Impact of cellulose and nanocellulose obtained from Sugarcane Bagasse on mechanical properties and durability of concrete

This research focuses on the need for strong urban infrastructures in the Indian subcontinent by incorporating eco-friendly additives into concrete. Market-available cellulose and Sugarcane bagasse cellulose both are added into the concrete to check the improvement of durability and enhancement in mechanical properties of concrete and for comparison between the other additives. Celluloses are further converted to a more advanced form that is nanocellulose and added to the concrete. It has been discovered that the utilization of nanomaterials in cement concrete, either as a partial substitution for binder or as a filler material which resulted in a significant improvement in the mechanical properties and durability characteristics of cementitious composites. FTIR spectra and XRD showed the authenticity of the cellulose prepared was of good quality. PSA of nano-cellulose is also shown to verify the size of nano fibres is in the range of less than 100 nanometres.