Nanocellulose: Recent advances and its prospects in environmental remediation

Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology

Shee Keat Mah¹  Yean Ling Pang¹  Katrina Pui Yee Shak¹ 

[1] Department of Chemical Engineering, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Cheras 43000 Kajang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia;

关键词: adsorbent;    environmental remediation;    membrane;    nanocellulose;    nanomaterials;    photocatalyst;   

DOI  :  10.3762/bjnano.9.232

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Among many other sustainable functional nanomaterials, nanocellulose is drawing increasing interest for use in environmental remediation technologies due to its numerous unique properties and functionalities. Nanocellulose is usually derived from the disintegration of naturally occurring polymers or produced by the action of bacteria. In this review, some invigorating perspectives on the challenges, future direction, and updates on the most relevant uses of nanocellulose in environmental remediation are discussed. The reported applications and properties of nanocellulose as an adsorbent, photocatalyst, flocculant, and membrane are reviewed in particular. However, additional effort will be required to implement and commercialize nanocellulose as a viable nanomaterial for remediation technologies. In this regard, the main challenges and limitations in working with nanocellulose-based materials are identified in an effort to improve the development and efficient use of nanocellulose in environmental remediation.

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