Virtual special issue on “Nanocellulose characterization, production and use”

Excerpt

The world population is expected to exceed 9 billion by 2050. Such exponential growth with its increasing consumerist trends and unprecedented levels of environmental impact is happening while the supply of natural resources for our energy needs is either constant or declining. This calls for deep changes in our lifestyle and a search for disruptive innovation in the energy sector, seeking processes that are more efficient, sustainable and environmentally benign. Also, by increasing awareness about sensitive issues such as resource constraints, societal values, impact on the economics, governance style and environmental concerns, actions are  being oriented to boost the technological development for the production and use of sustainable biofuels, greener materials and bio-based products. …