Interfacial mechanics of cellulose nanocrystals

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are naturally occurring, structural material building blocks, which exhibit great potential for future multifunctional nanocomposites due to their high bioavailability, low cost, and impressive mechanical properties. Recent research on CNCs has focused on isolation techniques, crystal morphology, mechanical property characterization, and development of hierarchical materials, including CNC thin films and CNC-based...