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  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Biopolymer composites offer sustainable and cost-effective solutions by integrating diverse functionalities.
  • Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are renewable materials with unique structural properties.
  • Polydiolcitrate elastomers, specifically hydroxyl-dominant poly(dodecanediol-co-citrate) (PDDC-HD), exhibit notable shape memory properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To fabricate novel thermoresponsive photonic films by combining CNCs and PDDC-HD.
  • To investigate the structural, mechanical, and functional properties of the resulting hybrid nanocomposite.
  • To explore the potential applications of these multiresponsive materials.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of iridescent CNC films via evaporation-induced self-assembly.
  • Embedding CNC films into PDDC-HD prepolymer followed by curing to form a cross-linked composite.
  • Characterization using polarized optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and thermomechanical cycling.

Main Results:

  • Successful fabrication of a hybrid nanocomposite combining structural coloration and shape memory effect.
  • Enhanced mechanical properties, including increased modulus and reduced brittleness, due to the synergistic effect of CNCs and PDDC-HD.
  • Demonstration of thermoresponsive behavior suitable for applications operating from room to body temperatures.

Conclusions:

  • The developed hybrid nanocomposite integrates the properties of CNCs and PDDC-HD, creating a multiresponsive material.
  • The enhanced mechanical performance and dual functionalities (iridescence and shape memory) open possibilities for advanced devices.
  • Potential applications include multiresponsive sensors and biomedical devices due to their performance across a relevant temperature range.