Issue 6, 2021

Biodegradable nanocomposite of poly(ester-co-carbonate) and cellulose nanocrystals for tough tear-resistant disposable bags

Abstract

Current sustainable bioplastics need dramatic improvement to become competitive. Herein, we prepared poly(butylene succinate-co-carbonate) nanocomposites with citric acid and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). The dimethyl carbonate co-monomer lowers crystallinity and increases elongation; citric acid increases the strength, and the CNCs maximize mechanical performance. Accelerated biodegradation is also favorable for sustainable tough bags.

Graphical abstract: Biodegradable nanocomposite of poly(ester-co-carbonate) and cellulose nanocrystals for tough tear-resistant disposable bags

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
01 12 2020
Accepted
01 2 2021
First published
02 2 2021
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

Green Chem., 2021,23, 2293-2299

Biodegradable nanocomposite of poly(ester-co-carbonate) and cellulose nanocrystals for tough tear-resistant disposable bags

H. Kim, H. Jeon, G. Shin, M. Lee, J. Jegal, S. Y. Hwang, D. X. Oh, J. M. Koo, Y. Eom and J. Park, Green Chem., 2021, 23, 2293 DOI: 10.1039/D0GC04072J

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