High-strength nanocomposite based on fibrillated chemi-thermomechanical pulp

被引:64
作者
Abe, Kentaro [1 ]
Nakatsubo, Fumiaki [2 ]
Yano, Hiroyuki [1 ]
机构
[1] Kyoto Univ, Res Inst Sustainable Humanosphere, Uji, Kyoto, Japan
[2] Kyoto Univ, Grad Sch Agr, Div Forest & Biomat Sci, Uji, Kyoto, Japan
关键词
Fibers; Nanocomposite; Cellulose microfibril; Mechanical properties; Scanning electron microscopy (SEM); CELLULOSE NANOFIBERS; COMPOSITES; POLYMERS; LIGNIN;
D O I
10.1016/j.compscitech.2009.06.015
中图分类号
TB33 [复合材料];
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摘要
The incompatibility between cellulose fibers and hydrophobic polymers has presented a major obstacle for the fabrication of composites and nanocomposites. In this study, we applied a one-time grinder treatment to disintegrate chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) and obtained micro- to nano-meter-sized lamellar or fibrous fragments. The CTMP fragments were composed of cellulose microfibrils with high aspect ratios encased in matrix substances including hydrophobic lignin. Furthermore, we produced compression-molded products from the CTMP fragments by thermally plasticizing lignin without any adhesives or resins. The molded products pressed at 180 degrees C exhibited a plastic-like gloss on the surface and a high bending strength, 221 MPa, which greatly exceeded that of the conventional plant-based binderless boards. The molded products produced here are a novel form of ideal cellulose nanocomposite, which exploited the inherent compatibility between cellulose microfibrils and matrix substances present in CTMP fragments. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:2434 / 2437
页数:4
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