title: Multifunctional Cellulosic Scaffolds from Modified Cellulose Nanocrystals.
abstract: A biobased cellulosic scaffold material was made through freeze-drying ice-templating of functionalized cellulosic nanomaterials. The resulting interconnected highly porous scaffold was primarily composed of highly esterified, strong network of ultrathin cellulosic layers. The prepared cellulosic scaffold material displayed multifunctional properties of hydrophobicity, oleophilicity and lipophilicity, which could selectively absorb milkfat, hydrophobic proteins, various organic solvents and oils. Diverse potential for the structural and medical applications, such as tissue engineering, drug delivery, and oil and fat accumulation are proposed.
authors.affiliation: R.H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics and The Harvey M. Krueger Family Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem , Jerusalem 91904, Israel.
authors.forename: Eldho
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Abraham
authors.affiliation: R.H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics and The Harvey M. Krueger Family Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem , Jerusalem 91904, Israel.
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.affiliation: R.H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics and The Harvey M. Krueger Family Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem , Jerusalem 91904, Israel.
authors.forename: Sigal
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharon
authors.affiliation: Melodea Ltd, Faculty of Agriculture, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem , Rehovot 76100, Israel.
authors.forename: Shaul
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lapidot
authors.affiliation: R.H. Smith Institute of Plant Sciences and Genetics and The Harvey M. Krueger Family Center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem , Jerusalem 91904, Israel.
authors.forename: Oded
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6827-9867
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Shoseyov
keywords: cellulose scaffold; drug delivery; freeze-drying; lipophilic; oleophilic; ultralightweight; β-lactoglobulin