Abstract
Nanocelluloses (NCs) have remarkable mechanical properties and contain abundant surface functional groups that can be modified or cross‐linked with other materials. They have been widely used as an environment‐friendly reinforcing agent in polymer composites. However, for applications that are carried out in humid environments or aqueous suspensions, hydrophilicity of NCs lower their mechanical integrity. Hence, cross‐linking techniques have been investigated in recent years for preparing NC‐based materials that are dimensionally stable under humid or aqueous environments and have better physicochemical properties. This Minireview examines the quickly growing field of cross‐linked NC‐based materials, which have many benefits including improved aqueous, structural, mechanical, and thermal stability. In addition, the potential application of cross‐linked NC‐based materials in adsorption of heavy metal is discussed.
