What You Need to Know
The cellulose nanofibrils or nanocrystals interact with plant polysaccharides through extensive hydrogen bonding and physical entanglement, creating a robust scaffold. Proper dispersion under high shear and controlled thermal cycling lock the network in place, while pH and ionic strength modulate the interfacial interactions.
The Science
Primary Reaction
Physical crosslinking via hydrogen bonding and entanglement between nanocellulose and plant polysaccharides