Cellulose-Based Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanocomposite Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 April 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: nanocellulose; papermaking; fiber-reinforced cement; nanofiber-reinforced cement; flocculation; paper recycling; water treatment
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Interests: nanocellulose; papermaking; natural-fiber-reinforced composites; nanocomposites; biomaterials
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: nanocellulose; papermaking; paper recycling; water treatment
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cellulose nanomaterials and nanocomposites contribute significantly to sustainability due to their excellent potential as biodegradable and renewable alternatives to non-biodegradable polymers used in single-use plastics, reinforcing fibers, and coatings across various industrial sectors, such as papermaking, construction, electronics, and medicine. Cellulose nanopapers have attracted considerable attention for their unique physical and optical properties, as well as their ability to be modified to exhibit electric and magnetic properties. Cellulose nanomaterials obtained from, for example, cellulose nanofibers, have been shown to reinforce composite materials such as biodegradable polymers PLA, paper, and cement. A new generation of materials consisting of, or reinforced with, nanocelluloses is required to replace high-environmental-impact materials. However, further research is needed to enhance the feasibility of large-scale production and commercialization.
This Special Issue invites submissions reporting novel contributions to the understanding and application of cellulose nanomaterials, including nanopapers and nanocellulose-modified materials such as cement, plastics, and paper. Original research articles, short communications, and reviews are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Elena Fuente
Dr. Roberto Aguado
Dr. Ana Balea
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cellulose nanopaper
- cellulose nanofibers
- cellulose nanocrystals
- cellulose nanowhiskers
- cellulose hydrogel
- cellulose aerogel
- nanocelulose
- nanofibrillated cellulose
- cellulose nanocomposites
- cellulose nanoreinforcement
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