Emerging Developments on Nanocellulose as Liquid Crystals: A Biomimetic Approach

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Contributors

  • Theivasanthi Thiruganasambanthan - , Kalasalingam University (Author)
  • Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas - , Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Author)
  • Mohd Nor Faiz Norrrahim - , National Defence University Malaysia (Author)
  • Thiagamani Senthil Muthu Kumar - , Kalasalingam University, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (Author)
  • Suchart Siengchin - , Chair of Wood and Plant Chemistry, King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (Author)
  • Muhammad Syukri Mohamad Misenan - , Yildiz Technical University (Author)
  • Mohammed Abdillah Ahmad Farid - , Universiti Putra Malaysia (Author)
  • Norizan Mohd Nurazzi - , National Defence University Malaysia (Author)
  • Muhammad Rizal Muhammad Asyraf - , Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Author)
  • Sharifah Zarina Syed Zakaria - , Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Author)
  • Muhammad Rizal Razman - , Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Author)

Abstract

Biomimetics is the field of obtaining ideas from nature that can be applied in science, engineering, and medicine. The usefulness of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) and their excellent characteristics in biomimetic applications are exciting and promising areas of present and future research. CNCs are bio-based nanostructured material that can be isolated from several natural biomasses. The CNCs are one-dimensional with a high aspect ratio. They possess high crystalline order and high chirality when they are allowed to assemble in concentrated dispersions. Recent studies have demonstrated that CNCs possess remarkable optical and chemical properties that can be used to fabricate liquid crystals. Research is present in the early stage to develop CNC-based solventfree liquid crystals that behave like both crystalline solids and liquids and exhibit the phenomenon of birefringence in anisotropic media. All these characteristics are beneficial for several biomimetic applications. Moreover, the films of CNC show the property of iridescent colors, making it suitable for photonic applications in various devices, such as electro-optical devices and flat panel displays.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Article number1546
JournalPolymers
Volume14
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - 11 Apr 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

PubMed 35458295

Keywords

Keywords

  • Biomimetic, Cellulose nanocrystals, Liquid crystals, Nanocellulose