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Cellulose Nanocrystals/Nanofibers: From Synthesis to Emerging Applications
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Cellulose Nanocrystals/Nanofibers: From Synthesis to Emerging Applications

A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Synthesis, Interfaces and Nanostructures".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2023) | Viewed by 1754

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus

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Center for Tropicalisation, National Defence University of Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
Interests: polymer synthesis, modification and characterization; preparation and properties of nanocomposites
Dr. Norrrahim Mohd Nor Faiz

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Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur 57000, Malaysia
Interests: nanocellulose; nanocomposites; polymer technology and processing; material characterization; biomaterials; composite materials; bioproducts; adsorption; biorefinery
Dr. Mohd Azwan Jenol

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Department of Bioprocess Technology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor
Interests: biotechnology; bioproducts; biorefinery; biofuels, bioenergy, biomass related products

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, natural polymers have become increasingly important for both the scientific and industrial sectors. Cellulose is the most abundant biopolymer produced on Earth, possessing numerous advanced applications due to its renewable nature, unique properties, and wide availability. The present Special Issue intends to provide detailed insights into the advancements and various challenges in the field of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibers (CNFs). Emphasis is placed on cellulose fiber extraction sources and their methods, purification processes, and sample preparation and drying techniques used for CNC and CNF.

In this Special Issue, we invite the submission of original manuscripts devoted to recent overviews of current research that are being conducted into the synthesis and functional properties of cellulose as a nanomaterial. Topics to be covered include (but are not limited to):

  • Healthcare
  • Water purification
  • Biocomposites
  • Energy
  • Fiber extraction sources

Prof. Dr. Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus
Dr. Norrrahim Mohd Nor Faiz
Dr. Mohd Azwan Jenol
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Nanomaterials is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • cellulose nanocrystals
  • cellulose nanofibers
  • cellulose-based nanocomposites
  • advanced nanomaterials
  • applications
  • nanotechnology

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Development of Cellulose Nanofiber—SnO2 Supported Nanocomposite as Substrate Materials for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Quang Nhat Tran and Hyung Wook Choi
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(6), 1080; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13061080 - 16 Mar 2023
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Abstract
The large volumetric expansion of conversion-type anode materials (CTAMs) based on transition-metal oxides is still a big challenge for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). An obtained nanocomposite was established by tin oxide (SnO2) nanoparticles embedding in cellulose nanofiber (SnO2-CNFi), and was [...] Read more.
The large volumetric expansion of conversion-type anode materials (CTAMs) based on transition-metal oxides is still a big challenge for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). An obtained nanocomposite was established by tin oxide (SnO2) nanoparticles embedding in cellulose nanofiber (SnO2-CNFi), and was developed in our research to take advantage of the tin oxide’s high theoretical specific capacity and the cellulose nanofiber support structure to restrain the volume expansion of transition-metal oxides. The nanocomposite utilized as electrodes in lithium-ion batteries not only inhibited volume growth but also contributed to enhancing electrode electrochemical performance, resulting in the good capacity maintainability of the LIBs electrode during the cycling process. The SnO2-CNFi nanocomposite electrode delivered a specific discharge capacity of 619 mAh g−1 after 200 working cycles at the current rate of 100 mA g−1. Moreover, the coulombic efficiency remained above 99% after 200 cycles showing the good stability of the electrode, and promising potential for commercial activity of nanocomposites electrode. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Cellulose Nanocrystals/Nanofibers: From Synthesis to Emerging Applications)
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