Self‐Assembly of Cellulose Nanocrystals into Semi‐Spherical Photonic Cholesteric Films
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201803852
Abstract: Spherical-shape cholesteric (Ch) photonic films offer promising applications such as omnidirectional lasing and broadband reflection. Here, a strategy is reported for the fabrication of photonic Ch films by the self-assembly of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) in… read more here.
Keywords: semi spherical; self assembly; photonic films; assembly cellulose ... See more keywords
Vivid Structural Coloration in Transparent MXene‐Cellulose Nanocrystals Composite Films
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202420853
Abstract: We demonstrate shear‐printed layered photonic films with vivid structural coloration from bio‐derived cellulose nanocrystals and highly aligned Ti3C2Tx MXene nanoflakes. These ultrathin films (700–1500 nm) show high light transmittance above 40% in the visible range.… read more here.
Keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; mxene; structural coloration; vivid structural ... See more keywords
A Bacterial Cellulose Nanocrystals‐Graphene Oxide/ Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) @Vanillin Composite Fibers with Efficient Antibacterial Activity and High Strength for Surgical Suturing
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202404511
Abstract: Antibacterial activity is one of the indispensable properties of functional sutures. However, traditional strategies for developing antibacterial sutures inevitably compromise the inherent mechanical strength of the fibers. Developing advanced sutures with balanced antibacterial and mechanical… read more here.
Keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; graphene oxide; bacterial cellulose; antibacterial activity ... See more keywords
Bioinspired Functionally Graded Composite Assembled Using Cellulose Nanocrystals and Genetically Engineered Proteins with Controlled Biomineralization.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202102658
Abstract: Nature provides unique insights into design strategies evolved by living organisms to construct robust materials with a combination of mechanical properties that are challenging to replicate synthetically. Hereby, inspired by the impact-resistant dactyl club of… read more here.
Keywords: genetically engineered; functionally graded; bioinspired functionally; graded composite ... See more keywords
Hybrid Foams based on Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Cellulose Nanocrystals for Anisotropic Electromagnetic Shielding and Heat Transport
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.202300996
Abstract: Lightweight and mechanically robust hybrid foams based on cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) with an anisotropic structure are prepared by directional ice‐templating. The anisotropic hybrid CNC‐MWCNT foams displayed a combination of highly… read more here.
Keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; foams based; hybrid foams; walled carbon ... See more keywords
Modular Nanocomposite Films with Tunable Physical Organization of Cellulose Nanocrystals for Photonic Encryption
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DOI: 10.1002/adom.202000547
Abstract: Reported herein is the novel achievement of uniform and tunable interference colors of nanocomposite films containing organized cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from dynamic hydrogel precursors. Homogeneous and amendable interference colors with broad range are obtained either… read more here.
Keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; encryption; interference colors; nanocomposite films ... See more keywords
Polymer nanocomposites with cellulose nanocrystals made by co-precipitation
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DOI: 10.1002/app.45648
Abstract: A premixing method to produce polymer nanocomposites with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) is reported. This method involves the dissolution and dispersion of a polymer and CNCs in an organic solvent, co-precipitation into water, drying of the… read more here.
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites; precipitation; nanocomposites cellulose; polymer ... See more keywords
Increased thermal stability of nanocellulose composites by functionalization of the sulfate groups on cellulose nanocrystals with azetidinium ions
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DOI: 10.1002/app.45963
Abstract: Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) prepared via sulfuric acid hydrolysis are decorated with sulfate groups that yield a stable water suspension. To make the CNCs adaptable for use in composites, the hydroxyl groups on the surface are… read more here.
Keywords: sulfate; sulfate groups; increased thermal; cellulose nanocrystals ... See more keywords
The impact of cellulose nanocrystals on the properties of poly(2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate)‐based contact lenses
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DOI: 10.1002/app.56324
Abstract: Contact lenses are widely used corrective devices for addressing vision impairments. In addition to their traditional role, these lenses are increasingly applied in personalized care, biosensing, and drug release, thus broadening their application as multifunctional… read more here.
Keywords: cellulose nanocrystals; impact cellulose; contact lenses; hydroxyethyl methacrylate ... See more keywords
Grafting Nature-Inspired and Bio-Based Phenolic Esters onto Cellulose Nanocrystals Gives Biomaterials with Photostable Anti-UV Properties.
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DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202002017
Abstract: New nature-inspired and plant-derived p -hydroxycinnamate esters and p -hydroxycinnamate diesters provide excellent protection against UV radiation when incorporated into a matrix. Herein, we report an efficient and sustainable pathway to graft these phenolic compounds… read more here.
Keywords: phenolic esters; nature inspired; onto cellulose; phenolic ester ... See more keywords
Preparation and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from spent edible fungus substrate.
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11617
Abstract: BACKGROUND Spent edible fungus substrates were identified as potential sources to produce cellulose derivatives, namely purified cellulose and dicarboxyl cellulose nanocrystal (DCNC). Purified celluloses were obtained via chemical treatments and then oxidized by sequential periodate-chlorite… read more here.
Keywords: characterization cellulose; spent edible; nanocrystals spent; cellulose nanocrystals ... See more keywords