Biodegradable nanocomposite of poly(ester-co-carbonate) and cellulose nanocrystals for tough tear-resistant disposable bags

Hyeri Kim, Hyeonyeol Jeon, Giyoung Shin, Minkyung Lee, Jonggeon Jegal, Sung Yeon Hwang, Dongyeop X. Oh, Jun Mo Koo, Youngho Eom, Jeyoung Park

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Abstract

Current sustainable bioplastics need dramatic improvement to become competitive. Herein, we prepared poly(butylene succinate-co-carbonate) nanocomposites with citric acid and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs). The dimethyl carbonate co-monomer lowers crystallinity and increases elongation; citric acid increases the strength, and the CNCs maximize mechanical performance. Accelerated biodegradation is also favorable for sustainable tough bags.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2293-2299
Number of pages7
JournalGreen Chemistry
Volume23
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Mar 2021
Externally publishedYes

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