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Research is being conducted to
study the use of nanocellulose in films and paper- like products
with electrical properties, or “smart packaging,” as well as in the creation of organic solar cells, light- emitting diodes and transistors on surfaces.
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/ROB FELT
To prepare nanocellulose, nano-sized particles are isolated from trees (usually woodpulp), plants or algae and processed using a variety of methods. Each process produces a different form.
Renewable, Sustainable, Abundant Resource
Fiber
Cellular Structure
micro- Fiber
Microfibril Composite
cellulose chains
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Growth Rings
Microfibril Structure
cellulose structure