| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10597319 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
⺠In this study, cellulose/polycaprolactone (PCL) blend films were prepared using green solvent 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (BMIM[Cl]) which was recycled with high yield and purity. ⺠The blends exhibit partial miscibility due to the existence of hydrogen bonding interactions between the two components. ⺠The blends show significant enhancement of thermal stability compared to the regenerated cellulose and the tensile properties of cellulose can be modulated by incorporating various amounts of biodegradable PCL. ⺠This work exhibits an environmental benign procedure for processing completely bio-renewable blends from natural and biodegradable synthetic polymers.
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Authors
Renyan Xiong, Nishar Hameed, Qipeng Guo,