Cellulose Nano Crystals composites materials
Cellulose Nano Crystal (CNC) is used today for production of thin films, coating and barrier materials, as well as reinforcement of crosslinked polymers such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA).
In our lab, we have developed both pure CNC and composite CNC/PVA films, which are 100% biodegradable, exhibiting excellent mechanical properties, low Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR) and high optical transparency.
Students: Shylee Belsey, Amir Rudich, Daniel Voignac
Collaborators: Melodea Ltd.
Figure - examples of a CNC-film properties: (upper) transparency; (buttom) flexibility