Issue 3, 2012
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Polymer Chemistry

Recent advances in (reactive) melt processing of cellulose acetate and related biodegradable bio-compositions

Robert Quintana,a   Olivier Persenaire,a   Leila Bonnauda  and  Philippe Dubois*a  

* Corresponding authors

a Center of Innovation and Research in Materials & Polymers (CIRMAP), Materia Nova—University of Mons UMONS, Place du Parc 20, Mons, Belgium
E-mail: philippe.dubois@umons.ac.be
Fax: +32 65 373484

Abstract

Cellulose esters, where thermoplastic cellulose acetate is the most industrially relevant derivative, have become highly significant as biodegradable materials issued from renewable bio-feedstock. This contribution highlights some of the main achievements in blending and functionalization of cellulose acetate through (reactive) melt processing with a view to produce environmentally friendly products. Biodegradation aspects of these cellulosic derivatives are also raised.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/C1PY00421B
Article type
Minireview
Submitted
16 Sep 2011
Accepted
30 Oct 2011
First published
28 Nov 2011

Polym. Chem., 2012,3, 591-595

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Recent advances in (reactive) melt processing of cellulose acetate and related biodegradable bio-compositions

R. Quintana, O. Persenaire, L. Bonnaud and P. Dubois, Polym. Chem., 2012, 3, 591 DOI: 10.1039/C1PY00421B

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