Processing Fun with Nanocellulose

Cellulose Nanomaterials (CNMs) are an attractive material class for possible applications in nanocomposites reinforcement, nanomaterials and biomedicine as they have high strength and stiffness, yet are renewable, biodegradable, non-toxic, and cheap. They are also of particular interest for rheology control. However, as nanoobjects they can prove challenging to process due to water binding ability and lack of dispersion. Here we detail our journey towards processing various materials with CNM. Of particular note will be our recent efforts at additive manufacturing with CNM and CNM as an additive in cement.