| 초록 |
We introduce multifunctional nanocomposites, recently developed in our laboratory, from natural biomaterials including high crystalline cellulose nanofibers and conductive melanin nanoparticles. High crystalline cellulose nanofibers, extracted from tunicates, have shown almost perfect crystallinity, straight fibrous shape, and liquid crystalline alignments. Thus, their nanocomposites showed uniquely oriented structures as well as excellent optical, mechanical, and barrier properties. On the other hand, naturally derived melanin nanoparticles are molecularly structured to possess finely tunable electrochemical conductivities, optical reflectivity, and casting shape stability with inherent biocompatibility. These composites can be used as key functional materials in the emerging applications such as biotic-abiotic smart interfaces, implantable electronics, and eco-electronics. |
