Compositions of boron nitride nanotubes and cellulose nanocrystals
The combination of polysaccharide-coated boron nitride nanotubes and cellulose nanocrystals in water facilitates the spontaneous formation of cholesteric liquid crystal shells, addressing the challenge of aqueous self-assembly and enabling scalable, sustainable optical materials for advanced applications.
WO2026112298A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-05-28CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
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- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-28
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Abstract
Spherical cholesteric liquid crystal shells may be produced by mixing boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) in water. The BNNTs may be coated with a polysaccharide (e.g., pectin). The polysaccharide may function as a dispersing agent and an emulsion stabilizer. Associated compositions, methods, films, and articles employ the shells. The shells may form spherical droplets with isotropic cores.
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