Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) and Its Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), a bio-based nanomaterial, is currently attracting increasing research interest, in both academic and industrial sectors, for a range of potential applications. These rod-like crystalline nanoparticles display unique features, such as nanoscale dimensions, high aspect ratio, optical properties, excellent mechanical properties, biodegradability, biocompatibility, and low ecotoxicological risk. Furthermore, their large reactive surface area covered with numerous hydroxyl groups allows different surface chemical modifications of CNCs for the development of promising novel functional cellulosic-based nanomaterials. The main aim of this Special Issue is to provide an international platform to document recent advances in the field of CNCs and their potential applications. Topics will include, but are not limited to, recent advances in the design and synthesis of CNC-based materials, characterization techniques, toxicity studies, bio-applications, and other related applications.

Dr. Rajesh Sunasee
Dr. Usha D. Hemraz
Guest Editors

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