title: Flexible Photonic Cellulose Nanocrystal Films.
abstract: The fabrication of self-assembled cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) films of tunable photonic and mechanical properties using a facile, green approach is demonstrated. The combination of tunable flexibility and iridescence can dramatically expand CNC coating and film barrier capabilities for paints and coating applications, sustainable consumer packaging products, as well as effective templates for photonic and optoelectronic materials and structures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Cambridge University, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK.
authors.forename: Giulia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Guidetti
authors.affiliation: FPInnovations, 2665 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada.
authors.forename: Siham
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Atifi
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Cambridge University, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK.
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Vignolini
authors.affiliation: FPInnovations, 2665 East Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada.
authors.forename: Wadood Y
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Hamad
keywords: actuators; amphoteric surfactants; cellulose nanocrystals; liquid crystals; photonics