The plastics and composites industry faces a number of challenges, including growing environmental concerns about waste and pollution and the need to develop more sustainable and circular business models. This has led to a growing demand for alternative materials such as bioplastics or natural additives, and a need to explore new manufacturing processes that minimise waste and emissions. Cellulose nanocrystals are well placed to address these challenges. They have been investigated as a potential additive for improving various aspects of plastics and composites.
