Adhesion Improvements of Nanocellulose Composite Interfaces. Issue 6 (1st June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wolf, Rory A.; Girouard, Natalie; Xu, Shanhong; Meredith, J. Carson; Shofner, Meisha L.; Cross, Lionel; Mintz, Eric; Schueneman, Gregory T.
• Is Part Of: Plastics engineering. Volume 69:Issue 6(2013)
• Page Start: 32
• Page End: 37
• Publication Date: 2013-06-01
• Subjects: Plastics -- Periodicals; Plastics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 668.405
• DOI: 10.1002/j.1941-9635.2013.tb01022.x
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0091-9578

Abstract

Abstract : Attention has recently become focused on the performance advantages of nanocomposites, and particularly polymerbased nanocomposites with respect to incumbent "neat" polymers or metallic materials for lightweighting initiatives. In the interest of sustainability, the specific use of bioreinforced nanocomposite parts and nanostructured coatings within automotive, aerospace, construction, medical, and packaging applications is accelerating. These "green" nanocomposites can provide high mechanical strength at low density, low weight, and potentially low cost. However, there are interfacial surface adhesion challenges with these and other nanocomposites, in addition to particle distribution and stability issues, which can inhibit full realization of their mechanical performance advantages. This paper will profile polymeric nanocomposites and nanocoatings, as well as define surface modification protocols using atmospheric pressure plasma technologies to optimize interfacial adhesion to similar and dissimilar materials.