Nanofibrillated cellulose in wood coatings: Dispersion and stabilization of ZnO as UV absorber

- Nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) was used as novel additive in wood coatings.
- NFC homogeneously dispersed and stabilized zinc oxide particles in the coating.
- NFC improved film formation of ZnO-containing coatings and prevented crack formation.
- Weathering resistance of coated wood specimens was partly improved by NFC.