Tunable softening and toughening of individualized cellulose nanofibers-polyurethane urea elastomer composites.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.12.019
Abstract: A series of elastomeric nanocomposites with superior tensile strength and extensibility, simultaneously exhibiting softening, was prepared using in situ polymerization by homogeneously dispersing TEMPO-oxidized cellulose individualized nanofibers (TOCNs) in a polyurethane urea (PUU) matrix. The… read more here.
Keywords: softening toughening; individualized cellulose; cellulose nanofibers; toughening individualized ... See more keywords
Efficient Softening and Toughening Strategies of Cellulose Nanofibril Nanocomposites Using Comb Polyurethane.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01625
Abstract: Cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) have attracted attention as building blocks for sustainable materials owing to their high performance and the advantages of their abundant natural resources. Bioinspired CNF/polymer nanocomposites, consisting of a soft polymer phase and… read more here.
Keywords: softening toughening; phase; comb polyurethane; polymer phase ... See more keywords