Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Chuwen Zou"
- Chuwen Zou's recent research focuses on the development of cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) based materials, specifically exploring the synthesis of thermo-responsive polymer grafts to alter thermal properties.
- The study successfully demonstrated that the thermal transition behavior of CNCs can be finely tuned by modifying the polymer molecular brushes attached to their surfaces.
- A significant outcome of the research includes the synthesis of poly((2-dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) grafted CNCs and their subsequent conversion to poly-3-dimethyl(methacryloyloxyethyl) ammonium propane sulfonate (PDMAPS), showcasing the potential for applications in smart materials.