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Cellulose nanocrystals: Synthesis procedures and characterization techniques

Volume: 32 Number: 2 March 16, 2026
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Cellulose nanocrystals: Synthesis procedures and characterization techniques

Abstract

The production of renewable materials from lignocellulosic materials through various processes has become a significant research area for scientists, leading to the emergence of novel materials such as cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs). The development of these bio-based materials not only contributes to the expansion of fundamental knowledge and the creation of innovative processes but also facilitates the widespread application of cellulosic nanomaterials across various engineering disciplines. In addition to being biodegradable and biocompatible, their production from agricultural and industrial waste makes cellulosic nanomaterials environmentally sustainable, thereby increasing researchers' interest in the field. This review article aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the latest developments in the production processes, raw material sources, and characterization methods of cellulosic nanomaterials, with a particular focus on cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Textile Sciences and Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Review

Authors

Early Pub Date

November 2, 2025

Publication Date

March 16, 2026

Submission Date

March 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 23, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 32 Number: 2

APA
Kayahan, E. (2026). Cellulose nanocrystals: Synthesis procedures and characterization techniques. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 32(2), 384-403. https://doi.org/10.5505/pajes.2025.37888
AMA
1.Kayahan E. Cellulose nanocrystals: Synthesis procedures and characterization techniques. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;32(2):384-403. doi:10.5505/pajes.2025.37888
Chicago
Kayahan, Enfal. 2026. “Cellulose Nanocrystals: Synthesis Procedures and Characterization Techniques”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 32 (2): 384-403. https://doi.org/10.5505/pajes.2025.37888.
EndNote
Kayahan E (March 1, 2026) Cellulose nanocrystals: Synthesis procedures and characterization techniques. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 32 2 384–403.
IEEE
[1]E. Kayahan, “Cellulose nanocrystals: Synthesis procedures and characterization techniques”, Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 32, no. 2, pp. 384–403, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.5505/pajes.2025.37888.
ISNAD
Kayahan, Enfal. “Cellulose Nanocrystals: Synthesis Procedures and Characterization Techniques”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 32/2 (March 1, 2026): 384-403. https://doi.org/10.5505/pajes.2025.37888.
JAMA
1.Kayahan E. Cellulose nanocrystals: Synthesis procedures and characterization techniques. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026;32:384–403.
MLA
Kayahan, Enfal. “Cellulose Nanocrystals: Synthesis Procedures and Characterization Techniques”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 32, no. 2, Mar. 2026, pp. 384-03, doi:10.5505/pajes.2025.37888.
Vancouver
1.Enfal Kayahan. Cellulose nanocrystals: Synthesis procedures and characterization techniques. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2026 Mar. 1;32(2):384-403. doi:10.5505/pajes.2025.37888