Abstract
In this work, the effects of incorporating cellulose nanocrystals from soy hulls (WSH30) on the mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of methylcellulose (MC) nanocomposites were evaluated. MC/WSH30 nanocomposite films with different filler levels (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10%) were prepared by casting. Compared to neat MC film, improvements in the mechanical and barrier properties were observed, while thermal stability was retained. The improved mechanical properties of nanocomposites prepared may be attributed to mechanical percolation of WSH30, formation of a continuous network of WSH30 linked by hydrogen interactions and a close association between filler and matrix.
Highlights
Synthetic oil-based polymers are widely used as production costs and disposal in the environment
The WSH30 were characterized according to their crystallinity index, morphology, and thermal stability
WSH30 have great potential to be used as reinforcing agents in nanocomposites
Summary
Synthetic oil-based polymers are widely used as production costs and disposal in the environment. CN-based nanocomposites generally exhibit significant improvements in thermal, mechanical, and barrier properties when compared to the neat polymer or conventional composites, even at low loading filler levels[5].
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