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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) is a new advanced biomaterial produced from wood. Made of infinitely small cellulose crystals derived from trees, CNC is produced as a spray-dried powder or as a liquid suspension and can be used to improve product performance in several industrial sectors. CelluForce commercializes a family of CNC products under the brand name CelluForce NCC®.
CelluForce NCC® is a multi-functional material
Blocks
Particle size and aspect ratio
reduce the permeability of films
and materials.
Emulsifies
Charges on the crystals allow the formation of Pickering emulsions to stabilize colloidal suspensions.
Lubricates
Alignment of crystals reduces the coefficient of friction and surface wear.
Suspends
Liquid crystal structure allows the stable suspension of particles.
Strengthens
High particle crystallinity
imparts strength and hardness.
Thickens
Crystal aspect ratio and surface charges create unique viscosity and shear thinning properties.
Can be functionalized
CelluForce NCC® can be tuned to perform other functions through hydroxyl and sulfate groups.
CelluForce NCC® is a natural product, safe and biodegradable. It can be economically extracted from the wood fibers an abundant and renewable resource.
Paints and Coatings
In addition to creating iridescent effects in some applications, CelluForce NCC® is a sustainable material that significantly improves paints and coatings properties such as abrasion resistance and drying time.
Cement
Given its ability to modify rheology and improve fluid stability, CelluForce NCC® can be used in various types of cement applications and has been shown to improve properties such as flexural strength and homogeneity.
Paper and non-wovens
When used in conjunction with traditional materials in paper production, CelluForce NCC® has been shown to improve paper machine white water and product quality.
We harness the power of nature
to create better products
CelluForce's team can help you integrate CelluForce NCC® into existing and new formulations.
Contact our team of experts.