Jan 10, 2018

Strong nanocellulosic tubular structures

Updated: Sep 4, 2020

Nanocellulose can be processed using molding technology to extremely light and strong tubular structures. With material thickness less than 1 mm, it is strong enough for numerous load bearing applications.

DEMO PRODUCTS

NANOCELLULOSE BIKE

TEAM

Design and manufacturing: Kim-Niklas Antin
 
Nanocellulose tubes: Tiina Härkäsalmi
 
Composites fabrication and finishing: Tuomas Pärnänen

Tube materials: CNF/VTT
 
Knitted reinforcement: Ioncell-F filament/ Sherif Elsayed (Aalto/CHEM)

STOOL

TEAM

Design and made by Tiina Härkäsalmi

Tube materials: CNF/VTT
 
Knitted reinforcement: Ioncell-F filament/ Sherif Elsayed (Aalto/CHEM)
 
Veneer/Mahogany Ltd
 
PLA nonwoven
 
Linen (fabric)
 
Birch

CORRUGATED CNF SHEETS

Made by Tiina Härkäsalmi

Photos: Eeva Suorlahti