Cellulose Based Composites New Green Nanomaterials

Aimed at researchers involved in this emerging field in both academia and industry, this book is unique in its focus on cellulose nanofibers, especially nano-composites, 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.

Juan P. Hinestroza is Assistant Professor of Fiber Science and directs the Textiles Nanotechnology Laboratory in the Department of Fiber Science and 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.
He is interested in understanding fundamental phenomena at the nanoscale that are of relevance to Fiber and Polymer Science. He 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.

After obtaining Ph.D. from North Carolina State University in Dr. Netravali joined the Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design in the Fiber Science Program as an assistant professor. His main research is in the field of Fiber Reinforced Composites.
Dr. Netravali is a member of the American Chemical Society, the Fiber Society and the Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (SAMPE). Currently he is a member of the governing council of the Fiber Society. He serves on the Editorial Advisory Boards of various journals, like the Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics and Textile Research Journal.

Introduction

CELLULOSE NANO- AND MICRO-FIBER BASED COMPOSITES
Cellulose Nanofiber-based Materials
Fabrication and Evaluation of Cellulose Nanofiber Reinforced Green Composites
Cellulose microfibrils isolated from Musaceae fibrous residues
Composites Nano- and Micro-fibers with Cellulose Nanocrystals
Nanocomposite Fibers Electrospun from Biodegradable Polymers

CELLULOSE FIBER BASED COMPOSITES
Hybrid Green Composites Using Soy Protein, Kenaf Fibers and Fibrillated Bamboo
Elastic Properties of Green Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers
Cellulose Fibers and Microcellular Foam Starch Composites
Completely Biobased Composites of Keratin and Cellulose Fibers
Biodegradable Polymer Blends and Composites from Proteins Produced by Animal Co-Products Industry

CELLULOSE AND OTHER NANOPARTICLES
Novel Bovine Bone Bio-Composites of Silver, Gold and Platinum Submicro- and Nano-Crystals
Novel Cellulose Bio-inspired Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles
Controlled Deposition of Silver Nanoparticles on Cellulose Nanofibers
Wood/Biopolymer/Nanoclay Composites: A Review