Journal article
Recent advances and an industrial perspective of cellulose nanocrystal functionalization through polymer grafting
Abstract
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are an emerging nanomaterial for applications ranging from coatings and construction to adhesives and biomedical devices. Owing to their high aspect ratio, stiffness, and reinforcing potential, CNCs have shown great promise to be used in polymer nanocomposites. However, due to their inherent hydrophilicity and compatibility with polar environments, the use of CNCs in hydrophobic polymer matrices or in organic …
Authors
Kedzior SA; Zoppe JO; Berry RM; Cranston ED
Journal
Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials Science, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp. 74–91
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.cossms.2018.11.005
ISSN
1359-0286