WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Jeffrey Youngblood, a Purdue University researcher, has increased the strength and resilience of cement by integrating patent-pending chemically modified cellulose nanocrystals ...

There are several types of nanocellulose, including cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), and bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), each with unique properties that make them suitable ...

Although the components of wood – cellulose and lignin – are exceedingly cheap and plentiful, combining these into a wood-like structure is not straightforward, despite many attempts to make ...

Nanocrystals, a subtype of nanoparticles, specifically refer to particles that possess a crystalline structure throughout their volume, with atoms organized in a repeating, orderly pattern. This ...

Inspired by the natural Bouligand structure, researchers have been developing advanced materials for applications in impact-resistant bioplastics, ceramic armor, and biomimetic alloy composites.

The global market for micro and nanocellulose is set for rapid growth through 2035, driven by demand for sustainable, high-performance alternatives t ...