Cellulose Based Composites

Preface
 
SECTION I: Cellulose Nanofiber- and Macrofiber Based Composites
 
CELLULOSE-NANOFIBER-BASED MATERIALS
Introduction
The Percolation and Entanglement Phenomena of Cellulose Nanofibers
Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials
Extraction of Cellulose Nanofibers
Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials for Structural and Semistructural Applications
Optically Transparent Materials Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibers
Green Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials
Future Prospects
 
FABRICATION AND EVALUATION OF CELLULOSE-NANOFIBER-REINFORCED GREEN COMPOSITES
Introduction
Cellulose Nanofiber
Preparation of Cellulose Nanofibers
Fabrication of Cellulose-Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites
Properties of Cellulose-Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites
Summary
 
CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS ISOLATED FROM MUSACEAE FIBROUS RESIDUES
Introduction
Vascular Bundles
Isolation and Purification of Cellulose Microfibrils from Vascular Bundles
Chemical Characterization of Cellulose Microfibrils
Structure and Morphology of Cellulose Microfibrils
Thermal Behavior of Cellulose Microfibrils
Conclusions
Materials and Methods
 
NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON MATRICES EXTRACTED FROM VEGETABLE OILS AND BACTERIAL CELLULOSE
Introduction
Vegetable Oils
Bacterial Cellulose
Bacterial and Plant-Based Cellulose Nanocomposites with Polymer Matrices
Applications
 
NANO- AND MICROFIBER COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS
Introduction
Cellulose Nanocrystals
Electrospinning
Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNs) for the Production of Composites
Electrospun Nanofibers Reinforced with CNs
Applications of CN-Based Composites
Conclusions
 
HYDROLYTIC DEGRADATION OF NANOCOMPOSITE FIBERS ELECTROSPUN FROM POLY(LACTIC ACID)/CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS
Introduction
Experiments
Results and Discussion
Conclusions
 
SECTION II: Cellulose-Fiber-Based Composites
 
ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY "GREEN" RESINS AND ADVANCED GREEN

Juan P. Hinestroza 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.
 
Anil N. Netravali 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