In this presentation, an overview will be presented of recent research into structural materials made from cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) composite laminates and nanocomposite fibers. CNCs are an attractive materials class for possible applications in nanocomposites reinforcement, nanomaterials and biomedicine as they have high strength and stiffness, yet are renewable, biodegradable, non-toxic, cheap, and optically transparent. Here, we will detail efforts to utilize these materials in composites, both as films utilizing their high strength and stiffness in laminates to control toughness and as a nanoreinforcements in fibers for composite applications. Discussion of the resultant mechanical behavior will be presented.

Structural nanocellulose composites

249th National Meeting (2015)

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