Plant-Derived Nanocellulose

A sustainable nanomaterial with great interest in the domains of biomedicine and pharmacology is nanocellulose. The perfect option for usage in biomedicine are the amazing physicochemical properties of elevated-surface area, adjustable porosity, and mechanical strengths of nanocellulose. Perfect for use in drug delivery systems like nanogels and hydrogels of nanocellulose, nanocellulose boasts exceptional physiochemical properties including increased surface area, adjustable porosity, and better mechanical strength allowing sustained and controlled release of a drug improving therapeutic outcomes. Tissue engineering and wound healing process benefit from the antibacterial efficacy, cell proliferation support, and biocompatibility. Moreover, affecting biosensors for antimicrobial coating in medical equipment and disease detection is the use of nanocellulose. With these advantages, there are various challenges in long-term stability, large-scale production, and regulatory hurdles that must be addressed before clinical usage. Future investigations should assess for increasing functional alteration, novel biomedical applicability, and enhancing extraction. With the innovative potentials of biomaterials science, nanotechnology, nanocellulose will find emergence as a game changer in contemporary medicine in providing more sustainable and efficient therapeutical treatments shortly. The present review reveals a comprehensive outlook for the strength of nanocellulose, serving as a cornerstone for future progress in the field of biomedicine.