Nanocellulose: A Review on an Agricultural Waste to a Valuable Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Cellulose was and continues to be the most prevalent biopolymer produced by all plant fibers, including agricultural waste.It is important to use this trash as a beginning material in the manufacture of new products.Nanocellulose is a subject of substantial scientific interest due to its excellent physicochemical properties, the ability to degrade and high mechanical strength.New nanocellulose helps to advance the rapidly growing field of environmentally friendly substances and nanocomposites.The present state of research on the separation of micro and nano fibrillated cellulose from plant sources is summarized in this study.Various pharmacological uses are discussed, including regulated, sustained, or quick drug delivery, stabilizing agents, and its usage as a safe and sustained environment for cell growth, allowing it to be used in the field of tissue engineering.Due to its compelling characteristics, including outstanding mechanical qualities, a large surface area, strong hydroxyl groups that can be used for transformation, and organic characteristics with fully recycled content, nanocellulose and its uses have recently gained considerable attention in both scientific and manufacturing domains.Additionally, with a focus on the characteristics of Bio nanocomposite materials, it summarizes recent advancements in several multifunctional nanocellulose applications.Additionally, a comprehensive discussion of numerous obstacles to the commercialization of nanocellulose and its economic elements for both current and future markets is included.