How do cellulose nanocrystals affect the overall properties of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites: A comprehensive review

By F. V. Ferreira, A. Dufresne, I. Pinheiro, D. H. Souza, R. F. Gouveia, L. Mei, Liliane M. F. Lona. European Polymer Journal, 2018

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Abstract Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are considered as one of the most attractive renewable reinforcements for biodegradable polymers due to their promising properties and broad range of applications in several fields. However, the knowledge of CNCs effect on the overall properties of these CNC-based nanocomposites is not fully clarified. This review proposes a comprehensive understanding on the effect of CNCs on the rheological, thermal, mechanical, barrier and biodegradation properties of the main biodegradable polymers. This further understanding is expected to facilitate progress in various sectors of nanotechnology and materials science.

Subfields: Biomaterials

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In Biomaterials

1. Sivoney Ferreira de Souza
2. F. V. Ferreira
3. L. Mei
4. Liliane M. F. Lona
5. I. Pinheiro

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• Polymer Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers and Nanocellulose in the Automotive Industry: A Short Review (2019, background): “Nanocomposites reinforced with CNCs usually show improved properties such as higher barrier properties, biodegradability, thermal, and mechanical properties when compared to pure polymers [80,81].”