NANOCELLULOSE-AN EMERGING RESOURCE FOR FUTURE TECHNOLOGY: A REVIEW

Abstract

In recent times, with development of nanoscience, nanocellulose gain importance in both research and mechanized areas due to its various properties. Usually fragmentation of naturally occurring polymers or bacterial action helps to produce nanocellulose. Nanocellulose is a natural polymer extracted from the lignocellulosic biomasses. They possess the combined cellulose properties with the landscapes of nanomaterials and provides innovent place for material science and its applications. It is an area with increasing interest due to its unique properties and functions. It has various application in environmental and biomedical fields due to its excellent surface chemistry and biological properties. Nanocellulose is a sustainable raw material with different application. In this review the classification, Isolation, sources, extraction methods, pretreatments, condition and nano cellulose’s mechanical properties were described. In addition, current application in tissue engineering, environment, surgical implants, oil and gas, cosmetics, drug deliveries by nanocellulose were discussed.