| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10602246 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We prepared blends of chitosan and cellulose by using 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate as solvent media. ⺠The addition of chitosan increases the thermal stability of cellulose, slowing down its thermal degradation. ⺠The increased activation energy of the polymeric blends is indicative of enhanced stability reflecting miscibility of the two polymers. ⺠No apparent phase separation is identified in any of the polymeric blends.
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Authors
Cristina Stefanescu, William H. Daly, Ioan I. Negulescu,