Acetylation of Nanocellulose: Miscibility and Reinforcement Mechanisms in Polymer Nanocomposites
Jakob Wohlert,
Pan Chen,
Lars A. Berglund
et al.
Abstract:The improvement of properties in nanocomposites obtained by topochemical surface modification, e.g., acetylation, of the nanoparticles is often ascribed to improved compatibility between the nanoparticle and the matrix. It is not always clear however what is intended: specific interactions at the interface leading to increased adhesion or the miscibility between the nanoparticle and the polymer. In this work, it is demonstrated that acetylation of cellulose nanocrystals greatly improves mechanical properties o… Show more
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