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
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
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
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
Nitric oxide-releasing supramolecular cellulose nanocrystals/silsesquioxane foams.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100930
Abstract: Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)-based foams are promising tissue engineering materials that may facilitate implant-tissue integration and allow localized and controlled drug delivery. Herein, hybrid CNC-based foams, which are ultralightweight (30 to 100 mg cm-3 ), highly porous… read more here.
Keywords: supramolecular cellulose; nitric oxide; nanocrystals silsesquioxane; oxide releasing ... See more keywords
Micropatterned Hydrogels with Highly Ordered Cellulose Nanocrystals for Visually Monitoring Cardiomyocytes.
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DOI: 10.1002/smll.202202235
Abstract: Cardiac microphysiological systems are accurate in vitro platforms that reveal the biological mechanisms underlying cardiopathy, accelerating pharmaceutical research in this field. Current cardiac microphysiological devices and organs-on-chips consist of several layers prepared with complex, multi-step… read more here.
Keywords: micropatterned hydrogels; ordered cellulose; monitoring cardiomyocytes; highly ordered ... See more keywords
Isolation of cellulose nanocrystals from Gigantochloa scortechinii ASAM pulp
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DOI: 10.1007/s00107-017-1244-1
Abstract: This study aims to characterize the cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) isolated from alkaline sulfite anthraquinone and methanol (ASAM) bamboo (Gigantochloa scortechinii) pulp. The hydrolysis was carried out using 64% (w/w) sulfuric acid at 45 °C for 45 min.… read more here.
Keywords: pulp; microscopy; gigantochloa scortechinii; asam ... See more keywords
Eucalyptus spp. cellulose nanocrystals obtained by acid hydrolysis and ultrasound processing for structural strengthening in paper packaging
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DOI: 10.1007/s00226-021-01278-6
Abstract: The objective of the present study was to obtain and evaluate the conditions of acid hydrolysis for cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) production, as well as to characterize its chemical and morphological structure and finally to realize… read more here.
Keywords: cnc; paper; acid hydrolysis; obtained acid ... See more keywords