Cellulose Microgel Toughening of Starch Nanocomposites: Exploiting the Advantages of Micro-Nanoscale Networks
Bin Sun,
BingBing Li,
Kai Li
et al.
Abstract:The
imperative shift from fossil-based, nonbiodegradable plastics
to ecofriendly and biodegradable alternatives stands as a cornerstone
of sustainable societal progress. However, the high cost of biodegradable
polymers, e.g., poly(butylene adipate) terephthalate (PBAT), hinders
the transition to sustainable plastics. And the commonly used biodegradable
fillers, such as plasticized starch (PLS), weaken the mechanical performance
of biodegradable composites. Cellulose microgels (CM) are micrometer-sized
particl… Show more
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