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Cellulose Nanofiber also known as Cellulose Nanofibril

 
Cellulose Nanofiber (CNF) which is sometimes also called as Cellulose nanofibril is encompassed by Nanocelluloses alongside with Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC).
Despite the fact that BNC and NCC possess several unique properties, the advantage of Cellulose Nanofiber (to BNC and NCC) is that its biodegradable nature, low density, high mechanical properties, economic value and renewability. Nanofibrillated Cellulose can be produced at large industrial scales, with a variety of functional groups, and by a multitude of industrially attractive processes. Nanocellulose materials and specifically Cellulose Nanofiber generate an immense interest due to many exceptional properties and the capability of producing the materials from a multitude of sustainable resources.
Nanofibrillated Cellulose features outstanding intrinsic mechanical properties due to their high crystallinity (high specific stiffness and strength), attractive nanoscale dimensions, and high surface areas suitable for chemical functionalization. Nanofibrillated Cellulose allow for the formation of pure nanopapers or can be integrated into bioinspired nanocomposites leading to excellent multifunctional properties. Cellulose Nanofiber emerges as a renewable and sustainable feedstock for future biobased high-performance materials with environmentally friendly character.
Some characteristics of Cellulose Nanofiber:
Cellulose Nanofiber films have excellent gas barrier properties, and these have also been shown to be less affected by the extent of delamination as long as the barrier threshold has been reached.
Crystal structure of nanocellulose is consisting from packed array of needle-like crystals. These crystal structures are incredibly tough and their strength value is nearly eight times higher than stainless steel. Therefore, nanocellulose can be perfect building material for the future body armor studies. Nanocellulose is bendable, transparent, light and strong material therefore it can easily take place of the plastic or glass.
  • Cellulose Nanofiber is used in Absorbent Aerogels.
  • Cellulose Nanofiber is used in Flexible Screens.
  • Cellulose Nanofiber is used in Flexible Batteries.
  • Cellulose Nanofiber is used in Biofuel Industry. 
  • Cellulose Nanofiber is used in Body Armor Applications.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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