Wood is the most abundant natural resource in the world. Wood and its derived materials
have the characteristics of low cost, renewable, degradable, non-toxic and excellent …

Vibrational sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy can specifically probe molecular
species non-centrosymmetrically arranged in a centrosymmetric or isotropic medium. This …

Natural polysaccharide crystals, such as cellulose and chitin microfibrils, are considered
piezoelectric thanks to the low symmetry of their crystal structures. However, the …

Piezoelectric materials convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, acting as
renewable energy sources. As smart materials, they respond to environmental changes by …

The tubeworm (Lamellibrachia satsuma) exhibits unique characteristics, showcasing
naturally occurring high orderliness and crystallinity in its chitin structure. Upon the removal …

Second harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy from polysaccharide-based structures is a
relatively unsaturated field, with many knowledge gaps that are constantly being filled and …