Investigation into nanocellulosics versus acacia reinforced acrylic films
Journal article, 2007
Three closely related cellulosic acrylic latex films were prepared employing acacia pulp fibers, cellulose whiskers and nanocellulose balls and their respective strength properties were determined. Cellulose whisker reinforced composites had enhanced strength properties compared to the acacia pulp and nanoball composites. AFM analysis indicated that the cellulose whisker reinforced composite exhibited decreased surface roughness. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
BEHAVIOR
POLY(OXYETHYLENE)
nanocellulosics
polymer-matrix composites (PMCs)
strength
CELLULOSE WHISKERS
NANOCRYSTALS
NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS
fiber
Author
Y. Pu
Institute of Paper Science and Technology
J. G. Zhang
Georgia Institute of Technology
T. Elder
USDA Forest Service
Y. L. Deng
Georgia Institute of Technology
Paul Gatenholm
Chalmers, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Polymer Technology
A. J. Ragauskas
Georgia Institute of Technology
Composites Part B: Engineering
1359-8368 (ISSN)
Vol. 38 3 360-366Subject Categories
Chemical Engineering
DOI
10.1016/j.compositesb.2006.07.008