Epoxy Monomers Cured by High Cellulosic Nanocrystal Loading
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Abstract
The present study focuses on the use of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) as the main constituent of a nanocomposite material and takes advantage of hydroxyl groups, characteristic of the CNC chemical structure, to thermally cross-link an epoxy resin. An original and simple approach is proposed, based on the collective sticking of CNC building blocks with the help of a DGEBA/TGPAP-based epoxy resin. Scientific findings suggest that hydroxyl groups act as a toxic-free cross-linking agent of the resin. The enhanced protection against water degradation as compared to neat CNC film and the improvement of mechanical properties of the synthesized films are attributed to a good compatibility between the CNC and the resin. Moreover, the preservation of CNC optical properties at high concentrations opens the way to applying these materials in photonic devices.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Cellulose Research Studies · Lignin and Wood Chemistry · Material Properties and Processing
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Affiliations
University of Mons−UMONS and Materia Nova Research Center, Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials, Place du Parc, 23−7000 Mons, Belgium
Materials Research and Technology Department (MRT), Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), 4362 Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Funding
Région Wallonne · European Regional Development Fund
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