Volume 3 Issue 3
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Arumaiselvan, U., Kalimuthu, M., Nagarajan, R., Mohan, M., Ismail, S. O., Mohammad, F., Al-Lohedan, H. A., and Krishnan, K. (2024). “Mechanical, physical and thermal properties of polylactic acid filament composite reinforced with newly isolated Cryptostegia grandiflora fiber,” BioResources 19(2), 3740-3754.Jopek, M., Ridky, R., Kral, P., Pipiska, T., Rahel, J., Reh, R., and Kristak, L. (2024). “Determining the dynamic properties of spruce wood using the Taylor anvil test,” BioResources 19(2), 3725-3739.
View our current issue- Reviewpp 929-980Hubbe, M. A., Rojas, O. J., Lucia, L. A., and Sain, M. (2008). "Cellulosic nanocomposites: A review," BioRes. 3(3), 929-980.AbstractPDFBecause of their wide abundance, their renewable and environmentally benign nature, and their outstanding mechanical properties, a great deal of attention has been paid recently to cellulosic nanofibrillar structures as components in nanocomposites. A first major challenge has been to find efficient ways to liberate cellulosic fibrils from different source materials, including wood, agricultural residues, or bacterial cellulose. A second major challenge has involved the lack of compatibility of cellulosic surfaces with a variety of plastic materials. The water-swellable nature of cellulose, especially in its non-crystalline regions, also can be a concern in various composite materials. This review of recent work shows that considerable progress has been achieved in addressing these issues and that there is potential to use cellulosic nano-components in a wide range of high-tech applications.