Responsive Photonic Hydrogels Based on Nanocrystalline Cellulose

Abstract

All in order: The self-assembly of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) with hydrogel precursors leads to nanocomposites with long-range chiral nematic order. The combination of chiral structure and hydrogel swelling behavior gives rise to iridescence that rapidly responds to various stimuli. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.