Cross-Linking of Cellulosic Materials: Manufacturing Strategies and Analytical Approaches

Cellulose is a unique polymer that exceeds many synthetic materials in resistance, mechanical strength and other key properties. Nevertheless, it is often necessary to adjust the material characteristics to the respective application. In many cases, this is done by chemical crosslinking of cellulose-based products. The review gives a critical overview of existing crosslinking strategies from the different areas of cellulose manufacturing and describes approaches for the characterization of crosslinked cellulose.