A Professor of organic chemistry and co-chairman of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh, New York, USA, Dr. Rajesh Sunasee, has made a case for Nanocellulose research, applications and commercialization prospects.

Nanocellulose refers to a family of cellulosic materials that have at least one of their dimensions in the nanoscale.

According to him, Nanocellulose could have potential applications in various fields such as biomedical products, electronics, adhesives, and making cement stronger and of better quality among several other advantages.

Dr. Sunasee, who is currently a Carnegie African Diaspora Programme (CADP) Fellow indicated that nanocellulose had potential application in the design of biosensors in crime detection and forensic analysis. 

Dr. Sunasee addressing participants during the lecture

He made the remarks while delivering a lecture at a seminar organised by the Department of Forensic Sciences of the College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences at the University of Cape Coast.

The seminar was on the topic: “Nanocellulose: A tiny material with a big future.”

Continuing, he remarked that students could embark on research in the biomedical field, chemistry and engineering among others.

Dr. Sunasee called for the support of governments and private entities to assist students and faculty members interested in the area of nanocellulose.

In a remark, the Head of the Department of Forensic Sciences, Prof. Christian Kweku Adokoh, lauded Dr. Rajesh Sunasee and emphasised the importance of nanocellulose and nanotechnology in the forward match of every country and urged students to be motivated by the lecture and pursue research in nanotechnology.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC