Interfacial catalysis and lignin nanoparticles for strong fire- and water-resistant composite adhesives
Alexander Henn, Susanna Forssell, A. Pietiläinen, Nina Forsman, Ira Smal, Paula Nousiainen, Rahul Prasad Bangalore Ashok, Pekka Oinas, Monika Österberg
Abstract
Lignin was epoxidized using interfacial catalysis, which improved the reaction speed and solubility immensely. Epoxidized lignin was cured with lignin particles into thermosets that could be used as a strong adhesive or fire-resistant coating.
Topics & Concepts
LigninAdhesiveCatalysisComposite numberThermosetting polymerMaterials scienceNanoparticleCoatingSolubilityChemical engineeringWater resistanceChemistryComposite materialOrganic chemistryNanotechnologyEngineeringLayer (electronics)Lignin and Wood ChemistryDyeing and Modifying Textile FibersPolymer composites and self-healing