Coarse-grained modeling of nanocellulose network towards understanding the mechanical performance

Owing to the impressive mechanical properties and renewability, nanocellulose has been increasingly used for the development of lightweight materials in various applications. Here, we present a coarse-grained (CG) modeling study for investigations of mechanical performance of cellulose-based bulk material consisting of disordered cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), forming a porous network microstructure. The simulation results reveal that increasing...