Development of high throughput, high precision synthesis platforms and characterization methodologies for toxicological studies of nanocellulose.

ABSTRACT: Cellulose is one of the most abundant natural polymers, is readily available, biodegradable, and inexpensive. Recently, interest is growing around nanoscale cellulose due to the sustainability of these materials, the novel properties, and the overall low environmental impact. The rapid expansion of nanocellulose uses in various applications makes the study of the toxicological properties of these materials of great importance to public health regulators. However, most of the current toxicological studies are highly conflicting, inconclusive, and contradictory. The major reasons for these discrepancies are the lack of standardized methods to produce industry-relevant reference nanocellulose and relevant characterization that will expand beyond the traditional cellulose characterization for

SUBMITTER: Pyrgiotakis G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6910257 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature