Highly stretchable composites based on cellulose

Int J Biol Macromol. 2021 Feb 15:170:71-87. doi: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.12.116. Epub 2020 Dec 21.

Abstract

Cellulose is a kind of natural polymer with good biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, low cost and other advantages, which has been widely used in many fields, such as energy, biological scaffolds, medicine, paper making, cosmetics, and template materials. Based on this, how to use cellulose to construct stretchable composites to meet the needs of different fields has attracted widespread attention. In this review, we have described the applications of cellulose-based stretchable composites, including sensor applications, energy applications, bionic and medical materials applications, fabric applications, and packaging applications. Finally, the future development of stretchable composites based on cellulose is discussed.

Keywords: Cellulose; Composites; Stretchable ability.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Cellulose / chemistry*
  • Elasticity
  • Elastomers / chemistry
  • Electric Power Supplies
  • Hydrogels
  • Materials Testing
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Nanostructures / chemistry
  • Product Packaging
  • Tensile Strength
  • Textiles
  • Tissue Engineering
  • Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Elastomers
  • Hydrogels
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Cellulose