanocellulose surface chemistry.
- Synthesis of information on recent applications of functionalized nanocellulose.
Main Results:
- Detailed summary of various 'graft onto' methods for nanocellulose functionalization.
- Comparison of 'graft onto' with less-discussed 'graft from' approaches.
- Identification of key application areas for grafted nanocellulose.
Conclusions:
- 'Graft onto' approaches are crucial for overcoming nanocellulose hydrophilicity and tailoring its properties.
- Functionalized nanocellulose shows significant potential in nanocomposites, responsive materials, bioimaging, sensing, biomedicine, packaging, and wastewater treatment.
- Further research into 'graft onto' methods will expand nanocellulose applications.
