Nanocomposite structure of cell wall

Nanocomposite structure of cell wall The biogenesis of cell wall leads to an anisotropic nanocomposite structure that dominates the behaviour of plant tissues, e.g. wood, as a material. In this composite, the hydrated hemicelluloses, pectins and/or lignin form the matrix which the thin (3-4 nm) cellulose elementary fibrils (EFs) reinforce as the load bearing elements.