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Processing and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals/Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite Films

Materials, 2015-12, Vol.8 (12), p.8106-8116 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

2015 by the authors. 2015 ;ISSN: 1996-1944 ;EISSN: 1996-1944 ;DOI: 10.3390/ma8125447 ;PMID: 28793701

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  • Title:
    Processing and Characterization of Cellulose Nanocrystals/Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite Films
  • Author: Sullivan, Erin M ; Moon, Robert J ; Kalaitzidou, Kyriaki
  • Subjects: cellulose nanocrystals ; nanocomposite film ; polylactic acid
  • Is Part Of: Materials, 2015-12, Vol.8 (12), p.8106-8116
  • Description: The focus of this study is to examine the effect of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) on the properties of polylactic acid (PLA) films. The films are fabricated via melt compounding and melt fiber spinning followed by compression molding. Film fracture morphology, thermal properties, crystallization behavior, thermo-mechanical behavior, and mechanical behavior were determined as a function of CNC content using scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, dynamic mechanical analysis, and tensile testing. Film crystallinity increases with increasing CNC content indicating CNC act as nucleating agents, promoting crystallization. Furthermore, the addition of CNC increased the film storage modulus and slightly broadened the glass transition region.
  • Publisher: Switzerland: MDPI
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 1996-1944
    EISSN: 1996-1944
    DOI: 10.3390/ma8125447
    PMID: 28793701
  • Source: GFMER Free Medical Journals
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