Application fields in the preparation of nanocellulose

‌Nanocellulose has a wide range of applications in preparation, mainly including the following aspects:

‌Biomedicine‌: Nanocellulose fibers have the characteristics of strong biocompatibility, good biodegradability, and high surfactivity, so they are widely used in the field of biomedicine. It can be used to prepare medical materials such as artificial blood vessels, tissue repair and regeneration stents, and can also be used as a drug controlled release carrier to control the drug release rate and improve the drug treatment effect. In addition, nanocellulose fibers can also be modified by fluorescent dyes for cell imaging and diagnosis. ‌

‌Food Safety‌: In food processing, nanocellulose fibers are used to prepare food plastic wrap, antibacterial packaging materials, alcohol clearing agents and juice turbidity agents. Food plastic wrap prepared from nanocellulose fiber has good breathability, moisturizing and antibacterial properties, which can effectively extend the shelf life of food.

‌Environmental Protection‌: Nanocellulose also has important applications in the field of environmental protection. Due to its high specific surface area and adsorption properties, nanocellulose can be used to prepare efficient adsorption materials, such as adsorbents in wastewater treatment, filter materials in air purifiers, etc. In addition, nanocellulose can also be used to prepare biomass-based composite materials to reduce pollutant emissions.

‌Auto lightweighting‌: Nanocellulose also contributes significantly to automotive lightweighting. Japan is conducting relevant research, and bioplastics made from nanocellulose and lightweight high-strength materials can significantly reduce the weight of the car and improve fuel efficiency. For example, racing cars using cellulose nanofiber molded bodies can reduce weight by about 49%.

‌Papermaking‌: Nanocellulose has been proven to be an important reinforcement material that can reduce the weight of paper and enhance the quality of paper. The paper with nanocellulose added can be reduced in quantity without decreasing strength, thereby saving large forest resources.

‌Filter Material‌: Nanofibers have extremely high specific surface area and porosity, making them an ideal filter material. In the fields of air purification and water treatment, nanofiber preparation systems can produce high-performance filter membranes that effectively remove particulate matter in the air and pollutants in water.

‌Energy‌: The applications of nanocellulose in the energy field include battery separators, fuel cell electrode materials, etc. Separator materials produced through nanofiber preparation systems have excellent ion conductivity and mechanical strength, which helps improve battery performance and safety.

‌Cosmetics and personal toiletries‌: Nanocellulose is used in cosmetics and personal toiletries. Because of its strong water retention ability and improved rheology performance, the product is natural and non-irritating.

‌3D printing‌: Nanocellulose is also used in 3D printing, which can improve the performance and accuracy of printing materials‌.

‌Coatings and Cement‌: Nanocellulose is used in coatings and cement, which can improve its rheological properties and strength properties‌.

These application areas demonstrate the wide range of uses and potential of nanocellulose in a variety of industrial and scientific research fields.