An all-cellulose composite, in which both the fibers and the matrix are cellulose, was
prepared by distinguishing the solubility of the matrix cellulose into the solvent from that of the fibers
through pretreatment. The structure, mechanical, and thermal properties of this composite were
investigated using an X-ray diffraction, a scanning electron microscope, a tensile test, and dynamic
viscoelastic and thermomechanical analyses. The tensile strength of uniaxially reinforced all-cellulose
composite was 480 MPa at 25 °C, and the dynamic storage modulus was as high as 20 GPa at 300 °C.
These were comparable or even higher than those of conventional glass-fiber-reinforced composites. In
addition, a linear thermal expansion coefficient was about 10-7 K-1. This all-cellulose composite shows
substantial advantages, that is, it is composed of sustainable resources, there is less interface between
the fiber and the matrix, it possesses excellent mechanical and thermal performance during use, and it
is biodegradable after the service.
In Asian adults with T2DM, IDegAsp BID effectively improves long-term glycaemic control, and compared to BIAsp 30, provides superior reductions in FPG with a lower dose, and numerically less nocturnal hypoglycaemia.
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