Picard G., Kadiri Y., Simon D., Ghozayel F., Lebreux J.-D.
Ahuntsic College, CA
Keywords: chromatic properties, monocrystals optical properties, nano crystalline cellulose
Magnificent opalescent effects are observed from the interaction between light and Nano Crystalline Cellulose (NCC). Leaving a thin liquid NCC suspension to slowly evaporate, a dry polycrystalline nematic cholesteric wafer was obtained. It was observed that the monocrystals are made of a very special stratification of submicrometric nematic lattices, leading to calculable chromatic and optical effects.
Journal: TechConnect Briefs
Volume: 1, Nanotechnology 2010: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites
Published: June 21, 2010
Pages: 164 - 167
Industry sector: Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
Topic: Materials Characterization & Imaging
ISBN: 978-1-4398-3401-5