Low-Viscosity Rheology Modifier
Unlike rod-shaped cellulose nanocrystals, disc-shaped cellulose nanocrystal suspensions exhibit lower viscosity and an unusual enhancement of network structure under high stress, highlighting their unique potential as rheology modifiers.
Jimin, Li · Zixin, Wang · Wang, Peipei · Tian, Jing · Liu, Tian · Jiaqi, Guo · Zhu, Wenyuan · Khan, Mohammad Rizwan · Xiao, Huining · Song, Junlong
Carbohydrate Polymers 2024
Intrinsic viscosity 187.9 (vs. 258.2 for rod-shaped CNCs)
High-stress oscillation enhances network structure