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UV‐Shielding: Cinnamate‐Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals as UV‐Shielding Nanofillers in Sunscreen and Transparent Polymer Films (Adv. Sustainable Syst. 4/2019)
Author(s) -
Zhang Zhen,
Zhang Boya,
Grishkewich Nathan,
Berry Richard,
Tam Kam C.
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
advanced sustainable systems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.499
H-Index - 24
ISSN - 2366-7486
DOI - 10.1002/adsu.201970009
Subject(s) - nanomaterials , materials science , cellulose , sun protection factor , electromagnetic shielding , polymer , cosmetics , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , composite material , chemistry , organic chemistry , dermatology , engineering , medicine
The artwork that represents article 1800156 by Kam C. Tam and co‐workers illustrates the production of cellulose nanomaterials by plants. This sustainable nanomaterial can be combined with naturally occurring compounds, such as cinnamon, to impart UV‐resistant properties. The illustration shows these compounds' use in cosmetics as sunscreen, and as polymeric films in car windows to shield the passengers from damaging UV radiation, while permitting visible light to penetrate the film and the sunscreen. This concept ties into the sustainable development of materials from nature to improve the circumstances of mankind.