Nanoreinforced xylan–cellulose composite foams by freeze-casting

Angela Lin; Thomas Elder; Tobias Köhnke; Hans Theliander; Arthur J. Ragauskas

doi:10.1039/C2GC35413F

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Nanoreinforced xylan–cellulose composite foams by freeze-casting

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Authors:

Angela Lin, Thomas Elder, Tobias Köhnke, Hans Theliander, Arthur J. Ragauskas

Year:

2012

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Southern Research Station

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1039/C2GC35413F

Source:

Green Chemistry 14:1864-1869

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Abstract

Structured biofoams have been prepared from the readily available renewable biopolymer xylan by employing an ice-templating technique, where the pore morphology of the material can be controlled by the solidification conditions and the molecular structure of the polysaccharide. Furthermore, reinforcement of these biodegradable foams using cellulose nanocrystals shows potential for strongly improved mechanical properties.

Citation

Köhnke, Tobias; Lin, Angela; Elder, Thomas; Theliander, Hans; Ragauskas, Arthur J. 2012. Nanoreinforced xylan–cellulose composite foams by freeze-casting. Green Chemistry 14:1864-1869.