Robust methylcellulose hydrogels reinforced with chitin nanocrystals.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.03.009
Abstract: Many reinforcing materials have been investigated to improve the mechanical performance of the host matrices. Among reinforcing materials, α-chitin nanocrystals (α-ChNCs) from shrimp or crab shells were recently used as reinforcing nanofillers of polymer nanocomposites.… read more here.
Keywords: nanocomposite hydrogels; chncs; robust methylcellulose; methylcellulose hydrogels ... See more keywords
Influence of chitin nanocrystals on the dielectric behaviour and conductivity of chitosan-based bionanocomposites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2018.08.019
Abstract: Abstract A series of bionanocomposite films based on chitosan, reinforced with chitin nanocrystals, were developed, and assessed in terms of dielectric behaviour and conductivity by using an experimental methodology that allows avoiding the conductivity contribution… read more here.
Keywords: dielectric behaviour; behaviour conductivity; conductivity; influence chitin ... See more keywords
Covalent Immobilization of Natural Biomolecules on Chitin Nanocrystals.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c01485
Abstract: As a highly crystalline and renewable natural polymer nanomaterial, chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs) have attracted intense interest in the biomedical field. The structure of a ChNC is composed of an acetylglucosamine unit containing two hydroxyl groups… read more here.
Keywords: natural biomolecules; immobilization natural; covalent immobilization; biomolecules chitin ... See more keywords
N-Alkylated Chitin Nanocrystals as a Collector in Malachite Flotation
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DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.2c01978
Abstract: The majority of reagents currently used in mineral flotation processes are fossil-based and potentially harmful to the environment. Therefore, it is necessary to find environmentally-friendly alternatives to reduce the impact of mineral processing activities. Chitin… read more here.
Keywords: collector malachite; alkylated chitin; flotation; chitin nanocrystals ... See more keywords
High-Performance Strain Sensors Based on Spirally Structured Composites with Carbon Black, Chitin Nanocrystals, and Natural Rubber
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DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b01933
Abstract: In this research, a new type of conductive composite with high tensile strength, high elasticity, and cost competitiveness has been developed through solution mixing–spraying–rolling methods. Naturel rubber (NR) latex with chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs) as reinforcing… read more here.
Keywords: strain sensors; spirally structured; carbon black; strain ... See more keywords
Development of Stable Pickering Emulsions with TEMPO-Oxidized Chitin Nanocrystals for Encapsulation of Quercetin
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DOI: 10.3390/foods12020367
Abstract: Pickering emulsions stabilized by TEMPO-oxidized chitin nanocrystals (T-ChNCs) were developed for quercetin delivery. T-ChNCs were synthesized by TEMPO oxidation chitin and systematically characterized in terms of their physicochemical properties. T-ChNCs were rod-like with a length… read more here.
Keywords: pickering emulsions; chitin; oxidized chitin; chitin nanocrystals ... See more keywords
Effect of the Interactions between Oppositely Charged Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) and Chitin Nanocrystals (ChNCs) on the Enhanced Stability of Soybean Oil-in-Water Emulsions
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15196673
Abstract: Chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have been recently used to stabilize emulsions; however, they generally require significant amounts of salt, limiting their applicability in food products. In this study, we developed nanoconjugates by… read more here.
Keywords: soybean oil; nanocrystals chncs; chitin nanocrystals; oil water ... See more keywords
Effect of Chitin Nanocrystals on Crystallization and Properties of Poly(lactic acid)-Based Nanocomposites
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DOI: 10.3390/polym12030726
Abstract: The crystalline phase of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) has crucial effects on its own properties and nanocomposites. In this study, the isothermal crystallization of PLA, triethyl citrate-plasticized PLA (PLA–TEC), and its nanocomposite with chitin nanocrystals (PLA–TEC–ChNC)… read more here.
Keywords: poly lactic; pla tec; lactic acid; pla ... See more keywords
Influence of Chitin Nanocrystals on the Crystallinity and Mechanical Properties of Poly(hydroxybutyrate) Biopolymer
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14030562
Abstract: This study focuses on the use of pilot-scale produced polyhydroxy butyrate (PHB) biopolymer and chitin nanocrystals (ChNCs) in two different concentrated (1 and 5 wt.%) nanocomposites. The nanocomposites were compounded using a twin-screw extruder and… read more here.
Keywords: chitin nanocrystals; microscopy; biopolymer; mechanical properties ... See more keywords