Cellulose Acetate Reinforced with Acetylated Nanocellulose Fibres
Abstract Surface acetylation of cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) was investigated to enhance compatibility with triacetin-plasticized cellulose diacetate (CA). This modification reduced fibre agglomeration, doubling the Young’s modulus at the 15% loading, though tensile strength remained largely unchanged.
Authors
- Shatish Ramjee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0104-207X)
- James Wesley‐Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5627-5797)
- Walter W. Focke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8512-8948)
- Christopher D. Denton
Institutions
- Empowerment Program (US)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Chemistry Africa
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s42250-025-01389-8
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Pretoria
- Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa