Chitin nanowhiskers: a review of manufacturing, processing, and the influence of content on composite reinforcement and property enhancement
Reshma Panackal Shibu, Mona Jafari, Sophia L. Sagala, Julia L. Shamshina
Abstract
This review provides a critical analysis of the preparation, processing, and integration of chitin nanowhiskers (ChNWs) into polymer matrices, emphasizing their impact on the structural and functional enhancement of the resulting composites.
Topics & Concepts
ChitinComposite numberReinforcementMaterials scienceComposite materialProperty (philosophy)NanotechnologyEngineeringChitosanChemical engineeringEpistemologyPhilosophyAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesNanocomposite Films for Food PackagingNatural Fiber Reinforced Composites