Nanocellulose in tissue engineering and bioremediation: mechanism of action

Figures & data

Figure 1. Schematic representation of basic factors involved in the cultivation process during tissue engineering.

Figure 2. Schematic representation of nanocellulose based skin scaffolds. It represents the preparation of electrospun PLGA/NCC membranes with favorable biocompatibility.

Figure 3. Schematic representation of pollutants removed in the contamination remediation by nanocellulose.

Table 1. Functionalization of nanocellulose for bioremediation process

Sl. No	Functionalization	Contaminant Removed	References
1	In-Situ TEMPO Functionalization	Heavy metals	67, 68
2	Amino Functionalization	Heavy metals	68
3	Bridge effect	Heavy metals	69
4	Magnetic carboxylation	Heavy metals	70,73
5	Electrosteric stabilization	Dyes	71
6	Silanization	Oils	72
7	Stearoyl chloride functionalization	Oils	73

Figure 4. Application of cellulose-based flocculants in wastewater treatment.