A Review on the Modification of Cellulose and Its Applications

Overview

Journal Polymers (Basel)

Publisher MDPI

Date 2022 Aug 12

PMID 35956720

Authors

Tariq Aziz

Arshad Farid

Fazal Haq

Mehwish Kiran

Asmat Ullah

Kechun Zhang

Cheng Li

Shakira Ghazanfar

Hongyue Sun

Roh Ullah

Amjad Ali

Muhammad Muzammal

Muddaser Shah

Nosheen Akhtar

Samy Selim

Nashwa Hagagy

Mennatalla Samy

Soad K Al Jaouni

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Abstract

The latest advancements in cellulose and its derivatives are the subject of this study. We summarize the characteristics, modifications, applications, and properties of cellulose. Here, we discuss new breakthroughs in modified cellulose that allow for enhanced control. In addition to standard approaches, improvements in different techniques employed for cellulose and its derivatives are the subject of this review. The various strategies for synthetic polymers are also discussed. The recent advancements in polymer production allow for more precise control, and make it possible to make functional celluloses with better physical qualities. For sustainability and environmental preservation, the development of cellulose green processing is the most abundant renewable substance in nature. The discovery of cellulose disintegration opens up new possibilities for sustainable techniques. Based on the review of recent scientific literature, we believe that additional chemical units of cellulose solubility should be used. This evaluation will evaluate the sustainability of biomass and processing the greenness for the long term. It appears not only crucial to dissolution, but also to the greenness of any process.

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