Preface SECTION I: Cellulose Nanofiber- and Macrofiber Based Composites CELLULOSE-NANOFIBER-BASED MATERIALS Introduction The Percolation and Entanglement Phenomena of Cellulose Nanofibers Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials Extraction of Cellulose Nanofibers Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials for Structural and Semistructural Applications Optically Transparent Materials Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibers Green Cellulose-Nanofiber-Based Materials Future Prospects FABRICATION AND EVALUATION OF CELLULOSE-NANOFIBER-REINFORCED GREEN COMPOSITES Introduction Cellulose Nanofiber Preparation of Cellulose Nanofibers Fabrication of Cellulose-Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites Properties of Cellulose-Nanofiber-Reinforced Composites Summary CELLULOSE MICROFIBRILS ISOLATED FROM MUSACEAE FIBROUS RESIDUES Introduction Vascular Bundles Isolation and Purification of Cellulose Microfibrils from Vascular Bundles Chemical Characterization of Cellulose Microfibrils Structure and Morphology of Cellulose Microfibrils Thermal Behavior of Cellulose Microfibrils Conclusions Materials and Methods NANOCOMPOSITES BASED ON MATRICES EXTRACTED FROM VEGETABLE OILS AND BACTERIAL CELLULOSE Introduction Vegetable Oils Bacterial Cellulose Bacterial and Plant-Based Cellulose Nanocomposites with Polymer Matrices Applications NANO- AND MICROFIBER COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS Introduction Cellulose Nanocrystals Electrospinning Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNs) for the Production of Composites Electrospun Nanofibers Reinforced with CNs Applications of CN-Based Composites Conclusions HYDROLYTIC DEGRADATION OF NANOCOMPOSITE FIBERS ELECTROSPUN FROM POLY(LACTIC ACID)/CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS Introduction Experiments Results and Discussion Conclusions SECTION II: Cellulose-Fiber-Based Composites ENVIRONMENT-FRIENDLY "GREEN" RESINS AND ADVANCED GREEN COMPOSITES Introduction Experimental Results and Discussion Conclusions TOUGHENING AND STRENGTHENING OF NATURAL FIBER GREEN COMPOSITES Introduction Preloading Effect Effect of Alkali Treatment Conclusion COMPOSITES OF NANOCELLULOSE AND LIGNIN-LIKE POLYMERS Introduction Experimental Results and Discussion Conclusions BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER MATERIALS FROM PROTEINS PRODUCED BY THE ANIMAL COPRODUCTS INDUSTRY: BLOODMEAL Introduction Materials and Experimental Procedures Results and Discussion Conclusions SECTION III: Cellulose and Other Nanoparticles BIOCOMPOSITES MADE FROM BOVINE BONE AND CRYSTALS OF SILVER AND PLATINUM Introduction Bovine Bone - Platinum Composites Bovine Bone - Silver Composites Conclusions BIO-INSPIRED SYNTHESIS OF METAL NANOPARTICLES USING CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATES AS NATURE TEMPLATES Introduction Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Wood as a Template Summary CONFORMAL COATING OF ANTIMICROBIAL SILVER NANOPARTICLES ON CATIONIC AND ANIONIC CELLULOSIC SUBSTRATES Introduction Preparation of Anionic and Cationic Cotton Fabrics Results and Discussion Conclusions WOOD/BIOPOLYMER/NANOCLAY COMPOSITES Biopolymers PLA/Clay Nanocomposites PLA/Wood Flour Composites PLA/Clay/Wood Composites Conclusions Index