From nata de coco to computer screens: Cellulose gets a chance to shine
Friday, April 19, 2019 - 07:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A team at the Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research at Osaka University has determined the optical parameters of cellulose molecules with unprecedented precision. They found that cellulose's intrinsic birefringence, which describes how a material reacts differently to light of various orientations, is powerful enough to be used in optical displays, such as flexible screens or electronic paper.