Sustainability Versus Nanocellulose in Diverse Applications

Within the sustainability framework, environmental impact is a key consideration when designing or redesigning a technology or material. From selecting the ideal natural resources to addressing the end of a material's lifespan, numerous factors must be considered including processes and potential modifications.

Nanocellulose materials have been identified as a promising alternative for various technologies due to their unique physical and chemical properties and their broad range of multifunctional capabilities. However, the key question is how can nanocellulose contribute for the sustainability of optoeletronics, packaging and building enviroment.

This webinar will explore nanocellulose multifunctionality versus sustainability of diverse applications. The discussion will focus on how modifications to the composition and structure of nanocellulose films influence their stability under prolonged sunlight exposure and their impact in optoelectronics and packaging. Additionally, the webinar will address greener approaches to nanocellulose production and the nanocellulose role in manufacturing 3D materials for sustainable building environments.

Learning Outcomes:

• How sustainability can be improved
• The role of nanocellulose in optoelectronics, packaging and building environment.

Joice Kaschuk holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. She worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalto University, Finland, and the University of British Columbia, Canada. She has been a member of the TAPPI Nano Division since 2021 and a TAPPI Journal Editor since 2024. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University and Research in the Netherlands. Her expertise includes processability, modification, conversion, and characterization of biomass, wood, cellulose, and other biopolymers, ranging from the macro to the nanoscale, for multifunctional and advanced applications.