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RESEARCH & INNOVATION @ UPM I 1st ISSUE <strong>2018</strong><br />
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She said nanocellulose is a versatile<br />
material and can be produced to suit its<br />
application.<br />
Naturally, it has very special features<br />
such as it is mechanically strong, has a<br />
high specific surface area and can be<br />
renewed and broken down biologically<br />
(biodegradable).<br />
These special features make<br />
nanocellulose an excellent material to<br />
be used in various products such as<br />
biocomposite products and packaging<br />
products due to its function as a<br />
reinforcement material; membrane<br />
filter for water filtration or face masks;<br />
food thickener; and carrier for active<br />
ingredients and drugs for cosmetic and<br />
pharmaceutical products.<br />
She added that the research began in<br />
2013 and carried out with researchers<br />
from Japan. It is now entering the<br />
commercialisation phase. – UPM.<br />
“<br />
These special features make<br />
nanocellulose an excellent material<br />
to be used in various products<br />
such as biocomposite products<br />
and packaging products due to<br />
its function as a reinforcement<br />
material; membrane filter for<br />
water filtration or face masks; food<br />
thickener; and carrier for active<br />
ingredients and drugs for cosmetic<br />
and pharmaceutical products.<br />
“