Properties and Applications of Nanocellulose Polymer Composites. A Short Review

  • Magdalena Silvia RODEANU "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Romania
  • Marian BASTIUREA "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Romania
  • Gabriel ANDREI "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Romania
  • Dumitru DIMA "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Romania
Keywords: nanocellulose, polymer, nanocomposites

Abstract

This paper covers some aspects related to the structure of natural cellulose fibers as well the sources, obtaining methods, properties and their applications. In contrast with aramide and other materials resulted from fossil fuels, nanocellulose is completely renewable. The tensile strength of crystalline cellulose is similar to aluminum's. Its stiffness has been shown to be in the order of magnitude which is similar to aramide and better than glass fibers. Nananocellulose may be prepared as films which are expected to show high strength, high stiffness and high strain. Its strength/weight ratio is 8 times greater than that of stainless steel.

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Published
2013-06-15
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RODEANU MS, BASTIUREA M, ANDREI G, DIMA D. Properties and Applications of Nanocellulose Polymer Composites. A Short Review. The Annals of “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati. Fascicle IX, Metallurgy and Materials Science [Internet]. 15Jun.2013 [cited 19Apr.2024];36(2):49-3. Available from: https://www.gup.ugal.ro/ugaljournals/index.php/mms/article/view/2839
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