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세션명 분자전자 부문위원회 (I)
발표장 제1회장
논문코드 1L1-3
발표일 2021-10-21
발표시간 14:50-15:15
논문제목 Multi-Functional Conductive Nanocomposites from Naturally Derived Melanin Materials
발표자 심봉섭
발표자 소속 인하대학교
저자 심봉섭
소속 인하대학교
논문초록 Natural systems utilize multi-functional biocomposites by a bottom-up assembly of nanomaterials for creating hierarchical multiphasic structures, while conventional man-made composites increase one functionality by sacrificing the others. Here, we introduce multifunctional nanocomposites from natural biomaterials, including high crystalline cellulose nanofibers and conductive melanin nanoparticles. Tunic cellulose nanofibers have shown high crystallinity, straight fibrous shape, and liquid crystalline alignments. Thus, their nanocomposites showed excellent optical, mechanical, and surface 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 emerging applications such as biotic-abiotic interfaces, implantable electronics, and eco-electronics.