Design of Chemically Recyclable Nanocellulose Chiral Liquid Crystal Photonic Elastomer Vitrimer and its Mechanosensitive Colour-changing Materials

Authors

  • Jinlong Zhang School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, USA
  • Weiguo Li College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
  • Qinglin Wu School of Renewable Natural Resources, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, LA, 70803, USA

Keywords:

Nanocellulose, Chiral Liquid Crystal, Vitrimer, Photonic Elastomer, Mechanosensitive Sensor

Abstract

The development of nanocellulose (CNCs) chiral liquid crystal photonic elastomeric vitrimer materials is promising for achieving needed reduction in carbon emissions (elastomer material recycling) and developing novel photonic functional materials. The primary questions discussed are about what is the basic principle of chiral liquid crystal and photonic property of CNCs, how to design vitrimer elastomer materials, and what is the general approach to designing CNC chiral liquid crystal photonic elastomer vitrimer and mechanosensitive colour-changing materials.

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Published

2023-08-01

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 4 (2023)

Section

Editorial Piece