Investigation on possibility of making a Nano composite consist of Pebax and Nano cellulose

Ziaei Tabari, Hassan; Khademieslam, Habibollah; Bazyar, Behzad; Hemmasi, Amir Homan

doi:10.22092/ijwpr.2015.105606

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ Ph.D., Student, Department of Wood and Paper science, Science and research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

² Associated professor, Department of Wood and Paper science, Science and research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

³ Assistant professor, Department of Wood and Paper science, Science and research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22092/ijwpr.2015.105606

Abstract

A new kind of thermoplastic elastomer nano composite reinforced with nano cellulose fibers is reported. The first aim of this investigation was to study the interaction and dispersion of nano cellulose fiber into Pebax matrix. This copolymer is Polyether – b – Amide thermoplastic elastomer which is synthetized from renewable resources, and its hydrophilic character allows it to interact with nano cellulose. The interaction and reinforcement effect of nano cellulose at 3 levels of nano cellulose (1%, 3% and 5%) were examined by Scanning electron microscopes (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Mechanical tests (young module, elongation at break and impact resistance). The results achieved from these tests were indicating appropriate effects of nano cellulose fibers for the strong interaction and close contact with polyamide phase of Pebax polymer which caused high mechanical properties (at 3% of nanoellulose) in nano composites. The young module and impact resistance of nano composite were significantly increased.

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Main Subjects

Composite wood products

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Iranian Journal of Wood and Paper Science Research

Investigation on possibility of making a Nano composite consist of Pebax and Nano cellulose

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Volume 31, SPRING 1 - Serial Number 54
March 2016
Pages 92-104

Investigation on possibility of making a Nano composite consist of Pebax and Nano cellulose

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Volume 31, SPRING 1 - Serial Number 54March 2016Pages 92-104

Volume 31, SPRING 1 - Serial Number 54
March 2016
Pages 92-104