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Functionalized cellulose nanocrystals as reinforcement in biodegradable polymer nanocomposites
Author(s) -
Ferreira F.V.,
Pinheiro I.F.,
Gouveia R.F.,
Thim G.P.,
Lona L.M.F.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
polymer composites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.577
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1548-0569
pISSN - 0272-8397
DOI - 10.1002/pc.24583
Subject(s) - nanocellulose , materials science , nanocomposite , cellulose , polymer , characterization (materials science) , composite material , polymer nanocomposite , nanotechnology , chemical engineering , engineering
This review describes the use of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) as fillers in biodegradable polymer matrices over the past few years. The preparation and characterization of CNC‐based nanocomposites are highlighted here with a focus on thermophysical and mechanical properties. The characterization and isolation of nanocellulose from different raw material sources are discussed in detail, as well as different surface modifications. The addition of CNC in biodegradable polymer, combined with nanocellulose surface engineering and driven by sustainability trends, has the potential to impact various industrial sectors. POLYM. COMPOS., 39:E9–E29, 2018. © 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers