Investigation into nanocellulosics versus acacia reinforced acrylic films

Yunqiao Pu; Jianguo Zhang; Thomas Elder; Yulin Deng; Paul Gatenholm; Arthur J. Ragauskas

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Investigation into nanocellulosics versus acacia reinforced acrylic films

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Authors:

Yunqiao Pu, Jianguo Zhang, Thomas Elder, Yulin Deng, Paul Gatenholm, Arthur J. Ragauskas

Year:

2007

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

Source:

Composites: Part B., Vol. 38: 360-366

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Abstract

Three closely related cellulosic acrylic latex films were prepared employing acacia pulp fibers, cellulose whiskers and nonocellulose balls and their respective strength properties were determined. Cellulose whisker reinforced composites had enhanced strength properties compared to the acacia pulp and nanoball composites. AFM analysis indicated that the cellulose whisker reinforced composite exhibited decreased surface roughness.

Keywords

A fiber, A polymer-matrix composites (PMCs), B strength, nanocellulosics

Citation

Pu, Yunqiao; Zhang, Jianguo; Elder, Thomas; Deng, Yulin; Gatenholm, Paul; Ragauskas, Arthur J. 2007. Investigation into nanocellulosics versus acacia reinforced acrylic films. Composites: Part B., Vol. 38: 360-366