Recent Advances in Nanocellulose-Based Aerogels: Fabrication, Functionalization and Applications

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the latest progress in the development and application of nanocellulose-based aerogels.
• Review of current literature on nanocellulose aerogel fabrication techniques.
• Analysis of functionalization strategies to enhance properties.
• Examination of various applications, including thermal insulation and biomedicine.
• Nanocellulose-based aerogels exhibit exceptional porosity and lightweight characteristics.
• Functionalization methods significantly improve the performance of aerogels for specific applications.
• These aerogels show promising potential in fields such as energy storage and thermal insulation.