April 19, 2017

High-performance films with almost zero-birefringence and zero-wavelength dispersion were succeeded to prepare from pullulan esters derivatives (PLEs) without any additives. Optical transmittance analysis, birefringence measurement of PLE cast film and hot stretched films, and infrared dichroism analysis were conducted to characterize optical properties of PLE films comparing with cellulose triacetate which is commercially used as low-birefringence in optical devices. The aims of this study, characterization of optical properties of pullulan esters, can develop a deep understanding of the fundamental knowing and applicability of polysaccharides. Accordingly, authors believe this paper will open the gate for researches in the application of polysaccharides.

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   https://www.nature.com/articles/srep46342
   https://www.a.u-tokyo.ac.jp/topics/2017/20170414-1.html (Japanese)

Paper Information

Authors
Takahiro Danjo*1, Yukiko Enomoto*1, Hikaru Shimada*2, Shogo Nobukawa*2, Masayuki Yamaguchi*2 & Tadahisa Iwata*1

Author Affiliations
1 Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo, 1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan
2 School of Materials Science, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292, Japan

Scientific Reports 7, Article number: 46342 (2017)
DOI:10.1038/srep46342
https://www.nature.com/articles/srep46342