Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are high-aspect ratio, mechanically stiff fibers which can serve as both a bio-renewable reinforcing agent in nanocomposites, as well as a handle for adding stimuli responsiveness. Join us at 11:00 a.m. ESDT on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, for a free webinar, "Responsive Cellulose Nanocrystal Composites." 

 

E. Johan Foster, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), will share his insights on how CNCs can be extracted from a wide range of natural cellulosic materials, with characteristics such as crystal structure, crystallinity, and aspect ratio fluctuating widely between sources.

 

During the webinar he will discuss how small molecule functionalized cellulose is prepared for sustained delivery in a variety of environments. He’ll also describe how moieties attached to the surface of cellulose nanocrystals show that both irreversible and reversible changes can be induced by application of an external stimuli. Read the full description of the webinar and register online.