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Ball milling: a green technology for the preparation and functionalisation of nanocellulose derivatives

Year: 2019

Type: review

Abstract: Ball milling is a simple, fast, cost-effective green technology with enormous potential. One of the most interesting applications of this technology in the field of cellulose is the preparation and the chemical modification of cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibers. Although a number of studies have been reported in the literature, the potential of this technique in the field of cellulose nanoparticles has not been fully exploited. This minireview aims at putting existing work into perspective, highlighting the significance and the potential of this green, sustainable technique to facilitate the identification of areas of future development.

Source: Nanoscale Advances

DOI: 10.1039/c8na00238j

Authors: Carmen C. Piras, Susana Fernández-Prieto, Wim M. De Borggraeve

Institutions: KU Leuven, Procter & Gamble (Belgium)

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Cellulose Research Studies

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,962