How do cellulose nanocrystals affect the overall properties of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites: A comprehensive review

Author(s)

Ferreira, F. V. ^{[1, 2]} ; Dufresne, A. ^[3] ; Pinheiro, I. F. ^[1] ; Souza, D. H. S. ^[4] ; Gouveia, R. F. ^[2] ; Mei, L. H. I. ^[1] ; Lona, L. M. F. ^[1]

Affiliation

^[1] Univ Campinas UNICAMP, Sch Chem Engn, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil

^[2] Brazilian Ctr Res Energy & Mat CNPEM, Brazilian Nanotechnol Natl Lab LNNano, Campinas, SP - Brazil

^[3] Univ Grenoble Alpes, CNRS, Grenoble INP, LGP2, F-38000 Grenoble - France

^[4] Univ Fed Rio De Janeiro UFRJ, Inst Macromol Prof Eloisa Mano IMA, Rio De Janeiro, RJ - Brazil

• Document type: Review article
• Source: EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL; v. 108, p. 274-285, NOV 2018.
• Web of Science Citations: 22

Abstract

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are considered as one of the most attractive renewable reinforcements for biodegradable polymers due to their promising properties and broad range of applications in several fields. However, the knowledge of CNCs effect on the overall properties of these CNC-based nanocomposites is not fully clarified. This review proposes a comprehensive understanding on the effect of CNCs on the rheological, thermal, mechanical, barrier and biodegradation properties of the main biodegradable polymers. This further understanding is expected to facilitate progress in various sectors of nanotechnology and materials science. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 16/09588-9 - Functionalization of cellulose nanocrystals to developing biodegradable nanocomposites PBAT/CNC
• Grantee: Filipe Vargas Ferreira
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate