Biodegradable nanocomposite of poly(ester-<i>co</i>-carbonate) and cellulose nanocrystals for tough tear-resistant disposable bags
Hyeri Kim, Hyeonyeol Jeon, Giyoung Shin, Minkyung Lee, Jonggeon Jegal, Sung Yeon Hwang, Dongyeop X. Oh, Jun Mo Koo, Youngho Eom, Jeyoung Park
Abstract
The “3C-tuning” <italic>via</italic> chemical designing and nanocompositing upgrades mechanical performances of poly(butylene succinate) to a remarkable level with accelerated biodegradation.
Topics & Concepts
NanocompositeCelluloseNanocrystalCarbonateChemistryChemical engineeringBacterial celluloseMaterials sciencePolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryNanotechnologyEngineeringbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesMicroplastics and Plastic PollutionAntimicrobial agents and applications