Plasticized starch-based biocomposites containing modified rice straw fillers with thermoplastic, thermoset-like and thermoset chemical structures.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.11.236
Abstract: In this work, rice straw (RS) as an abundant biomass was applied to prepare some renewable thermoplastic materials by using soda-pulping and benzylation processes. The obtained RS products including untreated RS, RS pulp, benzylated RS… read more here.
Keywords: rice straw; plasticized starch; thermoset like; pulp ... See more keywords
Dynamic Nanocellulose Networks for Thermoset-like yet Recyclable Plastics with a High Melt Stiffness and Creep Resistance.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.9b00993
Abstract: Many polymers, including polyethylene, feature a relatively low melting point and hence must be cross-linked to make them viable for applications that demand a high stiffness and creep resistance at elevated temperatures. The resulting thermoset… read more here.
Keywords: melt; like yet; melt stiffness; thermoset like ... See more keywords