Nanocellulose from Agricultural Biomass

N. M. Nurazzi is a senior lecturer at the School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. Before joining the Universiti Sains Malaysia he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Centre for Defence Foundation Studies, National Defence University of Malaysia, under a Newton Research Grant to study the “Role of Intermolecular Interaction in Conductive Polymer Wrapped MWCNT as Organophosphate Sensing Material Structure”. He obtained BSc. and MSc. in Polymer Technology from the Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in 2011 and 2014, respectively. In 2018, he was awarded a PhD from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Materials Engineering under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia scholarship. His main research interests are polymer composites and natural fibre composites. To date, he has authored and co-authored over 200 publications, including 100 journal papers, 4 books and 50 book chapters. M. N. F. Norrrahim is a distinguished researcher with a profound passion for nanotechnology. His remarkable expertise in these fields is underscored by his extensive body of high-impact publications. To date, He has authored or co-authored over 133 scholarly articles, including 3 books, 87 journal paper, and 43 book chapters in esteemed journals. Norrrahim’s exceptional work has not gone unnoticed; he has been honored with several local and international innovation awards. His remarkable scholarly influence is reflected in his current H-index, which stands at 39 on Google Scholar and 35 on Scopus, solidifying his place as a leading authority in his field. His dedication and contributions have led to his inclusion in the prestigious list of the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University, USA.

• Section 1: Fundamentals of Nanocellulose1. Agricultural Biomass and Its Origin2. Properties of Nanocellulose3. Isolation Process of Nanocellulose4. Understanding the Chemical Surface Modification of NanocelluloseSection 2: Performance of Nanocellulose-Based Biocomposites5. Fabrication Process of Nanocellulose with Thermoplastic and Thermosetting Polymer Matrix6. Mechanical, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical Performance, and Environmental Stability of Nanocellulose-Reinforced Thermoplastic Biocomposites7. Mechanical, Chemical, Thermal, Electrical Performance, and Environmental Stability of Nanocellulose-Reinforced Thermosetting BiocompositesSection 3: Emerging Applications of Nanocellulose-Based Biocomposites8. Nanocellulose as Porous Scaffolds in Biomedical Applications9. Nanostructure of Nanocellulose in Electronic Applications10. Nanocellulose in Environmental Remediation Applications11. Hybrid Nanocellulose for Structural Applications12. Nanocellulose in Packaging Applications13. Nanocellulose in Additive Manufacturing Applications14. Nanocellulose in Propellant Applications15. Cost, Economic Aspects, and Perspectives on Nanocellulose