Electroconductive cellulose nanocrystals - Synthesis, Properties and Applications: A review
writer：Yebin Lee,Haoyu Zhang,Hou-Yong Yu,Kam C. Tam
keywords：Cellulose nanocrystal, sustainable, conductive materials, energy storage devices,
source：期刊
Issue time：2022年
There is a growing interest in the synthesis of electrically conductive cellulose nanocrystal
(CNC) for advanced applications, such as supercapacitor, batteries, sensor, and printed
electronics. CNC is recognized as an attractive template for the fabrication of functional
nanomaterials. Since CNC possesses many attractive properties, it is a sustainable template to
prepare conductive nanomaterials, by either coating it with a conductive material or
transforming it into carbon nanorods. This review summarizes the utilization of a sustainable
and low-cost CNC to produce conductive nanocomposites via an environmentally friendly
process. Electroconductive CNCs with enhanced electrical properties, lower electrical
percolation threshold, and better mechanical properties can be produced and are attractive
systems for many new applications.