Optimization of Chitin Nanofiber Preparation by Ball Milling as Filler for Composite Resin
Chitin nanofiber is a nanomaterial produced by pulverizing chitin, the main component of crab shells. Since it has excellent mechanical properties, it is expected to be used as a reinforcing material to strengthen materials. Chitin was mechanically ground in water using a ball mill to prepare nanofi...
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| description | Chitin nanofiber is a nanomaterial produced by pulverizing chitin, the main component of crab shells. Since it has excellent mechanical properties, it is expected to be used as a reinforcing material to strengthen materials. Chitin was mechanically ground in water using a ball mill to prepare nanofibers. The ball size, total ball weight, and milling time were varied, and the resulting water dispersion and the cast film were analyzed to optimize the conditions for efficient preparation. The length and width of the nanofibers were also measured by SEM and AFM observations. The size of the balls affected the level of grinding and the intensity of impact energy on the chitin. The most efficient crushing was achieved when the diameter was 1 mm. The total ball weight directly affects the milling frequency, and milling proceeds as the total weight increases. However, if too many balls occupy the container, the grinding efficiency decreases. Therefore, a total ball weight of 300 g was optimal. Regarding the milling time, the chitin becomes finer depending on the increase of that time. However, after a specific time, the shape did not change much. Therefore, a milling time of approximately 150 min was appropriate. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-96c11db761ea47e9b09440bdadb9a8172023-12-03T15:14:13ZengMDPI AGJournal of Composites Science2504-477X2022-07-016719710.3390/jcs6070197Optimization of Chitin Nanofiber Preparation by Ball Milling as Filler for Composite ResinDagmawi Abebe Zewude0Hironori Izawa1Shinsuke Ifuku2Graduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8550, JapanGraduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8550, JapanGraduate School of Engineering, Tottori University, 4-101 Koyama-Minami, Tottori 680-8550, JapanChitin nanofiber is a nanomaterial produced by pulverizing chitin, the main component of crab shells. Since it has excellent mechanical properties, it is expected to be used as a reinforcing material to strengthen materials. Chitin was mechanically ground in water using a ball mill to prepare nanofibers. The ball size, total ball weight, and milling time were varied, and the resulting water dispersion and the cast film were analyzed to optimize the conditions for efficient preparation. The length and width of the nanofibers were also measured by SEM and AFM observations. The size of the balls affected the level of grinding and the intensity of impact energy on the chitin. The most efficient crushing was achieved when the diameter was 1 mm. The total ball weight directly affects the milling frequency, and milling proceeds as the total weight increases. However, if too many balls occupy the container, the grinding efficiency decreases. Therefore, a total ball weight of 300 g was optimal. Regarding the milling time, the chitin becomes finer depending on the increase of that time. However, after a specific time, the shape did not change much. Therefore, a milling time of approximately 150 min was appropriate.https://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/6/7/197chitin nanofiberball millingreinforcing materialnanocomposite |
| spellingShingle | Dagmawi Abebe Zewude Hironori Izawa Shinsuke Ifuku Optimization of Chitin Nanofiber Preparation by Ball Milling as Filler for Composite Resin Journal of Composites Science chitin nanofiber ball milling reinforcing material nanocomposite |
| title | Optimization of Chitin Nanofiber Preparation by Ball Milling as Filler for Composite Resin |
| title_full | Optimization of Chitin Nanofiber Preparation by Ball Milling as Filler for Composite Resin |
| title_fullStr | Optimization of Chitin Nanofiber Preparation by Ball Milling as Filler for Composite Resin |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimization of Chitin Nanofiber Preparation by Ball Milling as Filler for Composite Resin |
| title_short | Optimization of Chitin Nanofiber Preparation by Ball Milling as Filler for Composite Resin |
| title_sort | optimization of chitin nanofiber preparation by ball milling as filler for composite resin |
| topic | chitin nanofiber ball milling reinforcing material nanocomposite |
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