Cellulose Nanocrystal (Nanocrystalline Cellulose, CNC)
Width: 10–20 nm, Length: 300–900 nm, Dry Powder
Crystalline nanocellulose is cellulose in its crystalline form, composed of nanosized cellulose fibrils. These submicroscopic particles possess properties such as high strength, electromagnetic responsiveness, and large surface area. CNCs have a wide range of applications across multiple fields. We are pleased to provide Nanocrystalline Cellulose with high quality and competitive pricing.
Technical Properties
| Appearance (Color) | White/off white |
|---|---|
| Appearance (Form) | Spray-dried powder (<6.0% moisture) |
| Average Particle Size | 10–20 nm wide, 300–900 nm length |
| Cellulose Crystallinity (XRD) | 92% |
| Decomposition Temperature (TGA in N₂) | 349 °C |
| Density | 1.49 g/cm³ |
| Bulk Density | 0.5–0.8 g/cm³ |
| Particle Size, dispersed powder at 2% (w/w) | <150 nm |
| pH, dispersed powder at 2% (w/w) | 5.0–8.0 |
| Conductivity, dispersed powder at 2% (w/w) | <350 µS/cm |
| Viscosity, dispersed powder at 2% (w/w) | >5 cP |
| Shelf Life | 4 years |
Applications
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Body Armor Applications
The crystal structure of nanocellulose consists of a tightly packed array of needle-like crystals with exceptional toughness and a strength nearly eight times higher than stainless steel. This makes nanocellulose a promising material for future body armor development. -
Flexible Batteries
Traditional battery separators are thick and rigid, limiting use in flexible devices. By combining thin, flexible nanocellulose with graphene, it becomes possible to create bendable batteries—an important goal in the electronics industry. -
Flexible Screens
Nanocellulose is bendable, transparent, lightweight, and strong, making it a suitable alternative to plastics or glass. It is expected to play a key role in future bendable display technologies. -
Filters
Nanocellulose can be used to filter and purify various liquids, including desalination of seawater, trapping harmful chemicals in cigarettes, and filtering blood cells during transfusion. -
Absorbent Aerogels
When mixed with aerogel foam, nanocellulose forms extremely porous and absorbent materials suitable for lightweight wound dressings and tampons. -
Fuel-Efficient Cars
Nanocellulose can be produced from algae at relatively low cost, enabling use in bulk materials. Automotive components—from structural parts to interior trim—could be made from lightweight composites reinforced with nanocellulose, reducing vehicle weight and improving fuel efficiency. -
Biofuel
During algae-based nanocellulose production, biofuel can be co-produced by modifying the DNA of certain microorganisms. Although the process does not yield pure nanocellulose, it generates a valuable byproduct.
