Highly transparent and impact-resistant PMMA nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers of pineapple leaves modified by eco-friendly methods
In this study, cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were derived from waste pineapple leaves with the aim of developing a nanocomposite with high impact strength and transparency. First, CNFs were prepared using an acid-base treatment and 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO)-mediated oxidation...
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| author | Y. F. Shih M. Y. Chou H. Y. Lian L. R. Hsu S. M. Chen-Wei |
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| description | In this study, cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were derived from waste pineapple leaves with the aim of developing a nanocomposite with high impact strength and transparency. First, CNFs were prepared using an acid-base treatment and 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO)-mediated oxidation, and then, the surface was modified with polymerized methyl methacrylate (MMA) using an eco-friendly method in an aqueous system. The MMA-modified CNF had an increased contact angle from 12.02 to 57.45°, and the surface hydrophobicity improved the interfacial compatibility between the CNF and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) matrix. At 1–3 wt% of the modified CNF, the impact strength of the nanocomposites was significantly improved by 2.7–22.9%. Moreover, this eco-friendly modification allowed CNFs to disperse homogeneously in the nanocomposite for excellent light transmittance. In conclusion, this eco-friendly modification can replace conventional solvent-based modification, allowing modified CNF to effectively reinforce the PMMA nanocomposite. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fbb6a4be9d2c47c0a36c3be1876050d12025-08-20T02:49:53ZengBudapest University of Technology and EconomicseXPRESS Polymer Letters1788-618X2018-09-0112984485410.3144/expresspolymlett.2018.72Highly transparent and impact-resistant PMMA nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers of pineapple leaves modified by eco-friendly methodsY. F. ShihM. Y. ChouH. Y. LianL. R. HsuS. M. Chen-WeiIn this study, cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) were derived from waste pineapple leaves with the aim of developing a nanocomposite with high impact strength and transparency. First, CNFs were prepared using an acid-base treatment and 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO)-mediated oxidation, and then, the surface was modified with polymerized methyl methacrylate (MMA) using an eco-friendly method in an aqueous system. The MMA-modified CNF had an increased contact angle from 12.02 to 57.45°, and the surface hydrophobicity improved the interfacial compatibility between the CNF and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) matrix. At 1–3 wt% of the modified CNF, the impact strength of the nanocomposites was significantly improved by 2.7–22.9%. Moreover, this eco-friendly modification allowed CNFs to disperse homogeneously in the nanocomposite for excellent light transmittance. In conclusion, this eco-friendly modification can replace conventional solvent-based modification, allowing modified CNF to effectively reinforce the PMMA nanocomposite.http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0009129&mi=cdNanocompositesPineapple leavesCellulose nanofibersTransparent |
| spellingShingle | Y. F. Shih M. Y. Chou H. Y. Lian L. R. Hsu S. M. Chen-Wei Highly transparent and impact-resistant PMMA nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers of pineapple leaves modified by eco-friendly methods eXPRESS Polymer Letters Nanocomposites Pineapple leaves Cellulose nanofibers Transparent |
| title | Highly transparent and impact-resistant PMMA nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers of pineapple leaves modified by eco-friendly methods |
| title_full | Highly transparent and impact-resistant PMMA nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers of pineapple leaves modified by eco-friendly methods |
| title_fullStr | Highly transparent and impact-resistant PMMA nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers of pineapple leaves modified by eco-friendly methods |
| title_full_unstemmed | Highly transparent and impact-resistant PMMA nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers of pineapple leaves modified by eco-friendly methods |
| title_short | Highly transparent and impact-resistant PMMA nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers of pineapple leaves modified by eco-friendly methods |
| title_sort | highly transparent and impact resistant pmma nanocomposites reinforced by cellulose nanofibers of pineapple leaves modified by eco friendly methods |
| topic | Nanocomposites Pineapple leaves Cellulose nanofibers Transparent |
| url | http://www.expresspolymlett.com/letolt.php?file=EPL-0009129&mi=cd |
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