Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Composite Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Nanosilica
This work reported the thermomechanical and morphological properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposites reinforced with nanosilica and oil palm empty fruit bunches derived nanocellulose. The nanocomposites were characterized by mechanical, thermal, XRD, optical, and morphological studies. Uni...
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| author | Yern Chee Ching Ashiqur Rahman Kuan Yong Ching Nazatul Liana Sukiman Hock Chuah Cheng |
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| description | This work reported the thermomechanical and morphological properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposites reinforced with nanosilica and oil palm empty fruit bunches derived nanocellulose. The nanocomposites were characterized by mechanical, thermal, XRD, optical, and morphological studies. Uniformity dispersion of the nanofillers at a 3 wt% concentration has been shown by scanning electron microscopy, whereas the changes in crystallinity were demonstrated by X-ray diffraction analysis. Addition of nanosilica resulted in increased thermal stability of PVA/nanocellulose composites due to the reduction in mobility of the matrix molecules. Visible light transmission showed that the addition of 0.5 wt% nanosilica only slightly reduced the light transmission of PVA/nanocellulose composites with 3 wt% nanocellulose. The addition of a small concentration of nanosilica successfully improved the tensile and modulus properties of PVA/nanocellulose composite films. The increases in tensile strength and thermal stability were evidence of a nanosilica contribution in PVA/nanocellulose composites, inducing reinforcement, as detected by the thermomechanical properties. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-61d2fa8f739142f79eda34034859e35e2022-12-22T00:27:52ZengNorth Carolina State UniversityBioResources1930-21261930-21262015-04-011023364337710.15376/biores.10.2.3364-3377Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Composite Reinforced with Nanocellulose and NanosilicaYern Chee Ching0Ashiqur Rahman1Kuan Yong Ching2Nazatul Liana Sukiman3Hock Chuah Cheng4Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MalaysiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MalaysiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MalaysiaDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MalaysiaDepartment of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; MalaysiaThis work reported the thermomechanical and morphological properties of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposites reinforced with nanosilica and oil palm empty fruit bunches derived nanocellulose. The nanocomposites were characterized by mechanical, thermal, XRD, optical, and morphological studies. Uniformity dispersion of the nanofillers at a 3 wt% concentration has been shown by scanning electron microscopy, whereas the changes in crystallinity were demonstrated by X-ray diffraction analysis. Addition of nanosilica resulted in increased thermal stability of PVA/nanocellulose composites due to the reduction in mobility of the matrix molecules. Visible light transmission showed that the addition of 0.5 wt% nanosilica only slightly reduced the light transmission of PVA/nanocellulose composites with 3 wt% nanocellulose. The addition of a small concentration of nanosilica successfully improved the tensile and modulus properties of PVA/nanocellulose composite films. The increases in tensile strength and thermal stability were evidence of a nanosilica contribution in PVA/nanocellulose composites, inducing reinforcement, as detected by the thermomechanical properties.http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_2_3364_Ching_Polyvinyl_Alcohol_CompositeNanocellulosePVAOil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB)Mechanical propertiesNanosilicaThermal stabilityOptical properties |
| spellingShingle | Yern Chee Ching Ashiqur Rahman Kuan Yong Ching Nazatul Liana Sukiman Hock Chuah Cheng Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Composite Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Nanosilica BioResources Nanocellulose PVA Oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) Mechanical properties Nanosilica Thermal stability Optical properties |
| title | Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Composite Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Nanosilica |
| title_full | Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Composite Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Nanosilica |
| title_fullStr | Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Composite Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Nanosilica |
| title_full_unstemmed | Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Composite Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Nanosilica |
| title_short | Preparation and Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol-Based Composite Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Nanosilica |
| title_sort | preparation and characterization of polyvinyl alcohol based composite reinforced with nanocellulose and nanosilica |
| topic | Nanocellulose PVA Oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) Mechanical properties Nanosilica Thermal stability Optical properties |
| url | http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_10_2_3364_Ching_Polyvinyl_Alcohol_Composite |
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