Abstract
The development of novel bio-based high-performance materials has come to particular prominence in recent decades for a variety of reasons. Traditional synthetic polymer-based materials are increasingly becoming a burden to ecosystems across the planet due to their long lifespans and overuse in industries such as medicine and food packaging. Additionally, bio-nanocomposites utilizing organic polymers such as cellulose have been shown to exhibit mechanical properties (among others) which are comparable to those of synthetic competitors, making them a viable replacement if these properties can be maximized
Document Type
Final Report
Class Name
Mechanical Engineering and Material Sciences Independent Study
Date of Submission
1-15-2022
Recommended Citation
Goldberg, Will, "Cellulose Nanocrystal Research Projects" (2022). Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science Independent Study. 173.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/mems500/173