Biodegradable nanocomposite of poly(ester-co-carbonate) and cellulose nanocrystals for tough tear-resistant disposable bags. Issue 6 (5th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Hyeri; Jeon, Hyeonyeol; Shin, Giyoung; Lee, Minkyung; Jegal, Jonggeon; Hwang, Sung Yeon; Oh, Dongyeop X.; Koo, Jun Mo; Eom, Youngho; Park, Jeyoung
• Is Part Of: Green chemistry. Volume 23:Issue 6(2021)
• Page Start: 2293
• Page End: 2299
• Publication Date: 2021-02-05
• Subjects: Environmental chemistry -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Environmental management -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1039/d0gc04072j
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-9262

Abstract

Abstract : The "3C-tuning" via chemical designing and nanocompositing upgrades mechanical performances of poly(butylene succinate) to a remarkable level with accelerated biodegradation. 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.