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  • Biphasic liquid systems enable the integration of biomass nano-building blocks into advanced materials.
  • Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) assemblies at liquid-liquid interfaces are mechanically fragile and unsuitable for processing.
  • Developing robust, processable bio-based materials from nanocellulose is crucial for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) as alternative building blocks for interfacial assembly.
  • To construct functional materials with enhanced mechanical properties using CNFs.
  • To investigate the potential applications of CNF-based assemblies in oil-water separation and bioengineering.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing biphasic liquid systems (water-toluene) for interfacial assembly.
  • Employing an interfacial co-assembly strategy for CNFs.
  • Characterizing the mechanical properties and multi-dimensional construct formation (3D foams, 1D filaments).

Main Results:

  • CNFs spontaneously adsorb, assemble, and entangle at the water-toluene interface.
  • Formation of reinforced yet elastic interfacial multi-layers from CNFs.
  • Successful fabrication of robust 3D porous foams and 1D biocompatible filaments.
  • Demonstrated recyclable oil-water separation capabilities and potential bioengineering applications.

Conclusions:

  • Flexible CNFs offer a viable alternative to CNCs for creating robust, processable interfacial materials.
  • Interfacial assembly of CNFs yields versatile multi-dimensional constructs with tunable properties.
  • CNF-based materials show promise for sustainable applications like oil-water separation and advanced bioengineering scaffolds.