biostudies-literaturePascoli DUUniversity of Washington Denman Professorship FundMcIntire-Stennis Cooperative Forestry Research ProgramCentralia Coal Transition GrantsWashington State LegislatureLewis County .09 Rural Economic Development Fund937https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9967869biostudies-literatureUnknown15(4)The use of agricultural waste biomass for nanocellulose production has gained interest due to its environmental and economic benefits compared to conventional bleached pulp feedstock. However, there is still a need to establish robust process technologies that can accommodate the variability of waste feedstocks and to understand the effects of feedstock characteristics on the final nanofiber properties. Here, lignocellulosic nanofibers with unique properties are produced from various waste biomass based on a simple and low-cost process using mild operating conditions. The process robustness is demonstrated by diversifying the feedstock, ranging from food crop waste (corn stover) to invasive grass species (reed canary grass) and industrial lignocellulosic residues (industrial hemp). This coPolymersA Robust Process to Produce Lignocellulosic Nanofibers from Corn Stover, Reed Canary Grass, and Industrial Hemp.PMC9967869Not applicable1020630Bura RGustafson RPascoli DUDichiara AfalseA Robust Process to Produce Lignocellulosic Nanofibers from Corn Stover, Reed Canary Grass, and Industrial Hemp.The use of agricultural waste biomass for nanocellulose production has gained interest due to its environmental and economic benefits compared to conventional bleached pulp feedstock. However, there is still a need to establish robust process technologies that can accommodate the variability of waste feedstocks and to understand the effects of feedstock characteristics on the final nanofiber properties. Here, lignocellulosic nanofibers with unique properties are produced from various waste biomass based on a simple and low-cost process using mild operating conditions. The process robustness is demonstrated by diversifying the feedstock, ranging from food crop waste (corn stover) to invasive grass species (reed canary grass) and industrial lignocellulosic residues (industrial hemp). This co2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Feb2025-04-22T21:48:06.992Z2025-04-22T21:48:06.992ZS-EPMC99678693685022110.3390/polym15040937