Glass-like transparent and heat-sealable films of cellulose nanoworms <i>via</i> ethanol triggered swelling of esterified cellulose
Matias Lakovaara, Juho Antti Sirviö, Luyao Wang, Terhi Suopajärvi, Feby Wijaya Pratiwi, Hao Zhang, Jouko Peltonen, Chunlin Xu, Henrikki Liimatainen
Abstract
Producing a new type of cellulose nanomaterial using esterification of cellulose and ultrasonic treatment in ethanol.
Topics & Concepts
CelluloseSwellingEthanolNanomaterialsMaterials scienceMethyl celluloseChemical engineeringChemistryPolymer chemistryOrganic chemistryComposite materialNanotechnologyEngineeringAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesPolysaccharides and Plant Cell WallsNanocomposite Films for Food Packaging