Dielectric properties and moisture uptake in cellulose nanocrystals films Characterization of water confinement

摘要

The helical organization of cellulose nano-crystals can lead to bio-inspired materials with efficient dissipation of the fracture energy, with extremely large damage tolerance and hindered catastrophic crack propagation. Affinity for moisture is a known deterrent to the large-scale development and use of cellulose nano-crystals (CNCs) in composite materials.