Cellulose is the main structural component of plant cell walls. Cellulose is a fibrous, water-
insoluble substance and is considered to be the most abundant bio-derived polymer on …

Highlights•Current directions in nanocellulose research.•Photonics.•Films and
foams.•Surface functionalization.•Nanocomposites.•Medicine.Nanocellulose is of increasing …

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), as a new energy conversion device in self-powered
sensing devices, have been used at extreme environmental conditions, which poses great …

Nanocelluloses are promising bio-nano-materials for use as water treatment materials in
environmental protection and remediation. Over the past decades, they have been …

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a fascinating polymer with a three-dimensional structure formed
by nanofibers of pure cellulose, synthesized by some bacteria and organized as a coherent …

In recent years, nanocellulose (NC) has also attracted a great deal of attention in drug
delivery systems due to its unique physical properties, specific surface area, low risk of …

Some bacteria can synthesize cellulose when they are cultivated under adequate
conditions. These bacteria produce a mat of cellulose on the top of the culture medium …

Mimicking Nature implies the use of bio-inspired hierarchical designs to manufacture
nanostructured materials. Such materials should be produced from sustainable sources (eg …

Traditional paper and papermaking have struggled with a declining market during the last
few decades. However, the incorporation of nanotechnology into papermaking has brought …

Bacterial cellulose (BC) and graphene are materials that have attracted the attention of
researchers due to their outstanding properties. BC is a nanostructured 3D network of pure …