Facile modification and application of cellulose nanocrystals

We have studied the advances made in chemical modification of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and their corresponding applications. Different synthetic methods such as esterification and etherification, cross-linking and grafting techniques parameters, etc., are used in CNCs formation. As CNCs are well studied for their renewable purposes like oxidation, grafting, copolymerization reaction, etc. Their biodegradability is of great advantage as it can easily be modified with other related functional groups giving high stiffness, strength, low density and long life to metals and other materials. Cellulose polymer is mostly used due to its neutrality and its wide applications in furniture, packaging, textile, food medical products, etc. Mankind has found a great deal of benefit from cellulose owing to its many applications over a period of hundreds of years. This review presents a detailed account of pronounced effect of CNCs, revealed during their numerous applications and their potential use in wide ranging fields. The recent research reveals multidimensional properties and great advancements of CNCs made at an industrial level. CNCs also exhibit high efficiency in all application areas, described in detail here.