Characterization of bio regenerated cellulose/sepiolite nanocomposite films prepared via ionic liquid

• Main Authors: Soheilmoghaddam, Mohammad, Wahit, Mat Uzir, Ali Yussuf, Abdirahman, Al-Saleh, Mohammad A., Wong, Tuck Whye
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd. 2014
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/52097/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.polymertesting.2013.11.011

Novel regenerated cellulose/sepiolite (RC/SEP) nanocomposite films have been prepared using an environmentally friendly ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (BMIMCl), through a simple, cost effective and "green" method. The morphology, thermal stability and mechanical propert...