The new carboxymethyl cellulose supramolecular plastic (CMCSP) (IMAGE)

RIKEN

The new carboxymethyl cellulose supramolecular plastic (CMCSP)

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Schematic showing how cellulose and polyethylene-imine guanidinium combine in water to form the initial glassy and transparent cellulose-based plastic film. Subsequently, researchers discovered how to adjust its mechanical properties using the organic salt choline chloride.

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