Modification of Lignocellulose at Diverse Dimensions for Tuning Functionalities of Materials

In order to modify lignocellulose and convert it into functional materials for various scenarios in an environmentally friendly way, the development of corresponding chemical and also accompanying engineering methods is often required. Chemical modifications of lignocellulose demonstrate a promising strategy for endow it with various functionalities, while distinct challenges exist for the lignocellulose at various dimensions ranging from molecular to nanoscale. Herein, own advances regarding modifications of lignocellulose at diverse dimensions, either as polymers or as nanostructures, for functional materials will be presented. The introduction of diverse pending functional groups either along the cellulose chains or on nanocellulose surface will affect the structure formation and the exposure of the functionalities in the functional materials. By addressing the chemical modifications for tuning the functionalities in the final material design, further potential solutions will be opened for sustainable development to boost the use of this renewable, biobased material.