Integrating polypyrrole-cellulose nanocrystal-based composites with glucose oxidase (GOx) as a new sensing regime was investigated. Polypyrrole-cellulose nanocrystal (PPy-CNC)-based composite as a novel immobilization membrane with unique physicochemical properties was found to enhance biosensor performance. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) images showed that fibers were nano...

Crystalline cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer on earth, features exceptional physical and mechanical properties. Using atomistic simulation, this study reports behavior of cellulose-cellulose nanocrystal hydrophilic interface systematically examines impact loading direction, interfacial moisture, misalignment surface types. The density, orientation or distribution hydrogen bonds are ...

Model films of native cellulose nanofibrils, which contain both crystalline cellulose I and amorphous domains, were used to investigate the dynamics and activities of cellulase enzymes. The enzyme binding and degradation of nanofibril films were compared with those for other films of cellulose, namely, Langmuir-Schaefer and spin-coated regenerated cellulose, as well as cellulose nanocrystal cas...

The aim of this paper is to report the impact of the addition of cellulose nanocrystals on the barrier properties and on the migration behaviour of poly(lactic acid), PLA, based nano-biocomposites prepared by the solvent casting method. Their microstructure, crystallinity, barrier and overall migration properties were investigated. Pristine (CNC) and surfactant-modified cellulose nanocrystals (...

cellulose nanocrystal (cnc) is a type of nanomaterial which is produced by partial hydrolysis of cellulose and elimination of its amorphous regions. cnc has several advantages such biodegradability and safety toward human health. in this study, cnc was produced from cotton linters and methods such transmission electron microscopy which were used for confirmation of nanoscale size production of ...