Figure 1.
Optical characterization of the composite organosilica/cellulose nanocrystal (OS/CNC) films made with increasing BTMSE:CNC ratios. a) Polarized optical microscopy in reflection using respectively left- (LCP) and right-circular polarization (RCP) filters, showing a red-shift of the reflected light. b) Reflection spectra measured on the same samples using a double-ended fiber in normal incidence, normalized to a white diffuser.