Grant: Engage Plus Grants Program
Concordia University
$12,500.00
Nanocellulose-Electrochromic Composite Thin Films
FY 2015-16
Summary
Cellulose is a renewable and biodegradable material that is largely available from forest resources in Quebec
and Canada. Recent advances in nanotechnology have allowed us to extract cellulose at the nanoscale,
decomposing it into nano-building blocks that have the potential of generating a whole new class of
nanocellulose-based materials. Our project would be the first aiming at developing novel cellulose-based
electrochromic (smart) composites. These composites can be prepared by combining electrochromic (EC)
nanomaterials with hydrophilic biocompatible cellulose. An original deposition method for composite thin
films is being proposed. These novel materials and devices will make use of the remarkable properties of both
nanocellulose and inorganic EC nanoparticles. Potential industrial applications include flexible displays,
flexible electronics, smart papers and smart glazings.
Program
Engage Plus Grants Program
Recipient
Location
Quebec, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
486983-2015
Name nom
VoVan, Truong
Department département
Physics
Organization id
70
Institution établissement
Concordia University
Province en
Québec
Province fr
Québec
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2015
Competition year année de concours
2015
Award amount
12500
Program id
EGP2
Program name en
Engage Plus Grants Program
Program name fr
Programme de subvention d'engagement partenarial Plus
Group en
Research partnerships programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
Committee code
1552
Committee name en
Quebec Internal Decision Committee
Committee name fr
Comité de décision interne pour le Québec
Area of application code
1208
Area of application group en
Advancement of knowledge
Area of application group fr
Avancement des connaissances
Area of application en
Materials sciences
Area of application fr
Sciences des matériaux
Research subject code
2007
Research subject group en
Materials science and technology
Research subject group fr
Science et technologie des matériaux
Research subject en
Composites
Research subject fr
Matériaux composites
Partie
1
Nb partie
1
Application title
Nanocellulose-Electrochromic Composite Thin Films
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
Cellulose is a renewable and biodegradable material that is largely available from forest resources in Quebec
and Canada. Recent advances in nanotechnology have allowed us to extract cellulose at the nanoscale,
decomposing it into nano-building blocks that have the potential of generating a whole new class of
nanocellulose-based materials. Our project would be the first aiming at developing novel cellulose-based
electrochromic (smart) composites. These composites can be prepared by combining electrochromic (EC)
nanomaterials with hydrophilic biocompatible cellulose. An original deposition method for composite thin
films is being proposed. These novel materials and devices will make use of the remarkable properties of both
nanocellulose and inorganic EC nanoparticles. Potential industrial applications include flexible displays,
flexible electronics, smart papers and smart glazings.
