Nanocellulose as promising reinforcement materials  for biopolymer nanocomposites: a review

Ngo Trinh Tung; Tran Thi Y Nhi; Trinh Duc Cong; Tran Thi Thanh Hop; Dang Thi Mai

doi:10.15625/2525-2518/18831

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Ngo Trinh Tung Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3247-879X
Tran Thi Y Nhi Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam
Trinh Duc Cong Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6455-8869
Tran Thi Thanh Hop Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7105-3619
Dang Thi Mai Institute of Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Viet Nam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15625/2525-2518/18831

Keywords:

nanocellulose, polymer nanocomposite, , surface modification, , mechanical properties, , thermal properties

Abstract

Abstract. A green and sustainable development in world is important and it needs to further strengthen at the moment. In this aspect, biopolymers, biopolymers nanocomposites with biodegradable properties are the best way for this purpose. Nanocellulose (NC) is a biopolymer and can be produced from natural resources like various plant species and agricultural waste products including rice husk, tea leaves, sugarcane bagasse and so forth. Due to their special properties such as biodegradability, renewability, biocompability, low cost and outstanding mechanical capabilities, NC have gained increased research and application interests. This review provided detail information about the production, structure and properties of NC. The usage of NC as reinforcement materials for different types of biopolymers are presented in the review. The surface modification of NC for better dispersion and better interaction of NCs in polymer matrices, the mechanical and thermal properties of the NC biopolymers nanocomposites are discussed.

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