Cellulose nanopaper with controllable optical haze and high efficiency ultraviolet blocking for flexible optoelectronics

Zhao Zhang*, Fafa Song, Meng Zhang, Hui Chang, Xiya Zhang, Xinping Li, Xunjin Zhu, Xingqiang Lü, Yaoyu Wang, Kecheng Li

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Abstract

Abstract: For Zn-nanopapers obtained from grafting of Zn(II)-terpyridine complex (Zn-tpy) into tCNFs (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical, TEMPO, oxidized cellulose nanofibrils), their optical hazes were first found to be highly dependent on alcohol-characteristic solvent stimulation. By addressing the controllable issue of benzyl alcohol (BA) disposal, the optical haze of Zn-nanopaper was adjusted to regulate from BA-induced instability wrinkling and swelling patterns, which was dictated by Zn-nanopaper thickness. Moreover, upon long-term UV radiation, these Zn-nanopapers exhibited stable UV-blocking, which, together with the optical haze adjustment, offered an opportunity for utilization in fluorescent lamps, flat panel displays or glass walls. Graphical abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.].

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2201-2208
Number of pages8
JournalCellulose
Volume26
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 2019

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Polymers and Plastics

User-Defined Keywords

  • Controllable optical haze
  • Oxidized cellulose nanofibrils
  • Post-processing
  • UV-blocking
  • Zn(II)-terpyridine

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