This page outlines current guidance on the physical and chemical characterization of cellulose nanomaterials to facilitate consistent, reliable and accurate material characterization for HSE
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Resources
- Current characterization methods for cellulose nanomaterials. A review that establishes detailed best practices, methods and techniques for characterizing cellulose nanomaterial morphology, surface chemistry, surface charge, purity, crystallinity, rheological properties, mechanical properties and toxicity. [Foster et al., 2018]
- CSA Z5100-17 Cellulose Nanomaterials – Test Methods for Characterization. Published standard describing test methods for characterization of cellulose nanomaterials, including cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and cellulose microfibrils (CMFs). [CSA, 2017]