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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2025

From Nature to Innovation: Advances in Nanocellulose Extraction and Its Multifunctional Applications.

A M P Hansini, G D C P Galpaya, M D K M Gunasena, P M Abeysundara, V Kirthika, L Bhagya, H D C N Gunawardana, K R Koswattage

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Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

A M P HansiniCenter for Nanodevice Fabrication and Characterization (CNFC), Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka.ORCID 0009-0006-7649-861X
G D C P GalpayaCenter for Nanodevice Fabrication and Characterization (CNFC), Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka.ORCID 0009-0007-0416-6453
M D K M GunasenaCenter for Nanodevice Fabrication and Characterization (CNFC), Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka.ORCID 0000-0002-1126-2861
P M AbeysundaraDepartment of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka.
V KirthikaCenter for Nanodevice Fabrication and Characterization (CNFC), Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka.
L BhagyaCenter for Nanodevice Fabrication and Characterization (CNFC), Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka.
H D C N GunawardanaCenter for Nanodevice Fabrication and Characterization (CNFC), Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka.ORCID 0000-0002-3858-692X
K R KoswattageCenter for Nanodevice Fabrication and Characterization (CNFC), Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, Sri Lanka.ORCID 0000-0001-7183-406X

Funding

Science and Technology Human Resource Development Project, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, funded by the Asian Development Bank CRG-R2-SB-1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Nanocellulose obtained from renewable and abundant biomass has garnered significant attention as a sustainable material with exceptional properties and diverse applications. This review explores the key aspects of nanocellulose, focusing on its extraction methods, applications, and future prospects. The synthesis of nanocellulose involves mechanical, chemical, and biological techniques, each uniquely modifying the cellulose structure to isolate cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), or bacterial nanocellulose (BNC). These methods provide tailored characteristics, enabling applications across a wide range of industries. Nanocellulose's remarkable properties, including high mechanical strength, large surface area, thermal stability, and biodegradability, have propelled its use in packaging, electronics, biomedicine, and environmental remediation. It has shown immense potential in enhancing the mechanical performance of composites, improving water purification systems, and serving as a scaffold for tissue engineering and drug delivery. However, challenges related to large-scale production, functionalization, regulatory frameworks, and safety concerns persist, necessitating further research and innovation. This review emphasizes the need for sustainable production strategies and advanced functionalization techniques to harness nanocellulose's full potential. As an eco-friendly, high-performance material, nanocellulose presents a promising avenue for addressing global sustainability challenges while offering transformative solutions for various industries.

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CelluloseNanoparticlesNanofibersTissue EngineeringCelluloseacid hydrolysisapplicationscellulosechemical treatmentsextraction methodsnanocellulosenanofibrils

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PMID40649189
PMCPMC12251513

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