Enhanced mechanical strength of polypropylene bionanocomposites through spray-dried nanocrystalline cellulose reinforcement

• Main Authors: Sabaruddin, Fatimah Athiyah, Ariffin, Hidayah, Shazleen, Siti Shazra, Ng Yee Foong, Lawrence, Rujitanaroj, Pim-on, Thitiwutthisakul, Kasinee, Permpaisarnsakul, Patcharin, Tinnasulanon, Phungjai
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Royal Society of Chemistry 2025
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116195/1/116195.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/116195/; https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/su/d4su00295d

The polymer industry is increasingly focusing on nanocellulose-based polymer composites owing to their remarkable mechanical properties. However, achieving well-dispersed nanocellulose fillers remains challenging. This unique study compares one-step and two-step melt-blending processes for incorpora...