Connectedness percolation of hard convex polygonal rods and platelets [PDF]
, 2018 The properties of polymer composites with nanofiller particles change drastically above a critical filler density known as the percolation threshold. Real nanofillers, such as graphene flakes and cellulose nanocrystals, are not idealized disks and rods ...
Drwenski, Tara +2 more
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Morphological, thermal, and mechanical properties of starch biocomposite films reinforced by cellulose nanocrystals from rice husks [PDF]
BioResources, 2012 A series of glycerol-plasticized starch composites reinforced by rice-husk cellulose nanocrystals was successfully fabricated through the solution casting technique.
Nurain Johar, Ishak Ahmad
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Brief overview on bio-based adhesives and sealants [PDF]
, 2019 Adhesives and sealants (AS) are materials with excellent properties, versatility, and simple curing mechanisms, being widely used in different areas ranging from the construction to the medical sectors.
Ana C. Fonseca +15 more
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Extraction and characterisation of cellulose nanocrystals from pineapple peel
International Journal of Food Studies, 2018 The potential of pineapple peel as a source of cellulose nanocrystals was evaluated. Peels skin from fresh-cut fruit was used as raw material. These residues were purified to remove pigments, lipids and hemicellulose, and a bleaching process for ...
Ana Raquel Madureira +5 more
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Disordered Cellulose-based Nanostructures for Enhanced Light-scattering [PDF]
, 2017 Cellulose is the most abundant bio-polymer on earth. Cellulose fibres, such as the one extracted form cotton or woodpulp, have been used by humankind for hundreds of years to make textiles and paper.
Caixeiro, Soraya +4 more
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Inkjet Printed Photonic Cellulose Nanocrystal Patterns
Advanced Materials, 2023 AbstractNaturally‐sourced cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are elongated, birefringent nanoparticles that can undergo cholesteric self‐assembly in water to produce vibrant, structurally colored films. As such, they are an ideal candidate for use as sustainable and cost‐effective inks in the printing of scalable photonic coatings and bespoke patterns ...
Williams, Cyan A. +4 more
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Bi-functional biobased packing of the cassava starch, glycerol, licuri nanocellulose and red propolis. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 The aim of this study was to characterize and determine the bi-functional efficacy of active packaging films produced with starch (4%) and glycerol (1.0%), reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (0-1%) and activated with alcoholic extracts of red ...
Samantha Serra Costa +4 more
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Development and testing of cellulose nanocrystal-based concrete
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2021 Engineers are continuously looking to improve the performance of existing materials. Nanostructured cellulose (cellulose nanocrystals or nanocellulose) offers a high aspect ratio and mechanical strength that may support development of a new class of ...
Muhammad Arif Aziz +2 more
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Immobilized photosensitizers for antimicrobial applications [PDF]
, 2015 Photodynamic antimicrobial chemotherapy (PACT) is a very promising alternative to conventional antibiotics for the efficient inactivation of pathogenic microorganisms; this is due to the fact that it is virtually impossible for resistant strains to ...
Boyle, Ross W. +2 more
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Photoantimicrobial Biohybrids by Supramolecular Immobilization of Cationic Phthalocyanines onto Cellulose Nanocrystals [PDF]
, 2017 This is the peer-reviewed version of the following article: Anaya‐Plaza, E., van de Winckel, E., Mikkilä, J., Malho, J. M., Ikkala, O., Gulías, O., ... & Kostiainen, M. A. (2017).
Anaya-Plaza +52 more
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