Ana Balea

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the new approaches tried recently to get BC production feasible at large scale as the reduction in the quality of raw materials, the use of by-products and the optimization of the culture method.

TL;DR: In this paper, the properties of CNF, CNC and BC (aspect ratio, mechanical strength, elastic modulus and thermal stability, high surface area, low density and oxygen permeability) are described.

TL;DR: This review helps readers find upscale options for using NC in papermaking and identify further research needs within this field by focusing on decoupling the effects of NC on wet-end and paper properties.

TL;DR: A number of unexplored areas of great potential for future research are identified in relation to NC applications for fiber-reinforced cement composites, which will include their use as a surface treatment agent, an anionic flocculant, or an additive for wastewater treatment.

TL;DR: The use of nanocelluloses as strength-enhancing additives in papermaking is widely known since both cellulose nanofibers and nanocrystals (CNC) present similar composition than paper but their exceptional properties in the nanometer scale confers a paper quality enhancement as mentioned in this paper.