Derived from cellulose fibers, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are characterized by their rod-like shape and nanometric dimensions, typically measuring 3 to 50 nanometers in diameter and reaching several micrometers in length. Possessing a nearly perfect crystalline structure and a high surface area, cellulose nanocrystals exhibit exceptional mechanical, chemical, optical, and rheological properties, alongside being lightweight and biodegradable. These distinctive attributes make them highly adaptable for diverse advanced material applications.
Catalog Number: NovaWire-CNC-S
Diameter: ~10nm
Length: ~120nm
Concentration: ~12wt% solid in water
Sulfate group: 0.3mmol/g
Appearance: translucent gel
APPLICATIONS
Cellulose nanocrystals are widely used as reinforcing agents in nanocomposites, coatings, films, and packaging materials. They can help improve mechanical strength, dimensional stability, and barrier performance while supporting lightweight and renewable material development. CNCs are also suitable for water purification, filtration media, environmental remediation, oil spill cleanup, specialty papers, functional coatings, rheology modification, electronics-related materials, and green catalysis. Their renewable origin and tunable surface chemistry make them a versatile choice for industries seeking sustainable, high-performance nanocellulose materials.
SYNONYM
Cellulose nanocrytals, nanocrytalline cellulose, cellulose crystallites, nanocelluloses, cellulose nanowiskers, cellulose whiskers, cellulose nanoparticles, cellulose nanowires, CNCs, NCCs, cellulose nanocrytal, cellulose crystallite, nanocellulose, cellulose nanowisker, cellulose whisker, cellulose nanoparticle, cellulose nanowire, CNC, NCC.
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