Investigating the Reactive Reinforcement Ability of Maleic Anhydride-Modified Cellulose Nanocrystals via In-Situ Emulsion Polymerization.

ABSTRACT: CNC-based nanocomposites have gained substantial interest because of their enhanced thermomechanical properties for high-end engineering applications. The chemical modification of CNCs expands their applicability, making them suitable for use in hydrophobic polymer matrices. The current study investigates the reactive reinforcing ability of maleic anhydride-modified cellulose nanocrystals during the in situ polymerization of a vinyl monomer, i.e., styrene. Highly crystalline nanocellulose (CNCBG) was isolated from Lagenaria siceraria (Bottle gourd) peels via Hydrochloric acid, which was further modified to synthesize maleic anhydride-modified cellulose nanocrystals (MACNCBG) and characterized employing various techniques. MACNCBG exhibited higher suspension stability than CNCBG due

SUBMITTER: Meda RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11307290 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature