Denton, Christopher DavidFocke, Walter WilhelmRamjee, ShatishWesley-Smith, James2026-01-282026-01-282025-12Denton, C.D., Focke, W.W., Ramjee, S. et al. Cellulose Acetate Reinforced with Acetylated Nanocellulose Fibres. Chemistry Africa 8, 5453–5462 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-025-01389-8.2522-5758 (print)2522-5766 (online)10.1007/s42250-025-01389-8http://hdl.handle.net/2263/107640Surface acetylation of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) was investigated to enhance compatibility with triacetin-plasticized cellulose diacetate (CA). This modification reduced fibre agglomeration, doubling the Young’s modulus at the 15% loading, though tensile strength remained largely unchanged.en© The Author(s) 2025. Open Access. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.Cellulose nanofiber (CNF)Cellulose acetateAcetylationComposite cellulose acetateAcetylated nanocelluloseTriacetin plasticiserYoung’s modulusTensile strengthBiodegradable compositesSurface modificationArticle