Nanocomposites: Layer-by-layer assembly of cellulose nanocrystals

Paul Podsiadlo, Seok Youl Choi, Bongsup Shim, Jungwoo Lee, Meghan Cuddihy, Nicholas A. Kotov

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Abstract

Cellulose nanocrystals are promising as a new class of reinforcing material for the preparation of nanostructured composites. We report here preparation of cellulose nanocrystals multilayer composite with poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) using layer-by-layer assembly technique. The LBL assembly was characterized with UV-vis absorbance and ellipsometry. Average thickness of a single bilayer was found to be 11 nm. AFM and SEM characterization revealed uniform coverage and densely packed cellulose crystal surface.

Original languageEnglish
Pages4276-4286
Number of pages11
StatePublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase - Cincinnati, OH, United States
Duration: 30 Oct 20054 Nov 2005

Conference

Conference05AIChE: 2005 AIChE Annual Meeting and Fall Showcase
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCincinnati, OH
Period30/10/054/11/05

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