Tuning the cellulose nanocrystal alignments for supramolecular assembly of chiral nematic films with highly efficient UVB shielding capability
Zhe Ling, Kaili Wang, Wanying Liu, Wei Tang, Qiang Yong
Abstract
Chiral nematic CNC nanocomposite films with excellent UVB shielding capability are fabricated and supramolecularly modified by <sc>d</sc>-xylose.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceLiquid crystalSupramolecular chemistryNanocrystalElectromagnetic shieldingCelluloseNanocompositeLiquid crystallineNanotechnologyChemical engineeringOptoelectronicsCrystallographyComposite materialCrystal structureChemistryEngineeringAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesLiquid Crystal Research AdvancementsPolydiacetylene-based materials and applications