Journal article
From source to use – cellulose separation, processing and opportunities for modern applications
Green chemistry : an international journal and green chemistry resource : GC
09/01/2026
DOI: 10.1039/D6GC04559F
Appears in UI Libraries Support Open Access
Abstract
As an abundant and sustainable biopolymer, cellulose has long been viewed as a focal substance for enabling research and innovation in sustainable materials and fuels production. It has unique physical and mechanical characteristics, including tremendous tensile strength, moderate flexibility and tunable opacity. Importantly, it is produced from every type of plant on the planet, as well as by certain bacteria and marine organisms. The breadth of natural sources provides enviable redundancy for industrial production and these different sources also provide access to different polymorphs. This review is designed to summarize key aspects that a researcher would consider when beginning to use or study cellulose and related cellulose products. It covers cellulose sourcing, separation from the biological source, purification and processing, physical properties, solubilization strategies, and common application areas. Options which are generally considered more sustainable are highlighted in each section.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- From source to use – cellulose separation, processing and opportunities for modern applications
- Creators
- Binayak Raj Pandey - Iowa State UniversityNazanin Tabatabaei - University of IowaCynthia C Okafor - University of IowaIman Ghaderi JouybariUchechukwu Grace JohnwealthPrateek Aryal - University of IowaAliasger Salem - University of Iowa, Craniofacial Anomalies Research CenterScott K Shaw - University of IowaHyeongmin Seo - University of IowaXuan Song - University of IowaColin Weeks - University of Northern IowaChunhui Xiang - Iowa State UniversityFlorence J. Williams - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Green chemistry : an international journal and green chemistry resource : GC
- DOI
- 10.1039/D6GC04559F
- ISSN
- 1463-9262
- eISSN
- 1463-9270
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 09/01/2026
- Academic Unit
- Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering; Research Administration; Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics; Industrial and Systems Engineering; Craniofacial Anomalies Research Center; Injury Prevention Research Center; Chemistry; Dental Research; Chemical and Biochemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
- Record Identifier
- 9985222743502771
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