Project Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are captivating nanoparticles extracted from plant biomass. These naturally bio- sourced derived nanocrystals are akin to slender rod-like bio-polymers of about 10 nm in diameter and 100 nm in length with tunable surface chemistry. When dispersed in a fluid such as water, they can self-assemble into micro and meso-structures that percolate to form a rigid nepar Mehdi Bouzid - Thèses hors de l'EDPIF