Flexible Photonic Cellulose Nanocrystal Films

2016/10/17 by Giulia Guidetti, Siham Atifi, Silvia Vignolini +1 · 5 citations
Materials Science · Engineering · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Advanced Cellulose Research Studies #Lignin and Wood Chemistry #Enzyme-mediated dye degradation

paper · pdf · doi:10.1002/adma.201603386

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Abstract

The fabrication of self-assembled cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) films of tunable photonic and mechanical properties using a facile, green approach is demonstrated. The combination of tunable flexibility and iridescence can dramatically expand CNC coating and film barrier capabilities for paints and coating applications, sustainable consumer packaging products, as well as effective templates for photonic and optoelectronic materials and structures.

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