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Cover Feature: Conversion of Renewable Lignocellulosic Biomass‐Derived Nanocellulose into Graphene via Pyrolysis and High Shear‐Mediated Exfoliation (Small Struct. 2/2026)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Graphene Synthesis In their Research Article (10.1002/sstr.202500532), Elsa Antunes, Yu Matsueda, and Colin L. Raston investigate the conversion of nanocellulose, a sustainable material derived from lignocellulosic biomass into graphene via pyrolysis and shear mediated fluid conversion in the vortex fluidic device. The cover depicts the unique ‘spinning top’ flow that occurs in the vortex fluidic device which converts the material under high shear and temperature to graphite and subsequently is exfoliated into graphene.

Source: Small Structures

DOI: 10.1002/sstr.70315

Authors: Yu Matsueda, Colin L. Raston, Elsa Antunes

Institutions: James Cook University, Flinders University

Language: English

Topic: Graphene research and applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,110