Posts tagged CNC
Researchers Develop an Eco-friendly Flame Retardant using Cellulose Nanocrystals
Researchers Develop an Eco-friendly Flame Retardant using Cellulose Nanocrystals

A recent journal article reported researchers in Korea developed an environmentally friendly flame retardant using cellulose nanocrystals (CNC).

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Nanomaterials, InnovationJames EdeKorea, environmentally friendly flame retardant, Cellulose Nanocrystals, CNC, halogenated flame retardants, Vireo Advisors, new flame retardant, silylation, thermal stability of CNC, thermal insulation performance, environmental and human health risks, safer flame retardantsComment
Cellulose Nanocrystals Increase Hydration and Flexural Strength of Cement Pastes 
Cellulose Nanocrystals Increase Hydration and Flexural Strength of Cement Pastes 

Recent research conducted by Fu and colleagues (2017) has shown increased hydration and improvements of flexural strength of cement pastes when cellulose nanocrystals are included as an additive.

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Innovation, NanomaterialsJames EdeCellulose Nanocrystals, Increase Hydration and Flexural Strength, Cement Paste, Fu, Vireo Advisors, CNC, p3 Nano, U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, U.S. Forest Service Forest Products LaboratoryComment