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4. Potential markets for nanocellulose
Nanocellulose's properties (mechanical, rheological, optical, film-forming) make it an interesting material for many applications, with great potential for an emerging industry. The following is a non-exhaustive list; it is difficult to classify these applications by degree of success, as this information is difficult to grasp.
Composites: as we have already seen, nanocellulose's properties make it an interesting material for reinforcing plastics. Very thin polymer films with good mechanical properties and functionality can be obtained.
Food industry: nanocellulose gels' rheological behavior quickly identified food applications as an area of particular interest. Nanocellulose can be a low-calorie substitute for carbohydrate additives used as thickeners, flavor carriers or suspension stabilizers in a wide...
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Potential markets for nanocellulose
Outlook and development
Bibliography
Websites
TAPPI Nanocellulose Video – Rethink Paper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3HH4iN8aDM
Events
TAPPI International Conference on Nanotechnology for renewable Materials, (congress – every year)
...Statistical and economic data
It is envisaged that the time-to-market for nanocellulose will be similar to that for plastics.
This curve predicts that the estimated size of the global nanocellulose market will be reached around 2045. Commercial sustainability criteria and global environmental concerns could accelerate production beyond this conservative estimate.
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