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Preface<br> <br> SECTION I: Cellulose Nanofiber- and Macrofiber Based Composites<br> <br> CELLULOSE-NANOFIBER-BASED MATERIALS<br> Introduction<br> The Percolation and Entanglement Phenomena of Cellulose Nanofibers<br> Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials<br> Extraction of Cellulose Nanofibers<br> Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials for Structural and Semistructural Applications<br> Optically Transparent Materials Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibers<br> Green Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials<br> Future Prospects<br> <br> FABRICATION AND EVALUATION OF CELLULOSE-NANOFIBER-REINFORCED GREEN COMPOSITES<br> Introduction<br> Cellulose Nanofiber<br> Preparation of Cellulose Nanofibers<br> Fabrication of Cellulose-Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites<br> Properties of Cellulose-Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites<br> Summary<br> <br> CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS ISOLATED FROM MUSACEAE FIBROUS RESIDUES<br> Introduction<br> Vascular Bundles<br> Isolation and Purification of Cellulose Microfibrils from Vascular Bundles<br> Chemical Characterization of Cellulose Microfibrils<br> Structure and Morphology of Cellulose Microfibrils<br> Thermal Behavior of Cellulose Microfibrils<br> Conclusions<br> Materials and Methods<br> <br> NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON MATRICES EXTRACTED FROM VEGETABLE OILS AND BACTERIAL CELLULOSE<br> Introduction<br> Vegetable Oils<br> Bacterial Cellulose<br> Bacterial and Plant-Based Cellulose Nanocomposites with Polymer Matrices<br> Applications<br> <br> NANO- AND MICROFIBER COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS<br> Introduction<br> Cellulose Nanocrystals<br> Electrospinning<br> Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNs) for the Production of Composites<br> Electrospun Nanofibers Reinforced with CNs<br> Applications of CN-Based Composites<br> Conclusions<br> <br> HYDROLYTIC DEGRADATION OF NANOCOMPOSITE FIBERS ELECTROSPUN FROM POLY(LACTIC ACID)/CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS<br> Introduction<br> Experiments<br> Results and Discussion<br> Conclusions<br> <br> SECTION II: Cellulose-Fiber-Based Composites<br> <br> ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY "GREEN" RESINS AND ADVANCED GREEN COMPOSITES<br> Introduction<br> Experimental<br> Results and Discussion<br> Conclusions<br> <br> TOUGHENING AND STRENGTHENING OF NATURAL FIBER GREEN COMPOSITES<br> Introduction<br> Preloading Effect<br> Effect of Alkali Treatment<br> Conclusion<br> <br> COMPOSITES OF NANOCELLULOSE AND LIGNIN-LIKE POLYMERS<br> Introduction<br> Experimental<br> Results and Discussion<br> Conclusions<br> <br> BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIALS FROM PROTEINS PRODUCED BY THE ANIMAL COPRODUCTS INDUSTRY: BLOODMEAL<br> Introduction<br> Materials and Experimental Procedures<br> Results and Discussion<br> Conclusions<br> <br> SECTION III: Cellulose and Other Nanoparticles<br> <br> BIOCOMPOSITES MADE FROM BOVINE BONE AND CRYSTALS OF SILVER AND PLATINUM<br> Introduction<br> Bovine Bone -<br> Platinum Composites<br> Bovine Bone -<br> Silver Composites<br> Conclusions<br> <br> BIO-INSPIRED SYNTHESIS OF METAL NANOPARTICLES USING CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATES AS NATURE TEMPLATES<br> Introduction<br> Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Wood as a Template<br> Summary<br> <br> CONFORMAL COATING OF ANTIMICROBIAL SILVER NANOPARTICLES ON CATIONIC AND ANIONIC CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATES<br> Introduction<br> Preparation of Anionic and Cationic Cotton Fabrics<br> Results and Discussion<br> Conclusions<br> <br> WOOD/BIOPOLYMER/NANOCLAY COMPOSITES<br> Biopolymers<br> PLA/Clay Nanocomposites<br> PLA/Wood Flour Composites<br> PLA/Clay/Wood Composites<br> Conclusions<br> <br> Index<br>

<b>Juan P. Hinestroza</b> is Associate Professor of Fiber Science and directs the Textiles Nanotechnology Laboratory in the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at the College of Human Ecology of Cornell University. Prior to pursuing doctoral studies, he worked as a process control engineer for The Dow Chemical Company. From 2007-2010, Professor Hinestroza was chair and organizer of sessions on natural and green composites for the Division of Cellulose and Renewable Materials of the American Chemical Society annual meetings. Professor Hinestroza has been the recipient of a many awards including the National Science Foundation CAREER award, the J.D. Watson Young Investigator award from the NY State Foundation for Science Technology and Innovation and the Educator of the Year Award from the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers.<br /><br /><b>Anil N. Netravali</b> is Professor of Fiber Science in the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at Cornell University. His main research is in the field of Fiber Reinforced Composites. In recent years he has made significant contributions in the area of sustainable 'Green' composites and materials. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Nano Society and The Fiber Society. He was the recipient of the Fiber Society Founder's Award in 2012. He serves as an adjunct faculty in the Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL and Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM), Manaus, Brazil. He serves on the Editorial Advisory Boards of several research journals including Composites Science and Technology, Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, Journal of Renewable Materials, Reviews of Adhesion and Adhesives, Fibers, Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics and Textile Research Journal

Aimed at researchers involved in this emerging field in both academia and industry, this book is unique in its focus on cellulose nanofibers, especially nanocomposites, nanomoities and other plant based-resins and their composites. Despite its concise presentation, this handbook and ready reference provides a complete overview, containing such important topics as electrospinning, isolation, characterization and deposition of metallic nanoparticles.<br>

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