@Article{JRM.2013.634115,
AUTHOR = {Yanxia Zhang, Tiina Nypelö, Carlos Salas, Julio Arboleda, Ingrid C. Hoeger, Orlando J. Rojas},
TITLE = {Cellulose Nanofi brils: From Strong Materials to Bioactive  Surfaces**},
JOURNAL = {Journal of Renewable Materials},
VOLUME = {1},
YEAR = {2013},
NUMBER = {3},
PAGES = {195--211},
URL = {http://www.techscience.com/jrm/v1n3/49667},
ISSN = {2164-6341},
ABSTRACT = {Cellulose nanofi brils (CNF), also known as nanofi brillar cellulose (NFC), are an advanced biomaterial made 
mainly from renewable forest and agricultural resources that have demonstrated exceptional performance in 
composites. In addition, they have been utilized in barrier coatings, food, transparent fl exible fi lms and other 
applications. Research on CNF has advanced rapidly over the last decade and several of the fundamental 
questions about production and characterization of CNF have been addressed. An interesting shift in focus in 
the recent reported literature indicates increased efforts aimed at taking advantage of the unique properties 
of CNF. This includes its nanoscale dimensions, high surface area, unique morphology, low density and 
mechanical strength. In addition, CNF can be easily (chemically) modified and is readily available, renewable, 
and biodegradable. These facts are expected to materialize in a more widespread use of CNF. However, there 
is no clear indication of the most promising avenues for CNF deployment in commercial products. This 
review attempts to illustrate some exciting opportunities for CNF, specifi cally, in the development of aerogels, 
composites, bioactive materials and inorganic/organic hybrid materials.},
DOI = {10.7569/JRM.2013.634115}
}