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Peer-reviewedCC BYMaterials Science and Engineering R Reports

Beyond structural support: Synergizing nanocellulose with MXene, carbon, and MOFs for integrated EMI shielding, thermal management, and solar evaporation

  • Kartikey Verma1
  • Chandan Kumar Maity2
  • Sumanta Sahoo3
  • Bhuvaneshwari Balasubramaniam4
  • Jitendra Bahadur5
  • Suraj Kumar Bhagat6
  • Ganesh Chandra Nayak7
  • Raju Kumar Gupta8,9,10,11
  • Vijay Kumar Thakur12
12 affiliations
  1. 1Marwadi University Research Centre, Marwadi University, Rajkot 360003, India
  2. 2Department of Chemistry, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam‑daero, Sujeong‑gu, Seongnam‑si, Gyeonggi‑do 13120, Republic of Korea
  3. 3School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, 280 Daehak-ro, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk 38541, Republic of Korea
  4. 4Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh 221005, India
  5. 5Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560103, India
  6. 6Centre for Interdisciplinary Research, SRM University - AP, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh 522240, India
  7. 7Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Dhanbad 826004, India
  8. 8Chandrakanta Kesavan Centre for Energy Policy and Climate Solutions, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
  9. 9Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
  10. 10Department of Sustainable Energy Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
  11. 11Kotak School of Sustainability, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
  12. 12Biorefining and Advanced Materials Research Centre, SRUC, Edinburgh UK
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Abstract

In the pursuit of next-generation adaptive interfaces, the synergistic integration of nanocellulose with active nanofillers has redefined the boundaries of sustainable material engineering. This review presents a critical analysis of the field’s trajectory from 2017 to 2026, specifically isolating high-impact developments from 2023 to 2026 regarding nanocellulose composites reinforced with MXenes, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), and reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO). Chemical functionalization protocols, comprehending surface grafting and non-covalent assembly, essential for robust interfacial adhesion, are systematically examined and establish a foundation for the comprehensive evaluation of dimensionally controlled architectures. These range from 1D aligned fibers and 2D lamellar films to complex 3D aerogels and hydrogels, illustrating how structural hierarchy governs macroscopic function. The discussion reveals the mechanistic interplay within these hetero-structures, detailing how specific morphological designs enhance conductive percolation paths for high-efficiency Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding, optimize resistive thermal generation for rapid Joule heating, and regulate interfacial thermodynamics for broadband solar-driven evaporation. Distinctively, subsequent sections extend beyond standard performance metrics to evaluate the environmental viability of these architectures using a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework, thereby rigorously bridging the gap between laboratory synthesis and ecological responsibility. The review concludes by identifying persistent stability and scalability bottlenecks, offering a strategic perspective on the future of bio-integrated, multifunctional energy platforms.

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@article{verma2026beyond,
  title = {{Beyond structural support: Synergizing nanocellulose with MXene, carbon, and MOFs for integrated EMI shielding, thermal management, and solar evaporation}},
  author = {Kartikey Verma and Chandan Kumar Maity and Sumanta Sahoo and Bhuvaneshwari Balasubramaniam and Jitendra Bahadur and Suraj Kumar Bhagat and Ganesh Chandra Nayak and Raju Kumar Gupta and Vijay Kumar Thakur},
  journal = {Materials Science and Engineering R Reports},
  year = {2026},
  month = may,
  doi = {10.1016/j.mser.2026.101237},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2026.101237},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Beyond structural support: Synergizing nanocellulose with MXene, carbon, and MOFs for integrated EMI shielding, thermal management, and solar evaporation
AU  - Kartikey Verma
AU  - Chandan Kumar Maity
AU  - Sumanta Sahoo
AU  - Bhuvaneshwari Balasubramaniam
AU  - Jitendra Bahadur
AU  - Suraj Kumar Bhagat
AU  - Ganesh Chandra Nayak
AU  - Raju Kumar Gupta
AU  - Vijay Kumar Thakur
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/28
JO  - Materials Science and Engineering R Reports
DO  - 10.1016/j.mser.2026.101237
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mser.2026.101237
AB  - In the pursuit of next-generation adaptive interfaces, the synergistic integration of nanocellulose with active nanofillers has redefined the boundaries of sustainable material engineering. This review presents a critical analysis of the field’s trajectory from 2017 to 2026, specifically isolating high-impact developments from 2023 to 2026 regarding nanocellulose composites reinforced with MXenes, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs), and reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO). Chemical functionalization protocols, comprehending surface grafting and non-covalent assembly, essential for robust interfacial adhesion, are systematically examined and establish a foundation for the comprehensive evaluation of dimensionally controlled architectures. These range from 1D aligned fibers and 2D lamellar films to complex 3D aerogels and hydrogels, illustrating how structural hierarchy governs macroscopic function. The discussion reveals the mechanistic interplay within these hetero-structures, detailing how specific morphological designs enhance conductive percolation paths for high-efficiency Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding, optimize resistive thermal generation for rapid Joule heating, and regulate interfacial thermodynamics for broadband solar-driven evaporation. Distinctively, subsequent sections extend beyond standard performance metrics to evaluate the environmental viability of these architectures using a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework, thereby rigorously bridging the gap between laboratory synthesis and ecological responsibility. The review concludes by identifying persistent stability and scalability bottlenecks, offering a strategic perspective on the future of bio-integrated, multifunctional energy platforms.
SN  - 0927-796X
SN  - 1879-212X
ER  -