Cellulosic Engineering Plastic with High Shapeability, Recyclability, Lightweight and High‐Strength Properties
, and a flexural strength and modulus of 106.6 MPa and 3.4 GPa, respectively. The glass transition temperature of CEP exceeding 154°C endows it with durability across temperature extremes from -25 to 100°C, surpassing several commercial plastics in performance. Life cycle assessment further reveals the CEP's reduced carbon footprint and resource depletion. The flexibility of CEP processing and recycling is also addressed, allowing it to be molded into various shapes and structures, supporting the transition toward a circular economy. Emphasizing its potential, this study posits the cellulosic plastic as a sustainable and efficient alternative, with broader implications for industries aiming at ecological responsibility.
Authors
- Weixin Guan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3779-6308)
- Wanke Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2576-4142)
- Qinqin Xia
- Ying Zhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9760-6188)
- Zhihan Tong
- Suqing Zeng
- Liu Y (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3901-1652)
- Yanyan Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7497-7979)
- Hongying Tang
- Guihua Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3253-0749)
- Haipeng Yu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0634-7913)
- Dawei Zhao
Institutions
- Northeast Forestry University (CN)
- Shenyang University of Chemical Technology (CN)
- The University of Texas at Austin (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Materials
- Published
- 2026-04-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.73129
- Primary Topic
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- National Key Research and Development Program of China
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities