Abstract
Nanocrystalline cellulose is a renewable nanomaterial that has gained a lot of attention for its use as a biomedical material due to its exceptional physical and biological properties, such as surface chemistry, low toxicity, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. These nanocrystalline cellulose-based biomedical materials are widely utilized in medical implants, drug delivery systems, wound healing, tissue engineering, cardiovascular disease, and antibacterial/antimicrobial activities. This chapter gives a brief description of the extraction, modification, and characteristics of nanocrystalline cellulose. The study also discusses the various processing techniques of Nanocrystalline-based nanocomposites. Furthermore, it provides an overview of the most recent advancements in nanocrystalline cellulose and their nanocomposites in the biomedical field.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Cellulose-Reinforced Nanofibre Composites |
Subtitle of host publication | Production, Properties and Applications |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 215-240 |
Number of pages | 26 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780081009659 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780081009574 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
Keywords
- Biocompatibility
- Biomedical application
- Nanocomposites
- Nanocrystalline cellulose
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Materials Science(all)