All-Cellulose Composites: Processing, Properties, and Applications
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Author list: Tanpichai, Supachok
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication year: 2023
Start page: 145
End page: 162
Number of pages: 18
ISBN: 978-100095880-5; 978-103241438-6
Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)
Abstract
Cellulose, the most abundant polysaccharide in the world, has been widely used as a reinforcing agent to improve the mechanical properties of polymers. However, interfacial interaction between the cellulose particles and polymer matrix is a major concern for composite fabrication. Recently, all-cellulose composites (ACCs) have been prepared from various cellulose sources using impregnation or partial surface dissolution approaches with a specific solvent. These approaches can provide great interfacial adhesion between the reinforcement phase and polymer matrix that are both made from cellulose, affording promising improvement in the mechanical properties of ACCs compared with those of petroleum-based polymers and biopolymers. Herein, an overview of ACCs as well as factors that affect their physical properties (such as transparency and crystallinity) and mechanical properties has been provided. Moreover, this chapter provides examples of the applications of ACCs such as composites, packaging, fibers, biomedical materials, and dye and heavy metal ion adsorbents. Recycling and biodegradability of ACCs are also discussed in this chapter. ฉ 2024 selection and editorial matter, Abu Zahrim Yaser, Mohd Sani Sarjadi, and Junidah Lamaming; individual chapters, the contributors.
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