Journal article
Comparing Soft Semicrystalline Polymer Nanocomposites Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals and Fumed Silica
Abstract
This work compares solvent-cast poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and fumed silica. Mechanical properties and crystallization behavior were investigated over a range of polymer molecular weights (10 000–100 000 g/mol) and particle loadings (1–10 wt %). Polymer adsorption to CNCs and fumed silica was found to alter PEO undercooling and inhibit crystal nucleation. Atomic force microscopy …
Authors
Reid MS; Stimpson TC; Niinivaara E; Villalobos M; Cranston ED
Journal
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 57, No. 1, pp. 220–230
Publisher
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Publication Date
January 10, 2018
DOI
10.1021/acs.iecr.7b03836
ISSN
0888-5885