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Shape-Memory and Mechanochromic Biocomposites from Keratin and Cellulose Nanocrystals
Xiaoyun Xu1, Zhuang Wang1, Qi Zhang1
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong S.A.R. 999077, China.
ACS Macro Letters
|December 16, 2025
Summary
Researchers developed a novel biocomposite material by embedding cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) into a keratin matrix. This eco-friendly material exhibits both shape-memory effects and mechanochromic properties, making it suitable for advanced sensors.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Soft materials with shape-memory and mechanochromic properties are crucial for biomedical applications.
- Keratin is an intrinsically shape-morphable biopolymer with potential for advanced material development.
