Cellulose Based Composites – New Green Nanomaterials

Preface
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<br /> SECTION I: Cellulose Nanofiber– and Macrofiber Based Composites
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<br /> CELLULOSE–NANOFIBER–BASED MATERIALS
<br /> Introduction
<br /> The Percolation and Entanglement Phenomena of Cellulose Nanofibers
<br /> Cellulose–Nanofiber–Based Materials
<br /> Extraction of Cellulose Nanofibers
<br /> Cellulose–Nanofiber–Based Materials for Structural and Semistructural Applications
<br /> Optically Transparent Materials Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibers
<br /> Green Cellulose–Nanofiber–Based Materials
<br /> Future Prospects
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<br /> FABRICATION AND EVALUATION OF CELLULOSE–NANOFIBER–REINFORCED GREEN COMPOSITES
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Cellulose Nanofiber
<br /> Preparation of Cellulose Nanofibers
<br /> Fabrication of Cellulose–Nanofiber–Reinforced Composites
<br /> Properties of Cellulose–Nanofiber–Reinforced Composites
<br /> Summary
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<br /> CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS ISOLATED FROM MUSACEAE FIBROUS RESIDUES
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Vascular Bundles
<br /> Isolation and Purification of Cellulose Microfibrils from Vascular Bundles
<br /> Chemical Characterization of Cellulose Microfibrils
<br /> Structure and Morphology of Cellulose Microfibrils
<br /> Thermal Behavior of Cellulose Microfibrils
<br /> Conclusions
<br /> Materials and Methods
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<br /> NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON MATRICES EXTRACTED FROM VEGETABLE OILS AND BACTERIAL CELLULOSE
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Vegetable Oils
<br /> Bacterial Cellulose
<br /> Bacterial and Plant–Based Cellulose Nanocomposites with Polymer Matrices
<br /> Applications
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<br /> NANO– AND MICROFIBER COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Cellulose Nanocrystals
<br /> Electrospinning
<br /> Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNs) for the Production of Composites
<br /> Electrospun Nanofibers Reinforced with CNs
<br /> Applications of CN–Based Composites
<br /> Conclusions
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<br /> HYDROLYTIC DEGRADATION OF NANOCOMPOSITE FIBERS ELECTROSPUN FROM POLY(LACTIC ACID)/CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Experiments
<br /> Results and Discussion
<br /> Conclusions
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<br /> SECTION II: Cellulose–Fiber–Based Composites
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<br /> ENVIRONMENT–FRIENDLY "GREEN" RESINS AND ADVANCED GREEN COMPOSITES
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Experimental
<br /> Results and Discussion
<br /> Conclusions
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<br /> TOUGHENING AND STRENGTHENING OF NATURAL FIBER GREEN COMPOSITES
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Preloading Effect
<br /> Effect of Alkali Treatment
<br /> Conclusion
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<br /> COMPOSITES OF NANOCELLULOSE AND LIGNIN–LIKE POLYMERS
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Experimental
<br /> Results and Discussion
<br /> Conclusions
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<br /> BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIALS FROM PROTEINS PRODUCED BY THE ANIMAL COPRODUCTS INDUSTRY: BLOODMEAL
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Materials and Experimental Procedures
<br /> Results and Discussion
<br /> Conclusions
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<br /> SECTION III: Cellulose and Other Nanoparticles
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<br /> BIOCOMPOSITES MADE FROM BOVINE BONE AND CRYSTALS OF SILVER AND PLATINUM
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Bovine Bone –
<br /> Platinum Composites
<br /> Bovine Bone –
<br /> Silver Composites
<br /> Conclusions
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<br /> BIO–INSPIRED SYNTHESIS OF METAL NANOPARTICLES USING CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATES AS NATURE TEMPLATES
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Wood as a Template
<br /> Summary
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<br /> CONFORMAL COATING OF ANTIMICROBIAL SILVER NANOPARTICLES ON CATIONIC AND ANIONIC CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATES
<br /> Introduction
<br /> Preparation of Anionic and Cationic Cotton Fabrics
<br /> Results and Discussion
<br /> Conclusions
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<br /> WOOD/BIOPOLYMER/NANOCLAY COMPOSITES
<br /> Biopolymers
<br /> PLA/Clay Nanocomposites
<br /> PLA/Wood Flour Composites
<br /> PLA/Clay/Wood Composites
<br /> Conclusions
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<br /> Index
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