A review of natural fiber reinforced poly(Vinyl alcohol) based composites: application and opportunity [PDF]
Natural fibers are fine examples of renewable resources that play an important role in the composites industry, which produces superior strength comparable to synthetic fibers.
Boon, Khoon Tan +4 more
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A Comparative Investigation of the Surface Properties of Corn-Starch-Microfibrillated Cellulose Composite Films. [PDF]
Żołek-Tryznowska Z +3 more
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Disordered Cellulose-based Nanostructures for Enhanced Light-scattering [PDF]
Cellulose is the most abundant bio-polymer on earth. Cellulose fibres, such as the one extracted form cotton or woodpulp, have been used by humankind for hundreds of years to make textiles and paper.
Caixeiro, Soraya +4 more
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Liquid Absorbent Bamboo Fiber Foams: Towards 100% Ligno-cellulosic Menstrual Absorbent Pads
Traditional menstrual absorbent pads typically combine cellulose fiber fluff pulp with non-biodegradable, petroleum-based superabsorbent polymers (SAPs).
Mathilde Deville +4 more
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In this study, cellulose was extracted from corn cobs by successive hot NaOH solution and followed by H2O2 bleaching. XRD pattern show characteristic peak of Cellulose I.
Deejam Prapatsorn, Charuchinda Sireerat
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Bioinspired High-Strength Borate Cross-Linked Microfibrillated Cellulose Composite Laminate with Self-Extinguishing Flame Retardance and Superhydrophobicity for Self-Cleaning. [PDF]
Shen H, Zheng X, Dong L, Huang D.
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DMA analysis and wood bonding of PVAc latex reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils [PDF]
Suspensions of commercial refined beech pulp (RBP) were further processed through mechanical disintegration (MD-RBP), chemical modification (CM-RBP) and through chemical modification followed by mechanical disintegration (CM-MD-RBP).
Bordeanu, Nico +3 more
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Extensive Characterization of Alginate, Chitosan and Microfibrillated Cellulose Cast Films to Assess their Suitability as Barrier Coating for Paper and Board. [PDF]
Mayrhofer A, Kopacic S, Bauer W.
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Mechanical Reinforcement of Bioglass®-Based Scaffolds [PDF]
Bioactive glasses exhibit unique characteristics as a material for bone tissue engineering. Unfortunately, their extensive application for the repair of load-bearing bone defects is still limited by low mechanical strength and fracture toughness.
Bertolla, Luca
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A sub-micron resolution optical coherence tomography device was used together with a pipe rheometer to analyze the rheology and flocculation dynamics of a 0.5% microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) suspension.
Antti I. Koponen +3 more
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