Effects of cellulose nanofibrils on the structure and properties on PVA nanocomposites |
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Authors: | Dagang Liu Xun Sun Huafeng Tian Sonakshi Maiti Zhongshi Ma |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Chemistry, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210044, China 2. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing, 100048, China
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Abstract: | A green method—joint mechanical grinding and high pressure homogenization—was used to defibrillate paper pulp into nanofibrils. The prepared cellulose nanofibrils (CNF) were then blended with PVA in an aqueous system to prepare transparent composite film. The size and morphology of the nanofibrils and their composites were observed, and the structure and properties were characterized. The results showed that CNFs are beneficial to improve the crystallinity, mechanical strength, Young’s modulus, T g and thermal stability of the PVA matrix because of their high aspect ratio, crystallinity and good compatibility. Therefore, nano cellulosic fibrils were proven to be an effective reinforcing filler for the hydrophilic polymer matrix. Moreover, the green fabrication approaches will be helpful to build up biodegradable nanocomposites with wide applications in functional environmentally friendly materials. |
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