DKS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minami-ku, Kyoto; President: Naoki Yamaji), in collaboration with Osaka University, the University of Tokyo, and the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), has successfully formed a novel plastic-like material from cellulose nanofiber (CNF), a wood-derived nano-fiber.
This research achievement was published in the U.S. scientific journal 'Science Advances' (online) at 3:00 a.m. (JST) on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
[Publication Details]
Title: “Thermoforming nanoparticle aggregates via interfacial ionic self-diffusion”
Authors: Shun Ishioka*, Yuki Hiromatsu, Jiaxin Peng, Taizo Kabe, Takaaki Kasuga, Kazuho Daicho, Yohsuke Goi, Noriyuki Isobe, Tetsuo Yamaguchi, Shuji Fujisawa, Hirotaka Koga, Tadahisa Iwata, Junichiro Shiomi, Masaya Nogi, Tsuguyuki Saito* (*Corresponding Author)
DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aeb3281
The company will continue to promote the development of materials and application technologies for natural origin materials, including cellulose nanofiber, to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
About DKS's CNF 'LeoCrysta'
CNF is a next-generation material that realizes carbon neutrality, made from cellulose, the main component of plants found everywhere, such as wood and grass. It is attracting attention as an environmentally friendly material that can contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as reducing greenhouse gases and the amount of plastic. DKS's CNF 'LeoCrysta®' can be used to prevent particle sedimentation and as a sprayable, non-drip gel. It can also form unique shapes, such as highly transparent, high-strength, and bendable films. DKS is advancing development by leveraging the characteristics of CNF and providing products that meet the needs of society, thereby contributing to a sustainable society.
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