Structure-property (rheological) relationships of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and NCC-pulp suspensions

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A fundamental structure-property relationship is sought in this proposal for the Nanocrystalline Cellulose Fibrils/Crystallites (NCCs) extracted from wood pulps. The physical, mechanical and rheological properties of these unique wood fibers (a 100% Canadian protected technology) will be studied as a function of the molecular weight, size and crystallinity. These properties will be the basis for developing highly tailored functional pulps that will allow Canadian mark pulp producers to supply premium value-added products for competitive global markets. New markets ranging from printing, specialty papers as well in the area of biocomposite applications for the packaging, construction and automotive industries can be opened based on the outcomes and the experimental data of the present study.