We employed a mechanical grinding method (ball milling and disk milling method) for fabrication of cellulose and lignocelluloses nanofibers. These methods can overcome the disadvantage of the traditional acid hydrolysis method, such as environmental pollution, complex process, low yield and low aspect ratio. Metallic nanoparticles (Au, Ag, Pt, Pd) with controlled shapes and sizes were synthesized using wood nanomaterials in aqueous phase without employing any other reductants, capping or dispersing agents.  This green process affords an easy route to the production of shape-selective metal nanoparticles using renewable agents. These obtained metal nanoparticles may find wide applications in catalysis  and biosensors.

Cellulose-based nanofibers: Eco-friendly synthesis, application for advanced materials

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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