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- Title
Xyloglucan–Cellulose Nanocrystals Mixtures: A Case Study of Nanocolloidal Hydrogels and Levers for Tuning Functional Properties.
- Authors
Rangel, Géraldine; Moreau, Céline; Villares, Ana; Chassenieux, Christophe; Cathala, Bernard
- Abstract
The development of fully biobased hydrogels obtained by simple routes and in the absence of toxic or environmentally harmful reagents is a major challenge in meeting new societal demands. In this work, we discuss the development of hydrogels made from cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and xyloglucan (XG), two non-toxic, renewable, and biobased components. We present three strategies to fine-tune the functional properties. The first one consists in varying the XG/CNC ratio that leads to the modulation of the mechanical properties of hydrogels as well as a better comprehension of the gel mechanism formation. The second relies on tuning the XG chains' interaction by enzymatic modification to achieve thermoresponsive systems. Finally, the third one is based on the increase in the hydrogel solid content by osmotic concentration. The high-solid-content gels were found to have very high mechanical properties and self-healing properties that can be used for molding materials. Overall, these approaches are a case study of potential modifications and properties offered by biobased nanocolloidal hydrogels.
- Subjects
CELLULOSE nanocrystals; HYDROGELS; XYLOGLUCANS; THERMORESPONSIVE polymers; SELF-healing materials
- Publication
Gels (2310-2861), 2024, Vol 10, Issue 5, p334
- ISSN
2310-2861
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/gels10050334