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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2293-2299 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Green Chemistry |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 21 Mar 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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