Cellulose nanofibril (NFC) foams with various structural and mechanical properties were fabricated using cryodesiccation.
Two solidification techniques of NFC suspensions were used: direct quenching and mechanical stirring followed by quenching.
Solidification, type and concentration of NFC suspensions affected both foam microstructure and mechanical performances.
3D X-ray microtomography images of in situ compression experiment unveiled the deformation mechanisms of foam cells.