4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
▼ [18p-E307-14] Structure and Electronic Properties of Carbonized Nanocellulose and Nanochitin Papers
Keywords:carbonized nanocellulose, carbonized nanochitin, electrical conductivity
Nanocellulose and nanochitin, which are bionanofibers obtained from forest and sea, respectively, have recently gained great interest because of their attractive properties such as excellent mechanical strength, high surface area, abundance, renewability and biodegradability. These bionanofibers have been frequently composited with petroleum- or metal-based nanomaterials to develop new types of functional nanocomposites. However, the use of such non-renewable resources makes it difficult to achieve truly green sustainable development. From this point of view, there is a growing importance to functionalize the bionanofibers themselves for advanced applications. Here we report the preparation and electronic properties of the carbonized nanocellulose and nanochitin as new types of carbon nanofiber materials.