Nanocellulose for Biomedical Applications
- 1st Edition - August 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Jayanta Kumar Patra, Gitishree Das, Roger M. Leblanc, Mohd. Hazwan Hussin, Sabu Thomas, Hernane da Silva Barud
- Language: English
Nanocellulose for Biomedical Applications thoroughly reviews the core principles and practical aspects for the synthesis and application of nanocellulose in biomedicine. The book b… Read more
Nanocellulose for Biomedical Applications thoroughly reviews the core principles and practical aspects for the synthesis and application of nanocellulose in biomedicine. The book begins with coverage of the production and properties of nanocellulose, detailing the unique physico-chemical properties, surface modification and characterization techniques, and synthesis and sterilization methods of various nanocellulose types. A key selection of biomedical applications is reviewed - including tissue engineering, drug delivery, and sensing - detailing the benefits and challenges of nanocellulose in each and enabling readers to make informed materials selections.
Finally, the commercial aspects of nanocellulose-based products are explored, from lifecycle assessment and industrial-scale production to degradation pathways and environmental impacts. This book provides an interdisciplinary resource that will be of interest to researchers and academics in materials science, biomaterials, nanotechnology, tissue engineering, pharmaceutical science, and microbiology.
Finally, the commercial aspects of nanocellulose-based products are explored, from lifecycle assessment and industrial-scale production to degradation pathways and environmental impacts. This book provides an interdisciplinary resource that will be of interest to researchers and academics in materials science, biomaterials, nanotechnology, tissue engineering, pharmaceutical science, and microbiology.
- Introduces the reader to different sources, unique properties, fabrication techniques, and lifecycle assessments of nanocellulose
- Covers a range of key biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, biosensing, 3D printed inks and gels, and more
- Explores regulatory aspects, safety and degradation pathways, patents, cost analysis, and the commercialization of nanocellulose for biomedical applications
Researchers and academics in materials science, biomaterials, nanotechnology, tissue engineering, pharmaceutical science, and microbiology
Section I: Production and Properties of Nanocellulose
1. Introduction to Nanocellulose
2. Synthesis and Extraction of Nanocellulose
3. Surface Modification and Characterization of Nanocellulose
4. Properties of Nanocellulose
5. Self-Assembly of Native Nanocellulose
6. Reinforcing Mechanism of Cellulose Nanocrystals in Nanocomposites
7. Colloidal Properties of Cellulose Nanocrystals
8. Sterilization Methods of Nanocellulose
Section II: Biomedical Applications of Nanocellulose
9. Application of Nanocellulose in Bone and Skin Tissue Engineering
10. Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Applications of Nanocellulose
11. Nanocellulose-based Biosensors, Bioelectronics and Devices
12. Nanocellulose in Cardiovascular Applications
13. Nanocellulose-based 3D Printed Inks and Gels
14. Nanocellulose for Clinical and Drug Delivery Applications
15. Advanced Applications of Nanocellulose and Nanofibrils
16. Bacterial Nanocellulose: Fundamentals and Applications
Section III: Commercialization of Nanocellulose-based Products
17. Commercialization and Marketing of Nanofibril and Nanocellulose
18. Life Cycle Assessment and Economics of Nanocellulose
19. Industrial-scale Production of Bacterial Nanocellulose
20. Safety Considerations and Degradation Pathways of Nanocellulose
21. Environmental Impact of Nanocellulose
22. Nanocellulose Patents and Regulations
1. Introduction to Nanocellulose
2. Synthesis and Extraction of Nanocellulose
3. Surface Modification and Characterization of Nanocellulose
4. Properties of Nanocellulose
5. Self-Assembly of Native Nanocellulose
6. Reinforcing Mechanism of Cellulose Nanocrystals in Nanocomposites
7. Colloidal Properties of Cellulose Nanocrystals
8. Sterilization Methods of Nanocellulose
Section II: Biomedical Applications of Nanocellulose
9. Application of Nanocellulose in Bone and Skin Tissue Engineering
10. Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Applications of Nanocellulose
11. Nanocellulose-based Biosensors, Bioelectronics and Devices
12. Nanocellulose in Cardiovascular Applications
13. Nanocellulose-based 3D Printed Inks and Gels
14. Nanocellulose for Clinical and Drug Delivery Applications
15. Advanced Applications of Nanocellulose and Nanofibrils
16. Bacterial Nanocellulose: Fundamentals and Applications
Section III: Commercialization of Nanocellulose-based Products
17. Commercialization and Marketing of Nanofibril and Nanocellulose
18. Life Cycle Assessment and Economics of Nanocellulose
19. Industrial-scale Production of Bacterial Nanocellulose
20. Safety Considerations and Degradation Pathways of Nanocellulose
21. Environmental Impact of Nanocellulose
22. Nanocellulose Patents and Regulations
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: August 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Jayanta Kumar Patra
Prof. Dr. Jayanta Kumar Patra, M.Sc., Ph.D., P.D.F, is currently working as an Associate Professor
at Dongguk University, Republic of Korea. He holds about 14 years of research and teaching experience in the fields of food, pharmacology, and nano-biotechnology. To his credit, he has published more than 200 papers in various national and international peer-reviewed journals and around 50 book chapters
in different edited books. Dr. Patra has also authored 22 books in various academic publications.
Affiliations and expertise
College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Republic of KoreaGD
Gitishree Das
Prof. Dr. Gitishree Das is an Associate Professor at Dongguk University, Republic of Korea. She has 12 years of research experience in the field of rice molecular biology, plant breeding, endophytic bacteria, green nanotechnology. To her credit, she has published around 100 research articles in international and national reputed journals and around 25 book chapters. Dr. Das has also authored 08 books for various international publishers. She is an editorial board member of some national and international journals.
Affiliations and expertise
College of Life Science and Biotechnology, Dongguk University, Republic of KoreaRL
Roger M. Leblanc
Dr. Roger M. Leblanc is Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, USA. He received his B. S. in chemistry (1964) and Ph.D. in physical chemistry (1968) from Université Laval, Canada. From 1968 to 1970, he was a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Prof. George Porter, FRS, in Davy Faraday Research Lab, the Royal Institution of Great Britain. He was appointed as professor in 1994 and chair of Department of Chemistry at University of Miami from 1994 to 2002 and again from 2013 to 2021. He was editor or in the editorial board of many journals including Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces and frequently invited as NSF grant panel reviewers. He has published around 600 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and as professor, he has supervised more than 120 M.S. and Ph.D. students.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Miami, USAMH
Mohd. Hazwan Hussin
Prof. Dr. Mohd. Hazwan Hussin is an Associate Professor at the School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia. He received his B.Sc (Hons.) in Chemistry and M.Sc degrees from Universiti Sains Malaysia, respectively. He was awarded double-PhD degree program with USM and Universite de Lorraine, France. His research area involves lignocellulosic materials, lignin, cellulose and corrosion protections (inhibition and coatings). He was listed as Top 2% Scientist in the world (under the category of 2019 and 2020 citation) by Stanford University. He is also a Research Fellow for CEGEOTECH, UNIMAP and has been appointed as Visiting Professor at the Universite de Lorraine, France. Dr. Mohd Hazwan is currently served as the Deputy Director for Research Creativity and Management Office (RCMO) USM, Coordinator for USM-UL Centre and Point of Contact for Malaysia-France University Centre (MFUC)
Affiliations and expertise
School of Chemical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, MalaysiaST
Sabu Thomas
Sabu Thomas is a Professor and Director of the International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. Professor Thomas is internationally recognized for his contributions to polymer science and engineering, with his research interests encompassing polymer nanocomposites, elastomers, polymer blends, interpenetrating polymer networks, polymer membranes, green composites, nanocomposites, nanomedicine, and green nanotechnology. His groundbreaking inventions in polymer nanocomposites, polymer blends, green bionanotechnology, and nano-biomedical sciences have significantly advanced the development of new materials for the automotive, space, housing, and biomedical fields.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India and Department of Physics and Electronics, Christ University, Bangalore, India and Center of Excellence in Polymeric Materials for Medical Practice Devices, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand" and TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum, Kerala, IndiaHB
Hernane da Silva Barud
Prof Hernane da Silva Barud is a Professor at the Laboratory of Biopolymers and Biomaterials (BioPolMat), Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry and Biomaterials (LQMBio), Department of Biotechnology, University of Araraquara (UNIARA), Brazil. He graduated with a BSc in Chemistry from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Brazil in 2003, and has a master's in Chemistry from the São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Brazil (2006) and PhD in Chemistry from the São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Brazil (2010). His research interests include bacterial cellulose, biomaterials, propolis and composites.
Affiliations and expertise
Department of Biotechnology, University of Araraquara (UNIARA), Brazil