Cellulose nanocrystals from ionic liquids: a critical review
Julia L. Shamshina, Noureddine Abidi
Abstract
The review highlights advantages and shortcomings of the synthetic methods for the preparation of cellulose nanocrystals, and describes their attributes such as surface morphology, size, crystallinity, and thermal properties.
Topics & Concepts
Ionic liquidNanocrystalCelluloseChemical engineeringIonic bondingChemistryMaterials scienceNanotechnologyIonInorganic chemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisEngineeringAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesLignin and Wood ChemistryNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging