Nanocellulose in Metals: Advancing Sustainable Practices in Metal Refining and Extraction Processes

Abstract

The military can put nanocellulose to good use by developing self-repairing and self-diagnosing materials. Nanocellulose is eight times stronger than stainless steel and has ten times the strength of Kevlar. The use of nanocelluloses in the armed forces is the primary topic of this study. Several studies have shown that the military can successfully use nanocellulose as a new green bio-based material; however, the technology still needs some refinement. It must be put to the test with authentic chemical weapons like tabun. The economic viability and accessibility of nanocellulose at an industrial scale is another problem. Natural fibers are abundant, providing the armor industry with a low-cost option for meeting the rising demand in the market. However, the NIJ Tier III standard requires that a plate of armor withstand six shots before failing, and this particular type of natural fiber-based hard-shell armor has only been tested for one. Therefore, to make armor plates economically feasible, substantial research is required to increase the ballistic performance of multi-layered armor based on natural fibers. None of the numerous review papers on bio-composites that focus largely on their characterization, production, processing, and other uses have investigated the mechanical endurance of body armor systems.