Wood-Based Cellofoam could Replace Styrofoam

Jan-21-16 Researchers have created a biodegradable wood-based foam called Cellofoam, which could offer a greener alternative to Styrofoam.

The Cellofoam is made up of nanofibers of wood cellulose, called fibrils, that have been modified and combined with a foaming agent and air. The material is then subjected to a Pickering emulsion, which stabilizes the air bubbles in a more effective way than simple surfactants. The team has used the material to build an entirely wood-based bicycle helmet, but According to Lars Wågberg, who helped develop the technology, the Cellofoam could be used in a number of other applications, including filtration systems and flame retardants.

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