| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7792973 | Carbohydrate Polymers | 2014 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
- Bacillus sp. levan has a well-defined solution structure and â¼10Â MDa molecular weight.
- Good quality MMT-levan nanocomposites can be prepared by controlling T and RH.
- 1Â wt% MMT-levan composites have improved thermal stability and sharply increased Tg.
- 5-10Â wt% MMT-levan composites show 450% increases in tensile moduli and yield stress.
- The onset of an MMT isotropic-nematic transition may rationalize observed properties.
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Authors
Xiaoming Chen, Hongsheng Gao, Harry J. Ploehn,