Nanocellulose-Electrochromic Composite Thin Films

纤维素是一种可再生和可生物降解的材料，主要来自魁北克的森林资源 还有加拿大。纳米技术的最新进展使我们能够在纳米级提取纤维素， 将其分解成纳米结构块，有可能生成一类全新的 纳米纤维素基材料。我们的项目将是第一个旨在开发新型纤维素基的项目 电致变色(智能)复合材料。这些复合材料可以通过结合电致变色(EC)来制备 具有亲水性生物相容纤维素的纳米材料。一种新颖的复合材料薄膜沉积方法 电影正在被提出。这些新材料和器件将利用两者的显著性能 纳米纤维素和无机EC纳米颗粒。潜在的工业应用包括柔性显示器， 灵活的电子产品、智能纸张和智能上光设备。

Cellulose is a renewable and biodegradable material that is largely available from forest resources in Quebec and Canada. Recent advances in nanotechnology have allowed us to extract cellulose at the nanoscale, decomposing it into nano-building blocks that have the potential of generating a whole new class of nanocellulose-based materials. Our project would be the first aiming at developing novel cellulose-based electrochromic (smart) composites. These composites can be prepared by combining electrochromic (EC) nanomaterials with hydrophilic biocompatible cellulose. An original deposition method for composite thin films is being proposed. These novel materials and devices will make use of the remarkable properties of both nanocellulose and inorganic EC nanoparticles. Potential industrial applications include flexible displays, flexible electronics, smart papers and smart glazings.