Cellulose Modification for Improved Compatibility with the Polymer Matrix: Mechanical Characterization of the Composite Material
The following article is the presentation attempt of cellulose hybrid chemical modification approach as a useful tool in improving the mechanical properties of plant fiber-filled polymer materials. The treatment process is a prolonged method of the cellulose maleinization and consists of two steps:...
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| description | The following article is the presentation attempt of cellulose hybrid chemical modification approach as a useful tool in improving the mechanical properties of plant fiber-filled polymer materials. The treatment process is a prolonged method of the cellulose maleinization and consists of two steps: 1. solvent exchange (altering fiber structure); 2. maleic anhydride (MA) chemical grafting (surface modification). Thanks to the incorporated treatment method, the created ethylene–norbornene copolymer composite specimen exhibited an improved performance, tensile strength at the level of (38.8 ± 0.8) MPa and (510 ± 20)% elongation at break, which is higher than for neat polymer matrix and could not be achieved in the case of regular MA treatment. Moreover, both the Payne effect and filler efficiency factor indicate a possibility of the fiber reinforcing nature that is not a common result. Additionally, the polymer matrix employed in this research is widely known for its excellent resistance to aqueous and polar organic media, good biocompatibility, and the ability to reproduce fine structures which makes it an interesting material regarding healthcare applications. Therefore, plant fiber-based polymer materials described in this research might be potentially applied in this area, e.g., medical devices, drug delivery, wearables, pharmaceutical blisters, and trays. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6b53761a16bf47f394821867d9cb99ca2023-11-20T23:21:41ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442020-12-011323551910.3390/ma13235519Cellulose Modification for Improved Compatibility with the Polymer Matrix: Mechanical Characterization of the Composite MaterialStefan Cichosz0Anna Masek1Adam Rylski2Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 12/16, 90-924 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Faculty of Chemistry, Lodz University of Technology, Stefanowskiego 12/16, 90-924 Lodz, PolandInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, 90-924 Lodz, PolandThe following article is the presentation attempt of cellulose hybrid chemical modification approach as a useful tool in improving the mechanical properties of plant fiber-filled polymer materials. The treatment process is a prolonged method of the cellulose maleinization and consists of two steps: 1. solvent exchange (altering fiber structure); 2. maleic anhydride (MA) chemical grafting (surface modification). Thanks to the incorporated treatment method, the created ethylene–norbornene copolymer composite specimen exhibited an improved performance, tensile strength at the level of (38.8 ± 0.8) MPa and (510 ± 20)% elongation at break, which is higher than for neat polymer matrix and could not be achieved in the case of regular MA treatment. Moreover, both the Payne effect and filler efficiency factor indicate a possibility of the fiber reinforcing nature that is not a common result. Additionally, the polymer matrix employed in this research is widely known for its excellent resistance to aqueous and polar organic media, good biocompatibility, and the ability to reproduce fine structures which makes it an interesting material regarding healthcare applications. Therefore, plant fiber-based polymer materials described in this research might be potentially applied in this area, e.g., medical devices, drug delivery, wearables, pharmaceutical blisters, and trays.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/23/5519cellulose fibersethylene–norbornene copolymercompositescompatibilization |
| spellingShingle | Stefan Cichosz Anna Masek Adam Rylski Cellulose Modification for Improved Compatibility with the Polymer Matrix: Mechanical Characterization of the Composite Material Materials cellulose fibers ethylene–norbornene copolymer composites compatibilization |
| title | Cellulose Modification for Improved Compatibility with the Polymer Matrix: Mechanical Characterization of the Composite Material |
| title_full | Cellulose Modification for Improved Compatibility with the Polymer Matrix: Mechanical Characterization of the Composite Material |
| title_fullStr | Cellulose Modification for Improved Compatibility with the Polymer Matrix: Mechanical Characterization of the Composite Material |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cellulose Modification for Improved Compatibility with the Polymer Matrix: Mechanical Characterization of the Composite Material |
| title_short | Cellulose Modification for Improved Compatibility with the Polymer Matrix: Mechanical Characterization of the Composite Material |
| title_sort | cellulose modification for improved compatibility with the polymer matrix mechanical characterization of the composite material |
| topic | cellulose fibers ethylene–norbornene copolymer composites compatibilization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/23/5519 |
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